Good Things

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Good Things
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Mon, 05-28-2007 - 9:39pm

I just wanted to post this because I am soooo excited and happy this evening and I am not getting much support here at home. I feel like a little kid with a shiny new toy, and there isn't anybody to share it with, so I picked you guys. You have given me such good advice and comfort for the anxiety and bad stuff.
This afternoon I got a call that I was selected to work home plate for a district semi-final softball game tomorrow. I have polished up my shoes and belt, pressed my uniform, fixed my hat(that would be my "cover" to our military types lol), and gotten out my Underarmor.
I don't even want to work tomorrow, I just want to umpire. My name has gone into the pool of umpires for the state championship tournament now! It's kind of a big deal in my life.

Thanks for being here for me.

Blue

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Fri, 06-01-2007 - 7:21pm

I can only hope the baby dykes were swooning! lol
Some nice young women out there....hush my mouth.

Have we met? You know I have pretty eyes?? Must be all the lifting I've been doing for those broad shoulders. heheheh

Hugs

Blue

BLUE DIA
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Fri, 06-01-2007 - 7:24pm

Hey, TiNG
In the ongoing saga of this adventure, I GOT A STATE GAME ON MONDAY!!!! This is like the never ending adrenaline rush. Some time I gotta crash, but it won't be before Monday. Between that time and now, I have the 8th grade dance to run tomorrow night, and then a friend and I going on a women's hike on Sunday (my first). I'll let you know more on Sunday!

Hugs

Blue

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Sat, 06-02-2007 - 10:08am

AWESOME! I'm so excited for you!


Have fun at that dance tonight!


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Sat, 06-02-2007 - 3:23pm

Hey Laurie is your phone not working again? I'm never going to get that toss comcast phone service you have! lol Call me if you get some free time.....thx

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halo




Edited 6/2/2007 3:24 pm ET by halo_hvn

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halo

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Sat, 06-02-2007 - 5:02pm
Sorry,
I have been out alot. I will call you back.
Hugs,
Laurie
Laurie

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Mon, 06-04-2007 - 7:02pm

Well, all, this is a good news, bad news posting. I worked my first state playoff game and was critqued by another umpire. Our crew was not too good and apparently we advance by crew and not individually. I thought we had a pretty good game, but I know that 2 of the guys were not where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there.

However, the evaluator did pull me aside from everybody else and told me he would try and get me on another crew. I worked the college championships with him and he knows how I work. I'm not hoping for anything special, but
IT WAS A GOOD RUN WHILE IT LASTED!!! :)

Hugs to all who have been rooting for me!!

Blue

BLUE DIA
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Mon, 06-04-2007 - 7:32pm
Men!
I hope you get a good crew that can work well.
How are things on the home front?
Hope all is well.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Mon, 06-04-2007 - 8:32pm

Hey, girl, thanks. I don't think the new crew will happen, though. Yeah, here it is all about the men. They control virtually all aspects of umpiring in this area. But, no sour grapes from this woman. I make my own way and get along. We are not going to get another game because they are ineffecient, not men....although the two might go hand in hand. lol

Home front....dh is leaving next Saturday for CO to visit dd. Then he is coming home, picking up the dog and heading to Fla. for the summer. Yeah, yeah, I can hear you evil mind churning already, and don't think that mine hasn't already started planning. ;)
I was hoping to check some things out in June, but I need to stay here until after July 6th. I am just too unsure of myself to venture into the big city on my own, say on a weekenight. Been out of the loop for a long time.
Then I am going to try and visit mom in SC-to tell her the good news, of course- and then maybe to visit friends around the eastern US.

What's hot in your neck of the woods? Haven't seen you around lately. Everything okay? Mom good?

Hugs

Blue

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Mon, 06-04-2007 - 8:48pm

Blue,

I am so glad that you have your games to enjoy!! And your husband is going away for the whole entire Summer??????? Hmmmm...sounds like you need someone to go to some "alternative" clubs with with while he's gone LOL You don't live in the deep south, do you?? :P Have a great week!!

-Leaf

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Mon, 06-04-2007 - 9:09pm

Leaf,
Yeah, I know I need to get to some alternative clubs, but mostly they are in Philly, and I have been out of the "loop" for a lot of years. I am not too sure about heading down there by myself. Sebastion gave me the name of one in Wilmington, but I have forgotten the name. Obviously, I do not live in the deep south, but I will be visiting my mom in Charleston, SC, a very enlightened city compared to the rest of the south. Perhaps I can check out things there in July.

Hugs

Blue

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