From the OSP Dispatch Desk to the Sonora Desert: A Duck Fan’s Log

Hello FishDuck community! oregonjoneses checking in from the heat of Florence, Arizona.

At 76 years young, I’m a bit of a desert-dwelling geek. After 25 years in Oregon—including 12 years working the consoles at the Oregon State Police Dispatch Center—I’ve traded the rainy Willamette Valley for the cacti of the Sonora. While my professional life was spent navigating the frequencies and logistics of the OSP, my heart remains firmly in Eugene.

The Origin Story

My "fandom firmware" was first installed back in the 7th grade at Waldo Junior High in Salem. My basketball coach, Mr. Dickey, hard-wired my loyalty by organizing a three-day trek to Mac Court for the Oregon High School Championships. Seeing that magic on the sunken floors as a kid changed my life.

Since then, my wife and I made it an annual tradition to attend the Spring Football games. We would always make a weekend of it, staying up at Belknap Hot Springs to soak and enjoy the river before heading into Autzen. Those are memories I carry with me even in the Arizona heat.

Current Project: Softball Stats & Insights

While I love my Football and Baseball (I’m a regular at PK Park when I can get there), my primary focus right now is on the diamond. We are heading into Coach Lombardi’s 8th season leading the Women’s Softball team.

Just like my days at the dispatch center, I like to keep a close eye on all the moving parts. I’m currently processing the data and getting ready to share regular updates and information on the squad. I truly believe this 8th season is going to be something special.

I may be living in the desert now, but my blood still runs green and yellow. I’m looking forward to connecting with you all!

Go Ducks!

Great to have you back Oregonjoneses, and having you cover the women who are competing for another B1G title is fantastic. I am passionate about Oregon Baseball, and having someone keep an eye on the Womens Softball will make it fun for everyone this spring.

Thanks Charles if feels good to be back

Have invited Jack Loe to join us. I leqrned yesterday that he is friends with Steve Fountaine's sister Linda