I have made a decision

[Jocko]

I'm taking a sabbatical from officiating. My life has taken some major turns and I'm gonna hang em up for awhile, while I still love what I do. If and when I dish up to take the stick again, it'll be on my terms. It's been a great run. And I enjoyed you guys immensely. Just time for me to close this chapter of my life and begin a new one. I will do more international travelling, more drinking beer on SaturDAY and have whatever schedule I assign to myself. Good luck in your endeavours. If you're chasing a dream, I hope you catch it. If you're just doing what you love, do it as long as it makes you happy.

Adios my friends. It's been educational.

[th3]

all the best - equipment sale??

[JaxRolo]

Enjoy life brother!

Wish you well!!

[KenBAZ]

Good luck, enjoy yourself. I appreciate your participation on this site. It has help a lot of umpires.

[Magic]

Take care Jocko. Enjoy life and don't be a stranger.

[blue23ll]

Good Luck, Jocko. I know how difficult that decision must have been for you. Hopefully, depending on your situation, you can stay close to the game by being a trainer or evaluator. The 'brotherhood' still needs you.

[johnnyg08]

It's been awesome Jocko!

Best wishes to you.

[BalkHawk]

You know they have baseball in Japan, Australia and the Netherlands? They have beer there too.

I'm thinking you'll get sucked back in soon. Til then, more games for me.

Be easy

[conbo61]

Hopefully it is just a sabbatical. Hoping those major turns are good ones. Will miss your input here. I am sure I am not the only one who learned a thing or three from you. Fair winds and following seas...

[grayhawk]

All the best, Jocko. It's been fun.

[UmpJeff]

Good luck, Jocko!  Enjoy your time off...and those SaturDAYS!!!

[midtnump]

Jocko, I will miss your quick wit and straight forward talk. All our best to you.... Please be safe.

[johnnyg08]

I've been waiting for this moment for three years! Finally!  

[JaxRolo]

I've been waiting for this moment for three years! Finally!  

Ouch!

[chadozee]

Good Luck!

[Umpire in Chief]

Have a blast Jocko!

 

I can relate dramatically reduced my availability the past year and it has been a mixed blessing. I do miss umpiring a lot, but I've been spending more time with the family. 

[Rulekeep]

I has a sad now.

[Fittske24]

Take care bud...keep in touch.

[JHSump]

Best wishes in whatever you decide to do, @Jocko.  You contribution to this site, and to my enjoyment of umpiring, has been great.

[acpar72]

Nobody is going to post an ejection GIF?  Well me either then.  Godspeed Jocko!

[ricka56]

I do hope you'll stay until a new resident smart a$$ is confirmed by the senate.

 

Good luck in your future endeavors.

[FearNot]

Good luck dude

[Out&UglyToo]

Be sure to export better officiating in all your travels! I hope you still give a clinic or two - It really helps the new guys! May you live long and prosper.

[Stan W.]

everyone deserves a sabbatical..............best wishes on yours..........I hope that you will return here and to the avocation, even if not to umpire, but to pass on your skills and experiences...........best of luck, hurry back.....

[conbo61]

I do hope you'll stay until a new resident smart a$$ is confirmed by the senate.

 

Good luck in your future endeavors.

 

I hope that Warren can figure out a way to stream the confirmation hearings...