Category Archives: Personal

Yesterday started off rough. I didn’t actually end up going to bed at all on Thursday night. It was dawn almost before I knew it. I wasn’t in a good mind set, at all. I called a friend to try … Continue reading →

This is taken from an email I just sent, so please ignore references to email or, replace with blog… Good morning Baseball Friends, I wish I didn’t need to send this email, but I must.  I have found myself in … Continue reading →

I umpired on Wednesday evening, Babe Ruth AA. It was at Optimist Park in Calgary, an absolutely gorgeous evening, probably around 25C at first pitch. The game started right on time and I felt very comfortable. I was wondering if … Continue reading →

I umpired the Calgary North Baseball Association 22u division again this evening, this time behind the plate. I wore my new helmet for the first time, I’m quite liking it. It fits tighter than my old mask and is considerably … Continue reading →

Today was a relaxing day, a very relaxing day. I woke early, as I always do, 4am. I only got about 4 hours sleep as I went to bed around midnight last night. I had several naps during the day, … Continue reading →

I umpired the 22u league again this evening. It was at a diamond in the middle of nowhere south of Calgary. The pay was decent, $75 for the game and $30 for mileage. Pretty good pay for just over 2 … Continue reading →

I umpired game two of the season tonight. It was for Calgary North Baseball and it was the 22u league. It was an interesting game. I was on the bases. The final score was somewhere in the neighbourhood of 28-0 … Continue reading →

I had my first game last Wednesday evening for Babe Ruth. I continue my umpiring season tonight for Calgary North. The game is in the deep south of Calgary at New Brighton Athletic Park. Tomorrow I’m even further south, outside … Continue reading →