Well that one is out of the way . . .

Tim C · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 08, 2009, 05:18pm

Well game #4000 is now history. 1968 seems like a long, long time ago.

My journal entry really had nothing too important to mention.

Standard “first game of the year” on the stick. (Timing just a shade faster than Ed Montegue for the first two innings.)

Did have a slide and tag play at the dish – gone to my “casual” out sign no matter how close the play.

The clock is ticking and I hope to get may three or four more games in before calling it a career.

And “no”, I will not miss it at all.

johnnyg08 · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 08, 2009, 05:23pm

Congrats Tim. Sounds like a good run. Did you start your journal right away in your career? What things do you put in there? I'm considering starting one this year...10 years to late to capture 'em all, but I guess it's a start..

ozzy6900 · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 08, 2009, 05:55pm

Come on Tim.... 5000 is not that far away! You got this far, didn't you!

Congrats, my friend!

jicecone · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 08, 2009, 08:49pm

Congrats Tim, hopefully your internet participation and words will continue. You still have a lot to offer the youngins around here.

Nice Job.

SanDiegoSteve · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 08, 2009, 10:23pm

Tim,

Congratulations on this great milestone! I wish you continued success with all your other ventures!!!

Steve

JRutledge · #6 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 08, 2009, 10:44pm

Wow, that is a lot of games. I could not even image working that long. Nice accomplishment.

Peace

David B · #7 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 01:07am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim C

Well game #4000 is now history. 1968 seems like a long, long time ago.

My journal entry really had nothing too important to mention.

Standard “first game of the year” on the stick. (Timing just a shade faster than Ed Montegue for the first two innings.)

Did have a slide and tag play at the dish – gone to my “casual” out sign no matter how close the play.

The clock is ticking and I hope to get may three or four more games in before calling it a career.

And “no”, I will not miss it at all.

Cool, and a great achievement!

I also like the "casual" out sign no matter how close. Started that several years ago and it works great!

Thanks
David

Emperor Ump · #8 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 10:37am

Congrats Tim! I hope I'm as fortunate to reach that milestone one day.

Are you serious about only getting 3-4 more games in???

bossman72 · #9 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 10:46am

Congrats Tee,

4000 is a great accomplishment! (whereas 3999 is not. haha)

Kevin Finnerty · #10 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 11:18am

WOW!

Tim, until today, I thought that hundreds of games was a lot.

You can't retire! What will you do with all that gear? You need to wear out all the gear and uniforms, then you can retire, when there's nothing to hang up.

Rcichon · #11 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 11:30am

Good question: ebay for your gear?

SethPDX · #12 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 03:28pm

Nice job, Tim!

Way to show 'em how it's done in these parts.

piaa_ump · #13 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 03:31pm

Tim,
Congratulations on the milestone game of #4000.......thats an outstanding achievement in any arena....

Heres to many more years behind the dish..........and more behind the pen....I for one miss the "Strikes and Outs" column that I have followed for so many years.....

My present game journal only goes back to 1999, but it was your suggestion that made me start logging them in.......Havent missed a game entry and it has been a valuable resource for me ever since....

Congratulations!!

Stan

cardinalfan · #14 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 09:27pm

I wish I had done that when I started 15 years ago. That would've been very, very interesting to look back on.
I know it's not too late to start, but some things will never happen again (ie... my first college game, first no hitter, etc.).

Matt · #15 (**permalink**) Thu Apr 09, 2009, 09:43pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rcichon

Good question: ebay for your gear?

I don't think they have enough servers.