IS IT SATURDAY YET?

What a week!! I spent most of it home sick. I think I slept for a year. Just call me Rip Van Mama!! Thing's went smooth here though. Was there ever a doubt?! Thanks everyone for covering by butt again. The weather threatened, but really didn't make an impact. Today looks promising. I think Shannon is ready to go solo this morning, (more importantly I'm going stir crazy),so I think I will play the 5-5-5. Mothers day looks good also. Hope the sun shines on all you mothers. All Moms Rock!! But mine is the BEST!! Happy mothers day Betty! Love you always!! Have a great weekend.

IF APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS?

What does May storms bring? Aside from my ulcer!? What a ugly day yesterday was! Of course it was the first day of league play for the Friday night couples. It looks like a few of them got nine in, but otherwise it was just dinner and drinks. (not so bad!) Thanks guys and gals. You Rock! I'm sitting here watching the radar (AGAIN) hoping we can somehow get in our International today. I don't know, but I'm sure going to try! I think everyone will show, at least to have breakfast and see if maybe we can dodge some rain drops. We have a hearty group of golfers here. Thank heaven's!! Shannon should be in soon, and then the smell of bacon will fill the clubhouse. That should bring em' in!! Paul Albright just showed up. That's always a good sign! One golfer down, 999 more too go!! (I wish) It can be done!!! The rain did green up the course. It was beautiful before, but its even nicer now. I'm sure Jeff can hear the grass growing. Get those mowers out Jeff!! I know you can handle it!! Time for me to get back to the radar screen and start my no rain dance. Oy! Thanks for that visual Deb! Have a great weekend!

NICE WHILE IT LASTED!!

The weather that is. It looks like we are in for another cold snap! Just when you think your out of the woods, BAM! Mother nature pulls a fast one. Maybe the weather report is wrong!? Nah, their always right. HA! I'm sitting on the porch watching it rain, and hearing the 5-5-5 out there dodging rain drops. I can hear Foutz from #4 up here. Tell em Donny!! Not a big group again. The radar scared them all away. Gotta get rid of that T.V. , or put it on the History channel.
The Friday night couples had their league kick off party last night. Good turnout. Forty nine! Linda and Alex had the clubhouse decorated beautifully as usual. They worked their butts off yesterday(as usual!) I think everyone had a good time. Shannon (another new addition to St. B) is working away helping clean up after the party. I don't know where she gets her energy. But I'm grateful to have her. Also another new addition (Chris) is working out well. Welcome Shannon and Chris. You are both a wonderful addition to an already wonderful staff. The course looks great (as usual). The trees are starting to bloom, some flowers are coming up (along with weeds! ) Get to work DEB!! My Tuesday ladies league starts soon, so I guess I'll be golfing instead of working. Hate when that Happens!! Although I could use the practice. My game has suffered from the long winter, and I need to start concentrating more. I know! Poor me! It will come around. The sun is peeking out now! Come on golfers!!! Were ready for ya!! Time to go see what we have leftover from last night. Prime rib for breakfast? Why not?! See you soon!!

SOGGY SUNDAY MORNING!

Kinda slow this morning. Only 8 of the 5-5-5. Would be 9, but golfmama had to stay in and help the new Sunday morning girl (Eva). She is catching on quick, but I still don't think she would appreciate me leaving her on her own just yet. Welcome Eva! Jeff said we got just the right amount of rain last night. That's the way it should be, sunny all day, rain at night. Is that too much to ask for? I think not!! We had our "schramble" Pizza/Beer party yesterday. The weather was perfect and we had a good turn out. The course played tough! Man the greens are fast!! We needed that rain last night to soften them up. They should be holding good today. Jeff and his crew got quite a few projects done already. We had some slag delivered, (thanks Steve)and managed to smooth out the cart paths. They really took a beating over the winter! We still have a few sticks to get picked up, but they got most of them. I think the next step will be Mulch. Oy!! What a job that is. But it's worth it, it really looks nice when it's done. We had the cart barn painted. It really looks nice. Next is the outside of the Club House. I know Jeff!, ONE THING AT A TIME DEB! Just keep on trucking Mama! Ok, back to work. See ya soon!!!

LET THE SUN SHINE IN!!!!

What a beautiful recovery from a chilly weekend! And it is supposed to get even better!! Just in time, I thought I was going to go crazy (not a far leap!). Jeff and his crew are busting their butts getting the course in great shape. It looks great already Jeff, but I know you strive for more! You Rock my friend!!! Keep up the good work. Linda and the girls have started to get back in the routine. Linda has the kitchen up and running in perfect order (as usual) so we can feed you hungry golfers. World's greatest hot dogs are back at St. B! along with other numerous favorites! Get yourself out for a round, some lunch and maybe a cocktail?! Wally and I went down to Quaker Steak and lube restaurant yesterday for our third year at their Golf show. It is a great way for us to promote St. Bernard. We get a booth, wings and a pitcher of beer just for showing up!? No brainer!!! Traffic was a little slow this year, but it's still worth getting our name out there. Every little bit helps. A few members stopped by to say hello, and help promote the club. Thanks P.A., Ken and Oscar! Our membership support is one of our greatest assets. We appreciate this more than you know. The Monday Night Teezers have started their practice rounds for the month. Soon the other leagues will follow. After that things should be back in full swing! (god willing and the creek don't rise!) Tomorrow we have our first senior open for the year. We need to find a new name for these events, because these seniors don't act like seniors, more like, seasoned golfers. What do you think? Oh well, time to get back to work. Don't forget this Saturday is our Pizza/Beer "Schramble" 10:00 shotgun start. Hope you can participate! See you all soon! XOXO

HEARTBURN CITY!!!

