Dirt in the eyes

[tribefan1952]

Does anyone here have a rule for field preparation? I just worked a game (alone) where the wind never stopped blowing the finest dust I've ever seen into everyone's eyes. Especially mine and the catcher's! Of course, the game was razor close and went 7 innings with at least 8 close plays at the bases. I must have stopped the game a dozen times to let the dust storm settler down. No exaggeration. The only saving grace... both coaches were reasonably compassionate. They could see I was doing my best. I wear contact lenses. The game ended 2 - 1, visitors. When I was driving home, I could barely see the street signs, my eyes were so beat up by the dust. I tried sunglasses for about 2 pitches, no good. Any other suggestions? I never heard of wearing gogglesto ump, but you can bet your a$$ I'm going to put a pair in my bag after this.