Oooo. Its the Big One. You hear that Elizabeth. I'm comin' to to join you honey.

[BillyMac]

I did my first high school scrimmage today, ten periods, two and a half hours, just me and my partner.

The past few years, I've been taking two aspirin before every game, to avoid post game aches and pains, and to thin out my blood a little, hopefully preventing any type of clotting problem, i.e. stroke, heart attack. Well, today I added a new wrinkle to my game, an arch support for my Plantar fasciitis. Is this the beginning of the end? I had hoped to officiate into my eighties, or nineties. After all, Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. still officiates, and he's older than dirt. In fact, he's older than dirt's father.

[Back In The Saddle]

Rumor has it that MTD was on the committee that named dirt.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Rumor has it that MTD was on the committee that named dirt.

I'd have loved to be in on that debate. Or did some corporation pay for the naming rights? And to think, they could have named it Wrigley.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Rumor has it that MTD was on the committee that named dirt.

to: BillyMac and BITS


The first thing I learned my first day of my soil mechanics class in college was that: DIRT was something that got under one's finger nails and that SOIL was an naturally occuring eningeering material. And I am not quit as old as soil.

MTD, Sr.

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

to: BillyMac and BITS


The first thing I learned my first day of my soil mechanics class in college was that: DIRT was something that got under one's finger nails and that SOIL was an naturally occuring eningeering material. And I am not quit as old as soil.

MTD, Sr.

Soil grows food.

Rita

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rita C

Soil grows food.

Rita

No, soil grows what food eats.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

No, soil grows what food eats.

Politics on the Forum?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

No, soil grows what food eats.

A friend of mine doesn't eat veggies. I asked him why not. He said that his food eats veggies for him.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I did my first high school scrimmage today, ten periods, two and a half hours, just me and my partner.

The past few years, I've been taking two aspirin before every game, to avoid post game aches and pains, and to thin out my blood a little, hopefully preventing any type of clotting problem, i.e. stroke, heart attack. Well, today I added a new wrinkle to my game, an arch support for my Plantar fasciitis. Is this the beginning of the end? I had hoped to officiate into my eighties, or nineties. After all, Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. still officiates, and he's older than dirt. In fact, he's older than dirt's father.

I hear ya brotha. My back is killing me, I think I tore my meniscus and I have my best schedule ever this year. Gotta remember the aspirin trick as I already have a stent in place from a few years back. Lawdy.

[Juulie Downs]

Plantar Fasciitis is definitely over-come-able. Get to a good podiatrist or trainer for long distance runners, and they'll get you through it.

Some folks get stronger and more fit as they age, at least that's my hope. I also intend to go on reffing into my eighties!

[Back In The Saddle]

I totally agree with Juulie. I'm stronger and fitter this year than ever. Which is why I was able to tear my meniscus.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Which is why I was able to tear my meniscus.

Penicillin should clear your meniscus right up.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Penicillin should clear your meniscus right up.

I wish that were true.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Penicillin should clear your meniscus right up.

I, also, wish that were true - like about two surgeries ago!!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

Plantar Fasciitis is definitely over-come-able. Get to a good podiatrist or trainer for long distance runners, and they'll get you through it.

Some folks get stronger and more fit as they age, at least that's my hope. I also intend to go on reffing into my eighties!

I would avoid the Podiatrist unless they specialize in sports injuries which many do not. It would be better to go to an Orthopedic Doctor that specializes in sports medicine and sports injuries. The Podiatrist might give you something to function as a normal human being, but does not understand the psychology or issues related to an athlete as well. You have to run on your feet (as an official), not just walk around on them. Also trainers can identify a problem. They are not trained to diagnosis the exact problem. Trainers can tape you to avoid pain but often do not know why the problem is there or what exactly caused it. At least this was the case with me when I pulled my hamstring. I went to an Orthopedic Doctor that specialized in Sports Medicine and I am convinced that helped me heal faster. My physical therapist was also a specialist in Sports Therapy.

Peace