Too much Chili!! The Chili open was not so chili. It was a perfect day. We had 14 three person teams. A Three person scramble is a whole new game compared to four person teams. So it was no wonder why the scores were so low. Except for the Matt team that blew everyone away! -5 for nine holes is a great score. Way to go guys!!! It was nice to see some new faces join in, as well as some old favorites. (not so old!) Sorry! We had eight chili entries! Lots of chili to taste and vote on. In the end, Hermans chili was voted the best (chili #1), Ginny Petries (#4) came in a close second. Thank you to everyone who entered. A lot of people went back out and played another 18 holes. It was way too nice out not too. Jeff and his crew had the course in great shape for it being rather early in the year. Way to go Jeff! Linda, Shannon and Alex had everything running smoothly inside. (as usual!) Thanks girls. You make my life so much easier. (not a easy task) The next few days look great. But I just heard by the weekend we are going to be back in the 40's YUCK! Maybe they will be wrong AGAIN! Oh well, what can a girl do? Roll with it! I need to get out and get the flower beds cleaned up. It's a big job, but quite relaxing also. And the reward is worth the effort. First things first. Time for me to get some paper work done here, then start getting ready for the next Club Event. "Schramble" Pizza/Beer party. Hope you get out this week and get a round in. Remember, it's Masters week. A sure sign the golf season has started. See you soon!!! Go Tribe!

THING'S ARE LOOKING UP!!!

The soothing sound of the greens mower hums in the background, members are rolling in handing out hugs and kisses, and heading out to hit the links. It doesn't get any better than this!! What a charmed life I have! Sometimes I forget, but then I have days like this and I know all is right. And I think this is the start of something good!! It took a while to warm up today, but it hit 50 here. Jeff and his crew were out all week picking up sticks, cleaning the course up getting ready for what looks like a great weekend! I gotta get out a swing a club, I feel like my back is going to break the first time I swing. It's been that long. I know I'm not alone in that feeling. But Linda is coming in tomorrow to get things ready around here, so if the rain stays away for awhile I might sneak out and hit a few. (if I can find my clubs!) The Chili open looks to be not so chili. But that's OK, we will keep the beer chilly, and the chili hot! Kinda like me! HA!!! Go team Michelob!!! OK, I know I'm getting silly, the 12 hour days are catching up with me already. I need to get back in the groove here. It won't take long, things will back to normal soon. All we need is too see your smiling faces, and all will be right at St. Bernard!! Jeff and I agree that this is our year!! All will go smooth here, the Tribe will win the world series, and the Browns will win the Superbowl. Make that bet for me Roger!!! Time to sign off. See ya soon!!!

SNOWS' GONE!!!

Hallelujah!!!! I think we dodged a bullet last night. They were calling for three inches of snow last night, but it stayed all rain. I just talked with Karen Kellogg in Buffalo, I guess they got our snow, five inches. Good, keep it over there. Sorry K K! We managed to get some play the last couple of days. A couple of diehards braved the soggy conditions, but came out unscathed. You guys rock!! Hey now!! The 5-5-5 are talking about playing Sunday. The weather looks promising. 50 degrees! I hope this is the start of something big. I'm ready!! (sort of!) I still have lots of details to work out. I just can't seem to get going. I guess I'll just have to roll with the punches. "Hit with your best shot!" (have you got that one Wally?) The Monday night teezers have their meeting here this Monday. I'm sure they are ready to get started. What a great group!! You rock girls!! Wally and I are going to the golf show at Quaker Steak and Lube in Valley view. This will be our third year. It's a great way to get St. B some exposure. It's free, and they give us a Bucket of wings and a pitcher of beer!! No brainer!!! The show is April 14th this year. Hope you can stop by and say hello. First things first. THE CHILI OPEN! Sunday April 6th. The long range forecast looks good. Hope you all can participate. Time for me to roll up my sleeves and darn those lovely yellow gloves, and get this place cleaned up. Just call me Mama Hazel!! See ya!

GOOD FRIDAY

Very quite good Friday here. It doesn't feel like good Friday because usually we have golfers here around Easter time and I'm working. I feel lost! Believe it or not most of the snow is gone here, and we could play some golf. Not all 18, but at least nine. But I guess that is going to change tonight. I sure hope that the weather report is wrong. The chili open is coming up soon, April 6th, unlike the Indians, I try to schedule it so we have a chance of no snow. April in Cleveland, who knows?! While your in church, sneak in a weather prayer.(God has to be a golfer) My dad went and bought himself a new Lap top computer. Now I have the task of trying to help him get everything set up. OY! I'm trying to remember everything Wally taught me. (I never was a very good student) But so far so good. One thing at time! Linda should be coming in soon to get the kitchen set up and start making her famous Chili. It will be great the see her, and Donna, Darlene, Alex and the rest of the crew. And I can't wait to see all of your smiling faces. It seems like forever! I hope you all have a great Easter, enjoy your time with your family and friends, Dye them eggs and eat those bunny ears!!! Oh! and watch so you don't get Peter Cotton tail caught up in the snow blower!!! See ya soon!!

