Numbmaster's note:

Now people are leaving mail, but prefer that we can't contact them. Seems folks are finally catching on to Numb!!

From: Junior! AKA Ron Mendoza Cielowalkr@aol.com

Subject: A recent (5 months or so) addition to the Numb Family
Hey Boys,
It's me...Jr. I was going through some Christmas pictures, and I realized just how long it's been since have seen any of you. Since it has been a while, I don't believe any of you are familiar with my girlfriend, Pam.
She is a great girl, she treats me like the Numb King that I have grown to be, and get this....my whole family likes her, even my sister. I'll let you guys in on a little secret.....none of them liked that "other girl" (by the way we need to eliminate her from all Numb records if at all possible), they just tolerated her because she was with me. The family likes Pam so much she might even move in to save some money. You guys would like her a lot. I have even got her to the point where, she will hold a wine glass up in a bar or a resturant, and say, "To Connie!!!!" I kid you not that is the honest truth! What a woman!!! She is 28, never been married, has NO kids, attending Cal State Long Beach for a double major of illustration and graphic design, she is an incredible artist, and she looks fantastic naked too (she'll shoot me if she reads that). I feel very lucky to have found her. I cannot wait to introduce her to the Numbsters, she even has our web site on her favorites list.....you know... it was pretty hard explaining why I was blowing Godzilla, and in the very next pic riding the Timulator like the Lone Ranger, I think she chalked it up all to alcohol poisoning. Anyhow boys, I'll let you all get back to whatever it is you are doing.

Junior,
Well dude, we sure miss you! Numb is awfully quiet since you left! You'd really like the new Numb youth movement, Colin and Joe! Anyway, as for your request, once Numb lore is written so it is done. Besides, Coach Eddie would never allow it. And aren't our youthful errors among the most defining moments in our lives? Well, you will understand some day. Keep swinging, hit 'em where they ain't and always claim the sun was in your eyes! Oh, here is the pic of the happy couple.

From: Unidentified Public Workstation Patron (Unknown_User@maple.lemoyne.edu)

Subject: Good Luck on your Season!
Yo, you Numb maniacs! Good Luck with your season. My husband's fast pitch team is under new management and they are looking good. This E Mail is from NY so you have to understand, there is a little window of opportunity there for a supreme, but short season up here in Syracuse. Go to it, and remember you're not getting older, you're getting number!
M COOK (enjoyed your page!)

From: Janeen Dargaville (janeend@mpx.com.au)

Dear 'Numbsters', Hello from some social softballers downunder! We came across your page by accident while looking for some softball graphics for our end of season year book. Don't think your Christmas photos are quite what we had in mind for our junior members but we're pleased to know that there are other softballers in the world who know how to enjoy themselves.
Your page brought back some holiday memories as we once drove through Davis on a detour between Lake Tahoe and San Francisco in 1992.
As we begin our winter layoff good luck for your new season from Yarrawarrah Tigers!

From:darren (css@css.net.au)

Hi dudes,
No good news from the Dolphins we went down in the first final actually got smashed 10-3.
Went to next final full of beans but we lost that to 11-10 in a tie breaker do you guys have those over there.
But finally we are on the WEB!! Come and see us at http:/www.kylebay.scoastnet.com.au
We have stolen some of your stuff so it's not flashy but at least were there.
regards,
Darren

From:darren (css@css.net.au)

Hi dude
The Dolphins have made it into the finals with a season high of 11 played 9 wins one washout which we were winning. The two teams that beat us came second and third in the comp so its going to be an interesting final series. Sorry I havent sent a photo of the girls as yet hope to have a good one before the season is finished. Also we follow the international rule book over here with only some slight variations concerning wet games and becuase of Council regulations and the insurance companies.
We have started our web page it's about to go up i will let you know when.
Anyway I'll let you know how we go this weekend winner goes straight into the grand final.
Regards,
Darren (Coach)

The Numbmaster's reply:

Darren,
Thanks for the update! We at Numb salute your coaching prowess, the youthful enthusiasm of your team, and sigh with jealousy that your ladies have skill!! We can't wait to visit your web site.
Best of luck to you and your team in the playoffs. Feel free to use "TO CONNIE!!" to inspire you to victory.

