[bkbjones]

Just think...our Canadian brethren are forced to wear shirts much like our friends in the Olympics (sans the rainbow colors...who the f thought THAT up). I hope the Olympic shirts are a little more airy than the Canadian shirts. The Canadian shirts attract sweat just like an Elbeco.

As for the double calls: if these ISF umpires from outside the US were umpiring in Seattle, our "pizza" fund would be much larger. We charge $1 for each double call, and we do not accept yuans, yens, rupees or any other currency other than a six pack or a good old American buck.

Meanwhile, from what I have seen Lori Bish (U.S) seems to be having a fine tournament. Oh, and speaking of Canada, CBC is great. for instance, if you are reading this at the right time you will know three hours in advance that M. Phelps won again.