MELT DOWN!!!

It's almost gone!! Not quite playable yet, but getting there. I can see some green, that's a good sign! Before you know it we will be hitting the links. None too soon for me!!!!! I not sure I even know where my clubs are?! My dad probably hocked them!! Ha! The Chili open is just around the corner. I made the sign up sheet yesterday, and Jeff and Josh were the first to sign up. Two down, 70? to go!!!! Would be nice! I need to get moving in the club house, I'm still cleaning, It never ends. Of course I end up getting side tracked every now and again, either by work, or by play! Oh well, It will get done one way or another. Keep moving Deb!! St. Patrick"s day, Easter, then the Masters!!. Can't wait!!! One thing at a time, first-green beer, my favorite color, and favorite beverage. It's magically Delicious!!! The weather looks good for Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday, upper 40's to 50's. Just right for a walk with some golf clubs tagging along!! Happy St. Patty's day everyone. Play safe!!!!! (don't get tangled up with any Leprechaun,s) GO IRISH!!!!

DIGGING OUT!!!!!!

OH.......IO, More like BUFF......ALO! I can't remember ever getting this much snow all at once! It was almost scary. Will it ever stop?! I'm going to need alot more green paint!! Of course the pickup truck is still broke down. Jeff was going to try to get it fixed by today. I hope you were successful Jeff, otherwise it sure will be fun trying to get into the club house Monday!! The 19th hole will be more like the 21st hole. Need a dog sled team to get to a beer!! The weather people are calling for 50 degrees on Thursday, get the hair dryer out Deb, and start melting the snow!!!
Maybe this is it, maybe this was our last blast, and we are going to have sun for St. Pat's day, and sun for the Tribe opener!! (a girl can dream you know!) Oh yeah!! its almost 9:00 not 8:00, spring forward!!!! I almost forgot. The days are getting longer, now we can see the snow a little longer! Oy! Ok Jeff, It won't be long! It won't be long! It won't be long!! Be careful digging out everyone, don't hurt those backs or hearts! Come on sun!!!

ELECTION DAY!!!

Did you vote today? Don't let me down!! Very important!! I know the weather is bad, but we manage to get to other places in bad weather. (19th hole!) I went first thing this morning and got through quickly. Back to paper ballots at our booths. What's with that? I tried hard to color in that little circle and not go outside the lines. Kindergarten really paid off!! Most of the snow melted yesterday. Things are looking up! I think I jinxed Jeff. After yelling at him about the truck and the plow, the stupid thing broke down yesterday!! Sorry Jeff! Cant' go a whole week without something breaking! OY! Oh well, just fix one thing at a time, and keep on trucking!! I talked to Linda, she is ready to get back to work. Time to make the Chili!! The long range weather report looks promising. 50's soon! Come on sun!!! Don't forget, exercise your right, VOTE! Go team USA!

SEE YA FEBRUARY!!!!!!

Good riddin's!! Hello March! Spring training, St. Patrick's day, Easter, all good things. All associated with my favorite color GREEN! And this means soon we will be mowing instead of shoveling. Bring it on!!! We are ready !(well, sort of) but we will be ready soon! Right now we have to dig out from the latest winter blast. It's Jeff's fault, he keeps taking the plow off the truck, and every time it snows!!!! Go figure. JEFF- leave the plow on!!! Pa John stopped in yesterday to say hello. So we sat around and watched the snow and just shook our heads.
Get the cards out Deb!!! Too early for a beer Deb? The light at the end of tunnel is in sight. Just head towards the light Deb! 35 more days until the Chili open!!! Maybe I will get some sleep in from now till then. Coffee is ready. Have a great weekend. Think warm thoughts!

AH, SATURDAY MORNING!

Sure wish I could sleep in, but I just can't adjust to it. In season, I would have been at work for a hour and half already. (and loving it!) because I know as soon as we get the 5-5-5 breakfast, It will be time for golfmama to hit the links!! (and hopefully make a few fike dollars!) Since I did not hit the mega millions(someone did) I need to supplement my income somehow. Snow, Snow go away, come again.....................never? Too much to ask? A girl can try! Jeff keeps saying "it won't be long Deb!" Ok Jeff, I believe you! I think I might need a girl's day out today!! Maybe some lunch and couple of beers? What do you think? I think I better wait a couple of hours before I make some phone calls or I won't have anymore girlfriends!! Well, Coffee is ready. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
To my friend: Many happy returns of the day!!!!

Mother Nature, what a tease!

