Welcome back to umpiring.

[Skahtboi]

I started my season last night, after a medical leave that has kept me out for the first half of the season.

I sure hope that my first game back was not indicative of how my 2011 season is going to be. (or...at least what is left of it.)

It was one of those "games for the ages." (That is said somewhat tongue in cheek.) But it does have the dubious distinction of being the longest 7 inning or less game I have ever umpired at the high school level.

The game lasted 6, count em, 6 innings.

The official game start was 5:15. Game end, 9:16. That's right, four hours to complete 6 innings. (Thankfully, the home team managed to get a run ahead rule situation, or I might still be there.)

Final score? I know that you are all champing at the bit for this one. 38-25. That's right. 63 runs scored last night. 63!!!!!!