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[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by REFVA

otherwise you remain stagnet.

This is the version with Ron Jeremy instead of Jack Webb.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

This is the version with Ron Jeremy instead of Jack Webb.

Here I was, giving you props for being so eloquent, and on your very next post you come up with a Ron Jeremy reference.

I expect that from The Crustaceous One. ('Ol Crusty?)

[Jay R]

I have been quietly moving up the college levels for the last few years and as Chuck said there are considerations such as time commitments that are important. However for me, the adrenaline that comes from the higher level of play makes up for the disadvantages. This season is my first at the CIS level which is the highest level for Canadian universities and so far it has been a great experience as we started this weekend with a pre-season tournament.

[REFVA]

It was just a matter of time to come up with a wise remark. Of course we all don't walk around with the Webster in our back pocket. you do know that stunts your growth..

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by REFVA

Of course we all don't walk around with the Webster in our back pocket.

Of course not. Of course, some of us have an education and know how to spell "stagnant" without running to the dictionary. :shrug:

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

Of course not. Of course, some of us have an education and know how to spell "stagnant" without running to the dictionary. :shrug:

I don't know Chuck. I think "carrying around a dictionary in your back pocket" is a pretty good excuse for being stunted. I've never heard a better one?

[REFVA]

My success is not based on spelling. I have enough education for me to be a very successful executive in an engineering firm. Engineers are not known for how to write or spell. We engineer. I probably stooped to your childish level by even giving you as much information as I have..

P.S. Education by no means make you any better than me. or anyone else. What has your big education gotten you?

Peace to you Good Sir.....

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by REFVA

My success is not based on spelling. I have enough education for me to be a very successful executive in an engineering firm. Engineers are not known for how to write or spell. We engineer. I probably stooped to your childish level by even giving you as much information as I have..

Peace to you Good Sir.....

Lighten up VA. He was joshing you, and you got all prickly. He doesn't joke with people that he doesn't respect -- it was a compliment!

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

He was joshing you, and you got all prickly.

No, that was Ron Jeremy.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by REFVA

My success is not based on spelling. I have enough education for me to be a very successful executive in an engineering firm. Engineers are not known for how to write or spell. We engineer. I probably stooped to your childish level by even giving you as much information as I have..

P.S. Education by no means make you any better than me. or anyone else. What has your big education gotten you?

Peace to you Good Sir.....

I are a enjineer to. Langwich skills are very overated if yuo ask me, no reeson why an enjinere would ever need to komu cummu comun talk good.

[rockyroad]

I aresn't an enjenier...eye be just a teechur, but eye thinks eye kan cumunikate real gud two...maibe REFVA kneeds two moov bak to that uther bord an stai ther...

Back to the original post: moving up, as Chuck said, will definitely improve your officiating ability...however, one point to consider is the difficulty (at times) moving back and forth between different philosophies of calling the game. Things that are "let go" in the NCAA game are supposed to be called in HS games consistently...I have never found it to be that big of a problem, but I know several close friends who stopped doing HS games because they couldn't - or wouldn't may be a better word - remember the distinctions between the two games!

[deecee]

REFVA -- even if you didnt mention you were an enjunir I could have figured that out by your lack of a sense of humor...cuz I thought the reference to Ron Jeremy was very poignant and funny.

Stagnet -- good one Chuck. This was an offshoot (mind the pun) of Dragnet, that wonderful po-leece drama.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by REFVA

I have enough education for me to be a very successful executive in an engineering firm. Engineers are not known for how to write or spell. We engineer.

Whoa there, Tiny Tim, I disagree completely with that.

I worked in several different engineering disciplines over the years, including industrial, plant, design and process. Let me assure you that writing and spelling are as important to your job as anything else that might be involved, and usually more so. If you make a mistake in a contract proposal due to bad/wrong writing/spelling, it could cost your company thousands/millions of dollars. And your secretary sureasheck isn't always going to catch all of the missing nuances of your mistakes either.

Engineers are known to be as anal as hell when it comes to writing or spelling, as they relate to their job.

JMO obviously.

[REFVA]

I worked in several different engineering disciplines over the years, including industrial, plant, design and process. Let me assure you that writing and spelling are as important to your job as anything else that might be involved, and usually more so. If you make a mistake in a contract proposal due to bad/wrong writing/spelling, it could cost your company thousands/millions of dollars. And your secretary sureasheck isn't always going to catch all of the missing nuances of your mistakes either.

Engineers are known to be as anal as hell when it comes to writing or spelling, as they relate to their job.

You are correct, but we have tools available to us such as spell check, Thesaurus and other such tools. When we deliver contracts we have people double check and triple check. I come to this board to enhance my knowledge as a referee and should feel comfortable to express my thoughts; I should feel comfortable to post my thoughts and not get berated or corrected for my spelling. I want to learn and hopefully add to the posting.

I want to be part of the group and not be an outsider. I also would like to be corrected for refereeing abilities. I just want to feel comfortable to express without being judged. Some of posting at times doesn’t even make sense; you don't see me poking fun at them. IMO

I guess I need to be less serious.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by REFVA

Of course we all don't walk around with the Webster in our back pocket. you do know that stunts your growth..

Yep, I agree. It would also inhibit my social life if I walked around with him in my back pocket.