You can delete a thread ... but you can't delete our memory.

I don't think anyone is insisting on 10 years experience. But I do think questions on here that are so basic that ANYONE who has played the game at all would know the answer reveal something about the poster's true intentions.

If this is the thread that you are referring to, then you have the wrong poster.

Ungh. My apologies.

See ... you're right - I need to be nicer. :)

Guilty as Charged
 

I am guilty to the short terse replies as of late, and I have definatley fed the Troll on more than one occassion.

I apologize if I have offended any umpire no matter the level of experience.

I guess I am just really frustrated with Dr's not allowing me to work games anymore.

How long is this going to go on? The not working any games, that is?

Never again, according to the Dr's.
I have a need for a surgery that doesn't have very good odds of survival.
But on the bright side, they tell me if I have to have the surgery then I will be a carrot or potato afterwards.:p
Vegetable, maybe my intellect will rise to the level of some of the coaches I have dealt with over the years.:D

Geez. Sorry to hear this. We'll keep you and the family in our prayers.

To me it is no big deal now, I have had time to get used to the idea.
So, I am doing things I want to do and enjoying it a lot.

But, thanks for the prayers and the concern.

Hey, you're right. It is unbelievable. And you're right about all of us needing to be a teacher or a student or both.
Apparently there was a premature evaluation...not the first time someone on this board has done that. I've offended damn near everyone on this board. Some of the posters around here have, in the last few days, sent private messages informing me of how f'n stupid I am. However, at least some of them have forgiven me. And some of them have been kind enough to send me e-mails and even some notes in the good old U.S. Mail encouraging me in my own battles with my health.

so...don't give up on all of us.

Ha!

Skahtboi is right.. we got our noobs crossed.

Apologies!

Thanks for clearing that up Johnny Cochran of Umpires! :D

You've missed one, John. ;)

I'm part Polish, if you want to take a stab at it. Oh, and I'm balding, too.

Easiest job in Poland?
IQ tester.

Hardest job in Poland?
Guarding a full garbage truck.

;)

It's unfortunate that others have wanted to use this thread as a springboard for trying to reopen past discussions that are examples of your points.

I encourage others, especially those new to this board and to umpiring, to hang in there and ignore rude comments from the stands.

Scott, Thank you very much for trying.

Geez, I might tend to be a bit grumpy too!

Yeah, sometimes answers may seem to be terse and demeaning, but they probably weren't meant to be. When you have to explain the LBR for the umpteenth time in a single night, or try and explain why on a pick from home the batter isn't out because the catcher thought she was in the way, and such, it can put you in a somewhat defensive posture.

Sometimes those who ask the "stupid questions" will be offended by any answer that doesn't meet their preconceived notions. Most of us just hate to be told we are wrong!

Scott, Hope thing will improve. We will keep you in our thoughts.

That's it! The gloves come off! You... You...

Okay, I'm over it.

Hey, I'm an umpire. I've heard it all. ;)