From: Carrie Thomas (carrieth@bitstream.net)

Subject: Elsie's Softball
I am not really sure what to say. You could almost say I am speechless. But not quite. I have found the male equivelant to my WOMENS softball team. In fact, tonight we played a double-header, won 13-3 and lost 11-1, so I understand your description of the Numbsters. I think we lost the last game because Marge wasn't there tonoght and she usaully brings the beer. You know, the two cases of seven different brands that have sitting in her trunk for two weeks. Unless of course it's winter ball (yep, we play in the snow and ice up here in the great north otherwise known as Minnesota), then we have the cooler full of eight pints of schnapps, all different flavors. Just a note in case you go somewhere cold (besides your girlfriends bed), peppermint is best in hot cocoa and butterscotch is the best really cold, straight. Anyway, thanks for the great site, from a team of WOMEN that have been together for some 17 to 18 years. And by the way, we coach ourselves. We decided some 12 years ago that male coaches were either married, ugly or just plain d--kheads. And every time we play a team with a coach like that, they get really confused when we yell to each other -- REASON NUMBER 759!! And always remember - See the ball, Be the ball. Or -- she's a swingin', she's a dingin'!! --

The Numbmaster's reply:

Carrie,
Thanks for your letter. Seems we must be kindred spirits, soul mates on the verdant softball field of life. Letters like yours keep us going, knowing we are not alone in prolonging our softball 'careers'.
As for coaching, we are coachless, too. Coach Eddie is just a moniker, as all Numbsters have their own, individual rigorous training regimen. Since it consists primarily of drinking, we play accordingly.

From:darren (css@css.net.au)

Have been following the numb for about 6 months I'm the coach of the Dolphins ladies D grade in the Georges Giver Comp Sydney NSW Australia.
We are just beginning pre season training for the season its hard real hard. This is only our second year. We got beaten in the final last year so we are looking to go one better. So after reading the numbmandment and following religuosly we should take out the championship except for a couple of minor changes.
The girls like to drink champagne instead of beer and as for sharing boyfriends they aren't real happy about that one but what they don't know can't possibly hurt them right. I will be checking in every couple of days to see how you go. Good luck for the tournament wish we could be there.
Regards, Darren

The Numbmaster's reply:

Darren,
Thanks for the great letter! Its nice to know that there are folks out there playing softball that actually have skill!! Congratulations on your first season and good luck this year. You can reassure the ladies that the actual physical sharing of girlfriends in Numb is limited to hugs and the occasional back-rub.
The tournament is set and should be a major event. If you have a team photo or photos, please send them. I think we could get a rogue's gallery of other softball teams on our site. Again, good luck this year and keep in touch...

From: Matt Rau (imaccman@mail.bright.net)

Hey partiers!!!!! What's up in Davis, not much here in Continental,Ohio. I was reading on the internet that you guys like to party and play ball, well we do too. We are the drunkards of our league. Most of the teams hate us, but oh well. We have a good time playing and a better time drinking. If by chance (very doubtful) you guys ever gget to Ohio, look us up. I bet that would be a game for the ages.
For HOMIER & SONS Implement softball team,
Matt (BUSCH LIGHT) Rau

The Numbmaster's reply:

Matt,
Look out for June 7th, Numb and Numb-er arrives!! We have 4 teams set and it promises to be a blast. Look for news, pictures and results on our site.
Meanwhile, keep on playing softball and may your beer be cold!!

From: Andrea zo2p@airmail.net

Hi, y'all! Love your web-site. I play co-ed softball year-round here in Texas. Give me a holler if you guys ever make it to the Lone Star state...most of the women on our team are total babes ( no bull dikes allowed ). We'll show ya how to party... do it up right- Texas Style.

The Numbmaster's reply:

Thanks Andrea! Here is her photo, shes not lying!! She promises more pics of her teammates. All we here at Numb have to say is, "ROAD TRIP!!"

From: jim.simondet@redwood.northcoast.com

Hey Numbster- I found your page in the softball link section under mediocre softball teams. I enjoyed it. You should make a movie about your team and title it Numb and Number.

I represent another mediocre softball team from the planet Humboldt and I come in peace. We call ourselves The Barnstormers after the great tradition of baseball barnstorming teams. Unlike those great teams of yore, we have little power, and flawed defense. However we do know how to have fun in the truest sense of the word.

