Settled in Utah

[semper_fi_72]

Well it only took 12 days after arriving in Salina, Utah to get unpacked and settled in and back on the field.

Meet with the County Rec Director and worked my first 13 Yr old Babe Ruth game last night, on the plate.

Also took and completed the Babe Ruth online certification yesterday.

Game was pretty good.

After the game a women comes up to me and says welcome to the area.  We need good umpires.

You should contact Chad ******** in Richfield.  He is always looking for good umpires.  He is my brother in law.

I said I spoke with him today and he is using me during the Fathers Day Tournament and the two week State Tournament in July.  But if you want, give him a call and let him know you watched that guy Lou you spoke with today and let him know how you liked my umpiring.

She said I most definitely will.

When speaking with Chad he also asked if I was interested in working other sports.

I said not when I was in California but I am now since baseball will not be year round.

Said he would get me started with Football and Basketball when the seasons came around.

 

I am really enjoying life right now.

Wife is working and I am being Mr. Mom with our 3 girls and we are having a blast.

 

The good things about small town living:

1)  everyone knows everyone.

2)  no traffic lights.  A traffic jam is 3 cars waiting at the 4 way stop at the center of town.

3)  Walmart and Sams Club is 18 miles away but when you get on I 70 you probably won't see another car and it is a 80 MPH zone.

4)  You know when anything happens with the Fire Dept because everyone hears the Siren to recall the Volunteer Fireman.

5)  You don't have to pre-pay at the gas station if your using cash.  Fill up and then pay.  Oh and Gas is $3.64 a gal.    Sorry to my SoCal Friends.  Oh and when you do go in to pay it is Hi Lou how are you today?  Hows the family?  Thanks Rebeca things are great and the family is doing great also.

 

Just need to get a few more things done:

1) Utah Drivers License.  This is important not for Driving but to get items #2 and #3 as a Resident.

2)  Fishing License

3)  Hunting License

 

Any way will end it here.

Life is great and I am enjoying it with my family in the great location of Salina, Utah.

 

 

 

 

[Thunderheads]

Sounds great Lou...thanks for checking in!

[Magic]

I am glad it is working well for you bud. Make sure you keep in touch. 

[JaxRolo]

Nice. But never done Babe Ruth and already doing states??? Nice

[semper_fi_72]

Follow Up:

Got a call today.

He wanted the complete and correct spelling of my name text to him.

He was contacted by someone in the area HS unit, that had been contacted by some one who seen me work last night.

He said expect a call, as he wants to get a exemption and have me certified for Utah HS ball right away and join the unit since I just moved in, instead of waiting till next spring.  Some Summer and Fall Ball HS Ball.

I am just a little amazed how fast some things do travel in small towns.

All I did was go out and call a normal game.

Apparently you never know who is watching you at a game is true.

[semper_fi_72]

Nice. But never done Babe Ruth and already doing states??? Nice

Don't know if it is for Babe Ruth but is a State Tournament.

11-12 year old one week then 13-14 the next week.

[BigUmpire]

Welcome to REAL America.

 

Sounds like you are in your right place.

 

Get a REAL hat.

 

"Bloom where you are planted"

[Thunderheads]

Follow Up:

Got a call today.

He wanted the complete and correct spelling of my name text to him.

He was contacted by someone in the area HS unit, that had been contacted by some one who seen me work last night.

He said expect a call, as he wants to get a exemption and have me certified for Utah HS ball right away and join the unit since I just moved in, instead of waiting till next spring.  Some Summer and Fall Ball HS Ball.

I am just a little amazed how fast some things do travel in small towns.

All I did was go out and call a normal game.

Apparently you never know who is watching you at a game is true.

now now Lou...just wait one minute ........

 

you've said numerous times you don't want to, or need to get  better!  Is HS ball a step up for you?  Great! If it is though, you're going against your preaching!

 

Seriously .... congrats!