A day in the life of irrigation work.
16 seasons, 6 different clubs, 2 provinces 5000+km apart, same leg slapping jokes that you can count on hearing every👏 single👏 time👏.
#turflife
#lovewhatyoudo
#irrigationhumour
Wanted to send a special thank you to
@GreensPro
for this fantastic hat, sticker and thoughtful card!
I thought it only appropriate to reply with a "So you want to" type video. So here is a cheeky version dubbed "So you want to be a female turf manager."
I'm excited to announce that I have accepted a role as consulting superintendent
@WesternTrent
... I will now be working at 2 golf operations owned and managed 100% by women... Kinda neat 🤓
#turflife
#ladybosses
I am asking for your help. A fellow turfie went in for emergency surgery and I am hoping for a Christmas miracle. Send whatever good vibes, prayers, juju, anything that you can to
@mikeyghall
as his body recovers. 🙏❤️🙏
Today I got goosebumps as I looked at my 8th green. It's come a long way this season. These timely rains have made it shine even brighter and I couldn't be happier!!
Got to the bridge and this little sweetie was at the other end so naturally I backed up and turned my mower off so it could go by peacefully. 😍
#turfnature
#greenspace
#tinydeer
What a magnificent first day at Cordova Bay Golf Course! The staff made me feel so welcome. I'm excited to spend my days here! These ocean and mountain views will never get old! ⛰️
#islandgolf
#turflife
Today I am thankful for the A4 front lawn. Gave me a chance to get out and cut some grass. We have been under the weather this past week and the grass did not pause for us. It was pretty long for bent!
#turflife
#clipvol
I'm not generally one to put personal items on socials but...
My father started the process to have a liver transplant this week and if you can please send out prayers, positive energy, or whatever you can spare out to the universe I would be very grateful. 🙏❤️
Utilizing the empty system to do some head upgrades.
A golfer stopped to question what I was doing, as they often do, then he commented on the fact that I put the sod back so perfectly that my boss won't be able to tell I was there.
Best compliment EVER!!
#turflife
#details
Just finished grading
#TurfBowl19
papers. What a cool experience! And so ends my time at
#GIS19
I can say it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life! My first GIS but certainly not my last. Cheers everyone!!!
#Californiadreamimg
Throwing down some lasers with a first timer. He gets an A+!! He is part time hort, part time turf, with incredible attention to detail. The team
@CordovaBay
is absolutely fantastic!!!
Little Monday morning drainage madness... And also a little pvc repair after my big shovel took a nibble of the pipe. Doesn't take much to sink a tooth into that pvc. Plenty of clay stuck to every tool and 100lb boots today. The things we do for grass 🤓
#turflife
#islandgolf
Unreal sunrise today. No filter, no edits, just pure natural beauty!
Minutes later clouds took over and left us with a memory. Many slept through this beautiful experience.
Grateful to have a job that is built around the sunrise.
#islandgolf
#sunrise
#turflife
@CordovaBay
We were going through the golfers' wish lists and noticed they all wanted lazers, so we delivered.
Great morning for a pre holiday walk mow.
#islandgolf
#turflife
#poa
@CordovaBay
Chainsaw safety training day. Been a while since my certification and I picked up some nifty tricks to make things more safe and also easier. Work smarter not harder. Bucked up a big beast that was ill, before becoming a danger. Bore cuts for lifting logs.
#bigtrees
#safetyfirst
Does this look like a place that you might want to work?!
How cool would it be to move to an island and work alongside the 2020 CGSA superintendent of the year?!?!
Make 2021 your year and apply! I do not regret moving to this island one bit!!
#islandgolf
#gottolovevgc
Today I woke up with anxiety... I have no reason I can think of to feel anxious... Just how my body is responding to life today... I had the best weekend ever and work is fine and now I feel sick... Anxiety doesn't always show up when things are bad
#letstalk
#anxietyisreal
TRUE STORY:
I use baking as meditation. I never recognized it until a friend asked me if I was ok because I was baking.
And I was NOT ok.
Baking gives me a place to focus my thoughts.
Yesterday I received sad news from home. And with that I took on a beast. Cream puffs.
Leaving Lawrence by car on my way to Denver people asked "why I would drive when a plane is so much faster." This is why. Life in big sky country is so free of, well everything, so peaceful, so stunning. The drive let's you see and experience this world in a way a plane won't.
