Dirt in the eyes

[tribefan1952]

Thank you. I'll certainly check on those glasses. I probably would have paid $100 for a pair of them by about the 3rd inning! The whole infield was about 2" deep in ultra-fine dust. I was hoping for a five-minute rain to dampen it down a bit. It never came. Of course, it's raining there now.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by tribefan1952

Thank you. I'll certainly check on those glasses. I probably would have paid $100 for a pair of them by about the 3rd inning! The whole infield was about 2" deep in ultra-fine dust. I was hoping for a five-minute rain to dampen it down a bit. It never came. Of course, it's raining there now.

Isn't that just karma for you?

Yeah, I've held up pitches for dust swarms to settle. To me, it's a safety issue, and I'd say you're fully justified in holding things up for a reasonably short time (5-10 seconds or so, not that I'm timing). And if they want to whine about time, screw 'em. It's not just their safety I'm worried about. It's everyone's. :P

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by tribefan1952

Thank you. I'll certainly check on those glasses. I probably would have paid $100 for a pair of them by about the 3rd inning! The whole infield was about 2" deep in ultra-fine dust. I was hoping for a five-minute rain to dampen it down a bit. It never came. Of course, it's raining there now.

BuggBob, a contributor to this board, had some info about his goggles here just a short time ago. Bob has been wearing the goggles for several years and has everything down to a science. Yes, his real nickname is Goggles Bob, but they work for him - and maybe they will work for you.