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[acpar72]

Just wanted to introduce myself as Im really stoked about this site. My name is Aaron and Im 34. I just finished my seventh year umpiring and it proved to be my most satisfactory season yet. I am from Sioux City, IA which is in the NW corner. I am fortunate to be able to do in the spring NAIA, SD and NE high school, and IA legion. In the summer months I do IA high school and NE / SD legion. I am really a watcher of umpires and have been fortunate to work with some top notch officials. I am fascinated with the rules and even more with the mechanics. Below is a list of my equipment...

Whats in the trunk (Im not sure if thats been used before but I like it)

Mask: Wilson Ti w/tan Team Wendy's pads

Chest: Wilson Platinum WV

Shin: Wilson Charcoal

Pants: Charcoal Gerry Davis/Honig's Poly Wool

Shirts #24: (In order of favorite to least) Black, Powder, Maroon, Bermuda Blue, Grey, Cream, Red, Navy

Plate Shoes: Pentagon High Patent (It is a sick, sick habit. Hope to someday be free of my addiction to patent leather! They match my belt at least.)

Base Shoes: New Balance MLB Black/Silver/White low cut

Shades: Oakley M Frame Heater Red Iridium Lens

[treydawgmt]

Nothing wrong with the patent leather. As long as you keep it clean, it look's sharp! Strongly suggested around here.

And welcome!! Glad you found the site.

[JaxRolo]

Welcome!

[GT25Ump]

Welcome, Aaron.

It's good to hear that you realize that the patent leather shoes are a bad habit. You're probably showing up your partner, wearing those things! Also, I'm surprised at your order of shirt color preference. I thought it would/should be:

Black, Bermuda, then quite a bit of drop off to, Maroon, Grey, Red, and MORE of a drop off to, Navy, Powder & Cream. By the way, Cream isn't really a color, so I've been told. Though I'm sure you look good in it! B)

[Umpire in Chief]

Glad to have you here. Thanks for registering.

[BRUMP]

Welcome

You'll enjoy this site. I know I am.