2015 Season Begins

[semper_fi_72]

Hey Guys

 

Haven't had much time to get on the forum.

Been busy with work and basketball games till a couple of weeks ago.

Now just busy with work since I went from part time to full time at my job at The Home Depot. 

Our HS baseball season started last week here in South Central Utah.

I was scheduled for one game but had to turn it back due to work.

I believe it was snowed out anyway.

 

Well I kick off my HS season today.

Got some administrative requirements out of the way this morning by completing the online clinic and taking my online exam.

Scored 97%

 

So back on the field after the longest break I ever had between baseball games.  Like 7 months.

Work, football and basketball did make the time go fast.

Don't ask how many games I worked as I stopped keeping count.

I can say that I generally did 2 basketball games on nights I worked.

Ended the season with a Saturday in which I worked 5 Girls Freshman games for a tournament. 

I know I am in shape for Baseball. 

 

 

The only thing I track any more is payment from one school district.

They take weeks to pay while most the schools pay you as soon as you arrive for a game or you find it in your mail box with in two days.

 

So two games this evening Varsity and then a JV game.

Both on the bases with a good partner and friend.

Currect Temp is 37 degrees.

Game time temp 61 degrees dropping to around 52 before we finish up at sunset.

Will be trying out my nice new Therma Base jacket today. 

 

Mostly only gong to be available about one day a week because of work now.

But hey, 2 years and 2 months I will have lots of time again when I start collecting social security.

Anyway this 60 year old body is starting to revolt and not do what the mind wants to do any more. lol

 

Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken State tounament also coming back into out area and already been asked to work and possibly run the 13/14 year old tournament again.  Something was said about more responsibilty for the tournament.  That better equal more money with more responsibility

 

I just want to wish everyone a great season.

Probably won't have much time to get on the forum but know that I still think of the many friends I have out there in the Umpire-Empire world.

Call em as you see em and always get strikes and outs.

Stay healthy and have a great season. 

 

PLAY

 

[maven]

Good to hear from you, Lou. Glad you're back at it.

 

Agreed: get strikes and outs.

 

Have a great season (ours won't start for 2 more weeks).

[kylehutson]

Our state high school activity association says all officials are to be paid prior to taking the field. It keeps a disgruntled AD from saying "I didn't like your calls, I'm not giving you the check." No check, no officials.

 

With rec leagues, etc., YMMV.