Un-Retired …..Again!

[gotagetm]

Sounds like you have a great crew bob... believe me after ,30 years building crews at rail company... getting everyone on same page and operate as a crew is far and in-between to have happen! Wish you all best of luck!
Ben

[rgfixit]

You’re right about that bud!

We’ll all be just fine I’m sure. One thing for sure, I’ll be making the grass shorter somewhere on a golf course next season. I love the work. Should have done it way back when Instead of working at lowes.

[Mac Attack]

You’re right about that bud!

Should have done it way back when Instead of working at lowes.

I'm sure there's a few customers that you helped at Lowes who don't feel this way.

 



My father used to say, "Nothing is GOOD ENOUGH, it's either right or it's wrong".
I have always remembered this and performed my work with this attitude in mind.  (Except when Gorrila glue is involved)   
It shows that you are of the same mindset Bob.

[rgfixit]

You’re right about that Mac. I had contractors and customers who looked for me to help them. I enjoyed that part of it. Too bad that management was the worst. It got to where employees were just numbers on a page. Little to no consideration for family or time.

Ancient history now. I don’t even shop there any more.

Last day mowing. The core group of the 5 of us all went out and worked together. It was the first time this year we were able to do that. Very enjoyable. Got stuff done and had some fun. Bittersweet day tomorrow. We’ll enjoy the time but mourn the parting.

[ran7ger]

 i'm sorry to hear things panned out that way rg.  it's real tough to foster good culture and avoid turnover in this industry.  our sup and the long term guys do a great job of that here.  we just finished putting the course to bed and had our year end wind up, steaks with fixins and a bunch of beers for the guys.  hand shakes and hugs to the guys that were done for the season.  those kind of things go a long way.

 if you and your son ever want to try something a little different we could put yous to work up here in north sask.  the fishing isn't bad, just sayin..

[rgfixit]

Thanks, but We won’t be leaving this area. We love it here.
The great news is we’ve all been offered opportunities at the course our super is moving to. My Son is applying for a full time, year round position as lead Horticulturist and spray tech. That would put 5 people on staff there with spray certifications and in depth irrigation experience along with a lead gardener to tend their plantings.

Our other remaining full timer is going to a different club for the winter. They operate a winter tubing hill. He’ll be making snow and running the hill till spring. He can switch to the grounds crew there or go with us if he wants. My mowing partner and I will, in all likelihood, go to the new course to be their mow and go team for tees, approaches and greens.

I’ll only go there if my Son does. I can stay where I am if I want to.

The new club just purchased a Kubota mini excavator, 8 new utility carts and 2 fairway mowers. There’s some deep pockets at that club and they don’t hesitate to improve the course. It’s surrounded by multi million dollar homes. I’m looking forward to touring it.

[rgfixit]

Well I guess I’m re-retired again. This morning was my last working at the course. I’ll be firing up the Little Wood Shop soon. Till then I’ve got yard work and fishing to do.

Suits me just fine.

[Bartman44]

You had a great experience and I have a feeling you'll be on the course again before you know it. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to your workshop creations.

I bet most people who hit the course don't know the technology and hard work that goes into making the course playable.   

[rgfixit]

Gotta clean the garage first. Kind of got out of order this summer . But…..I’ve got time.

[rgfixit]

Carp fishing this morning for a while. Then I’m going to the club to clean out all the birdhouses I put out last spring. They were all inhabited this summer.  We had bluebirds, tree swallows, chickadees, house wrens and of course, sparrows.

[icefisher47]

I never realized how much work went into maintaining a golf course.

I look forward to seeing the creations from the little wood shop.

[rgfixit]

Stopped in at the course today to see how my Son is making out keeping up with only 2 people….including him.

He was out on the course moving mountains of leaves while his partner was mowing the rough. Wish I could help but, the management is focused on Karaoke night, casino night, live music and corn hole leagues instead of the care of a championship golf course that draws all the people to their precious pub.

Such a pity.

[Bartman44]

Too bad. Plus, the long-range forecast looks much more like golfing weather than steelhead weather.  I might get the clubs back out this weekend.  70s?

[rgfixit]

We’re going Sunday morning. Might be the last time for both of us at  BHH. If he goes over to the other club, I’ll be going with him. I’ve been assured a position if I want it next season. It’s a beautiful private club surrounded by multi million dollar homes. They let employees play the course one day a week.

Won’t be the same though. BHH is a special place.

[gotagetm]

I hope it works out for you bob!