我家小宝的棒球教练高度负责，几乎天天给我们家长发告示。哎呀，他有时间写，我好像都没时间读。这只是小宝的一项活动而已。如果小宝的其他教练也都这么发告示，我非成了读信专业户不可。

Hey Cubs,

The weather is about to cause us some potential issues.  I don't mind playing when we need extra layers of clothing, but if it gets nasty, I will not put my little guys in harm's way.  So with that said, let's talk about our "planned" activities, shall we?

Practice on Saturday: We are scheduled for a 6pm batting cage practice for an hour at the Field 4 cage.  Saturday's temperatures and forecast look better than Sunday's, so I hope we get to keep this one.  Please dress in layers and wear a jacket or heavy sweatshirt.  Having your ears covered is fine as well.

Practice on Sunday: We were given Field 4 for another practice at 4:30pm this Sunday.  The weather forecast looks bad.  If we have a good practice on Saturday, we will not meet on Sunday.  If Saturday does not work out, this will be a backup practice.  However, if we have precipitation and it is ver cold out, we will cancel this as well.  We will make this decision Saturday night.

Game on Monday: We are set to play this Monday at 5:15pm on Field 5.  My request is that you get there at least 15 minutes earlier.  I will be there by 4:45pm.  The forecast isn't wonderful, but looks playable right now.  That of course is subject to change.  Remember, arrive early to bat early in the line-up.

Friday to Airport: Hi folks, I needed to wait until today so that yesterday's flight information was off the hot-line.  For now, tomorrow's (Friday's) flight that we are going to support is still on.  The request is for volunteers to arrive at 5pm.  Early arriving volunteers help put up posters and fill goodie bags.  If you cannot arrive until 5:30pm, you still should beat the troops.  Park in the hourly garage (closest to airport) and bring your parking ticket in with you.  It will be validated for free by the helpers there.  Park on the 3rd level by in section H.  Now, they have it blocked off such that you have to go down or up and come back to level 3 near section H.  Go into the International terminal on the bottom floor.  Go to to the left and go to the exit from Customers (big area, near escalators, you'll see other helpers).  Normally the troops start arriving about an hour after the volunteer time.  BUT AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE: most flights have a minor adjustment, some major. I will be checking the hot-line throughout the day.  Make sure you check it before heading over.  The number is (410) 630-1555 and please listen to the entire message.  For tomorrow, another, later flight is also planned.  It is a bit late for my Cubbies.  You can learn more by going to http://www.operationwelcomehomemd.org/   What I can tell you is this: we have to be flexible, we may not be able to go, the experience is worth planning a visit over and over. I realize that this may be a bit early for some parents' work schedules.  If your Cub needs a ride, let me know.   I want every Cub to attend this experience.

Cub-out: Our Cub Campout is set for April 29th at Patapsco State Park.  This area is off of Rt. 40 in Catonsville.  A lot more details will be provided, but for now we have 5 campsites reserved.  It is my hope that your Cub (and dad!) can attend as this is an important part of the Cub experience.  We (Coach Brian and I) will be asking for commitments by mid-April as, if needed, we'll turn one campsite back in.  If the Cub dad can't go, I'll pack all the single Cubs in with me or put them with other dads.  Now is a good time to check your tent out after winter to ensure it is still usable.  Don't go buy a tent if you don't have one; we will share as appropriate.

I hope I've covered everything.  Early spring usually brings icky weather and this year has been no exception.  Give me a ring if you have any questions.  Go Cubs!