Trip to The Phillies Game

Our trip to see the Phillies play the Nationals

was led by our esteemed leader, Bill Brown.

We had a full bus 

and were dropped off at curbside of the stadium

We had great seats, field level and were entertained by the Kensington String band prior to the start of the game.

The game had a lot of action and ended with a nail-biting 9th inning. Sorry that the nationals won...

Umpiring - Joe Grennor

Joe Grennor
spoke to us about being an umpire.  Hes has been doing this for over 24 years. and now that he has retired from his primary occupation as a school principal, he is even more active.

Joe also teaches umpiring to people, mostly men, and gave us some tips on the trade.

Umpires get $80 per game. and women's softball is the best because the games are shorter for the same fee.

But, as he pointed out, you have to get ready for the season with exercises in squatting.

Joe also gave us some insight into the work of an umpire, from the umpire's perspective. And he gave us some interesting stories..