No, don't get too excited. While we had a nice round of thunderstorms and rain come through very early Monday morning and a nice warm day yesterday, we still can't see any significant grass.
Flooding was the theme for the day yesterday. Road ditches, streams and ponds were all flooding. So far we managed to escape any major damage, but there is still a lot of snow to come off and we may see some by the time it is done melting.
the only real set back from the heavy runoff is that the irrigation pond filled up faster than the drain line could take it away and we were not able to start digging the pond dike to install the intake line for the new pump station. Hopefully by the end of the week or the beginning of next.
Stay dry!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Pump Project Under Way
The irrigation pump replacement project is in full swing. Last week the old pump house was demolished, the old pump station was taken away, and site work has begun in preparation of the new station. Site work will continue as a wet well and intake line are installed and the pad for the new building is set.
We have also taken this opportunity to renovate some pipe routing just outside of the pump station in an effort to improve water flow efficiency and gain some gallons per minute in some of our pipe routes.
I'm not the only one glad to see this project started. My wife is happy to see my "mistress" be replaced in hopes that the new model won't keep me away as much.
We have also taken this opportunity to renovate some pipe routing just outside of the pump station in an effort to improve water flow efficiency and gain some gallons per minute in some of our pipe routes.
I'm not the only one glad to see this project started. My wife is happy to see my "mistress" be replaced in hopes that the new model won't keep me away as much.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Green Industry Show
Last week I had the good fortune to attend the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Green Industry Show (GIS).
While there I was able to take in some education seminars, most notably a in depth one day class on drainage. I learned some new techniques and re-learned some information I had forgotten since I graduated 19 years ago. Good stuff.
Wednesday and Thursday were spent on the trade show gathering information on new products and getting updates on products we currently use. Usually there is at least one product that really catches my eye, but it didn't seem to be there this year. The most noticeable difference from the last time I attended nine years ago was the amount of technology used for everything we do. There are now systems for monitoring equipment and cart fleets for needed maintenance, irrigation control software now allows users to operate, monitor and troubleshoot like never before and from anywhere, and a greens mower operated completely by an on board gps system.
It was nice to be able to attend again and I look forward to going in 2012.
While there I was able to take in some education seminars, most notably a in depth one day class on drainage. I learned some new techniques and re-learned some information I had forgotten since I graduated 19 years ago. Good stuff.
Wednesday and Thursday were spent on the trade show gathering information on new products and getting updates on products we currently use. Usually there is at least one product that really catches my eye, but it didn't seem to be there this year. The most noticeable difference from the last time I attended nine years ago was the amount of technology used for everything we do. There are now systems for monitoring equipment and cart fleets for needed maintenance, irrigation control software now allows users to operate, monitor and troubleshoot like never before and from anywhere, and a greens mower operated completely by an on board gps system.
It was nice to be able to attend again and I look forward to going in 2012.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Golf Course Industry : Trees on the golf course
This is a really nice video clip of the problems caused by trees on the golf course. If you think back on this past summer, you may remember that we have already addressed some of these problems. We will continue to do so this season as well.
The video is a USGA product printed in the online magazine called "Golf Course Industry".
Please click on the link below to see the video.
Golf Course Industry : Trees on the golf course
The video is a USGA product printed in the online magazine called "Golf Course Industry".
Please click on the link below to see the video.
Golf Course Industry : Trees on the golf course
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Chautauqua Institution on PBS January 31 at 10pm
We have had an increase in visitors on our blog recently that may not know that the Chautauqua Golf Club is a part of the Chautauqua Institution. Some of you may know what The Chautauqua Institution is, but I think it is a reasonable assumption that many of you may not.
The Chautauqua Institution is a community/destination that blends the arts, education, religion, recreation and youth activities into one incredible place during the summer months. Although Chautauqua is open all year, the bulk of its activities are packed into a 9 week "season" during the summer. Any person from any walk of life can find some form of entertainment, recreation or relaxation here at Chautauqua.
It is so diverse that I really cannot describe it in a blog. I encourage you to check out the Chautauqua Institution's website at http://www.ciweb.org/ for a much better description of what it is about. And for more detail tune in to your local PBS station on January 31st at 10pm eastern time for well done documentary about us. If I remember correctly PBS shot over 70 hours of footage to make this one hour film. It should be very interesting.
The Chautauqua Institution is a community/destination that blends the arts, education, religion, recreation and youth activities into one incredible place during the summer months. Although Chautauqua is open all year, the bulk of its activities are packed into a 9 week "season" during the summer. Any person from any walk of life can find some form of entertainment, recreation or relaxation here at Chautauqua.
It is so diverse that I really cannot describe it in a blog. I encourage you to check out the Chautauqua Institution's website at http://www.ciweb.org/ for a much better description of what it is about. And for more detail tune in to your local PBS station on January 31st at 10pm eastern time for well done documentary about us. If I remember correctly PBS shot over 70 hours of footage to make this one hour film. It should be very interesting.
Friday, January 14, 2011
What? No golf today?
I was going to take a nice scenic picture of all the snow on the course, but received this picture in an email this morning and liked it better.
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