Hello From Texarkana, Texas

[Texarkana]

Just want to drop a note to say hello. I googled in "How to shine umpire plate shoes" and there you all were. I am going to get some "Srubbing Bubbles" shortly. I live in Texarkana, Texas and the heat has been brutal (around 103) for a few weeks. I call small college, High school (regional finals this year) and any other age from 9 up to Legion. Right now I am calling Legion. It is pretty hot in

this area and is like small college ball kids and high school all stars. Good ball. We have Dixie ball down here. Not great ball but I have a friend who runs the organization and they are having an All-Star tourny right now. He asked me if I would call 9-10 year olds because they had a few "bad apples" coaching teams who were pushing the summer ball umps around. I have really enjoyed watching the little kids. Not great ball but heck it is 9 year olds. Fortunately I have not seen any curve balls thrown. They pay umps pretty well in Texas but if the only reason a guy or gal calls ball is to make money, they probably ought to find something else to do. I have called for 20 years and look forward to reading posts from other umps in different parts of the country. We all have something we can learn from someone else and I am looking forward to getting some good tips.

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the screwups! Thanks to all.

[JaxRolo]

Welcome to the Board!

[mstaylor]

Sounds like you'll fit right in.

[Umpire in Chief]

Welcome. Great to have anothe r member. I'm pretty certain we have another from Texarkana here too.

[Cajuncubsfan]

I'm in Shreveport / Bossier. Welcome to the board. It has been a very Hot year!!!