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Mel Pfeiffer

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Division:

Men's 65

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Sept. 18, 2011 lemons	Topic: Associations Discussion: Irony and inequity of ratings Ho, Thanks for your insight. Taits, It was 08, and the collaboration was DURING the tournament, and proved that the team's roster had not changed......SPA rerated that team after the round-robin anyway and SSUSA followed suit after the tourney. Regards to you both, Mel
Sept. 12, 2011 lemons	Topic: Associations Discussion: Irony and inequity of ratings A few years ago, the message board carried the topic, "They can't do that!" The thread had an interesting discussion concerning SPA's rerating of The Indy 60's after pool play in the Dalton,GA National Tournament. It's notable that the top 3 teams in this year's 65AA at Dalton are all rated AAA by SSUSA. Any thoughts?
Sept. 4, 2011 lemons	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: AA FOR DALTON; WHO'S HEADED THERE? Southpaw, The dotJobs/Indy 65's will be there. The Indiana Legends 60's will as well. Have you seen any brackets yet? Thanks, Mel
Sept. 3, 2011 lemons	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: steel cleats Kenny, I sure miss those days when we outfielders had a better grip. We wore them in fastpitch as well. I guess the preoccupation with safety eventually catches up with all of us. I did get cleated once by a shortstop while I was sliding into second base and he stepped on me. The catcher's shinguards always posed much more safety hazard for runners. Regards, Mel
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

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