Congratulations are in order

[ChuckElias]

I am carrying on the Official Forum tradition of publicly congratulating people who probably would be just as happy without the publicity. I just learned that "26 Year Gap", who works in Vermont, recently got word that he'll be on the Varsity list for the upcoming season.

Congrats, Gapper! Have a great season!

[Mark Padgett]

And remember the first rule of officiating - tuck your whistle in your shirt before you take a leak.

And...just so Brad doesn't have a fit - no accompanying graphic.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

And remember the first rule of officiating - tuck your whistle in your shirt before you take a leak.

And...just so Brad doesn't have a fit - no accompanying graphic.

I learned that rule, take it seriously, and advise all newer officials of its importance. I guess the 2nd rule is "That is not a giant mint."

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I guess the 2nd rule is "That is not a giant mint."

Oh? How come it made Chuck's breath smell better then?

Congratulations too, btw.

[btaylor64]

Congratulations 26 Year Gap!

Totally off topic, but you guys in Vermont are some non-traditionalistic crazy people. haha. You guys (Vermont) are everywhere in my understanding State and localities government book. I have read 4 chapters and they have AT LEAST one page a chapter about something radical that your constitution allows or does that is way different from everyone else's. Just wanted to throw that in there.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by btaylor64

Congratulations 26 Year Gap!

Totally off topic, but you guys in Vermont are some non-traditionalistic crazy people. haha. You guys (Vermont) are everywhere in my understanding State and localities government book. I have read 4 chapters and they have AT LEAST one page a chapter about something radical that your constitution allows or does that is way different from everyone else's. Just wanted to throw that in there.

We also have 4 man crews.

Thanks, btw. I am really looking forward to the season.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

We also have 4 man crews.

And are all the rest of the crews woman crews?

[Back In The Saddle]

Congrats 26 Year Gap. That's quite an accomplishment!

[zebraman]

Way to go Gapper!

[rockyroad]

Sweet!! Good luck there Gapper!

[M&M Guy]

Please tell me it's not gonna take another 26 years to move up to the next level?

Congrats anyway!

[mick]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Please tell me it's not gonna take another 26 years to move up to the next level?

Congrats anyway!

Uh, yeah ?!!?!
If you quit officiating for 26 years, and restart there's a good chance that could happen.

Attaboy, Gap !

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

And are all the rest of the crews woman crews?

There might be a possibility of 3 crews such as that in our association.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by mick

Uh, yeah ?!!?!
If you quit officiating for 26 years, and restart there's a good chance that could happen.

Attaboy, Gap !

If I quit after the season and restarted after 26 more years, I would be....DANG, left my calculator at work. Thanks all.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

And...just so Brad doesn't have a fit - no accompanying graphic.

I don't usually have fits -- I just clean up with a LARGE broom when I start getting emails from the mods and other forum posters! However, everything has been pretty quiet around here lately -- unusual!