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Skittles is scheduling an ass kicking for the Nationals grounds crew (Original Post) Brother Buzz Aug 2020 OP
That was a super quick pop up downpour soothsayer Aug 2020 #1
I wonder if the grounds crew were volunteering DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #2
Yikes! 2naSalit Aug 2020 #3
If they ever get the mess sorted out they need to check for lumps Brother Buzz Aug 2020 #5
I was thinking that very thing! 2naSalit Aug 2020 #7
Looks like the US Senate under McConnell's rule. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2020 #4
More like what 2naSalit Aug 2020 #8
It wasn't rolled straight to begin with. luvs2sing Aug 2020 #6
Yes, and somehow, they managed finally unroll it upside down Brother Buzz Aug 2020 #11
Truth! luvs2sing Aug 2020 #12
Baseball fields don't wear no stinking masks either rurallib Aug 2020 #9
I'm Barbara Walters, and THIS is 2020! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #10
Update: The field was total washout and play was suspended Brother Buzz Aug 2020 #13

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
2. I wonder if the grounds crew were volunteering
Sun Aug 9, 2020, 02:30 PM
Aug 2020

during their summer vacation from Trump's COVID-19 Task Force? Same level of competency and similar results!

Brother Buzz

(37,795 posts)
5. If they ever get the mess sorted out they need to check for lumps
Sun Aug 9, 2020, 02:39 PM
Aug 2020

"I counted ground crews noses six times, and we're still short one"

luvs2sing

(2,234 posts)
6. It wasn't rolled straight to begin with.
Sun Aug 9, 2020, 02:40 PM
Aug 2020

And I think it was facing the wrong direction. Nevertheless, one of those fine fellows should have noticed that at the outset. What a mess!

Brother Buzz

(37,795 posts)
11. Yes, and somehow, they managed finally unroll it upside down
Sun Aug 9, 2020, 03:06 PM
Aug 2020

Here's some sage advice:

Never, EVER, let the Nationals ground crew pack your parachute

Buckeye_Democrat

(15,042 posts)
10. I'm Barbara Walters, and THIS is 2020!
Sun Aug 9, 2020, 02:50 PM
Aug 2020

She tried to warn us with that show often full of disturbing stories. Lol.

Brother Buzz

(37,795 posts)
13. Update: The field was total washout and play was suspended
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 05:48 PM
Aug 2020

The game was resumes in Baltimore today (14 Aug). The Orioles prevailed, 6-2.

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