Who the HELL are you!!!?

[Dutch Alex]

Originally Posted by topper

He may be talking about height.

I don't think so; in the upper level youth fastpitch the blue's must wear white paints

[bestviewofall]

OK, I've been lurking around the forum for a while now, and I guess have drank enough tonight to post.

I've umpired softball for 26 years, been lucky enough to work 2 ASA nationals along with several local championships over the years with some fantastic people who have taught me a lot about umpiring.

I've also been fortunate to work some college ball at the postseason level. I've learned a lot there, also.

My name is Smokey. I love this game.

[Rachel]

Bout time Smoke.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by bestviewofall

OK, I've been lurking around the forum for a while now, and I guess have drank enough tonight to post.

I've umpired softball for 26 years, been lucky enough to work 2 ASA nationals along with several local championships over the years with some fantastic people who have taught me a lot about umpiring.

I've also been fortunate to work some college ball at the postseason level. I've learned a lot there, also.

My name is Smokey. I love this game.

Welcome, Smokey!

[MNBlue]

Originally Posted by bestviewofall

OK, I've been lurking around the forum for a while now, and I guess have drank enough tonight to post.

I didn't know that was possible, especially when Fat Tire gets involved.

Originally Posted by bestviewofall

I've umpired softball for 26 years, been lucky enough to work 2 ASA nationals along with several local championships over the years with some fantastic people who have taught me a lot about umpiring.

I think you have taught a few people about umpiring yourself, like me for instance!

Originally Posted by bestviewofall

I've also been fortunate to work some college ball at the postseason level. I've learned a lot there, also.

My daughters think it's cool when we see you on ESPN and I can say, "I know that umpire!"

Originally Posted by bestviewofall

My name is Smokey. I love this game.

I echo Rachel's comment. Our friend is doing well. Save me a couple spots for the 2010 evaluation camp that you, KD, WN, and others are going to host. I would love to get input from you guys.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by bestviewofall

OK, I've been lurking around the forum for a while now, and I guess have drank enough tonight to post.

I've umpired softball for 26 years, been lucky enough to work 2 ASA nationals along with several local championships over the years with some fantastic people who have taught me a lot about umpiring.

I've also been fortunate to work some college ball at the postseason level. I've learned a lot there, also.

My name is Smokey. I love this game.

Glad to have you on board, Smokey.

[SergioJ]

Okay, here's me! I'm Serg from Virginia. I've been umpiring about 20 years, both slow and fast. I've done some ASA nationals, and taken a couple of trips to OKC during the months of February. I'm still a beginner, so I'm just learning. (thanks from me too Smokey!). So, any advise for me is always greatly appreciated.

Serg

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SergioJ

So, any advise for me is always greatly appreciated.

Serg

Stop putting so much hot sauce on your food that it brings tears to the eyes at everyone at the table!!!

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Stop putting so much hot sauce on your food that it brings tears to the eyes at everyone at the table!!!

Yeah, pass it this way and stop hogging it!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Yeah, pass it this way and stop hogging it!

Hogging it? You want to experience Shock and Awe, just try taking the hot sauce away from him.

When Serg orders food, they bring out a bowl of Tabasco or Frank's or Louisiana Hot Sauce and ask him how much (enter favorite food item here) he would like in the sauce!

The first thing Serg does before sitting down is scan the neighboring tables to see how many bottles of hot sauce are available.

At the Biltmore, they used to make him sit as far away from the doors as possible that way all the others would have access to an exit in fear that Serg would burst into flames.

Henry Pollard used to have to recertify his firefighting credentials just to be at the same tournament as Sergio.

It is not a coincidence that Global Warming came to the attention of the environmentalist the same time Sergio became old enough to prepare his own food.

The man is a heat freak!!!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by bestviewofall

OK, I've been lurking around the forum for a while now, and I guess have drank enough tonight to post.

I've umpired softball for 26 years, been lucky enough to work 2 ASA nationals along with several local championships over the years with some fantastic people who have taught me a lot about umpiring.

I've also been fortunate to work some college ball at the postseason level. I've learned a lot there, also.

My name is Smokey. I love this game.

Good to have you aboard. Welcome!