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This is actually a pretty good thread about keeping cool in the heat. Talks about Florida Water (water + spirit of ammonia), the right chest protectors and hydration. |
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But...we'll keep the 60s over any 113 or 114. |
All I know is that in Virginia its been 85 degrees with 90% humidity for the past few tournements I have worked here. its funny because the teams from up north will be like RAIN YAY!!! and Im like you dont understand.... thats just going to make it even more steamy out here.. they continue to think I have no Idea what Im talking abou t... sure enough ... they complain about the humidity even more after an afternoon shower
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The link to the post on hot weather was a nice walk down memory lane when Wade was still confrontational. :) Advice in the post still holds true, now if only we could find some hot weather. I am looking at 75 as a high on Weather.com for my tourney this weekend. I actually am packing a jacket and may use it just to make myself drink water.:D
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Was on the field from 10:00 AM till 3:00PM (BB DH - needed $$!!:o) |
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Larry:
We have a similar program here where every year after the tourney I get complaints about the umpires that are put on the field. NO hotels rooms, $35 for out of town umpires, $33 for locals, Rain canceled games=no pay, even if the tourney minimum game requirement has been met so no team refunds, I could go on. I tell the tournament director that three hotel rooms will place the 6 worst with 6 of the best umpires. He still will not budge, then emails me to say that he is disappointed with he umpires his assigner puts on the field. Same guy that told the assigner he did not want me to work the tourney. I am sure you can imagine the sympathy he gets from me.:cool: |
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Looks like they will have to go with the local yahoos then.
I got 20 dollars in 2002 when I left Houston. Where is the raise? |
We'll have a standard fee of 35Euro / DH in Elite competition (20Euro / single gama) and 25 Euro / DH lower classes (15 Euro / single game) PLUS 0,18 Euro / km for traveling.
On top of that we ALWAYS have a lockerroom, some drinks (mostly something to eat) for free and (for Larry) we may work in blue pants:) Living in the centre of the Netherlands, I never have to drive more than 2 hours. But the weather isn't always that good:( |
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Here in Alabama it's been baking. College Exposure tourney two weekends ago - 105 degrees on the field - good thing it was only 80% humidity. Sat games from 8AM to 10PM. Did I mention that we were 4 umpires short?? I did 4 in a row to start the day with 75 min time limit. Ended up doin 18 games in two days. I was drinking 3-4 20 oz waters per game and not peeing at all. Back on the field this weekend in similar weather. Least we're getting $25 per game! |
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