Wish Me Luck!

Netnorske · 07-29-2009, 02:42 PM

I wasn't sure where to post this, so I just dropped it here. This Saturday morning Aug 1, I will be hitting the road on the Nomad from Everett, WA. to San Bernadino, CA. The purpose of my trip, as many of you already know, is that I was selected to be part of the 2009 umpiring crew for the Little League Western Regional Tournament. This is only one tournament below the Little League World Series, of which the winning team in San Bernardino will travel to. I will be eligible to work the LLWS Tournament upon completion of my work in San Bernardino...

! I am told to expect about a ten year wait for that however.... :-/.

For anyone interested in following the tournament I have included the following link. The last two games will be televised on ESPN or EPSN2. There is a chance I could be assigned a spot in one of those games (or not).

http://www.eteamz.com/llbwest/news/index.cfm?cat=269595

Anyways, while there will be a computer available for us to use in the dorm, I'm not sure how much time I will have to post or keep up with things on here. I will try to update this post from time to time and check in....especially if I am one of the lucky few to get a final assignment!

I plan to be home again on Aug 20 and can get back into my usual routine then. In the meantime, it will be eight days of riding (to and from) with about ten days of great tournament baseball in between, clearly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You won't see much from me in the way of posts until I get back. Sooooo.... wish me luck and hope that I don't suck

!

cactusjack · 07-29-2009, 03:03 PM

Have a safe trip, Kris. I'll try to watch for you on the tube.

paulo · 07-29-2009, 03:22 PM

Good Luck Kris--I'm recovering from a torn MCL/ACL Rt knee so need to fill my day---

**ringadingh** · 07-29-2009, 03:24 PM

Good luck, and have a safe trip to and from the tournament.

phenrichs · 07-29-2009, 03:48 PM

Have a safe trip. Expect alot of jokes pointing your way if we see you on tv.

bugman · 07-29-2009, 05:09 PM

i was LL umpire for years, had my named entered for that tourament but never got the call,,its great that you did

cantridenuf · 07-29-2009, 05:26 PM

Sounds like an experience that you will always cherish.

Ride safe Kris, watch out for those California cagers.

**glwilson** · 07-29-2009, 05:28 PM

Stay away from the "to-kill-ya" you are known to sometimes carry, and I am sure you'll make all the right calls!!

Have a great time and a safe trip!!

Greg

duke98248 · 07-29-2009, 06:38 PM

4 foul balls your out!!!!!!! as I remember it when I was a in playing in the field (street), or the rare occasion when we made it to the BIG LEAUGE... ah, that was the park with real grass and a back stop.

Good Luck. Keep it up right and out of the line of fire.
Drink LOTS of water during the day.

pirate · 07-29-2009, 07:47 PM

Good luck to you, Kris, and enjoy the ride to and from California!

Yellow Jacket · 07-29-2009, 07:57 PM

Good luck and I'm sure you will do an excellent job. Hope to see you on TV!

lw · 07-30-2009, 08:41 PM

Don't forget your glasses Ump!

Seriously, enjoy a safe ride down and back. I know you already know how to tune out the rowdy fans, so the tourney will be a snap for you.

Thanks again for helping mold the next generation.

Todd · 07-30-2009, 08:45 PM

Come on blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was right down the middle..........or way outside...........or too low............

Hope you have a safe trip and enjoy the your time. Baseball is THE BEST game in the world.

paul · 07-30-2009, 09:18 PM

Have a blast.

But watch your balls! ;)

landman · 07-30-2009, 09:56 PM

good luck kris and watch out for the crazy california traffic.

07-29-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Wish Me Luck! I wasn't sure where to post this, so I just dropped it here. This Saturday morning Aug 1, I will be hitting the road on the Nomad from Everett, WA. to San Bernadino, CA. The purpose of my trip, as many of you already know, is that I was selected to be part of the 2009 umpiring crew for the Little League Western Regional Tournament. This is only one tournament below the Little League World Series, of which the winning team in San Bernardino will travel to. I will be eligible to work the LLWS Tournament upon completion of my work in San Bernardino... ! I am told to expect about a ten year wait for that however.... :-/. For anyone interested in following the tournament I have included the following link. The last two games will be televised on ESPN or EPSN2. There is a chance I could be assigned a spot in one of those games (or not). http://www.eteamz.com/llbwest/news/index.cfm?cat=269595 Anyways, while there will be a computer available for us to use in the dorm, I'm not sure how much time I will have to post or keep up with things on here. I will try to update this post from time to time and check in....especially if I am one of the lucky few to get a final assignment! I plan to be home again on Aug 20 and can get back into my usual routine then. In the meantime, it will be eight days of riding (to and from) with about ten days of great tournament baseball in between, clearly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You won't see much from me in the way of posts until I get back. Sooooo.... wish me luck and hope that I don't suck ! __________________ *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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07-29-2009, 03:03 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Wish Me Luck! Have a safe trip, Kris. I'll try to watch for you on the tube. __________________ 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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07-29-2009, 03:22 PM	#3
paulo Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 203	Wish Me Luck! Good Luck Kris--I'm recovering from a torn MCL/ACL Rt knee so need to fill my day---
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07-29-2009, 03:24 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Wish Me Luck! Good luck, and have a safe trip to and from the tournament. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-29-2009, 03:48 PM	#5
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Wish Me Luck! Have a safe trip. Expect alot of jokes pointing your way if we see you on tv. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
bugman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spring hill florida Posts: 477	Wish Me Luck! i was LL umpire for years, had my named entered for that tourament but never got the call,,its great that you did
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07-29-2009, 05:26 PM	#7
cantridenuf Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 258	Wish Me Luck! Sounds like an experience that you will always cherish. Ride safe Kris, watch out for those California cagers.
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07-29-2009, 05:28 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Wish Me Luck! Stay away from the "to-kill-ya" you are known to sometimes carry, and I am sure you'll make all the right calls!! Have a great time and a safe trip!! Greg __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-29-2009, 06:38 PM	#9
duke98248 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maple Valley Posts: 46	Wish Me Luck! 4 foul balls your out!!!!!!! as I remember it when I was a in playing in the field (street), or the rare occasion when we made it to the BIG LEAUGE... ah, that was the park with real grass and a back stop. Good Luck. Keep it up right and out of the line of fire. Drink LOTS of water during the day.
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07-29-2009, 07:47 PM	#10
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Wish Me Luck! Good luck to you, Kris, and enjoy the ride to and from California!
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07-29-2009, 07:57 PM	#11
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Wish Me Luck! Good luck and I'm sure you will do an excellent job. Hope to see you on TV! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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07-30-2009, 08:41 PM	#12
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Wish Me Luck! Don't forget your glasses Ump! Seriously, enjoy a safe ride down and back. I know you already know how to tune out the rowdy fans, so the tourney will be a snap for you. Thanks again for helping mold the next generation.
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07-30-2009, 08:45 PM	#13
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Wish Me Luck! Come on blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was right down the middle..........or way outside...........or too low............ Hope you have a safe trip and enjoy the your time. Baseball is THE BEST game in the world. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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07-30-2009, 09:18 PM	#14
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Wish Me Luck! Have a blast. But watch your balls! ;) __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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07-30-2009, 09:56 PM	#15
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Wish Me Luck! good luck kris and watch out for the crazy california traffic. __________________ 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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