A senior lady told me that "I needed to find a brawny man to take over watering"
I laughed and said "no way I would give away my fav job."
In her defense, I think my signature lean into the pressure may have made it look like it was difficult to handle.
#smallpeopleproblems
My favorite boys at Pumps Plus are super busy repairing systems so it was up to me to figure out my new system
@WesternTrent
..they were more than confident that I didn't need them to pull off start up... Thanks for the boost of confidence... Ive never been so proud of myself :)
May 26th at 9:00 pm PST you can catch me competing on the tv show Cross Country Cake Off on
@CTV
!!! Incredible
@mary_berg3
and Andrew Han are the judges and are ready for "Cake Time"!! This wonderful group of bakers brought their smiles and skills to CCCO!
#itscaketime
#CCCO
Taking a moment to thank
@GCSAA
for some new non-alcoholic beverage choices. Sparkling water and non-alcoholic beer for the win. The lemonade and sweet tea is also 11/10! Almost feels like I'm at HQ in Kansas 😊🙌
Proud as ever to support one of the turf family's most precious, handsome, courageous, strong, and loveable characters. The strength in him is larger than most could imagine and with the support of his family and friends he will push every day to be his greatest.
#gradystrong
♥️
It's Friday and I'm back to my old self! Thanks for all the encouragement this week! Cheers to good times, great people and precision clean ups! Happy Friday all!!
After falling just shy of 70000 rounds in 2021 it is nice to tuck the place in with a white blanket and give it a rest.
#turflife
#islandgolf
@CordovaBay
Some days you just need to bake to keep your mind occupied. Macarons with cream cheese icing and blueberry curd. Plus festive wintery decor because we eat with our eyes and I love tasty art. 🩵❄️🫐
#mindfulness
*NOT MY HAND*
My parents have been together for 42 years and got married at city hall. My mom never had an engagement ring as they were broke kids just wanting to marry each other.
This year my dad bought my mom an engagement ring for Christmas and my heart is so full!
#LOVE
Some days you just get lost in the job, the music, the weather... And on those days you can always catch me busting a move while belting out some tunes as I work.
#bestjobever
#turfhead
#danceparty
Im a small town girl and truly believe it takes a village in life... I'm happy to have a wonderful village of help and positivety... Borrowed this sprayer from my neighbour for my winter app today since my sprayer isn't great :)
#golflife
These precious sleepy little babies are resting up to try out their legs for the first time. What an incredible honour to be able to witness such amazing parts of nature. Welcome to The Bay wee ones.
#twins
#babies
#ohdeer
🦌
#islandgolf
@CordovaBay
#turflife
Not everyone has the same plans for December 25th.
Opened the gates this morning for some holiday golfers to enjoy themselves by donation.
Cheers to golf and dog selfies... Especially when they aren't camera shy. 🐶📸🎄
Happy holidays from
@CordovaBay
!!!
Tears, laughs, snacks, community, love, tools, notes, compassion, empathy, and absolute joy are but a few of the best parts of this experience. I am eternally grateful to be here
@GCSAA
with this group. 🙏 History in the making.
#GCSAAWLA
In just over 24 hours Cross Country Cake Off airs on
@CTV
!! I am excited to see this episode!
@mary_berg3
and Andrew Hahn are fantastic hosts!! Such a crazy fun time!!
#BucketList
#moescakes
Maynard the magnificent! Guardian of the first tee, keeper of our hearts, tamer of the goats, bark master to the deer, Sutty's best friend, companion to the ill, and all around GOOD BOY!!!
#dogoftheyear
@CordovaBay
@DogsOfTurf
The selections for Canada's Top Under 40 have been named for 2019 by Turf & Rec. Congratulations to these deserving young individuals and thank you Toro for your sponsorship of this program.
Just a little story about a girl and her little irrigation system. A cool Saturday morning water audit to ease my mind and feed my soul.
#lovewhatyoudo
#turflife
Is it even tournament coverage without a good old
#bunkerrakeselfie
video?! Out making rainbows this glorious evening with Assistant Superintendent Dave Garnett. Place is minty!
#turflife
@SyngentaTurfCA
One year ago today my brother made the courageous choice to attend a drug rehab. I honestly have no words to describe the level of pride I feel. Addiction takes unimaginable strength to go against. True David vs Goliath effort. He is still slinging stones!
#onward
#loveyourself