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JaxRolo

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This question was asked in my Umpires Facebook page. After some of the normal responses this one struck me funny:

No particular hobby in the off season. I like going to the places of employment of the parents of the kids I officiate. I sit just outside and when the doors open, I yell and harass them and tell them they're "the worst employee I've ever seen." I ask them questions like, "did you get your training at a community college?" and statements like "My grandmother could make a better spreadsheet." Other than that, I just enjoy football from preseason to the Super Bowl.

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JaxRolo
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This question was asked in my Umpires Facebook page. After some of the normal responses this one struck me funny: No particular hobby in the off season. I like going to the places of employment of t

KenBAZ
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What off season?

Richvee
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10 years or so, God willing continued good health, and I want to retire to a year round baseball area. Well, let's call it semi-retire and umpire "full time" 

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What off season?
@KenBAZ That's what I'm talkin' about man! Can't wait to join you.
I am with Ken. What off season ? The only time I really take off, unless by choice, the month of August (because I refuse to work USSSA) and a few weeks around Christmas.
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JaxRolo

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What off season?

@KenBAZ

That's what I'm talkin' about man! Can't wait to join you.

 

I am with Ken. What off season ? The only time I really take off, unless by choice, the month of August (because I refuse to work USSSA) and a few weeks around Christmas.

 

Same here. I will not work USSSA CRAP!

grayhawk

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I think USSSA finally figured out that I'm not interested in working for them anymore.  I just recently stopped getting their emails.

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conbo61

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My winter hobby is building enough goodwill with my boss, so that he doesn't mind when I have to leave early for a game in the spring.

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Richvee

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What off season?

10 years or so, God willing continued good health, and I want to retire to a year round baseball area. Well, let's call it semi-retire and umpire "full time"  :nod:

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What off season?

10 years or so, God willing continued good health, and I want to retire to a year round baseball area. Well, let's call it semi-retire and umpire "full time"  :nod:

 

 

Hook up w/ Rolando and rock that big peninsula that they call a state!

T-Rav

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What off season?

10 years or so, God willing continued good health, and I want to retire to a year round baseball area. Well, let's call it semi-retire and umpire "full time"  :nod:

 

 

Hook up w/ Rolando and rock that big peninsula that they call a state!

 

Too much rain here, I'd go to Arizona plus I don't want anyone stealing my games. 

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Richvee

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What off season?

10 years or so, God willing continued good health, and I want to retire to a year round baseball area. Well, let's call it semi-retire and umpire "full time"  :nod:

 

 

Hook up w/ Rolando and rock that big peninsula that they call a state!

 

Too much rain here, I'd go to Arizona plus I don't want anyone stealing my games. 

 

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Just poking around Zillow for kicks around Chandler Arizona and I'm sold. What my money can get me compared to what it gets me here in northern NJ is absurd. Real estate taxes are virtually non existent when you're used to paying what I'm paying here. I can't wait to retire! :nod:
johnnyg08

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What off season?

10 years or so, God willing continued good health, and I want to retire to a year round baseball area. Well, let's call it semi-retire and umpire "full time"  :nod:

 

 

Hook up w/ Rolando and rock that big peninsula that they call a state!

 

Too much rain here, I'd go to Arizona plus I don't want anyone stealing my games. 

 

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Just poking around Zillow for kicks around Chandler Arizona and I'm sold. What my money can get me compared to what it gets me here in northern NJ is absurd. Real estate taxes are virtually non existent when you're used to paying what I'm paying here. I can't wait to retire! :nod:

 

 

I think the AZ game fees are pretty low...but you can make up for it in volume.

KenBAZ

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Just finished 6 2man 13u games at $40 apiece. I have 5 more scheduled for tomorrow

Hurry up and get here guys.

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Just finished 6 2man 13u games at $40 apiece. I have 5 more scheduled for tomorrow

Hurry up and get here guys.

