F-Troop - Monday 25th June 2012

It was very chilly at 7.00am this morning however our F-Troopers were ready for duty regardless.

Today we had twelve workers on hand including two new members.  We had Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Martin Gallagher, Richard Casey, Trevor Harrison, Peter Martin, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Georgina Lamb, Jan Martin, Ken Donald & Shirley Donald.

Ken & Shirley Donald are new members having their first day with us today. Ken has just joined Gosford Golf Club and is a keen new player working on gaining his handicap so he can really appreciate the golf course.  Meanwhile Ken and his wife Shirley (who is not a golfer) have volunteered to be part of our F-Troop work which is much appreciated.

The tree gang of Duncan Dyer, Martin Gallagher & Geoff Bridge took care of a dangerous tree that needed to come down at the 16th.  That was a big job made a bit harder as we were short of helpers.

Di Beechey & Anne Burgess worked at the car park & BBQ area early in the morning.  Anne then went on to work on her gardens at the 10th & 18th, weeding, trimming and fertilizing.

Di & I worked on setting up a new feature garden at the 4th tee using donated pots and plants.  Georgina Lamb, Peter Martin, Richard Casey & Trevor Harrison were on hand to help the job get completed. Di and Anne worked on the garden at the back of the 10th tee and area around.

Peter, Trevor & Richard roped off an area at the cart shed preparing for excavation later in the week. After helping us at the 4th tee Trevor & Richard did the rounds of the course picking up loose timber and rubbish.

Ken & Shirley worked on cleaning up the 1st & 10th tee areas of leaves and sticks.

The wild winds of Friday made quite a mess around the place so there was quite a bit of picking up to do.

Morning tea of gigantic muffins were appreciated by the troopers.  Thanks Chef John!

After morning tea Peter & I collected more advanced Agavi plants that were donated by Brian & Rhonda Chapman. This generous donation has been put to good use screening off Racecourse Rd at the Wedding Garden area and providing security at the fence line.  Thanks Brian & Rhonda!

We also received a donation of Bromiliads from Enone Sammons which we will put to good use in the shade gardens.  Thank you Enone!

We have had a donations of garden edge boards donated for our use from a Member who I will acknowledge when I have more information.  These boards will be very useful for our projects.

I have noticed that the low-life have been back at the garden at the 18th and removed all the orchid spikes that were in flower.  At least they left the plants there this time!!!!!

The timber orders have been coming in which is good to see.  All monies will be put towards the beautification of the course.  We are in the process of refreshing the white gravel in the wedding garden area which will be paid for from the proceeds of firewood sales.

YES!  WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!