Forgive me! Talk about karma? Knock wood!!! Sorry, but my word, 56 degrees Sunday- snow monday? I'm not sure what to do, shovel, bring out the tee markers? Just as well, I'm going in circles at the moment! Not responsible for my actions at the moment! Just another day in paradise! Oy!!! Things are looking up, got a few calls for golf outings. It looks like some people are seeing the light at the end of winter!!! Jeff is ready!! He has big plans for the course. Now all we have to do is find him some help(and money) to execute his idea's. Hang in there Jeff, we will get it done!!! (and beleive me , he has some great idea's) I'm there for you Jeff, so is Dad! And I believe the membership is there for you too!! One step at at time. Linda is ready to come back to work, she is missing all of you, and we are missing her!! Donna, Alex, Darlene and the rest of the staff are looking forward to seeing all of you soon. Dad and I have been blessed with a wonderful staff (aka friends), and a wonderful membership (aka friends), we look forward to a sunny and LONG golf season with our friends!!! Hope you all are making the best of the winter, remember, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!!! (sorry, I just read a book, 50 things that matter!!) Very insperational!! Life is good!!! Stay warm!!!!!

I'VE GOT THE BLUES!

Not the kraft mac and cheese kinda blues!! The white stuff kinda blues! Oh this snow!! What's a girl to do? I think I might need to jump outside and do snow angels!! Ok Deb, snap out of it!! Really though, It sure gets lonely here this time of year. No one calls, no one writes, I need some material to write about! With Wally's help, I got my laptop up and running. Just a few quirks to work out yet.(but I'm a quirky kinda a gal!) Now I can get back to working on the coming year. Jeff keeps saying this winter is going by fast, even though I don't agree at this moment, he is right. Spring will be here before we know it! I still have some cleaning to do, outings to book, leagues to schedule ect... and at some point I need to swing a golf club. I think my callaways are feeling neglected. I might need to hit a driving range. Oy! I hate those things. Something about hitting off that green mat?! I'm afraid I will break a club, or my wrist! I guess one of the reasons I am feeling blue is that this time last year I was in Hawaii!! What a difference a year makes! I was laying in a hammock with a Michelob light listening to CNN report about the record snow storm back in Cleveland. Pay backs are a B@#$%!! Oh well, here's to better days ahead! Stay warm. Think Spring!!! (p.s. spell check not working!? ignore any mistakes, Thank you!)

NICE WHILE IT LASTED!

The last couple of days were warm enough to melt the snow, but the rain was enough to keep most of the golfers away. Yesterday cleared up around 10:00 and was nice until about 2:00. A couple of troopers showed up. You rock guys!!! Now it looks like another cold spell. Oh well, February in Cleveland. Jeff and Josh are still plugging away down at the shop. One piece of equipment at a time. I'm still cleaning and shuffling paper work. Got my new laptop!! Now I need help from Wally getting rid of half the stuff that comes with it, and putting in what I want on it. Oy!!! Well, even it's cold outside, remember the beer at the 19 th is always cold too!!! How may days till spring?

BURRR!!!!!!!

Come on Sun!!!!! My new lap top is on order. The kitchen is getting cleaner everyday. The grill is done. The first person who orders' a greasy burger is going to get the evil eye from me! (SKIPPY!!) Well I shed my Playtex yellow rubber gloves long enough to go out to dinner with my girl friends Thursday night. 5 girls cackling in my Cadillac! OY!! We went to a place called Brasa, It's a Brazilian steak house. WAY to0 much for me. I mean way too much food me, and way too much downtown attitude for me! It was good though. Anyway my 5 foot 10 brunette girlfriend Angie and my 5 foot 8 blond bombshell girlfriend Shelley came back from the ladies room to tell us that 5 players from the Cavaliers were at table behind us. They said, Fike, where's your camera. The next thing you know I'm taking and having my picture taken with the Cavaliers. (I felt like a teenager chasing David Cassidy) Oops I'm showing my age. Anyway they were very nice about everything. We had a great time!!! Well, back to the Kitchen Cinderella, your carriage has turned back into a pumpkin. Keep warm. COME ON SUNSHINE!!!! P.S. Keeping the 19th hole open!!!

IN LIMBO!

Help!!! My laptop crashed!! WALLY!!!!!!!!!! OY! what a day! Anybody know a laptop dance?! (that's laptop! clear your mind!) Anyway, wally said, try the geek squad over at best buy. I ran over there and they were quite helpful and reasonable. I have to say I would recommend them. Although my computer is not reasonable to repair. Time to shop around for a new one. Geek squad gave me a alternative though, all I had to do was hook up a monitor to my laptop, and I am still workable. At least until I figure out where to go next. WALLY HELP!!!!!! I think I would not be so overwhelmed except that I have spent the last couple of days talking with the cable company, the two dish company's in the area, trying to get some sort of reasonable tv package for the club. I know I'm not alone in this venture. For anyone of you who have had to deal with these people "this bud(Michelob) is for you!! These people should be in politics! OY! Don't go there Deb!! On ward !!! Tomorrow is another day! Make it a good one! Miss you all! See you soon.

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!!

We are crazy!! The weather report was, 44 degrees and cloudy today! So we showed up. P.A., Johnny, Kruse, Rex, Ryba, Ross and Me started out after the frost. Dad stayed back and said "have fun". (the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, you would think!) (but I think dad would have played if I would have said "no you go dad, I'll stay in!) We played through rain, then snow, then rain! But, we were not alone! Paul and Ken showed up! So I guess we are not the only Knuckle heads!!! It was a good day. 18 holes, a couple of beers, playoff football. Don't get any better than that!! The only thing missing was Linda's famous chili!! That would have hit the spot this afternoon. Oh well, Peanuts and Pretzels had too do!!! Time for me to cook up some munchies for the unexpected golf days! You never know when we might get a sunny 50 degree day!! Like from today until April! (a girl can hope!!) Have a great day! See ya all soon!!!

