Newbie in the Chicago 'Burbs

[bobtheump210]

Hello, boys! With all the pro guys recently introducing themselves, I thought I'd throw a change up. I am brand new and scheduled to work my first two games tomorrow night. A 13-yo travel DH. I can't wait.

When I graduated from college in '84, I seriously thought about packing up the car and heading off to ump school. But, I actually received a job offer in my chosen profession (accounting). So, my umpiring career was put on a 27-year hiatus. Now, it's time. I can't wait.

Managed/coached Junior from T-ball through travel and now he is off tossing the ball in college. This has provided me with some free time and I need to be on the diamond. So, I took my tests, joined an association and bought some gear. I can't wait.

Through Junior's career, the folks on the hsbaseballweb forums always provided great advice. As I have been lurking on this site for the last two weeks, I think I have found a new home. I have gathered much great knowledge already, so thank you.

Looking forward to calling, "Play Ball!" Did I mention I can't wait?

[yawetag]

Welcome, Bob. What part of the suburbs?

Looking forward to calling, "Play Ball!" Did I mention I can't wait?

Stick with "Play!"

[jjb]

Welcome to the asylum, Bob. Here's the place to ask questions...Let us know how it went..

[bobtheump210]

Welcome, Bob. What part of the suburbs?

West, northwest.

Looking forward to calling, "Play Ball!" Did I mention I can't wait?

Stick with "Play!"

I do know its "Play". The coach in me just had to fire one last shot before I go over to the "blue side".

And thanks for the welcomes.

[UmpJM]

bob,

Welcome. We're practically "neighbors" because I'm in the NW 'burbs as well.

Have you found an association yet or are you looking for one to join?

JM

[bobtheump210]

bob,

Welcome. We're practically "neighbors" because I'm in the NW 'burbs as well.

Have you found an association yet or are you looking for one to join?

JM

Yes, Fox Valley Blues

[UmpJM]

bob,

Welcome. We're practically "neighbors" because I'm in the NW 'burbs as well.

Have you found an association yet or are you looking for one to join?

JM

Yes, Fox Valley Blues

Excellent choice, if I may say so!

JM

FVB #73

[Umpire in Chief]

I think we must have 10 or so FVB umps here.

Welcome and let us know how those first games go.

[mstaylor]

Don't know if we do or it just seems like it. Welcome to the site. It is a good place and we have fun.

[UmpJM]

Don't know if we do or it just seems like it. Welcome to the site. It is a good place and we have fun.

Heeyyyyy!

Oh, OK. That was actually funny.

JM

[FVBump]

Welcome aboard!

This site is informative and entertaining! You will have fun!

And, Fox Valley Blues is an excellent choice of an organization!

FVB #27

Conan

[Ros@]

Welcome Bob !

A few hours left? .. Keep us posted.

[yawetag]

Welcome Bob !

A few hours left? .. Keep us posted.

Welcome back, Rosa! How are things in Curacao?

[mstaylor]

Don't know if we do or it just seems like it. Welcome to the site. It is a good place and we have fun.

Heeyyyyy!

Oh, OK. That was actually funny.

JM

I do like to have fun. :cheers:

[bobtheump210]

I do like to have fun.

Speaking of fun, my first two were more than any adult human being should be allowed, well except maybe four days in Vegas. Game #1 a run-rule; Game #2 won in the bottom of the seventh.

I'm hooked, my quad's are paying the price working one-man for the DH, but I'm all in nonetheless.

To the bad: Put my shins on the wrong shins and took off the mask with my right hand and signaled "Play" with my left too many times for my liking. (I am a bit ambidextrous, so I need to get my brain straightened out.)

To the good: Didn't miss a call, corrected a coach on the IFF (runner on first only? Don't think so) and had another coach ask about the timing of inserting a courtesy runner for the catcher. In this league, it can be anytime and last batted out, so yes coach, the other team can wait if the fast guy behind the slow catcher makes an out...duh...that's a strategy and know your rules!

Thanks for all the support. Ros@, apologies for addressing to the crowd as, "Hello, boys". Momma raised me better than that.

Still have a lot to learn and working three in a tourney on Saturday...can't wait.

[FVBump]

I do like to have fun.

Speaking of fun, my first two were more than any adult human being should be allowed, well except maybe four days in Vegas. Game #1 a run-rule; Game #2 won in the bottom of the seventh.

I'm hooked, my quad's are paying the price working one-man for the DH, but I'm all in nonetheless.

To the bad: Put my shins on the wrong shins and took off the mask with my right hand and signaled "Play" with my left too many times for my liking. (I am a bit ambidextrous, so I need to get my brain straightened out.)

To the good: Didn't miss a call, corrected a coach on the IFF (runner on first only? Don't think so) and had another coach ask about the timing of inserting a courtesy runner for the catcher. In this league, it can be anytime and last batted out, so yes coach, the other team can wait if the fast guy behind the slow catcher makes an out...duh...that's a strategy and know your rules!

Thanks for all the support. Ros@, apologies for addressing to the crowd as, "Hello, boys". Momma raised me better than that.

Still have a lot to learn and working three in a tourney on Saturday...can't wait.

The tournaments we work are an excellent place to ask questions if you have them! Ask for feedback and go from there. And also, you can post up on here.

These tournaments for our client are almost every weekend, and are a lot of fun! Good luck and rest your legs, the season is only getting started!

[dmdhiker]

Hi to a fellow FVBer. First year here and joined this board yesterday. Hope we cross paths.