Softball is a huge part of our lives. While wives and girlfriends may come and go, we have managed to keep our team intact for 13 years. Average age of players is about 41. We play between 50 and 60 games a year. Only 18 games are in a league. Approximately 20 games are in structured tourneys in which we hold a strong tradition of 'playing 2 and barbecue.' The rest of our games are played on weekends/weekdays in what we call the Pacific Coast Beer League. No we do not where modified hats that allow us to imbibe in beverages as we slog around the base path. We do enjoy a cold one or six after a game and of course there is our planets national herb, Beer League simply means we play by House Rules, usually with a mat and whoever we can bribe to ump. This cuts down on the cost and allows the game to be played the way it should with NO CLOCK.

Every year we traditionally take a road trip to play new teams and to hopefully spread the good word that the Pacific Coast Beer League is the future. To date we have played teams in the Bay Area, however we would like to expand our trips to other parts of the state. Davis has softball written all over it, and would provide us with an opportunity to dry out our moldy uniforms. Our road trip has traditionally occurred the first weekend of June. Please reply if you have interest in hosting a double-header. Of course you are more than welcome to come to Humboldt. We host 2 tourneys a year, 1 in May and 1 in July, round robin, C- league teams.

You can reply to me Jim Simondet, by e-mailing me at habitat@northcoast.com and stick my last name in the subject since I share an account with my boss and he doesn't like to read softball news or dirty letters from my e-mail girlfriends.

The Numbmaster's reply:

This tournament is set for June, 7. If any other teams would like to join us, send some e-mail!!

From: sonja bonham (lesson@agt.net)

Yours was the biggest and best site I've found today. We are a newly merged slow-pitch team in Alberta, Canada hoping to come down your way soon for some fine competition and beer drinking but we need a unique name. Can you provide some interesting ideas. We are open to any wild, crazy, or totally disturbing ideas! Please send your ideas to me by e-mail at Lesson@telusplanet.net I hear you americans are the best there is, looking forward to meeting you on the field!

From: (cgaglian@students.uwf.edu)

Really enjoyed your pages. I was moved to want to play with you guys until I looked the stats. But then I realized it would be to far to travel to California from Florida to play for a team with no home runs. Ah hell, to party like that I would make the trip. My next Ouzo shoot will be "To NUMB" or "To Connie" thanks for the laugh

The Numbmaster's reply:

Glad you liked the pages...it's even more fun to "live" numb . If you look real closely, you'll actually see home runs on our stat pages. They usually occurred when it was too dark for an outfielder to see the ball...or if one of them broke his leg stepping in a hole. Hey...you read the pages...what did you expect, a bunch of actual softball players??
Actually the Numb motto is truly to have fun, blow off some steam, and spend some time with your friends. Hey...if it involves hiding from your wife for a few hours per week, or actually even WINNING a game...it's just a bonus :-)
Let us know if 'ya want to start a Southeastern Numb Chapter.....we may even let you copy the design on the Numb "Penalty Shirt". :-)

Mike (The Numbmaster)

From: (georges@medicine.wustl.edu)

Your page has left me numb-founded. It has also taken the Bridgeton, MO., Bomb Squad many years to arrive, but we too understand the two drink rule. Bomb Squad two Budweiser rule!
If you ever find yourself in St. Louis, please stop by the team office. It is the very near the first lamp post, next to the racquetball courts at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (BMAC). We can be found in our lounge chairs (real ball players carry their own) sitting behind the team vehicle (big blazer, loud radio). We'll buy you Bud.

The Numbmaster's reply:

I'm glad you liked the site, but sympathetic that you saw similarities to yourselves!! I agree...real players are always prepared with their own chairs...just in case a party breaks out.
This will give you an idea of the league we're in... One team called "Altered Minds" wore AC/DC t-shirts and had about 10 remaining brain cells (one each)...and another team actually had a refrigerated beer mobile - complete with 3 taps sticking out the side of the "bud van"!!!!
In the next couple of years, when California slips into the ocean, we'll likely swim our way over to your town...complete with lawn chairs. Til then, take care, and may the Numbness be with you.

Mike (The Numbmaster)

PS... Indoor??? We tried that once, but our wives threw us out of the living room for breaking stuff!

From: Michael Applegate

I just wanted to let you know that I had a great time going through your web site. You guys are definitely nuts.

--Mike Applegate

Assistant Numbmaster's note:

Mike has put together an outstanding web site chronicling his softball team's exploits throughout the years. It is a must-see for softball fans. Get there by clicking on his name.

From: Tim & Kelly (slic@concentric.net)

I saw your softball pages about your team. I think they are great. What program did you use to create them? I am learning how to do one for my team here in Fresno.

Thanks
Tim Sappie

Numbmaster's note:

Check out Tim's efforts by clicking on his name!