2009 Western Regional Tournament

Netnorske · 08-19-2009, 09:39 PM

Well I finally made it home safely today....3100 miles all told since I left Everett on August 1st. What an incredible journey this was. Being able to combine a long road trip with a once-in-a-lifetime Little League assignment was a dream come true.

I think many of you kept up with my posts in another thread that I updated as I could, but I would like to share here some photos from the trip. While in San Bernardino, I had occasion to ride about 300 miles worth of mountain roads in the area....and they are very well worth riding....all of them!

Welcome to the show....

....

The 2009 Umpire Crew.....

Official mug shot.....

Field of dreams....

Home away from home....

Overlooking San Bernardino on ride to Big Bear Lake......

National Anthem prior to a game.....

Prior to my first plate assignment.....

On the dish......

Don't look now, but here they come!.......

Sit down Meat......

West Region Championship.....est. 12,000 in the crowd (including tent city and outer perimeter)!....

I can't believe I'm really here.....

Yosemite National Park....

I spoke with Blowndodge while I was in town, but we weren't able to hook up as he was working when I had my free time. He was familiar with the roads though. The Angeles Crest Road (CA 2) from Wrightwood to Pasadena was a dandy!

The ride home was as pleasureable as the ride down (except for the big rig trucks....god I hate them). I spent one night in Reno, NV and one in Salem, OR before my last push up I-5 for home. Not bad....1300 miles in two and a half days! I'm glad I took the time to ride through Yosemite NP....something I will probably never get a chance to do again. Now....for my own bed!

**schoeney** · 08-20-2009, 05:46 AM

Congrats Kris,

Those were some great memories I am sure.

phenrichs · 08-20-2009, 12:56 PM

What a fantastic view,

"Sit down Meat" THat was awesome.

duneseven · 08-20-2009, 08:34 PM

great pictures, yosemite looks fantastic

audiogooroo · 08-20-2009, 10:00 PM

Cool! Thanks for pics man.

pirate · 08-20-2009, 10:30 PM

Looks great, Kris! I also laughed at the "Sit down Meat!"

cactusjack · 08-20-2009, 10:47 PM

Glad you made it home safely, Kris. I got to see one game. Those kids from Chula Vista were awesome.

cantridenuf · 08-20-2009, 11:52 PM

Welcome home, Kris. Glad that you had a great time.

rickyboy · 08-21-2009, 12:09 AM

Glad you got home safe and sound, and had the time of your life Kris. Nice pictures as well.

nomad561 · 08-21-2009, 06:42 AM

Nice pictures. Always a good thing to see new places.

Netnorske · 08-22-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Glad you made it home safely, Kris. I got to see one game. Those kids from Chula Vista were awesome.

I think the Chula Vista team (Park View LL) will make a good run. Those boys are home-run hitting machines! I worked three of their games at the Regional tourney....they will make a good showing, but I think they can be beat if they face any tough pitching.

lw · 08-23-2009, 03:51 PM

Great pictures Kris, thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

That is one heck of an impressive Little League stadium.

landman · 08-23-2009, 05:22 PM

your living the dream kris.good to have you back.

cantridenuf · 08-30-2009, 08:58 PM

Great call on Chula Vista, Kris. They kicked some serious butt.

Netnorske · 08-30-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cantridenuf

Great call on Chula Vista, Kris. They kicked some serious butt.

Indeed....World Champs they are! I was stoked when they came back from being down 3-0 in the 3rd. They did it with some good fortune with the Taiwan team commiting all those errors. No home runs for the Cal team in the final...and the subs came through more than the big dogs! It was fun to see them win it after working their games at the Regional...

!

08-19-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	2009 Western Regional Tournament Well I finally made it home safely today....3100 miles all told since I left Everett on August 1st. What an incredible journey this was. Being able to combine a long road trip with a once-in-a-lifetime Little League assignment was a dream come true. I think many of you kept up with my posts in another thread that I updated as I could, but I would like to share here some photos from the trip. While in San Bernardino, I had occasion to ride about 300 miles worth of mountain roads in the area....and they are very well worth riding....all of them! Welcome to the show.... .... The 2009 Umpire Crew..... Official mug shot..... Field of dreams.... Home away from home.... Overlooking San Bernardino on ride to Big Bear Lake...... National Anthem prior to a game..... Prior to my first plate assignment..... On the dish...... Don't look now, but here they come!....... Sit down Meat...... West Region Championship.....est. 12,000 in the crowd (including tent city and outer perimeter)!.... I can't believe I'm really here..... Yosemite National Park.... I spoke with Blowndodge while I was in town, but we weren't able to hook up as he was working when I had my free time. He was familiar with the roads though. The Angeles Crest Road (CA 2) from Wrightwood to Pasadena was a dandy! The ride home was as pleasureable as the ride down (except for the big rig trucks....god I hate them). I spent one night in Reno, NV and one in Salem, OR before my last push up I-5 for home. Not bad....1300 miles in two and a half days! I'm glad I took the time to ride through Yosemite NP....something I will probably never get a chance to do again. Now....for my own bed! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-20-2009, 05:46 AM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	2009 Western Regional Tournament Congrats Kris, Those were some great memories I am sure. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-20-2009, 12:56 PM	#3
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	2009 Western Regional Tournament What a fantastic view, "Sit down Meat" THat was awesome.
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08-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	2009 Western Regional Tournament great pictures, yosemite looks fantastic
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08-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	2009 Western Regional Tournament Cool! Thanks for pics man. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#6
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	2009 Western Regional Tournament Looks great, Kris! I also laughed at the "Sit down Meat!"
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08-20-2009, 10:47 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	2009 Western Regional Tournament Glad you made it home safely, Kris. I got to see one game. Those kids from Chula Vista were awesome. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-20-2009, 11:52 PM	#8
cantridenuf Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 258	2009 Western Regional Tournament Welcome home, Kris. Glad that you had a great time.
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08-21-2009, 12:09 AM	#9
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	2009 Western Regional Tournament Glad you got home safe and sound, and had the time of your life Kris. Nice pictures as well. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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08-21-2009, 06:42 AM	#10
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	2009 Western Regional Tournament Nice pictures. Always a good thing to see new places.
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08-23-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	2009 Western Regional Tournament Great pictures Kris, thanks for sharing your adventure with us! That is one heck of an impressive Little League stadium.
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08-23-2009, 05:22 PM	#13
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	2009 Western Regional Tournament your living the dream kris.good to have you back. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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08-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#14
cantridenuf Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 258	2009 Western Regional Tournament Great call on Chula Vista, Kris. They kicked some serious butt.
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