Hanging it up...

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by argodad

Wish you weren't retiring Dave. You are obviously an umpire who really cares about doing the job right ... for the right reasons.

Have you thought about moving to fast pitch to give yourself a break from the AA leagues? Not to say that there aren't plenty of problems to deal with in fast pitch, but you could work the rec leagues and still enjoy umpiring the game. If the players whine in 10U it's usually because they are hungry.

Yeah, I've thought about it, but I dunno... We'll see. My UIC has been dropping comments about getting me into FP, but... Meh.

[BretMan]

Does today's date have anything to do with your announcement?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Does today's date have anything to do with your announcement?

Ever heard of an acrostic?

[Az.Ump]

In your post the first letters don't line up. At least on my Iphone. But well done.

Paul

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Az.Ump

In your post the first letters don't line up. At least on my Iphone. But well done.

Paul

I'm an umpire. Ain't no WAY I'm giving this up! Best job in the world, baby!

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

Excellent......:d

[SRW]

What? This is most
enjoyable! I
laud your
laughable stunt!

Don't believe the hype. It would be
one dark day when you decide to
never pick up your indicator and
exit the field for the last time.

- SRW

[argodad]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I'm an umpire. Ain't no WAY I'm giving this up! Best job in the world, baby!

Damn I hate April Fool's Day!

[IRISHMAFIA]

I understand the North Carolina Players Association has filed a complaint with the NC AG office of Cruel and Unusual Punishment when they realized this was only a prank and put a damper on the wild celebrations going on in the streets.