New here. Well, not really...

[grayhawk]

Honey, I'm home...

I've taken a few years off. Not from umpiring, but from posting online. Lots of life changes over the last few years. I lost my wife of 27 years in 2020 right before covid was sprung on us. I was blessed that we were able to have her memorial before everything shut down. I started dating about a year and a half later and have gotten engaged, moved from my home in Laguna Niguel, rented it out, and moved in with my fiance (Kristin) in Oceanside. We are getting married on July 20th.

On the umpiring front, I stopped doing HS last year to focus solely on my college schedule. I work D2, D3, NAIA and JC. It's good to see some familiar "faces" when browsing the site!

[The Man in Blue]

Condolences, blessings, and welcome back!

[maven]

Welcome back!

[wolfe_man]

11 hours ago, The Man in Blue said:

Condolences, blessings, and welcome back!

I second this... heartfelt condolences for the loss of your companion, but glad to hear that you are coping well and have found another to share your life.

Congrats on the college schedule also.

And I love Oceanside, it's a beautiful place with great people!  I was there for a week last November.  Traffic can get a little thick down there in Southern Cal, but the weather is amazing.

[ArchAngel72]

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family on that, I for one cannot begin to imagine going through that.

Congrats on the new future.

 

 

[Mudisfun]

Missed you Steve. Happy to hear that things have brightened up for you after the sad passing of your wife and congratulations on your engagement!

I'm thrilled to hear that things are going well for you.

 

[concertman1971]

Glad we had a few games together this year! 

[grayhawk]

11 hours ago, concertman1971 said:

Glad we had a few games together this year! 

Me too! Welcome back to SoCal!

[Richvee]

Good to “see” you Steve. Condolences on your loss and congratulations on your engagement, and umpiring progress. It’s good to have you back!