WHAT SNOW?!

All the white stuff is gone and I'm looking out at a blanket of green! What a wonderful color green is. Most good things are green! We had a few golfers yesterday. Not alot, but some. Wally and Bob stopped in for a post holiday cocktail. Mike, Howie, Bruce and Chuck got nine in early and Steve and the crew followed. They said it was not too wet out there. The course is very playable. Today looks like another scorcher(for January in Cleveland, this is a heat wave). I think we might get some more play today(I hope). It sure looks good on the books to have play in every month. Jeff and Josh are down working on the equipment getting ready for the 2008 season. Jeff and I agree this winter is going fast. (though we also agree now that our football season is over things will go a little slower) (I know I'm a little slower today after watching our Buckeyes get stomped on last night!) Oh well, Next year!! OY!!! How many days until the Tribe opener?! Is it April yet?!! Have a great day!! Stop in soon!

HAPPY NEW YEAR?!

Yes it is. Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the forecast is so delightful!! Melt the snow, melt the snow, melt the snow!!! Next week, 50 degrees!! Go figure?!!! Hope their correct!! Time for me to get back to work. I had a great holiday season, between Jody and Dave from Hawaii, and my friends Marc and Kim from Buffalo (and of course Mahoney) ( the dog) coming into town(staying with us)made my holiday complete!!! Life is good! The bonus will be, warm weather, my members smiling faces, a Buckeyes win and more warm weather!!! (not asking for too much am I?) Happy New Year !!!! GO BUCKEYES!!!!!

CHRISTMAS BONUS!

Yesterday was a nice little surprise. It warmed up just enough for a few of our die hard members to get in a quick round. It was nice to see some smiling faces. I hope you all had a good Christmas! Mine was good, but I'm glad its done. Is it April yet?!!! I'm ready to get back in the swing! My clubs have cob webs on them!! I hope they don't forget how to work!
I guess it's still the holiday season until next week. I just found out my friends from Buffalo are coming to stay with me for the weekend. It's a nice surprise. I'm looking forward to it!! I'm not much on new years eve, but this should be fun. Plus we can watch the Browns on Sunday, then watch the Titian's lose Sunday night!!!!! GO INDY!! Not much else to report. Hope you all have a happy and healthy New Year. COME ON SUN!!! IS IT APRIL YET?!

STILL HERE!!

I know, I've neglected my blog!! Sorry! Just have not had much to report. Dad, Jeff and I are still here everyday. Last Wednesday Jeff put the greens to bed. When I saw him spraying I knew he thought the snow was coming. He was right!! (it's your fault Jeff!!) But the snow is melting, and the next couple of days look good. Hopefully next week I will be looking out at green and not white! The memberships are rolling in, and that is keeping me busy. My Friend Jody came in from Hawaii for the Holidays. (I know, Is she nuts? Yes she is!) It's nice to see her. She is keeping me hopping! I love it!! Time to get ready for Christmas. Lot's to do. I want to get it done by Sunday so I can relax and watch the Browns make their way to the Playoffs!! Kick some Bengal butt guys!!! Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!! Hope Santa stuffs your stocking!!!
Talk to you soon! GO BROWNS!!!

FREEZE THIS!!!!

Oy!! What a morning! One good thing about my job this time of year is that I really do not have to go into the club. Thank god. I woke up to no power this morning. It just came on now! Seven hours later. This meant no heat, no water, no nothing. No way was I going into work without a shower. (not a pretty sight!) Not much happening there anyway. I do have some paper work, but it can wait. Yesterday was not bad for December. I had a couple golfers brave the elements. When you walk, its not that bad. I would have been out there, but somebody has to stay back and mind the store. Guess who? HEY DEB!!! That's alright, I love it!!!!! Now it's time to get ready for the holidays. Lot's to do. I am looking forward to seeing my best friend Jody and her husband Dave. They are flying in from Hawaii this year for Christmas. We only get so many Christmas' together. I think next year, maybe we should go West!! Sounds like a plan to me!!! Sorry I have not much else to report from the club. I keep hoping the weather will take a turn for the better, and we can all get together and toast the holiday season. Even if we can't, you are all in my thoughts this holiday season, we thank you for your support and your friendship! My dad and I wish you a wonderful holiday, and look forward to seeing you soon!! GO BROWNS!!! Spank the Bills!!!

TURN UP THE HEAT!

It can warm up any time now. Isn't this a little early in the year to be this cold? Maybe now we can have our Indian Summer? Ok, I'm still a little sleepy!! Just dreaming! But you never know! It's so cold here, the furnace that heats the kitchen and the ladies room is on the fritz! Always something! Hambone is supposed to be out today to look at it. What would I do without him?! Thanks Hambone! In the mean time, I think I will find something else to work on besides the kitchen (Darn!!!) I might even just go Christmas shopping.(I don't want too, but I really need too!) Better to get it done on a weekday, so I can spend the weekend watching the Browns beat the Jets!!! (it just might take all weekend) Did I say that? OOPS! Sorry! GO BROWNS!! GO TEAM USA!!
Remember Pearl Harbor!! Thank your Veterans!!!

YUCK!!!!

