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 I don't own that many indicators I don't think. How could you possibly need 5 indicators in one week? You do know they feed you real food at these nationals don't you? 
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Thu Jul 14, 2011, 08:50am
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 Actually, one indicator is one I'll never use. It's my dad's old indicator from when he used to call ball with me. I keep it in my bag just to remind me where I'm from. The other 4 were two indicators with the old white dials, which were replaced by two indicators with the optic yellow dials.
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Lets see....I just bought some new gear specifically for my national this year, so I will take:
6 ASA Powder Blue Shirts 1 ASA Navy shirt (have been told these will not be required, but just in case) 4 pair Feccheimer Heather Grey plate pants 4 pair Feccheimer Heather Grey base pants 4 ASA caps (2 brand new, 2 slightly used) 5 Under-Armour type undershirts 4 pair compression shorts 2 pair compression tights 10 pair white tube socks 10 pair black tube socks All of my plate gear and accessories ( I only have three indicators..) I am driving to my national this year...After I pack the SUV, I think there will be just enough room for my wife to go with me....
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Thu Jul 14, 2011, 06:03pm
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I have more shirts if you need them. (Seriously)
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Apologies if you have already mentioned on another thread...I just don't recall.
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OK, Then....make sure that you introduce yourself.....
I will be the tall, bald, white guy....
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"There is no way you are going to San Diego without me." Didn't leave me a lot of negotiating room.....
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But as Irish said, I do see some issues at Nationals with this. It takes a certain type of family (spouse, kids etc) to make it work. In San Diego we rented a car, one that I saw to and from the fields (some days) and that was about it they (wife daughter and my soon to be son in law) took it and had a great week sight seeing and I spent my time at the park. It worked perfect, no issues at all. This past week there was an umpire whose wife was with him at a National, never saw her except sitting in her chair watching his games (ok she had a book on her lap a couple times, but she looked like she was watching). As a matter of fact Saturday night at the awards get together and final day assignement meeting she was sitting outside in their vehicle, well till the UIC saw her anyway. But I do know what you are saying there are and have been issues at many Nationals, heck even just state level events with spouses being where they should not be, and causing general awkwardness. SO I guess I wouldn't be such an absolute as you were in the no spouses / family cause bottom line any of us with a significant others couldn't do what we do if they aren't supportive of us, but I will say the family has to "get it" and clearly understand the time they will and the time they will not get to be involved in their umpires tournament experience.
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I've never seen a situation where a spouse puts pressure on the umpire to not be part of the staff when it comes to meetings, training, etc. And they stay away from the umpire area where crews conduct pregame, receive their postgame critiques, change clothes, etc. Heck, if I took my wife with me to a National, the only time I'd see her is at the hotel for the evenings. She'd drop me off at the complex first thing, and then spend the day shopping, going to the beach, or taking in whatever attractions the host city has to offer. I'd be lucky if she were back at the park to pick me up afterward. 
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