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Donnie

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Dec. 1, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Grading the Rule Changes Rich not pissed I'll get by. May not be there for long anyway. Dog not everyone is as awesome as you, just stating what I've seen the last several years in AAA. Of course it's IMHO.
Dec. 1, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Grading the Rule Changes Well I'm going to give them a D. I agree with Swing, they struck out on the 1-1 count. It's badly needed, maybe they could have done it for 50's and 55's only? I don't know, just a thought. The AAA home run rule is a terrible idea. There are a lot of powerful hitters that don't possess great bat control (me). I felt a lot more comfortable this last year knowing I could swing for the gaps and if it went out, then it wasn't too bad. Now I'll have to bring my swing down a little and... Now don't bash me for being a head-hunter, never have been never will. I'm stating what is going to be back in the game that I saw very little of this year. SSUSA was NOT thinking of player safety with this one. That's for sure.
Nov. 20, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Congrat's to Ave Towing Thanks Richie. It was a fun tourney. Very well run, thanks SSUSA. Great competition. with a lot of very close games. Donnie.
Oct. 13, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bat issue Just another Miken story. I'm amazed people still buy these (I know yours was free). There's better bats out there people. And better distributors too.
Oct. 13, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: AAA Home Runs Really? Guys things change. There is ALOT more seniors playing now, if you haven't noticed. The level of play is going to improve. Ball players are going to be faster, stronger, and in some cases smarter. It's not the same game it was 10 years ago, clearly. The one thing that stays the same is consistency. Weather it's top to bottom of your order, or of individuals. You are going to see guys that hit the ball a long ways in AAA now, but if only a few of them in the line up do it there probably not a major team. There's still a big difference between majors and AAA. I play on a good AAA team and we were bumped to majors for a short time this year, we got killed up there. We don't have a consistent line up top to bottom. It's still only three and then singles. That keeps just about everyone in the game. Do what you do well and don't worry about everyone else.
Oct. 9, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 2012 vegas worlds Most of the umps we had were fine. Always the few questionable calls but they were the least of the problems at this tourney. One gentleman did get really fed-up with a couple poor sports from Idaho, but it was very late at night and his 9th or 10th game. Speaking of poor sports, does any know the Bucs from Texas I think? Several wouldn't shake hands after and the whole team ran off and didn't give a salute to us (Ave. Towing). We have no idea what that was about. There was no crap talking at all during the game. First time I've seen that in Seniors.
Oct. 9, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: LV World Tournament Discussion Doorman, good review of this tourney. We had a similar grueling experience, with a few additions. We had to play at Cheyenne at 7:30 Fri. morning and were greeted with fields not prepped and the sprinklers running in the outfield. The director couldn't check us in due to being on the phone trying to get someone out there to shut off the water. So we start a hour late, but at least the puddles in the outfield let you know where the low spots are. We did check in but only after more delays to do so. Then, AFTER our two games, our manager was handed a bunch of participant bracelets to be given out. Seriously? Oh well, at least we are honest and didn't pull anything. We played until 1am also, but it was due to a Coed tourney being played at Cheyenne. ALL MORNING GAMES WERE PUSHED TO THE AFTERNOON. ARE YOU FRICK'N KIDDING!!! Travel back to the hotel, shower, unwind a little, it's now 03:00. Sun game time 08:00, so up at 06:00, do the math, this sucked. There is a bunch more, but not worth the time. Hennessy said in the managers meeting that Cheyenne isn't that bad. Tell that to our outfielder who tore up his knee in the worst outfield I've seen in a long time. Hennessy also said he tries not to read this message board. Dude you better start, because you and your other organizers FAILED miserably. LET ME BE CLEAR, the men and women that were out at the fields trying to deal with this debacle deserve great praise. They worked hard and I thanked them every chance I got this weekend. The ones responsible for this mess should be ashamed.
Oct. 1, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Cheyenne Park for Worlds Great, just what I wanted to hear. We are scheduled to play there this week. Look at google earth, you can see the trenches!! Glad I can stand and pee. Maybe I'll use Frans tires. How about a little rebate SSUSA? Like about half. Ya I know, fat chance, the money's already in the bank.
Sept. 3, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Bats Discussion: Miken is NOT taking care of the problem Ultra IIs So you are saying that Miken is falsely selling something else as a U2. Makes sense to me, the two I have swung feel and sound nothing like a U2, or even a Freak. I'm not sure, but isn't this fraud? Even if it isn't really, it's close enough for me. Glad I gave up on Miken a year ago.
Sept. 2, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Product review Discussion: Which .44 375 To Use x2 Baden Fire.
Sept. 2, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Bats Discussion: Combat Ambush updates Ok Bruce you have my attention. How did this happen?
Aug. 16, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Barons at NCSSA finals.... LETS GET READY TO RUUUMMMBBBLLLLLLE!! Too bad I'm going to miss it... Or maybe not.
May 4, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southwest Championships Very possible curve. The soft feel is deceiving, they are a "hard" ball. Just wondering what others thought. Thanks.
May 3, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Good tourney in Vegas, Southwesten Championships 50 AAA div Heard that rumor too. And it's just that, a rumor. I know who started it and why, but there were a lot of balls flying out by a lot of teams. X-Rocks and 25-30 mhp wind. How many did we hit in the undefeated game into the wind? 2.
May 3, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: New Website worked for me.
May 3, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Good tourney in Vegas, Southwesten Championships 50 AAA div X- man, that was a very fun tourney. You guys just squeaked by, congrats. A win is a win. It did hurt though, coming in third by a total of 3 runs. See you guys soon. Don Avenue Towing
May 3, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southwest Championships I agree the 70' base paths brought back a little defense to the game. Didn't think 5' would make a difference, but it does. I'm torn on whether I like the X-rocks or not. I like hitting them into the wind (which there was plenty of) but I don't like what they did to my bats. I think they're too hard for senior bats. Blew up one, and put some heavy stress cracks in my newer back-up. And it was 80+ out there. Don't have that problem with the Stotes. Anybody agree?
March 1, 2012 ffdonnie	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Should you be able to go for hits between the second baseman and shortstop Wow Timmy I'm surprised he said that, I guess. He was probably just trying to get in your head again. So he won't help out his pitcher with the 5-man and also opens up a big hole right behind that guy in dead center. Then says you can't go there. Ya right. At your level there shouldn't be (and usually isn't) any problem. I don't go at pitchers but I have enough control to go left and right of them. I have for 30 years and will not stop now. I still think he's just screwing with you. Donnie.
Nov. 22, 2011 ffdonnie	Topic: Bats Discussion: Combat Centenarian Senior Softball Bat. Fully Loaded - durability? My 2 cents on this bat is they do hit well after breaking in. This does take a little longer then others. But I have seen several (teammates) break before 200 swings. They probably are more durable then some others but they are still "senior" bats.
Nov. 12, 2011 ffdonnie	Topic: Associations Discussion: SPA VS SSUA Well, I stand corrected. Just got a shirt today promised by SPA. Now I guess I have nothing to complain about. Hope more teams schedule this next year. Golden Eagle in Sparks is the best facility I've seen. Again well run tourney.

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