I am just driven to tears...

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Originally Posted by 7in60

We had this happen a couple weeks ago. An ump was late for a meeting and when the UIC called her on it she got defensive and said she had things to do. She didn't work any more games.

That's the problem with using local umpires. I was working a major in OK a few years ago. Par for OK, there were weather issues and I talked the TD & UIC into moving up the winner's final to that night. Not a bad move as we got a real nasty storm that night.

Next morning, the parks folks really did a great job in getting the fields ready. Since I already work my assigned final and wasn't scheduled to work, I didn't want to act presumptuous and bring my equipment to the field.

Local umpire (decent umpire, not exactly great mechanics. Planted his feet behind the catcher in the first inning and barely moved until the 7th) was a no show for the final on Sunday. UIC asked if I had my equipment. $/#@%?*~;! How do you just not show up for a game at a National Championship? He just sauntered up in the middle of the championship final like nothing was wrong. The delinquent umpire's excuse was that the local city parks recording (from Friday afternoon) said all games were cancelled. UIC just laughed and continued to BS with him while watching the game. I certainly hope his faux pas was reflected in the evaluation.