slightly off topic, but didn't think it was worth a new thread...

Do sites that sell umpire gear have noticeably better deals in the offseason or is it about the same year-round? First-year umpire here who will be getting promoted next baseball season, so was curious if there was a best time to upgrade.

I'll keep my eye out for deals on places like Ebay and such, but was curious about the basic Honig's, +POS, etc. sites. Thanks.

Honig's has always had 10% off in December as long as I can remember.

Hey, that rhymed!

"Does this dress make me look fat?"

"No, but your *** does."

Always took it one clause too far.

my job in life is to set you up for moments of triumph just like that one Matt.

Even better--10% off gift certificates. Buy one and use it later on to save 10% on something else you want.

When they get new shoe models in the old ones will often get marked down. I picked some New Balance base shoes that way this spring.

I did that in December '04 (bought a jacket) and felt a tad guilty for some reason, like it was against the rules or something. I moved twice (once in '05, and again in '06) without ever wearing it. When I attempted to locate it after the most recent move, it was not to be found. I consider that karma.

:D

Thatta boy

Let me guess...

"Honey thank you for the pants, they are great and will really help me look professional on the field. One small thing, could you re-do the cuffs?"

"Why do you hate the pants? :("

Amen brother, amen.

My wife wouldn't dare buy anything for me clothing-wise when it comes to basketball or baseball officiating. She knows better.

I am with Jeff on this one. You should be able to tell your wife about this without hurting her feelings. It's a matter of looking professional on the ball field. Doing what Kevin suggested really IS a big hassle, plus it's kind of deceitful. You would be better off thanking your wife for being so thoughtful and willing to help, but in this case the cuffs have to go.

Oh just wear the pants, sounds like a trend setter...... It was an act of love you know!!!!!;)

Wrong. Been happily married for 6 years. Been married for over 26 years! :eek: (disclaimer: statement made for humor purposes only, sorry dear!)

I just thought it sounded like something Dr. Phil would say. Was giving another option so he could pick one and give us some feedback.

Just tell her that the cuffs are a potential safety hazard.... And politely ask her (while protecting your face...preferably with your facemask on) to un-cuff the pants :-)

I would take that a step further and just put on all of your gear, and then tell here that you just can't wear the cuffs. Then hope she can't hit harder than a fastball. :D

31 years of Marriage - Pants getting rehemmed!
 

Being married for 31 years with the same woman allows me to believe she knows me pretty well. I would like to share with you all what she did is over and above what I would expect from her, or anyone, with the situation she is faced with and that is why I am making this little situation more that it appears to be. What is amazing is that she did all this: got in the car,drove thirty minutes to the store, (fortunately there is a supplier in town that provides Officiating Apparel), took them to a seamstress, packed and wrapped the pants, then went and bought an ice cream birthday cake. What's the big deal you may ask? She did all this right after her third round of Chemo, feeling weak and nauseated. Then last night she even dropped off my equipment bag at the ball park, since I was a last minute fill in for an ump who cancelled due to work. Then she mentions to me that I may not want to wear those new ump pants since she noticed that the other umps did not have cuffs. How sensitive is that!? Now today she is taking them back to have them rehemmed. I have learned as well, never to underestimate my wife and her strength, courage, sensitivity and thoughtfulness. She has this gift of grace.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, but as you can see I did not have to use them. But I agree, Honesty is key, and I believe that is one of the keys that has kept our marriage strong for all these years. God has really blessed me with her and He has revealed to me an even deeper understanding of her love and grace all because of a pair of Umpire Pants.