Football Epilogue

Another in a long line of theme'd 5K races, the  Color Vibe 5K  was this morning in the Twin Cities. The good: Dousing with color packets every 3/4 mile or so was fun and helped break the monotony of the race The course was a flat, manageable "there and back" making it good for bringing kids as turning around early was no challenge One of the best "after party" DJs and music I've come across...although the first "Run for your Lives" Zombie obstacle 5k in MN had original live bands which can't be beat in my book. The bad: It rained (not the races fault) and it probably did help with the parking situation It was in a mall parking lot, not the most exciting location; although given how poorly malls are doing these days it may have bolstered some sales. In all it's fun to get out there with the family and get the kids moving and hopefully this bolsters more fun runs, etc. this summer.

Umpiring kids' baseball/softball games is a hazardous job. It requires thick skin and a decisive resolve (even if you're wrong at times). I've been umping my for daughter's softball team this season. tonight was exceptionally challenging. A couple of the opposing team's parents started chiding right from the first close call. To make matters worse, there is substantial ambiguity from what most people interpret as "out of play" (i.e. beyond the fence) and this league's director foul. On one hand I understand the intent of the latter (don't turn the game into an inside the ballpark track meet) on the other hand the fielders should learn to chase the ball down. This was ill defined coming into the game until tensions rose enough that I called time and we had a ground rules discussion (we opted for the former definition). Then after all was settling I cleared a bat from home plate giving it a little toss away from any players. One of the chiding pare...

As from previous posts, I thoroughly enjoy golf. I played nine at  Bunker Hills Golf Course  on the north end of town. My future brother-in-law (God help him) played too. It was a cloudy day which kept the course from getting too busy, it was a great outing. I played a great round (for me) shooting a 41 with no holes worse than a double bogey (on a side note I broke 50 for the first time on my "home" course  this year shooting a 48 this evening). My B-i-L on the other hand, had a rough round. Understandable for not being out for the last couple years. We are telling people he shot a birdie though...well a Canadian goose to be more exact. He hit one teeing off on the 4th hole. Fortunately it was on a bounce and really just pissed the bird off more than it already was. It had ganders so was hot tempered to begin with. He also almost took out a squirrel, but there's no golf analogy for that save he might have had himself a new head cover.

Rather satisfying, imho.