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[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by GarthB

School ball is played in cool weather here. During summer ball, when it is hot, league officials and tournament directors will have water brought to us.

I don't carry anything on to the field that isn't umpiring gear. I don't need to worry about where to put a jug or bottle or bota bag. I think one of the silliest things I see at LL fields is umpire's water bottles hanging off the backstop.

I have the greatest respect for your opinion on all matters concerning baseball, but I am not taking the chance that league officials and tournament directors will provide me with water. Many times I would have been sorely dissappointed (and dehydrated) if I had not brought my own water with me.

Silly, in your eyes perhaps. But I am not relying on anyone but myself for my health and well-being.



Doug