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GA Umpire Sun Jul 05, 2009 01:46pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty (Post 612513)
In fact, I rarely call pitches without one.
Rarely? :D

DonInKansas Sun Jul 05, 2009 01:52pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by GA Umpire (Post 612524)
Rarely? :D
Kevin's a closet tee-ball umpire on the side. :D:D:D

cc6 Sun Jul 05, 2009 02:51pm
I meant the Umpire Mask Hook. Decent item once people accept it.

Paul L Sun Jul 05, 2009 03:13pm
To me, it would be a safety hazard. I have twice called "play ball" without a mask on, after having set it down on the backstop and on a bench. Even took a pitch the second time. Now my mask is either on my face, in my hand, or under my arm from getting out to getting back in my car.

I'd be really embarrassed to be killed by a foul ball to the face with my mask on my hip.

SanDiegoSteve Sun Jul 05, 2009 05:34pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul L (Post 612532)
I have twice called "play ball" without a mask on, after having set it down on the backstop and on a bench. Even took a pitch the second time.
I'll bet you had an unprecedented view of the strike zone though.:p

Ump153 Sun Jul 05, 2009 07:15pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by cc6 (Post 612531)
I meant the Umpire Mask Hook. Decent item once people accept it.
Okay. How do you like yours? Does it meet all your expectations?

Kevin Finnerty Sun Jul 05, 2009 07:58pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by cc6 (Post 612531)
I meant the Umpire Mask Hook.
I believe that absolutely every one of us knew that's what you meant, but you were cleverly hoisted on your omission of the word hook.

Quote:
Originally Posted by cc6 (Post 612531)
Decent item once people accept it.
I will never, ever accept this as anything but a joke of an invention. It belongs on some reality show where inventors get rejected. I'd roll on the floor watching it get presented.

I had a partner wear one of these contraptions. I had to face the outfield between innings so I didn't blow cheese on my uniform when I burst out laughing.

nopachunts Mon Jul 06, 2009 03:16pm
Umpire Mask Hook
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty (Post 612579)
I believe that absolutely every one of us knew that's what you meant, but you were cleverly hoisted on your omission of the word hook.


I will never, ever accept this as anything but a joke of an invention. It belongs on some reality show where inventors get rejected. I'd roll on the floor watching it get presented.

I had a partner wear one of these contraptions. I had to face the outfield between innings so I didn't blow cheese on my uniform when I burst out laughing.
Which is worse:
1.: The umpire mask hook or
2.: Tucking the throat protector in the back of the belt and letting the mask hang down over your butt.

Haven't seen #1, have seen #2.

UMP25 Mon Jul 06, 2009 03:35pm
My young partner on Saturday did #2.

Needless to say, the Chief didn't look kindly on that.

Kevin Finnerty Mon Jul 06, 2009 04:04pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by nopachunts (Post 612786)
Which is worse:
1.: The umpire mask hook or
2.: Tucking the throat protector in the back of the belt and letting the mask hang down over your butt.

Haven't seen #1, have seen #2.
:D:D

I now can not wait until I see a partner tuck his dangler into his pants between innings. Not that I care what a man does with his dangler, you understand.

Ump153 Mon Jul 06, 2009 04:22pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by nopachunts (Post 612786)
Which is worse:
1.: The umpire mask hook or
2.: Tucking the throat protector in the back of the belt and letting the mask hang down over your butt.

Haven't seen #1, have seen #2.
I see no reason for either.

cc6 Mon Jul 06, 2009 04:38pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ump153 (Post 612568)
Okay. How do you like yours? Does it meet all your expectations?
Never had or used one. I like the idea in the video, and if it snaps into place quickly, it's worthwhile.

johnnyg08 Mon Jul 06, 2009 07:23pm
ah...the throat guard in the pants...I now have something to watch for...never heard of that one before

Kevin Finnerty Mon Jul 06, 2009 08:37pm
In a couple of weeks I work with a guy, who, when he works the bases, calls time, jogs over to one of the bases, whips out a plate brush, and cleans off the bag. I'll bet he thinks the mask hook is a cool invention.

Robert E. Harrison Tue Jul 07, 2009 09:06am
Look where those guys are parked
 
I am talking about the ump locker room photo. I never park that close to a field. Especially behind the backstop.
I have lost one windshield in my career (because I had to park in that location due to game management's direction) and that is enough.
At least insurance took care of it no deductable.


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