Aging_Arbiter

If asked a reasonable question, I would give a reasonable response.

different.............but I actually kind of like that. Very nice.

I don't either. I've just been away for awhile and need to catch up on busting his chops a little.

I mean......all things considered, I guess IT COULD be worse....

.....says the anti-W Vulture

Wow! That's a good one I haven't thought of before. We always hear "malicious contact", but, what is it? Clearly, Webster (the dictionary people) was not an umpire. For the little league in us, we are taught that understanding the definitions (Rule 2.00) allow you to understand and better apply the rest of the rulebook. However, you will not find Malicious Contact or Unsportsmanlike defined there. If I had to explain it to a coach, using CSFP, I would lead with "in my judgement" and follow it with (depending on the situation) did not legally slide/attempt to avoid contact, and with intent of malice, (tried to change the outcome of the play maybe having no bearing here) by attempting to injure another player in an unsportsmanlike fashion. To me, you now have additional grounds to back you up under unsportsmanlike conduct. Am I way off base here? Do I need to rethink this (go back and tag up)?

@JaxRolo RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRolandoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Long time, no see brother. ANYWAY!! As a TKR (Total knee replacement) 2nd time award winner, I could have told you about your back. Gentlemen, remember this for the future. The older you get, things give out. As things give out, they get sore. The longer they are sore, the more pain it creates. The longer (and based on tolerance levels) you tolerate the pain, the more you get used to the pain. Eventually, things stop working. When things stop working and get replaced, there is nothing there to hurt anymore (swelling and PT aside). The affected part is gone! Now, after you recover, and years of tolerating that pain your body starts talking to you. It says things like, Hey there, I told you for years I was hurting, and to get it fixed. Now that you did, let me show you the REST OF THE PARTS that are in pain, that you didn't realize because your knee was worse!

@wolfe_man Glad you're back (never really left)!!! So, if the bad side of this was the "total bill", the good side would be that you have enough experience with many different items of umpire protection equipment, that, you knew what you wanted. Think about the new guy that comes in here and says, "what kind of (insert item here) should I get"? a week later, he is no better off ! 🙃

THANK YOU KYLE!!!! Little League World Series 2023 , Williamsport, PA. SWMBO said "free pass to order whatever gear I wanted" Ok folks........be gentle.

Understood. OP inferred REACHING 1B and turning to the left............. Calling an out for that would be subject to protest as it is wrong.

You always have the option to protest.........

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I usually use the adage relating to my motorcycle background. Would you rather protect your head with a $30 helmet, or a $300 helmet. Yes, both would keep you from getting a ticket, but R&D is usually a little costly. You get what you pay for.

I'll just piggy back on what @umpstu said by adding..........if you call it, be prepared to explain it.

Just got my Force3 back from being powder coated by Tony @ Mask It. Absolutely awesome work! 10/10 would recommend.

try putting some clothes on. What she doesn't see, she doesn't know.

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Will Wheaton? Star Trek - Next Generation?

Unfortunately, I am currently limited to New Balance due to a 4E width, and cannot provide assistance in this area. HOWEVER, if I were to receive messages regarding another shoe (that I am unable to find anywhere) that comes in 4E width, then my post here has been successful.😁

Who cares? he/she/they/them .... pick a pronoun for the candy ass generation.

Jim Beam Red Stag on the rocks. Haven't found anything smoother, and the hint of black cherry is awesome. I'm a cheap & retail kind of guy. image.webp

Well if we start getting random DMs regarding our car warranty that is expiring, we'll all know who to blame........

Calling all gear pimps. Check the bottom of your bags. In search of the actual F3 screws that mount frame to the spring system. Just afraid that if I go to Lowes, that it may void the warranty.

Before you know it, someone will want to re-write several rules of a perfectly wonderful game, and just bastardize it. Oh wait, NFHS already did.........