Just call me "Stumpy"

[argodad]

Originally Posted by SRW

That person is Mike Hodge, our umpire association's vice president. ASA did a story on him here:

http://www.asasoftball.com/communica...ry.asp?nid=387

Since this article, he has worked the 16A USA/ASA in 2006.

His contact info (email) is on our umpire association website, which is listed as my default website in my profile.

Thanks SRW. I just sent Mike an e-mail. Helluva story! I'm still planning to come out some year and work with you and bkbjones at your Labor Day tournament -- maybe 2010!

[SRW]

Originally Posted by argodad

Thanks SRW. I just sent Mike an e-mail. Helluva story! I'm still planning to come out some year and work with you and bkbjones at your Labor Day tournament -- maybe 2010!

You name the date. Even without a right leg, I'd bet you move better than most of our guys!

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by SRW

You name the date. Even without a right leg, I'd bet you move better than most of our guys!

I could name a bunch of blues around here who won't be as quick as Larry!

My best wishes to you, Larry. You'll do just fine.

[TexBlue]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you also. I have a friend who lost his left leg below the knee in October of 2007 and was on the field calling Fast Pitch in April of 2008. His biggest delay was getting the final prosthesis so he could move quicker , ummm, run. He never was fast. The doctor says there is no reason he can't be as mobile as he ever was.

Good luck to you and your family.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by TexBlue

My thoughts and prayers will be with you also. I have a friend who lost his left leg below the knee in October of 2007 and was on the field calling Fast Pitch in April of 2008. His biggest delay was getting the final prosthesis so he could move quicker , ummm, run. He never was fast. The doctor says there is no reason he can't be as movile as he ever was.

Good luck to you and your family.

That's exactly what I needed to hear two days before surgery. Thanks TexBlue!

If y'all could say a little prayer for my surgeons about 1:00 pm Central on Wednesday, I'd greatly appreciate it.

I'll be back on-line as soon as I can find internet access.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by argodad

That's exactly what I needed to hear two days before surgery. Thanks TexBlue!

If y'all could say a little prayer for my surgeons about 1:00 pm Central on Wednesday, I'd greatly appreciate it.

I'll be back on-line as soon as I can find internet access.

Consider it done!

[argodad]

Hello fellow umpires!

Amputation on 2/11 was as good as could be expected, The surgeon whacked off the damaged limb below the knee. I understand that it is just about the perfect distance for fitting a prosthesis. No complications other than a fever for a few days. (Although it does feel mighty strange to need to scratch toes that are no longer there.)

Our local umpires and coaches in the Pensacola area have been wonderfully supportive. The FHSAA softball commissioner told me my new goal is to be the first amputee to call a Florida championship game.

I've also got to thank my brethren in blue from the opposite corner of the country. SRW and bkbjones hooked me up with the Seattle Metro VP who calls games as a double AKA (above the knee amputee). Now there is inspiration. He talked to others at their UIC Clinic and I ended up with a personal e-mail from Wild Bill himself.

I can't wait to get back on the field and earn the right to call games -- big and small, rec ball to NCAA.

Thanks for the prayers and the good thoughts. they were (and still are) welcome.