Last night I umpired for the 3rd night in a row at Foothills stadium and this was the 7th game in 5 days. That’s a pretty busy schedule, at least I don’t do any physical work in my job, just … Continue reading
I umpired last night, that’s no surprise – I seem to umpire most nights. That’s OK though, for the most part I enjoy it and the extra income is good too. It was a pretty good game, weather was perfect … Continue reading
Almost four years ago, I bought a large sectional from the Brick. It was leather and it was on sale. It was something called bonded leather, I asked the sales rep if it would be good with dogs, he assured … Continue reading
This past weekend flew by, as most weekends do. I umpired a total of 4 games and did two of them alone so I will get paid for 5 games. Not a bad weekend, profit-wise. It was some good ball … Continue reading
I umpired tonight, big surprise, I do a lot of that this time of year. I was at New Brighton field, about 40 minutes away from my house. Only one slowdown heading there at 545, rush hour had pretty much … Continue reading
This past weekend went by too quickly, as most weekends do. I umpired a Cal Ripken league double-header on Saturday. It was cloudy and breezy so perfect for umpiring. Two pretty good games. The league plays 6 innings and a … Continue reading
Yesterday as election day in the province of Ontario. Although I no longer live there, I was hoping that the NDP would not form the government. It seemed like the momentum was going their way, and I know why this … Continue reading
I am dog-sitting for the rest of the week, Lita has joined the pack once again for a few days while her Mom galavants about the planet. The four dogs are already exhausted, playing steady for 2+ hours wears them … Continue reading
Another new week starts, Monday. Why do weekends go by so quickly, it’s not really fair. I am not necessarily a hater of Mondays, they happen, nothing we can do about them. I had an uneventful double-header yesterday at Optimist … Continue reading
I umpired a single game today, Cal Ripken 12u. It was back in the old area that I first lived in when I moved to Calgary. It was a decent game, we made it though 6 innings. Great day for … Continue reading
