Shorts and Flip-Flops

[NCASAUmp]

I've never been UIC, nor am I in a position to be a UIC. However, if I were the UIC or TD, I would have never allowed this. Completely irresponsible.

I'm sure M.H. had a fit!

[7in60]

Selfish and unprofessional.

I can't imagine umpiring in flip flops. Ridiculous.

My grandfather once told me that he keeps his spare car key with his house keys. This was after locking my keys in my car a few times, once with it running, so I took his advice. The logic for me is that my house keys are always in my pocket thus will never be locked in my car at the same time as my car keys. Of course, my current car has keyless entry so I will never be locked out as long as I don't forget the passcode.

[NYBLUE]

I would have politely refused to work with him.
If every other umpire did the same then he'd be forced to go behind the dish and work solo or maybe he'd wise up and remove himself from the game entirely.

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by NYBLUE

I would have politely refused to work with him.
If every other umpire did the same then he'd be forced to go behind the dish and work solo or maybe he'd wise up and remove himself from the game entirely.

I had a 23U Fastpitch game and shared the flip-flop/tee shirt story with my partner who knows Mr. Xela. My partner pointed out a missed opportunity. The TD should have provided shirts that had: I'm with STUPID who's the base umpire.

This got me to thinking of another opportunity. Provide the umpires who worked games with Mr. Xela a shirt that says: I SURVIVED working games with a STUPID partner who wore flip-flops and a tee shirt.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by MichaelVA2000

I had a 23U Fastpitch game and shared the flip-flop/tee shirt story with my partner who knows Mr. Xela. My partner pointed out a missed opportunity. The TD should have provided shirts that had: I'm with STUPID who's the base umpire.

This got me to thinking of another opportunity. Provide the umpires who worked games with Mr. Xela a shirt that says: I SURVIVED working games with a STUPID partner who wore flip-flops and a tee shirt.

Or how about...

12 games in 95 degree weather, and all I wore was this stupid t-shirt.

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Or how about...

12 games in 95 degree weather, and all I wore was this stupid t-shirt.

That's an ATA Boy for you also!

[outathm]

The only problem with the idea of (RV) wearing the proper uniform to the meeting is that RV will not be bringing uniforms unless absolutely required by LD.

But a good idea none the less.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by 7in60

Selfish and unprofessional.

I can't imagine umpiring in flip flops. Ridiculous.

My grandfather once told me that he keeps his spare car key with his house keys. This was after locking my keys in my car a few times, once with it running, so I took his advice. The logic for me is that my house keys are always in my pocket thus will never be locked in my car at the same time as my car keys. Of course, my current car has keyless entry so I will never be locked out as long as I don't forget the passcode.

There's an umpire in our crew who usually puts his keys in the wheel well of his truck while he's calling games.

I've been waiting for the perfect moment to move his truck on him. Maybe even into a handicap spot as a joke. If you knew this guy, it'd make a lot more sense.

[Skahtboi]

If I were UIC-ing the tourney, then no, he would not be working games until he could provide the proper equipment and uniform. Where was his spare key? In a 24 hour time he couldn't come up with one, or a locksmith???