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Mel Pfeiffer
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Men's 65
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| July 19, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: outfield players Hi Harry, Having played both, and currently playing mostly outfield, thanks for the appreciation. My teammates are always quick to acknowledge we outfielders. I hope your shoulder (and back) are healing.......my knee is still causing some small problems. Regards to you and Terri, Mel |
| July 19, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Morning Thought To Share Hi Ed, Your thoughts express one of the main reasons I continue to play our game. Thanks for a terrific post and I hope to meet you one day. Regards to you and yours, Mel |
| July 7, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What is Senior Softball to you? E4/E6, Good news. Another of the C's I left out was compassion for our fellow competitors. Lots of good advice regarding various ailments affecting those of us who continue to age "disgracefully". Regards, Mel |
| July 4, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY ! armiho211, Thanks, and all of the same to you and yours. If "GOD BLESS AMERICA" offends anyone, chances are he or she isn't playing Senior Softball. Lots of us are veterans as well, so hats off to all. Regards, Mel |
| July 3, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again Born to run, Thanks for the information.......it will add to my discussion with my ortho in a few weeks (when our schedules finally allow me to start the injections). All of you guys have given me a lot of food for thought, and I appreciate it. Regards, Mel |
| July 3, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again With the Ortho-visc series of 3, should, or will the doctor drain a little fluid first? What I've read has indicated that is prudent. I appreciate being able to draw on all of your experiences. Thanks, Mel |
| July 3, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: why do we need seeding games Mad Dog and others, You've opened up an old sore. Two years ago, at The SPA National in Dalton, our team went 3-0 (with some help from weak defending) and felt pretty good about our chances for the #1 seed. Instead, Ridge Hooks moved us up a division. Any idea how I (we) feel about seeding games now? Mel |
| July 1, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again Born to run and hitman, Thanks for the great advice. A couple of my buddies have also recommended the brace, which they say helps speed the healing. How often do you ice your knee? Thanks and best wishes, Mel |
| July 1, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What is Senior Softball to you? E4/E6, Glad you're back and I hope your health is good. Comaraderie, competition, and the chance to meet new friends while staying in touch with "old" ones. Regards, Mel |
| June 29, 2011 lemons | Topic: Product review Discussion: Glucosamine and Chondroitin for joint pain relief Marv19, Glad you've found relief. Any known or advertised side effects like with some of the arthritis prescriptions? I'm going to ask my orthopaedic guy about this. Thanks, Mel |
| June 28, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again Born to run, Thanks for the information/advice. I'm going to have the Orthovisc series of 3. Is there any rest time after the injections or can you play right away? Mel |
| June 27, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again Harry, I'm glad to hear you're back to playing. How's the shoulder? I guess we just have to endure a little more to play "our game." Regards to Terri and hope to see you later in the year, Mel |
| June 27, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again Mr. Manassas, hitman, and J R, Thanks for the information! I'm going to schedule the series this week and see what happens. Regardless, the cameraderie is what senior softball is all about. Mel |
| June 25, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again rightrj1, You're exactly right. Time to stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with it. Golf's harder, too! :>) |
| June 25, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again Webbie25 and surf88, My teammates continue to be very supportive and encouraging............it's my own expectations that get in the way. We have terrific orthopaedic surgeons in Indianapolis as well(it seems that most are interested in knee replacement, which I view as a last resort.) Sometimes it's tough to realize and face that humans have limitations that seem to increase with age and wear. Thanks guys, Mel |
| June 25, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again rightrj1, Thanks. I guess what I'm really asking is, if you're used to taking pride in playing at a certain level and suddenly don't feel as if you can continue at that level, should you continue to play and risk causing other injury because of favoring the existing one? It is embarrassing to see balls fall in the outfield that you should have caught but can no longer get to. Pride is a difficult hurdle and I would miss many friendships that I have begun and developed through softball competition. Thanks again, Mel |
| June 24, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again Einstein and Tony, Thanks for the input. The meniscus wasn't removed, just trimmed where it was torn. After 25 years of fast pitch and 20 of slow pitch, this is my first lasting injury and it's very frustrating since I used to run pretty well for "an old guy". At my age, I'm used to playing with a little pain. Tony, the Aleve and Glucosamin/chondroitin has been my salvation for a while. Again, thanks...........Mel |
| June 24, 2011 lemons | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The knee.....still and again After having arthroscopic surgery to cut out a torn meniscus on the interior of my knee, I expected to return to "normal". The pain from the meniscus was no longer, however I have some mobility issues with my knee (rubbing, catching, popping, a little pain, etc.) Cortisone helps the problem for about a month, but I am considering the Ortho-visc series of one shot a week for 3 weeks to see if it will help. Any suggestions based on personal experiences? Thanks, Mel |
| June 9, 2011 lemons | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: South Bend SPA South Bend provided a venue to renew old friendships and start some new ones. Particularly because we were at the ball park for such a long time. However, there are other tournaments that are not endurance contests. I want to continue our fellowships and not mourn the injuries or deaths of any of our friends because of poorly run tournaments. |
| June 6, 2011 lemons | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: South Bend SPA Other than Dalton 2 years ago, SPA in general runs many great tournaments. The problem here lies in South Bend. Some of the 60 and 65 year old teams had to play as many as 8 games on Saturday and, if successful, return for more on Sunday morning. Would have been a great venue for a cardiologists convention. Never again! |
