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| Feb. 11, 2011 Donny C | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Military Service Or Veterans I was drafted in 1969 in the army, became a combat engineer, (no choice of mine) demolotion specialist. I used the GI bill together with ROTC and went back into the army in 1975 as a 2ed lt., in armored cav. I have many memories from the things I did and peiople I met, I chooose to remember the good things. I became a PTSD therapist no doubt due to military experience. I support our troops and our country, but I worry about our government. You gotta love veterans. Donny C. |
| Nov. 17, 2010 Donny C | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Old is the new...old Einstein/Gary C. I congradulate the two of you for ending a much too long disagreement (conflict.) Everyone who spoke out on your discussions have no doubt learned something. Remember that conflict always proceeds clarity. Nothing wrong with disagreeing; just do not allow it to make us feel threatened, shocked or hurt. We all have shortcomings as we all have strengths. Time to have some good discussions. Donny C. |
| Nov. 1, 2010 Donny C | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: 50AAA Chicago team looking for a player for Lansing, Mi neck10/Dbax: I am not sure of what you are saying. Lake Superior borders MI, WI, MN, and of course Canada. From what you say I can play ball for MN as it borders a lake that borders MI which I live in. I understand I can play in WI and IN as they border directly. I am not sure about this water boundary. Can I play for a team from Illnois? because of the water boundary you speak of. Donny C. |
| Oct. 19, 2010 Donny C | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: 50AAA Chicago team looking for a player for Lansing, Mi Dbax: titanhd is correct. MI and Illinois do not touch each other at all. They are close but that does not count. Indiana borders extend to Lake MI thus seperating Illinois and MI. I would love to play in Lansing if anyone needs a player as I live in MI. I played with Big Daddy's this past summer. Donny C. |
| Sept. 7, 2010 Donny C | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: anyone use a pitcher screen in league play We use a screen and I as a pitcher have both pro and con answers to this. It most certainely protects the pitcher and that can be very good when facing a power hitter. It does stop possible double plays and takes the pitcher out nearly entirely defensively. I at times become to complacient when pitching (with screen) and this stops me from being in the game the way I should. The league screen hinders me when playing where a screen is not being used. One needs to be on there toes whenever playing defense, any position, and league play with a screen hinders that. I would rather have no screen and be alowed a much higher arc, and a larger pitchers mound thus allowing the pitcher to do much more than just dish out strikes. I know I can throw font back sides but that really does little to stop a good hitter. Lets face it there is not a whole lot a pitcher can do to have much of an impact on the game with such low arc. Low arc makes it a hitters game and coupled with hot bats and balls a pitcher can do little. I do love using better bats and balls however. Donny C. |
| Aug. 27, 2010 Donny C | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: tournaments for league bats only Our senior league voted and are using wooden bats for our tourny. I am not to crazy about using these bats but it sure has evened up the teams and made games much more competitive. No balls over the fence at all, very few if any even rolled to the fence. Scores were down by 15 runs a game. The less talented teams were in the game, one undefeated team got beat by a score of 4-3. Defense was a big factor, balls were being caught at least 50% more. Our fences are 300' and if I recall when we used wooden bats in 60's and early 70's the fences were around 250'-275 and the 275 were an exception. I do recall some wooden bats were better than others, as all metal bats are not equal. I still love to swing an ultra 2 but my team has an opportunity to win using wooden bats. Kind of nice to have an opportunity to win as we have not won a game in 2 years. We were in our game this week (in the 7th)for the first time and wooden bats used by all was the reason. Donny C. |
| Aug. 20, 2010 Donny C | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Northern regionals in Lansing, MI August 27-29 I am looking to play in Lansing 60+ I live in MI and the team I play for has not entered. I pitch, play infield and have played outfield. I currently play with Big Daddies. I can be reached at 231-866-0386. I am called the yooper at times. Donny C. |
| Jan. 4, 2010 Donny C | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Teams playmeortrademe: No I did not play with them. Most teams I played with in State and National level were from the U.P. |
| Dec. 28, 2009 Donny C | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Looking for 55 plus team in MI for tourny play neck10: I played for the GTB team in Traverse City. I pitched and played short. I also play for a couple of young teams, a co-ed and mens team. I pitch for them. I would love to get a 60 and over team going for tourneyment play if I cannot find a team. It seems few teams need players and if they do they would have to know you and see how you play. One can say anything about how you play but proof is in seeing someone play. I will check out some of the palces you mentioned. Thank you, Donny C. |
| Aug. 17, 2009 Donny C | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Looking for 55 plus team in MI for tourny play I am looking for a team to play with for tournys States in MI or Nationals. I play on 3 teams in Traverse City MI. I pitch for younger teams and infield for seniors. 650 average with power to all fields. Call me if I fit your team. 231-866-0386. |
| Aug. 14, 2009 Donny C | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Senior softball tourny Lansing, MI 59 year old very active player looking for a team to play with for senior (55 plus) tourny in Lansing MI end of August. I can pitch and play inflield. High end of 600 average, good power to all fields. I play weekly on three teams in Traverse City MI. Call me at 231-866-0386 or e-mail me. I would also like to get on a team for tournyments for National or World play. Donn C. |
| July 21, 2009 Donny C | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Looking for a team I am looking for a team to play with in the 55 plus in Lansing MI the end of August. I pitch, play infield, 600 plus average, and hard hitter. I can be reached at 231-866-0386. |
| July 17, 2009 Donny C | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Still looking for a team Hey Einstien: I noticed you mentioned a player turning 50, Tim Millet, is that the Tim from Escanaba, MI a Yooper? he is a great hitter having played with him for the last 15 years or so. Anyone needing a player, I can be reached at 231-866-0386 or donald.chartier@gtbindians.com. |
| July 14, 2009 Donny C | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 55 and older I am a 59 year old active player looking for a team in MI for tournaments. All round player with good average and hard hitter. I live in Northern MI, Traverse City. |
