jenbobblehead Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Who are you calling "you lot"? I, for one, used to play first base in a 16-inch softball league. No "mittens" allowed. Our shortstop had a Nolan Ryan-like arm. I think my fingers are permanently disfigured.you must have needed an extra large cup to accomodate 16 inches. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sadly 16 inch softball is even starting to be less popular here in Chicago. Like many traditions, this one is disappearing.That sucks. In my opinion, it's a far superior version of the game, at least if we're talking about slow-pitch. you must have needed an extra large cup to accomodate 16 inches. Wow.This administration's policy is not to comment on ongoing investigations. Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sadly 16 inch softball is even starting to be less popular here in Chicago. Like many traditions, this one is disappearing. BTW you do play 16 inch softball with no gloves, which is a skill in and of itself. LouieB not really lou. each sports company that sponsors teams have 16" leagues & they fill up quite quickly. all you have to do is check out half the parks around town in the summer & fall to see them. Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Also, I didn't know you were Big Bank Hank, either...so 'hi'. hello, back. As for this whole 16 inch softball thing. We played that at school in the south east of england too. I can't remember the ball being hard, or certainly nowhere near as hard a cricket ball, but it was bloody hard to catch it with one primary school-sized hand, and two hands never did look as impressive to the girls. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 nah, that's just how we refer to those in positions of respect round here in these parts. you know, like "hey butterfly, your truck's lookin' in need of some new mudflaps" and somesuch. I must admit, I'm half-relieved and half-dissappointed by your response. Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 truer words were never spoken Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I need to make a bigger version for shirts. Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 yes, yes you do, i'd buy one or two Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I must admit, I'm half-relieved and half-dissappointed by your response. I'm disappointed in me too. I have been since the last beer last night, which to my surprise the coffee I'm drinking is not addressing adquately or expeditiously. but rest assured, butterfly, that I'm going to keep trying. As soon as I locate the firm's pepto-bismal stash. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 So, who wants to give me a job? Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 So, who wants to give me a job?Seconded. Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks Kev. Looks like I better set Tivo. You missed the best part of all: So You Think You Can DanceFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have a headache. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 As for this whole 16 inch softball thing. We played that at school in the south east of england too. I can't remember the ball being hard, or certainly nowhere near as hard a cricket ball, but it was bloody hard to catch it with one primary school-sized hand, and two hands never did look as impressive to the girls.Certainly not as hard as a baseball or cricket ball, but a brand-new 16-inch softball is still a pretty formidable object when it's streaking across the diamond toward your face at a tremendous speed. Seriously, that shortstop had a hell of an arm. He was a three-sport scholarship athlete in college -- one of those guys who was quarterback on the football team and shortstop on the baseball team. I have a headache.I could watch that all day. Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 grind house Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Seriously, that shortstop had a hell of an arm. He was a three-sport scholarship athlete in college -- one of those guys who was quarterback on the football team and shortstop on the baseball team. ... but he was rubbish at maths. Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 So, who wants to give me a job? skills? Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 So, who wants to give me a job? Seconded. anyone willing to locate to providence has at least 20 hour a week (with room for advancement) job in my office. Snacks provided. Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Snacks provided. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 anyone willing to locate to providence has at least 20 hour a week (with room for advancement) job in my office. Snacks provided.e-commute? Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 e-snacks Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 e-commute?flexible. can do you websites? Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 flexible. can do you websites?No. Do I get the job? Link to post Share on other sites
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