I went out to the Gold on Friday afternoon about 2:30 and stayed until about 9:45. I had the pleasure of watching some great ball and also Sergio and Scott. They are GREAT umpires and very nice fellows.
However, (and I may get in hot water for this) there were some 'home town' umpires that no business calling a Gold.
One of them is an umpire that when calling HS ball at DD's HS was so AWFUL that folks had to peel me off the fence!
Another has no business even calling above a 12U A National, much less a Gold. Oh well, politics still abound profusely.
I did sign up for next year with our Atlanta UIC to help our Metro numbers whether I call or not.
I had a great time meeting and greeting and watching some great games. One of which was Georgia Elite which was in the top 5! I watched them beat OC Batbusters (Haning) Saturday night in a Kodak moment ITB in the 8th.
Also saw Jack Mowatt from D.C. who I almost didn't recogize as he's put on many pounds since I saw him last.
All the umpires I spoke with from out of Atlanta really enjoyed the excellent treatment by the hosting park; said it was the best they'd ever had! (I knew it already, lol after doing many tournaments & Nationals at Lost Mountain)
I'm anxious to hear comments from Sergio and Scott.
So, what are you waiting on fellows??