What did you get for Christmas?

[BrianC14]

So... it's now Christmas day + 3.... what did you guys get for Christmas that is baseball related?

As for myself, I got a couple of new indicators "Balls on top" style, that don't have the unnecessary 4th ball, 3rd strike or 3rd out on them - - this style has larger numbers on them (due to the deleted unnecessary numbers) though they are pretty big in the hand (good thing I've got big hands).

I also received a new belt, and a new pair of warm-weather tights. I also received an Ultimate Umpire bag - (the original one) via the Jim Evans ABUA Auction site. (that was a gift to myself). :rollinglaugh:

[JamesC]

I wanted a gift certificate to ump-attire.com but somehow my mother couldn't figure out how to get it?! lol Oh well, I'll definitely be stocking up soon, so Jim, be ready! Wouldn't hurt you to throw a few complimentary things in there either haha That would be nice though! Looking for some shoes, a new ball bag, one of Jim's new black shirts, a belt, and a mask. That is what I will be getting myself for "Christmas" if that counts?

[widac]

[eagle_12]

Honigs Poly-Wools plate and base

A couple of indicatiors and brushes as stocking stuffers

A small jar of Lena Blackburns

I also got some gift certificates from extended family for Honigs and a gift card to Dicks' so I can get either some new shoes or some Under Armor things for games

[mstaylor]

I got a gift certificate to ump-attire. Jim doesn't have a real certificate, just a number. My wife made an actual certificate up to give to me with the number on it. Jim, I will be calling.

[Umpire in Chief]

I actually didn't get anything umpiring related. But my daughter (8yo) got me a book about Babe Ruth & "The Boy Who Saved Baseball."

After our first meeting in the spring, I may be placing a small order as we have been told that all umpires of my level must get new pants. They just haven't told us the color yet. I hope it's charcoal.

[moblue]

I got a new Dalco shirt (love them in the Missouri humidity), black with white trim.

[carolinablue]

Smitty Delux umpire's kit, complete with :

1) Mound/base brush

2) Long bill plate hat with logo on the back so it can be seen when wearing it backwards.

3) Full size ball bag for bases. Can hold up to 8 retuned foul balls.

4) Cell phone holder with heavy duty belt clip.

5) rule book holder with heavy duty belt clip.

6) Insructional Manual : 10 ways to pass your call to your partner without even being noticed

And much much more.: Happt New Year :rollinglaugh:

[BrianC14]

Smitty Delux umpire's kit, complete with :

1) Mound/base brush

2) Long bill plate hat with logo on the back so it can be seen when wearing it backwards.

3) Full size ball bag for bases. Can hold up to 8 retuned foul balls.

4) Cell phone holder with heavy duty belt clip.

5) rule book holder with heavy duty belt clip.

6) Insructional Manual : 10 ways to pass your call to your partner without even being noticed

And much much more.: Happt New Year

Excellent haul !

By the way, how do Smittys "retune" a foul ball? :D

[mazzamouth]

Smitty Delux umpire's kit, complete with :

1) Mound/base brush

2) Long bill plate hat with logo on the back so it can be seen when wearing it backwards.

3) Full size ball bag for bases. Can hold up to 8 retuned foul balls.

4) Cell phone holder with heavy duty belt clip.

5) rule book holder with heavy duty belt clip.

6) Insructional Manual : 10 ways to pass your call to your partner without even being noticed

And much much more.: Happt New Year

this might be one of the funniest post I have seen in a awhile..LOL

BTW where can I get the book you got in #6?

[JamesC]

My first year calling with my association our assignor addressed the "wearing the ball bag on the bases" issue! I could not believe people actually had the audacity to do that! Some people are just complete idiots!! Nice post! lol

[carolinablue]

My first year calling with my association our assignor addressed the "wearing the ball bag on the bases" issue! I could not believe people actually had the audacity to do that! Some people are just complete idiots!! Nice post! lol

I like to wear a big one, that way I can always let the UIC know that just because I'm on the bases doesn't mean I don't have more balls than he does.

[BrianC14]

My 5YO daughter asked me yesterday, "What were your favorite Christmas presents... what toys did you have when you were 10 years old?"

Here was one:

:)

[mstaylor]

Lawn darts, back when we didn't need to protect our kids from every possible harm. :)

[BrianC14]

Lawn darts, back when we didn't need to protect our kids from every possible harm.

Yeah, the biggest harm these days is from the lawyers, who have killed common sense and personal responsibility. :|

[carolinablue]

That helmet is awesom, a little before my time though. Do you still have it ? Probably worth something.

[Jeff C.]

Lawn darts, back when we didn't need to protect our kids from every possible harm.

Ain't it the truth. I loved playing lawn darts with my father. Sadly, that will not happen anymore. I ordered a to me from me gift from S.O.S. Sports. New set of triple knee shins from Diamond.

[JimKirk]

I got a gift certificate to ump-attire. Jim doesn't have a real certificate, just a number. My wife made an actual certificate up to give to me with the number on it. Jim, I will be calling.

Actually, there should be a choice to get a code by e-mail or certificate by mail. Regardless, great on the gift! Call away.

[kylejt]

Seven shirts and one pair of Honigs poly-wool plate pants.

Thanks Chris!

[Kevin Finnerty]

Had to take a couple of Christmas checks and order my own gifts:

(You can never have quite enough back-ups)

Honig's Polywool base slacks

2 Black Majestic plate shirts

2 Black Majestic base shirts

1 Polo Blue Majestic plate shirt

1 Polo Blue Majestic base shirt

(great deal on Majestics at BaseballSavings.com: http://www.baseballsavings.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/3320/refScid/1680/sattr0/Type/sattrVal0/apparel)

2010 Fed Rules By Topic

2010 CCA Manual

2009-10 NCAA Rule Book

Smitty Delux umpire's kit, complete with :

1) Mound/base brush

2) Long bill plate hat with logo on the back so it can be seen when wearing it backwards.

3) Full size ball bag for bases. Can hold up to 8 retuned foul balls.

4) Cell phone holder with heavy duty belt clip.

5) rule book holder with heavy duty belt clip.

6) Insructional Manual : 10 ways to pass your call to your partner without even being noticed

And much much more.: Happt New Year

On the cap: Is the logo just above the plastic size adjuster? I love those. Also, with the cell phone holder and the rule book holder, where do you put your mask clip?

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Edited December 30, 2009 by Kevin Finnerty

[catsbackr]

Reebok plate and base shoes.

[okump96]

not exactly baseball related but i got a new house!!! moved in on the 23rd!

[BrianC14]

not exactly baseball related but i got a new house!!! moved in on the 23rd!

What do mean "not baseball related"? You're always working "home" now, right? You've always got the 'dish' at your house! :)

[BT_Blue]

not exactly baseball related but i got a new house!!! moved in on the 23rd!

See, now thats just selfish. LOL just kidding and congrats.

As for umpire related gifts. Got a $50 gift certificate to Honigs that will turn into a black long sleeve shirt and a navy long sleeve shirt.

Was hoping to get something for my future phone call to Jim coming up in February but that will just have to be a gift to myself.

[LMSANS]

I got a West Vest Plat CP and Honig's collegiate model shin guards. Some cold weather gear and an info packet from ump-attire.