As has become tradition, when we come to the end of the year and a few days prior to Christmas, MST and I like to take this opportunity to thank the HSBBW Umpire family for another wonderful year. The opportunity to come together, discuss, share and help others through this sport we all love, is outstanding.
First off, MST and I always want to thank Julie (mn mom) for keeping the site up and running.......many of us do not know how much time and personal $$'s that it takes to keep this site open and for that we are grateful....
As Moderators, Michael S Taylor and I are proud to say, that the "ask the umpire" forum has required almost no moderation.......that to me is a compliment to the umpires who post here. That does not mean we have not had our contested issues this year, but it does mean that they were handled like gentlemen.
We all understand that this is a Parent/Coach/Player site and that baseball is a passionate sport, and we have fielded questions from all with professionalism and without ill feelings...
Parents, Coaches and Players!....Thank you for giving us this opportunity to serve......
Michael and I always like to thank the Umpires who have dutifully posted and contributed to this "Ask the Umpire" Forum. You all have been a credit to our calling and truly we are a band of brothers in blue...
To Michael S. Taylor- many heartfelt thanks...
I am indebted for your friendship, guidance and advice through the years and our continuing contact through all mediums.....Thanks my friend!
And to our Senior Umpires:
Jimmy 03
Dash Riprock
Matt13
3 Fingered Glove
Welpe
yawetag
Mr umpire
Mrumpiresir
tx-ump74
You have actively assisted those who came to this site looking for help and we are proud to post among you....your experience and knowledge is greatly appreciated. I know we have never had such a talented and experienced crew who regularly post and assist our members....
To:
Otownmike
Pilsner
Piratefan
JJK
Pologreen
jmoff
Navyump
bhamump
forestump
You have rounded out our crew with great knowledge and timely asisstance. I always look forward to all your contributions.....
Also not to forget any of those who have contributed greatly and haven’t stopped in for a while or who remain infrequent, But have also posted:
Heyump7
Blue26
Jeff Connell
Lonblue
FVB10
Tallump
TW344
mcoll
ump6132
NJump
GAump
midwestump
TucsonBlue
amaump
therefump
bluezebra.....
If I have missed any umpire who posted I apologize but I appreciate your contributions.....
Best wishes my friends for a joyous blessed Holiday season and a wonderful and prosperous new year!
I wanted to add my small part to Stan's well written message. I met Stan many years ago on the internet boards but didn't really get to be friends with him until we started posting here, first Stan, then I followed. It has been a pleasure to help moderate here, even though there is little that needs to be done.
We have some very good contributors here that genuinely wish to share their knowledge and experience. Many, including Stan and me, are trainers in their areas. Feel free to contact Stan or I on a PM if you ever feel the need.
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Merry Christmas TR.