You must be working the club ball tournaments in the Phoenix area. I worked up there once a few years ago....great place to go if you need the money (I have several friends that go up there every chance they get) BUT a horrible place to go if you expect the tournament director to back you. Big on staying on schedule at all costs and never...ever....eject a coach - they are paying customers!  I personally did not have any issues but I know good umpires that did.

 

Like I said, if you need the money it's a great place to get a lot of games - just not my style.  Lots of baseball down here in Tucson too - not as much as Phoenix - but it's a lot better environment for the umpires.

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What off season?

10 years or so, God willing continued good health, and I want to retire to a year round baseball area. Well, let's call it semi-retire and umpire "full time"  :nod:

 

 

Hook up w/ Rolando and rock that big peninsula that they call a state!

 

Too much rain here, I'd go to Arizona plus I don't want anyone stealing my games. 

 

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Just poking around Zillow for kicks around Chandler Arizona and I'm sold. What my money can get me compared to what it gets me here in northern NJ is absurd. Real estate taxes are virtually non existent when you're used to paying what I'm paying here. I can't wait to retire! :nod:

 

 

I think the AZ game fees are pretty low...but you can make up for it in volume.

 

Game fees are lower here in Arizona.  This year I worked various levels of youth ball (11u - Sunbelt College League) that paid $31 - $70 per game. Lower level games are 6-innings & the higher levels, including college games are only 7-innings and all of the games have time limits. Usually 1:50 - 2:00, with the college games being 2:30 in believe. 

 

High school ball, AIA, pays lower than most states too.  But it's not about the money.......right?

Richvee

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 But it's not about the money.......right?

 

Maybe it is......a little. But you're on here talking about doing an 18u tourney this weekend and I'm 3+ months from seeing a baseball diamond and when I do, the first 3-4 weeks will be 40 degrees and wet if they're not cancelled completely. Last year I didn't get on a field until April and that was hit and miss. I'm hating winter more every year. 

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 But it's not about the money.......right?

 

Maybe it is......a little. But you're on here talking about doing an 18u tourney this weekend and I'm 3+ months from seeing a baseball diamond and when I do, the first 3-4 weeks will be 40 degrees and wet if they're not cancelled completely. Last year I didn't get on a field until April and that was hit and miss. I'm hating winter more every year. 

 

One of the great things about living in southern Arizona, if you like umpiring baseball, is the weather. Baseball is played year-round here and there's a lot of it.  The league that I work for will stop playing for the holidays after our Christmas charity tournament next weekend but our Winter Leagues begin Jan 10th.  I'm sure that there will be other baseball games, like club ball tournaments, available in Tucson/Phoenix during the times that our league is off.

 

There's always a need for good umpires around here. We have several "snowbirds" that join us each year and are welcomed reinforcements - so come on out. 

Richvee

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 But it's not about the money.......right?

 

Maybe it is......a little. But you're on here talking about doing an 18u tourney this weekend and I'm 3+ months from seeing a baseball diamond and when I do, the first 3-4 weeks will be 40 degrees and wet if they're not cancelled completely. Last year I didn't get on a field until April and that was hit and miss. I'm hating winter more every year. 

 

One of the great things about living in southern Arizona, if you like umpiring baseball, is the weather. Baseball is played year-round here and there's a lot of it.  The league that I work for will stop playing for the holidays after our Christmas charity tournament next weekend but our Winter Leagues begin Jan 10th.  I'm sure that there will be other baseball games, like club ball tournaments, available in Tucson/Phoenix during the times that our league is off.

 

There's always a need for good umpires around here. We have several "snowbirds" that join us each year and are welcomed reinforcements - so come on out. 

 

Wish I could. I've still got a few more years before it becomes a real option. Just beginning to talk the wife into the idea. 

Richvee

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So to bring this thread full circle and back on topic, I guess my new winter hobby is convincing the wife that in the not to distant future a semi-retirement move to Arizona would be good.  :nod:

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