First Game of the Year: Brutal.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Randall, if that is what you heard here is Georgia, someone erred. We have adopted ASA mechanics for high school. So the umpire manual is moot.

In GA we are using ASA mechanics in FED games? No exceptions?

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by rwest

In GA we are using ASA mechanics in FED games? No exceptions?

As approved and directed by Ernie Yarbrough, GHSA Associate Director, based on input from his Softball Camp and Training Committee (which I am the assistant chairman, so I know firsthand). Our reasoning was simple; the vast majority of umpires in Georgia already know ASA mechanics, why mandate, learn or enforce variations that aren't even better, just somewhat different?

We do have the authority to vary with communication (ie, use an NCAA mechanic if the crew knows it), but are not teaching or directing anything BUT ASA. If you were taught differently at a local level, mention to them what I said, and/or have them call or email me; we discuss it every year at our "Train the Trainers" meeting, as well as at the camps and clinics.

Yes, we still give out the NFHS Umpire Manual; we have talked about doing away with that expense, but feel it has quality educational material aside from the mechanics we aren't using.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

As approved and directed by Ernie Yarbrough, GHSA Associate Director, based on input from his Softball Camp and Training Committee (which I am the assistant chairman, so I know firsthand). Our reasoning was simple; the vast majority of umpires in Georgia already know ASA mechanics, why mandate, learn or enforce variations that aren't even better, just somewhat different?

We do have the authority to vary with communication (ie, use an NCAA mechanic if the crew knows it), but are not teaching or directing anything by ASA. If you were taught differently at a local level, mention to them what I said, and/or have them call or email me; we discuss it every year at our "Train the Trainers" meeting, as well as at the camps and clinics.

Yes, we still give out the NFHS Umpire Manual; we have talked about doing away with that expense, but feel it has quality educational material aside from the mechanics we aren't using.

Makes sense to me and I wasn't doubting your word, just wanted to make sure that we are using ASA mechanics across the board.

I like it, not that my opinion matters, but I like simplicity and Ernie's logic is sound.

[ChampaignBlue]

Originally Posted by SRW

It was perkin' at 8:12am when I wrote it. I got up at 8 and started the pot...

...wait, WTF am I telling you my morning routine for?

See? Now there's your mistake, get a coffee maker with a timer, set it before going to bed and wake up to the smell of fresh coffee.


God I miss electricity.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by ChampaignBlue

See? Now there's your mistake, get a coffee maker with a timer, set it before going to bed and wake up to the smell of fresh coffee.

Yep, that is what I have including a grinder, so I only deal with beans, not the messy grinds you have to dig out of a bag or can.

Now, if I can just find one that is self-cleaning (and, no, my wife will not do it)

[SRW]

With as much coffee as I drink, it's always the timer or some stupid little feature on those $75 models that breaks down.

Nope, not for me. Give me a good grinder (and I mean a true grinder - not one of those blade deals. The blades go so fast they burn the bean) and a carafe with a cone filter and I'm good to go. I never grind the night before. The oils in the grounds dissipate and the coffee loses its flavor overnight. Grind the morning of, and the coffee's so much better.

Maybe I'm a coffee snob?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SRW

With as much coffee as I drink, it's always the timer or some stupid little feature on those $75 models that breaks down.

Nope, not for me. Give me a good grinder (and I mean a true grinder - not one of those blade deals. The blades go so fast they burn the bean) and a carafe with a cone filter and I'm good to go. I never grind the night before. The oils in the grounds dissipate and the coffee loses its flavor overnight. Grind the morning of, and the coffee's so much better.

Maybe I'm a coffee snob?

Ground the morning of? How about the minute of?

My grinder, (yes, with a blade) does a pretty good job. Coffee is rich and aromatic. Now you did it. I gotta go get a cup.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by SRW

With as much coffee as I drink, it's always the timer or some stupid little feature on those $75 models that breaks down.

Nope, not for me. Give me a good grinder (and I mean a true grinder - not one of those blade deals. The blades go so fast they burn the bean) and a carafe with a cone filter and I'm good to go. I never grind the night before. The oils in the grounds dissipate and the coffee loses its flavor overnight. Grind the morning of, and the coffee's so much better.

Maybe I'm a coffee snob?

Just what we need around here...coffee snobs and beer snobs!

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Andy

Just what we need around here...coffee snobs and beer snobs!

Excess beer leads to hangovers, which leads to coffee.

Seems like a natural progression to me...

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Excess beer

New term.

What's that??

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

New term.

What's that??

That beer which was left over from the night before because someone invited Region 15?

JUST KIDDING!

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Excess beer leads to hangovers, which leads to coffee.

Seems like a natural progression to me...

And this is why coffee and beer are both a big deal up here.

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by SRW

With as much coffee as I drink, it's always the timer or some stupid little feature on those $75 models that breaks down.

Nope, not for me. Give me a good grinder (and I mean a true grinder - not one of those blade deals. The blades go so fast they burn the bean) and a carafe with a cone filter and I'm good to go. I never grind the night before. The oils in the grounds dissipate and the coffee loses its flavor overnight. Grind the morning of, and the coffee's so much better.

Maybe I'm a coffee snob?

You're from Seattle . Maybe you're a coffee snob ?

I'm one of those Californians who keeps looking up at the PNW as my next stop.

[ChampaignBlue]

You wanna talk fresh coffee? How about, pick, dry, roast and grind it yourself? One of the perks living in a tropical country, coffee tree out back.

A cup of properly made black hole® coffee, ie, when you add milk/cream it doesn't change color, will keep me going all day, I usually start the day with 3.

[Stu Clary]

Bah

As long as its hot and has caffine in it, I'll drink it in the morning. Hell, I'll even drink the mud at 7-11.