As we come to the end of the year and a few days prior to Christmas, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the HSBBW web 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, we 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....
This year, Julie asked Michael S Taylor and I to become moderators....This forum, I am proud to say, has required almost no moderation.......that to me is a compliment to the umpires who post here ....Understanding that this is a Parent/Coach/Player site and that baseball is a passionate sport, 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 would 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 :
Dash Riprock
Pilsner
3 Fingered Glove
Jimmy 03
Piratefan
Welpe
JJK
Pologreen
All have actively assisted those who came to this site looking for help and we are proud to post among you....
Also not to forget any of those who have not stopped in for a while or who remain infrequent, But have also posted
Catsbackr
Jeff Connell
NavyUmp
Lonblue
FVB10
Tallump
TW344
mcoll
ump6132
mr umpiresir
GAump
TucsonBlue
amaump
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!
From: Michael S. Taylor
I can't add much to what PIAA has already posted. I do want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Since PIAA and I have become the moderators of this section it has been a very easy job. Thanks for everyone's cooperation. I can't say enough about PIAA's professionalism and knowledge. He has been here longer than I have but we have become as good friends as possible witout actually meeting.
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