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Now let's talk location and baseball.
Houston Texas....I have 6 Division1 NCAA and 19 High School games under my belt. I actually worked a sweat last night. 84 degrees at 7pm. Humidity a comfortable 88%. We are in full force here. We have competitive teams. Some of the best in the nation. (See the USA Baseball rankings)
The problemis in June, July, August, September and October. You know baseball season. It is 98 with 99% humidity and it rains every afternoon. The good thing is the showers are quick. It just gives us the sauna like effect. Great umpiring weather. It is affordable here. Just ask the bugs that are the size of your pet dog.
We play year round and the quality is good. I have been fortunate to escape to Cooperstown NY for a week at Dreamspark to umpire. It is beautiful there. Rolling hills and green pastures. I do miss the bay area as Ed said it is nice. But with the cost comes an attitude from parents and coaches. I found dealing with the souther parents they are easier to deal with. And the Northeast people are a little less understanding, and let you know it. The midwest is pretty cool. And Southern California forget it you can do nothing right. Florida and southeast people are the best. They know the game and know they will overcome it. Otherwise they will go to the beach.
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