Showing posts with label amateur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amateur. Show all posts

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Leaves Are Brown and We Have a Fungus… (The Season No Turf Wife Talks About)

I wasn’t going to write about this season of our life…

But then it hit me.

I have to.

Because somewhere, there’s another turf wife going through this—and maybe this is exactly what she needs to get out of bed today.

Or maybe writing this is what gets *me* out of bed today.

Truth is… we are in a really tough place mentally and physically.

Life feels like a whirlwind of panic (well… I’m in a panic—my grass grower, not so much 😆) and complete limbo.

If you’ve been through this, you already know…

This industry is all about “hurry up and wait.”

There are so many moving parts in the hiring process, and it never moves fast enough when you’re the one waiting.

Deep down, I know my grass grower is talented.

I know it’s just a matter of time before things turn around.

But in the meantime?

The “famine” stage can drive anyone absolutely insane.


I was watching a movie the other day… okay, fine—a mafia movie 😂

And I caught myself thinking… this feels a little too familiar.

(No, not the crime part 😆)

But the *family* part.

When someone is down, the way people show up—the support, the kindness, the community—it’s overwhelming.

And for that… we are incredibly grateful 💜


One thing I’ve noticed most through all of this is the shift in my grass grower.

Mentally.

Emotionally.

The realization that it doesn’t matter where… he just wants to grow grass.

I worried about him at first.

But like he always does, he’s put on his big boy cargo shorts ( grass grower fashion) and handled it like a boss.

Maybe he has to…

Because his wife is over here spiraling in the negative-Nelly zone 😆

The good news?

This is just a season.

(A pretty *shitastic* one… but still a season.)

And seasons change.

The wind shifts.

And your entire life can turn around in a moment.

Or in our world…

A growing season.


If you’re in this season right now…

I see you.

And you’re going to get through it! 


TILLTURFDOUSPART.COM 💜

Friday, May 13, 2016

Always something ....

A day in my life 7:44 am..ring ring .(Mot calling)
ME-HELLO?
MOT-hi.. I just sent you a pic
ME-OK
MOT-SO I just ran into a member of XYZ golf club ,who is playing in the USGA tournament this weekend
ME-OK
MOT -Member of XYG golf club said my greens are as good as XYG golf club.  I'm speechless
ME-That's great babe . (Also secretly laughing because my MOT is NEVER speechless)
MOT-OK gotta go..I just spotted pythium.....
ME- OK BYE..
MOT-CLICK
Again I couldn't make it up if I wanted to . I'll never run out of things to blog about at my MOT'S expense.  
Holly -34455678875432 ,
MOT-4556677875, 
WOT-7
*Disclaimer- XYZ Golf Club shall remain a secret..but you can check MOT'S course out @Huntsville CC Agronomy/Maintenance Facebook 

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

MOT Manic Monday....

Today's post is inspired by my admiration of my MOT.  Yes I complain about is career  alot,  but as we're getting ready to end this 10 year chapter in our life, I can't help but be extremely proud of him and his career accomplishments.  It dawned on me today since September 28, 2015 when he took over his current property ,(Huntsville Country Club)in 8 short months he's driven almost 18,000 miles (yes you are reading that correctly) to come home when he can. He's missed countless mildstones in our daughter's life this year , which I know has hurt him deeply . He's taken on a golfcourse that was in dire need for proper agronomic  practices and made her shine like the diamond she's deserves to be . He's also completely cleaned house with his staff and trained them "his way" so he has no worries when he needs to be home with us . He has taken under his wing an assistant who's been with "Holly " for atleast 15 years and has molded him to be his eyes and ears when he's not around . 8 short months ..if that isn't "greatness" I don't know what is . Here's the kicker here, in these 8 short months not only has his knowledge and  leadership skills proured over in abundance in the actions of his staff and the conditions of his property,  in 3 days from now that poor struggling diamond in the ruff 8 months earlier, is now the hosting a USGA senior and an AGA Amateur qualifying round tournaments.  Proud is not even the word I have for my husband, it's more like brusting at the seams of utter jubilation .Of course, I'm always his biggest fan ,but it warms my heart that others are now noticing "his greatness" too . Good job my boy ,keep up the great work !!!