Someone said the "S" word!! And I don't mean SHANK! I told you never to say that! Well I guess it was inevitable. You can't stop Mother nature. Though I keep trying. Time to do my no snow dance. (not a pretty sight!) Not much happening here. Just closing out the month. Lot's of paper work. After that, it's time to start the winter cleaning. I need to tackle the kitchen first. That will keep me busy for a few weeks. The long range forecast said it's supposed to go back up to 50 degrees next week. That's encouraging!!! Hope their right! OK, back to work. Keep in touch! Have a great day. Find a way to stay warm!!!

48 DEGREES!!!!

Yeah, at 4:00pm! Oh well. Got couple of crazies out there!! Howie, Ray, and couple more of that group went out and braved it. My Dad and Pat went to indoor golf. Warmer, and closer to the Bar. My Dad's no dummy!! You would think some of his good sense would have rubbed off on me!? Well, some did!! I have to admit I would be out there if I did not have to watch the store. I guess P.A., Wally, Ross and some of the other 5-5-5 went to play somewhere down in southern Ohio. I think at this point golf is just a time killer until happy hour!! Can't blame them! The sun is out, but it is still cold at this point. Tomorrow looks cold, but Friday is supposed to be 40 again. Hope their right. As long as the sun is out, and the wind is not blowing it's not too bad. It's even better if you walk. Makes the 19 hole even better! I'm looking forward to a Browns victory on Sunday! I really think we have a good chance. Plus the Buckeyes really have a chance for the championship!! Should be a great football weekend again. Hope you enjoy!! See you soon!!!

HEY NOW!!!!!

Go Brown's!!! Bring on Arizona!!! I love Sundays like this!! The only bummer part is no golf!!! Oh well, maybe this week. I went in today to see if anyone would show. It was me and dad for the most part, but then Paul showed up, and Larry and Kevin followed. I was out of there. I hooked up with my friend Sue(aka Lucy) and watch the game. What a good girls Sunday out!!!!! I need that every now and again!!! It's the only thing that keeps me (some what) sane!!!! But I guess that is a matter of opionion! Shut up!!! Well I hope this week is coopertive to maybe getting in some golf. If not, Michelob time!!!!! Have a great week!!

BONUS DAYS!!!!

What a couple of nice days! Can't beat this. The day before Turkey day, and we have golfers. Yesterday P.A. brought out his Wednesday league to play. 17 guys. Pat, Ray, Mike and Gus also played, and Larry and Fred joined in. And of course, Ken was here. It was a good day!! My dads Wed. league is here today. 10 Guys. Have a few other dies hards out there, hopefully the rain will hold out. It looks good right now. Jeff and the crew are still cleaning up leaves, and keeping the course up. It looks really good considering it's November. Ross is out there walking and working on his game. Go get em' Bob!! The next couple of days look cold!! But by next week, it looks ok. I sure hope they are right! Moms having turkey day. Time to pig out and watch football. I'm looking forward to it. Hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving. Eat too much, enjoy your family and friends, and give thanks. GO BROWNS!!! See you soon.

OOPS!!!!!

Doesn't show on the score card. Just mark down 3 points!!!!! What a great football weekend!!! The extra bonus, Pittsburgh loses!! I'm sorry P.A./Slash! NOT!!! I think the warmth I feel this morning could melt this heavy frost! It looks like it snowed out there. Oh well, It will lift and it looks like a good day. Tomorrow looks even better. Very appropriate for Thanksgiving week. For this weather, I give thanks!! Hope you can get out in the next few days and enjoy! Then on to your family and friends to enjoy the turkey with all the fixin's. Have a great monday!!!

IT'S BACK!!!!!

Winter that is. What a difference a day makes. I go from playing 18 holes (16) on Wednesday, to finding out how well my vehicle will handle in the snow and sleet!! It handled very well by the way! Not much going on at the club. I'm just shuffling paper work, and cleaning up a little. Jeff and Josh are still on the course tying up a few loose ends, but we still have quite a bit of work to do before we can sit back and relax. But I think we will be able to relax a bit on Saturday and watch the Buckeyes kick some butt!!!! Should be a good game. I'm looking forward to it. Football is what makes this time of year bearable, I think! Hopefully the Browns will continue to be competitive, and make the games worth watching! But I will continue to watch anyway, and keep yelling at the T.V. You can hear me for miles!!!! Oh well! Time to get moving. Stay warm, stop by for a hot totie!! GO BUCKEYES!!!!

MONDAY MOURNING!

Buckeye/Browns blunder! Bummer!!! I had such high hopes. Oh well. On a brighter note, the weather looks pretty good for the next few days. Should get some golf in. I played yesterday morning with PA John and Foutz. I kept saying, this is not so bad, but really I was freezing my Butt off!!! But I was not going to admit it. Stubborn Broad that I am! It was fun though. The course was in pretty good shape. Except for the goose droppings! It's open season on those buggers, so we had a couple of hunters out to get rid of them over the weekend. I think they might all be gone now. I sure hope so. They really are damaging the course. Poor Jeff has to see all his hard work all year get destroyed. Hang in Jeff, we'll get em'!!! Things are pretty quite right now. I think the "old guys" will be out today. I sure hope so. I get lonely with nobody here. Although I'm sure I can find something to keep me busy. Lot's to do yet. Time to get to it. Hope to see you soon. Have a great Monday!

