When is it Time

[PeteBooth]

Hi all:

Tee's latest OP about him hanging it up got me to thinking (could be dangerous)

At the end of every season do you say to yourself

"Self it's time to call it a career I had enough"

Then Jan / Feb rolls around and you start the cycle all over again.

To me quitting umpiring is similar to quitting smoking (for those of you who have smoked and stopped) meaning we either Do IT or NOT.

Case and point:

Have you come into a year saying I am going to cut down on my schedule. Then the season begins, Tournaments come around and the assignor calls you and says

"I know you said you wanted to cut down on your schedule but I am in a bind and need you to do 6-9 games this weekend"

Before you know it you are 'back in the groove" doing as many games as you did in the past.

I know injuries have a part in our decision but have any of you said to yourself at the end of another season

"I had enough" or

When do you think you will finally call it a day.

Thanks

Pete Booth