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Old Sat Nov 06, 2010, 07:21pm
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I have thought about that, Bob.

I have fellow umpires encouraging me to try wrestling and volleyball. The problem is I don't have the passion for those other sports that I do for baseball.

If I dont move that will certainly be something I would explore.
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Old Sat Nov 06, 2010, 09:34pm
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Fla and Az are top states

SD, Ca.
Houston and Dallas, TX
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Old Sat Nov 06, 2010, 09:43pm
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The home of the armadillo

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Does anyone out there have any suggestions on where to move. I would like someplace that not only has a long baseball season but also has a need for umpires so I could jump right in with a busy schedule.

I have family in Las Vegas but they don't know what the umpiring situation is there. I can find associations on the web but would prefer some first hand accounts if anyone has the time and inclination to share.

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Plenty of armadillos living inside of Houston or Dallas.
The traffic may present a problem. Gotta love the heat.
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Old Sun Nov 07, 2010, 04:29am
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I have thought about that, Bob.

I have fellow umpires encouraging me to try wrestling and volleyball. The problem is I don't have the passion for those other sports that I do for baseball.

If I dont move that will certainly be something I would explore.
You don't know until you try them. I've found there's nothing like being part of a football crew. And basketball is, to me, a great challenge and a lot of fun.
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Old Sun Nov 07, 2010, 10:35am
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Oh yeah, I make a bout $2,000 a month doing my hobby (never made that much umpiring) . . .

But in the end, while I still keep my day job, this new activity will still be only a hobby.

To think it is anything else boarders on being pretentious.

At least that is MY opinion.

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Tell that to the IRS or the state tax agency if they consider $2000 a month to be a hobby. They will expect you to file just like you made that money any other way. I know many people who have other jobs and do thing that make money or have a side business and they do the same thing. Now you might not gross $2000, but you likely spent money that you would benefit for if you are taxed properly. And some of us do this more than one season and if you do not do that, you are spending more money on taxes than you should. If I have to file a W9 with many schools just to get a check, that is much more than a hobby to me and always will be.

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Old Sun Nov 07, 2010, 11:37am
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??????????

Jeff:

Your post doesn't really make sense.

How could you jump to a conclusion that because something is considered a hobby you wouldn't pay taxes?

I have paid taxes on all my "hobby money" for the last 41 years. I paid taxes on Baseball Umpiring, Basketball Officiating, caddying, and now my new hobby.

I really don't even get your post to be honest.

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Old Sun Nov 07, 2010, 11:50am
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Jeff:

Your post doesn't really make sense.

How could you jump to a conclusion that because something is considered a hobby you wouldn't pay taxes?

I have paid taxes on all my "hobby money" for the last 41 years. I paid taxes on Baseball Umpiring, Basketball Officiating, caddying, and now my new hobby.

I really don't even get your post to be honest.

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I did not jump to a conclusion. I just do not see something where I have to keep track of more data about pay or schedule than I would on another job and equate it as not a job of some kind. Then again there are many officials that do not claim their money, so I would see your point.

If you do not get that I really do not know what to tell you.

Oh well.

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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 08:42pm
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I live in Houston, Tx....plenty of ball down here, u just have to get used to the heat in the summer....
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Old Tue Nov 09, 2010, 08:45pm
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PS, u will have to fight traffic here in Houston, so if you have a high school game at 7pm, just leave ur job around 430pm or 5pm to get there on time...
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Old Wed Nov 10, 2010, 04:27pm
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Atlanta is a place where you can ump 2 a day for about 8 months out of the year. All levels and not a bad place if you want to work college as well.
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I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?
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I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?
Hm, something about the Richter scale...it'll come to me...
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I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?
One reason is that the real estate on in the Sea of Tranquility is cheaper than the San Diego area.
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Old Thu Nov 11, 2010, 10:26am
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I'm biased, but why wouldn't you want to live in San Diego?

too close to Mexico?
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One reason is that the real estate on in the Sea of Tranquility is cheaper than the San Diego area.
Maybe, but the commute is a b!tch.

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