F-Troop Monday 11th January 2010

It was another huge day for F-Troop with much achieved. We had some good cloud cover for most of the day which made it much more comfortable to work.

Workers that I saw today were Martin Gallagher, Des Wilson, Warren Gray, Garry Trigg, Geoff Bridge, Peter Martin, Arthur Verlander, Noel Fenning, Bruce White, Yvonne Wilson, Anne Burgess and Di Beechey.

The main project of the day was painting the white fence down the boundary of the 18th fairway. I was sure that the troopers were not going to be able to complete the job in one day. The troopers proved me wrong and completed the job in about 3 hours. Well done Troopers - Martin Gallagher, Des Wilson, Geoff Bridge, Bruce White & Peter Martin!

While the fence painting was being completed Di Beechey & I finished off the weeding of the Native gardens at the 6th tee. This was quite a mean task but we got it completed by morning tea. Di also planted some more impatients at the water bubbler garden at the 1st & 10th tees. Thanks Di! I would not have been able to complete the job without your help.

Later in the morning Martin, Peter & Geoff planted a Flax Plant in the garden at the back of the 6th tee which was donated to us by Martin Gallagher. Thanks Martin!

Meanwhile Yvonne Wilson fertilized and mulched the "Little Gem" Magnolia garden & then later Yvonne & Des maintained their gardens at the 14th bush toilet area.

Anne Burgess watered and mulched her gardens behind the 10th green.

Warren Gray & Arthur Verlander did some heavy clean up work picking up rubbish & timber from around the course & did some hedging and trimming at the 2nd.

Garry Trigg was on the rough cutter.

Noel Fenning laid some safety matting at the 13th tee steps.

Later in the day I weeded & raked the 13th tee and the Ladies garden, watered at the wedding garden, cleaned & replentished the bird bath & weeded around the Lemon Magnolia Tree at the 18th.

Peter replaced & maintained some of the course markers including the 150 marker on the 15th.

Peter Davidson has donated to the club a couple of bench seats and an outdoor table which was very much appreciated. We will be able to put that to use in the next couple of weeks. Thanks Peter! - I am sure all the Members will enjoy the additional comfort around the course.

We had a comment today from a visitor who plays here about 6 times a year ( and who is now intending to join our club). His comment was that he could see the improvement done around the course & was impressed enough to join as a regular member.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!