BURRRR!!!!!!!!

A bit brisk!! But still playable. Come on sun!!!! Don't give up! We still could have Indian Summer! Just so we don't get Canadian Winter. OY!
I'm still here doing paper work. Lots to get done. Jeff's still here working on the course. Still moving leaves and getting ready to winterize the course. He has plenty to do also. But I'm sure he can handle it. Linda is on call, waiting for a nice day so she can come to work. Although she sure is enjoying her time at home looking after that cutie granddaughter Amy!! She says she works just as hard looking after her as she does here. (and she works hard here!!) Don't worry Linda, I'm sure you will be in soon. (I hope!) It sure gets lonely here this time of year. We appreciate the break sometimes, but careful what you wish for, you just might get it! It's not even December yet, and I'm ready for a Club tournament! Back to careful what you wish for Deb! Come on sun!!!!!!! Stop in and say hello, have a cup of coffee, or something else!!! GO BUCKEYES! GO BROWNS!

A LITTLE FOGGY!

Me, not the weather!! We had the 5-5-5 Dinner party last night. We had a good time!! Prime Rib with all the fixin's, open bar and we played poker after. I won $40.00 !!!! Pa's wife Marlene hates me!!! Sorry girl friend! Don Foutz(aka Leader) did a fine job all year taking care of the
5-5-5. He puts up with a lot of bull sometimes!(welcome to my world Don). But we had fun last night! Thanks Don! It sure looks like the weather is going to change for the worst. I am not looking forward to this for many reasons. Number one is golf of course, and I will miss seeing all of you. Maybe we will get a Indian summer!? Keep dreaming Deb!!! You never know. Ok, the guys are starting to roll in. Time to get to work, then some golf. Have a great Sunday!!! GO BROWNS!!!

TRICK OR TREAT!

Happy Halloween! Tricks on me! Gotta work all day! This is a sacred holiday for Linda. Rule is, Linda does not work on Halloween. I figured no big deal, I'll cover it. Thinking that the time change was on the 28th like my calender said!! Surprise, somebody changed it, and forgot to tell me! Oh well. It looks like a nice day. I'm sure I'll be busier than a one armed paper hanger. I would rather be golfing, but such is life in the golf business. I was able to get out yesterday. My friend Laurie came up from Columbus, and we played Marathon golf. We played 18, then her Mom came in from Pa, and joined us for another round. It was a nice day! (I managed to keep my Fike dollars in my pocket!) Sorry girlfriend! Maybe next time. It's a little frosty this morning again. This valley just holds frost longer than anywhere else. Hopefully it will lift in time for the Old Guys to tee off on time. Jeff and the crew are doing a great job containing the leaves. There sure are enough of them. Stupid trees!! What can you do? Leaf Rule!!!! The view from 17 fairway is in it's full glory. Make sure you stop for a minute and take it in. It will put a smile on your face!
Ok, time to get work. Hope to see you soon. Watch out for those goblins and gouls!!

DRY FRIDAY!

Don't believe those weather people!! They called for rain all day, and it was nice here all day!! A few people showed up, but I'm sure that forecast scared a lot of golfers away. Oh well! Jeff and the crew are still out there chasing leaves. Talk about a endless job. Just when you get one section cleared, the wind turns and it fills up again. Don't give up Jeff!!
Go get em'!! I told Linda to stay home today. I figured I could hold down the fort. Usually when I do that, It gets really busy!!! But not today. I should get out of here early. Maybe even go to Stancatos for a few Michelobs. (no not me!!) I hope the weekend is nice. Sure would like to get a few more rounds in before the weather takes a turn for the worst. The 5-5-5 should play through November, hopefully through December!!! You never know! Winter in Cleveland, just wait five minutes, it will change!! Ok, now I'm bored. Time to lock up. Have a great weekend. Hope to see you soon!

TGIM!

It's a lovely Monday! I'm just now getting to this post because I have been here since 6:00 am moving the office downstairs. Another sure sign of fall. I amazed myself. I got all the computers down, hooked up and they all work! I guess it helped that over the years I started labeling the wires, so I know what goes where. Not such a dumb broad huh? The Pig Roast/reverse raffle was a success. We had 97 people! Great turnout! Uncle Harry and Tommy did a wonderful job on the pig. Linda, Alex, B.P. and Linda's daughter-in-law Sarah did a great job making sure everyone was taken care of. They even dressed up in costumes. Linda was a Witch, Sarah was a Devil, Alex was a biker bitch and B.P. was a golfer(go figure). (I can't figure out why everyone kept asking me where my broom was?!!!!) Everyone seemed happy. Sunday was a good day. The weather was perfect!! So is today. Not bad for October. I hope it keeps up!! I gave in Saturday night and watched the tribe game. Big Mistake! I should have just kept ignoring them! What a let down! GO BROWNS!!!
Alright, time to get going here. I need to get some paper work done, then maybe get in nine holes. I have to take advantage of this weather. Hope you can too!!!!! Have a good day!!

TGIF!!

