I don't even know how to focus with all the goingson and different issues:
I guess this is first: there is a three girl minimum on the field, as of now. If you ain't got three sistas, you best get them, or I'll deduct a fielder for every woman you lack.
We are approaching our last night under the lights. Yes, I am not happy about it. To everyone I say, I hope we can maintain attendance, as I know biting into peoples' days is not the most convenient of scheduling. But try to get people to get off their hungover ass into the Sun by 2.
Franz, aka the Rear Admiral, and I have quickly become friends, and even quicker have butted heads on a variety of issues. He believes, as do others, that someone throwing a swing should be thrown out for good. Actually, I do too, but I had to make an exception because almost from day one, members of Los Piratas Mechanicos have violated the spirit of the game, specifically on the issue of trash talking. Some on the team have been "trite or violent" and I should have thrown some of them off the field on at least 5 occasions. Not that I want to, and trust me, I have mad respect for their team, their winning streak, and many of their players. They have a great core of infielders, and some of the best kickers in the league. To boot, many of them work diligently and bravely for their respective jobs/careers. But for whatever reason, some of them look at me as their enemy, as if I'm not responsible for their having many a great Sunday night. They think I'm picking on them when I tell them, say every inning of their every game, not to throw the ball around between innings, because I want to have as many games on the main field as possible. They have gotten in my face about umpiring, when really, the only people ever providing consistent, helpful and qualified umping, besides me, is Kevin Harley and Jensy. I have to CONSTANTLY beg people to umpire, and meanwhile, does anyone notice how much I spend refereeing, and helping to organize the games on both fields(although, this past week, Jensy was chiefly responsible for the card table)? SURE, I will miss a call, EVERYONE WILL, which is why I consulted with another umpire twice, just like they do in the NBA. I even appealed to a fielder's honesty (during the lopsided Orphans-Pirates game) as to whether or not he dropped a ball on a force-out play, and his better nature compelled him to admit he did, and I reversed the call.
But I say to everyone, especially to the Captains, with the exception of Kevin and Jensy: you get what u give. In order to have a well officiated game, we need three umps on the Main Field. If I'm not playing, I will call 2nd base. If you can't get your teammates to call games with knowledge, conviction, and true attention, DO NOT EXPECT TO GET IT IN YOUR GAME.
Furthermore, Franz is a funny, intelligent man, and I like the way he runs Los Piratas. His trash-talking is humorous and within bounds. But the fact that he has to spell out basic rules, not in kickball, but in life, such as: no punching, no spitting, no kicking, etc, implies that he knows some on his team can be belligerent drunks. People on his team have crossed over the line, and have received nothing so much but as an admonishment from him.
I don't care if people don't think that one can't be violent with words. Just because it's not against the law, doesn't mean it's not wrong. Many of the Ten Commandments are legal. Some Commandments shouldn't be illegal in certain cases, such as killin' or stealing from Whitey. Conversely, the pot you smoke could get ya busted. or Trouble. Do not stand weasly behind the law, as many of the laws in this country are fucked up. So trust me, for starters and for instance, if anyone calls me a "Bitch", a word I've learned/grown to detest, you're out of that game. If I see someone saying "Bring it On!" with foam running down their mouth, you're gone too. The spirit of the game is Paramount to me. Don't act like a dick and then say you're kidding: that is soooo gay. People can sense your true nature and intentions.
However, henceforth, anyone throwing a swing is gone for the season. Anyone retaliating beyond reason is expelled too.
Having said all that, as much as I was annoyed at the time, and had to be annoyed, BA's traitor move was funny and well orchestrated. So props to Franz and BA for that entertainment. Franz has very many great ideas for different outings all of us Kickballers can participate in, and I'm sure he'll let you all know soon.
Last word on the last night under the lights: enjoy it. We were lucky to have it and I hope we can get it again soon. Please, go easy on the drinking during the day games. You *will* wipe yourself out quickly, and I don't want or need people foolishly passing out in 90+ degree weather. Bring plenty of water, and keep yourself hydrated and wet. With a little luck you can get wet with a friend.
