Why do you umpire?

JEL · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Sep 28, 2010, 01:10pm

Can't vote.

The reason I do it is because I enjoy it. That option wasn't given!

>>For the good of the game.<<
The game would be good with or without me! although I do try and help.
>>For "the girls;" players.<<
This could get a maybe, but there are men in the game too!
>>Money. I have a lot of debts.<<
Really have no debts. I will stop umpiring after my first million though!
>>Power. I like the control!<<
Not really. With power comes confrontation at times.
>>Exercise. Have you seen my waistline?<<
I haven't had a waistline in 30 years!
>>Comfort. I like putting on the uni and going through the motions.<<
I could think of more comfortable options.
>>I have absolutely nothing better to do with my time.<<
Nope, just had first grandchild! Nothing better than playing with her!
>>It gets me out of doing all of those "honey do's" on the weekend.<<
Honey calls with me on the weekends!

Actually, if I was forced to choose from the list, it would have to be for the good of the game, but to me it is simply enjoying!

View Poll Results: Why do you umpire?
For the good of the game.	17	65.38%
For "the girls;" players.	1	3.85%
Money. I have a lot of debts.	1	3.85%
Power. I like the control!	2	7.69%
Exercise. Have you seen my waistline?	2	7.69%
Comfort. I like putting on the uni and going through the motions.	0	0%
I have absolutely nothing better to do with my time.	1	3.85%
It gets me out of doing all of those "honey do's" on the weekend.	2	7.69%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

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