Not that it matters to me. Everyday is like a Friday here. Just waiting for someone to golf with! Maybe some of the 5-5-5 will show to play around noon. If not, I have plenty to do. Got to get ready for the Pig roast Saturday. I think we have everything together. Just a few minor details. Linda has the clubhouse looking like the Munsters house. Where's Grandpa and Herman? Every time I make a move some kind of creature makes a haunting sound. I love it!!! Jeff's got the course in great shape again!! Bill, Wally and I put the teams together last night. I think were ready to roll. Now all I need is the weather to cooperate. It looks good. (for now!) Uncle Harry and Tom will be here to roast the pig. They always do a great job. I can't stand to watch. I have to close my eyes every time I go out the clubhouse doors!(and being the klutz that I am, usually trip over something!) I prefer my food wrapped in plastic from the grocery store. And without a face. I think I'll have PBJ for dinner!
Ok, my sales rep just walked in with my order of windshirts. A little late in the year, but I'm sure they will sell. If not this year, next year. Time to get to work. See you soon!!!!

SUNDAY MORNING

All is quite on the home front. Just sitting here looking out on the fog down #10 fairway and listening to some Steely Dan. Very relaxing! B.P. is in the kitchen cooking bacon again. Smells good!! Just waiting to hear from Jeff about the frost status. We had a little delay yesterday morning. It's that time of year. I played in the 5-5-5 yesterday and I have to tell you, Jeff has the course in great shape. He mowed the greens and they were FAST!!!!! Great job Jeff!!!! They were perfect!! (I only three putted once) Yeah!! Kept them quarter's in my pocket!! I'll try to loose them today. It's supposed to be a little warmer today, more sun they say. We shall see! I hope we get some play today. Yesterday was a little slow. Oh well, what can we do? I might have to start dragging people in off the street. Don't laugh, I've done it before!! I'm sure Steve, Larry, Kevin and the rest of the guys will be here today. Steve wore shorts yesterday!!! What were you thinking Steve? Must be showing off your legs Huh?
Ok, time to get work, then golf, then watch the Browns Win!! Life is good!! I made a brie this morning so we can have something to munch on later. It looks really good!! I'm getting hungry. Order up B.P.!!! See ya later!

A LITTLE CHILL IN THE AIR!!

A bit brisk this morning! I love it! I don't know how the Seniors are going to like it this morning!? They are playing their last Senior Open for the year. It's a scramble, so they should move quickly. This is still perfect golf weather, in my opinion. Linda is starting to make Chili again, and the distinct sound of Jeff on the leaf blower are sure signs that fall is in the air. Soon the view from the top of #17 will be in all its glory! People will be pulling in the upper parking lot to stop and take photos. I think I should put in a toll booth. A girl needs to make a buck somehow!! The leagues are all wrapped up for the year. Except the 5-5-5 and the Old Guys. They will keep playing until the snow starts to fly. That includes me, and a few other diehards I know! This Friday the couples league have their fall dinner dance. This year it's a Hawaiian luau theme. Linda and Alex are going all out with the decorations. Tiki torch's, palm trees, sand, lei's, coconut bra's and grass skirts! OY! I can't wait to see this. They sure do have fun on that league. Good People! I'm sure they will have their eyes glued to the television Friday night. They are definitely Tribe fans! I'm still not jumping on that band wagon(it's worked so far!) Go Browns!! Time to slap around flipper!!! Have a great day everyone. Hope to see you soon!

EMOTIONAL WEEKEND!!

The Clambake was a big hit!!! Even though the weather was more conducive to a pool party in September. The tournament went off with out a hitch. We partied, Pigged out, and had a good time. My friend Maria helped me with the reverse raffle again, and Linda,Alex and B.P. made sure everyone got enough to eat!! I got home in time to see the Buckeyes kick some Purdue butt!!! After a good nights sleep, I was ready for a nice Sunday morning!! I booked a small outing this morning through a friend/member of mine. (thanks Arv). 20 guys from the Buckeye golf association. (great name!!) I hope they had a good time.I played with the 5-5-5 this morning, then we proceeded to watch the Browns not embarrass themselves too bad! That's just my opinion!!! But what do I know? (JADB)
OK, now you will have to blog me and find out what jadb means!! Think about it!!! Alright, time to go check out what the Tribe is doing!!!
Don't forget about golf!!!! Lot's of good weather ahead!!! See ya soon!!

OCTOBER IS HERE!!!!

Hard to believe isn't it? The weather is more like August/September, except for the mornings. Teeing off a 8:00am sure will wake you up fast! My goose bumps had goose bumps Sunday morning! Thank goodness the 5-5-5 is going to 9:00am next weekend. How about those Browns?! What a game. A few of us hung around the clubhouse and watched the game and had some Michelobs. It was a nice day! It sure is quite here today. Saturday was quite also. It was a perfect day for golf. Sunday was a little better. I can't figure it out. Come January, we are all going to wish for weeks like this. Grab your clubs and come on out!!! We have the clambake coming up Saturday. A International at Noon, then pig out on clams and have the reverse raffle later. Lots of fun!!! Not to much else to report for now. I think I might go out and hit some balls. Hope to see you all soon!!

REFLECTION!

Just sitting here enjoying the peace and quite of the morning. The realization of the end of the year coming has made me look back and reflect on the year. As I look back on my previous posts on this blog, I remember the good and bad things that have happened through out the year. Mostly good!! We have had our ups and downs that's for sure. But