I guess this is first: there is a three girl minimum on the field, as of now. If you ain't got three sistas, you best get them, or I'll deduct a fielder for every woman you lack.
We are approaching our last night under the lights. Yes, I am not happy about it. To everyone I say, I hope we can maintain attendance, as I know biting into peoples' days is not the most convenient of scheduling. But try to get people to get off their hungover ass into the Sun by 2.
Franz, aka the Rear Admiral, and I have quickly become friends, and even quicker have butted heads on a variety of issues. He believes, as do others, that someone throwing a swing should be thrown out for good. Actually, I do too, but I had to make an exception because almost from day one, members of Los Piratas Mechanicos have violated the spirit of the game, specifically on the issue of trash talking. Some on the team have been "trite or violent" and I should have thrown some of them off the field on at least 5 occasions. Not that I want to, and trust me, I have mad respect for their team, their winning streak, and many of their players. They have a great core of infielders, and some of the best kickers in the league. To boot, many of them work diligently and bravely for their respective jobs/careers. But for whatever reason, some of them look at me as their enemy, as if I'm not responsible for their having many a great Sunday night. They think I'm picking on them when I tell them, say every inning of their every game, not to throw the ball around between innings, because I want to have as many games on the main field as possible. They have gotten in my face about umpiring, when really, the only people ever providing consistent, helpful and qualified umping, besides me, is Kevin Harley and Jensy. I have to CONSTANTLY beg people to umpire, and meanwhile, does anyone notice how much I spend refereeing, and helping to organize the games on both fields(although, this past week, Jensy was chiefly responsible for the card table)? SURE, I will miss a call, EVERYONE WILL, which is why I consulted with another umpire twice, just like they do in the NBA. I even appealed to a fielder's honesty (during the lopsided Orphans-Pirates game) as to whether or not he dropped a ball on a force-out play, and his better nature compelled him to admit he did, and I reversed the call.
But I say to everyone, especially to the Captains, with the exception of Kevin and Jensy: you get what u give. In order to have a well officiated game, we need three umps on the Main Field. If I'm not playing, I will call 2nd base. If you can't get your teammates to call games with knowledge, conviction, and true attention, DO NOT EXPECT TO GET IT IN YOUR GAME.
Furthermore, Franz is a funny, intelligent man, and I like the way he runs Los Piratas. His trash-talking is humorous and within bounds. But the fact that he has to spell out basic rules, not in kickball, but in life, such as: no punching, no spitting, no kicking, etc, implies that he knows some on his team can be belligerent drunks. People on his team have crossed over the line, and have received nothing so much but as an admonishment from him.
I don't care if people don't think that one can't be violent with words. Just because it's not against the law, doesn't mean it's not wrong. Many of the Ten Commandments are legal. Some Commandments shouldn't be illegal in certain cases, such as killin' or stealing from Whitey. Conversely, the pot you smoke could get ya busted. or Trouble. Do not stand weasly behind the law, as many of the laws in this country are fucked up. So trust me, for starters and for instance, if anyone calls me a "Bitch", a word I've learned/grown to detest, you're out of that game. If I see someone saying "Bring it On!" with foam running down their mouth, you're gone too. The spirit of the game is Paramount to me. Don't act like a dick and then say you're kidding: that is soooo gay. People can sense your true nature and intentions.
However, henceforth, anyone throwing a swing is gone for the season. Anyone retaliating beyond reason is expelled too.
Having said all that, as much as I was annoyed at the time, and had to be annoyed, BA's traitor move was funny and well orchestrated. So props to Franz and BA for that entertainment. Franz has very many great ideas for different outings all of us Kickballers can participate in, and I'm sure he'll let you all know soon.
Last word on the last night under the lights: enjoy it. We were lucky to have it and I hope we can get it again soon. Please, go easy on the drinking during the day games. You *will* wipe yourself out quickly, and I don't want or need people foolishly passing out in 90+ degree weather. Bring plenty of water, and keep yourself hydrated and wet. With a little luck you can get wet with a friend.