Hold on to your hats......

Like the game is not challenging enough!? Now were dodging leaves whipping at us like small projectiles, and wondering if the flag sticks are going to fly out of the cups like javelins. Oy!
What a round.... But we managed to get the Scramble in yesterday. Conditions were tough, but Jeff and the crew managed to get the course playable despite what mother nature dealt them. Great job guys....you are the bomb!
After we all got in and fixed our HAIR, we settled in and enjoyed the festivities. Football, Roasted pig, raffles, cards and libations.....Did we miss anything? (don't answer that!)
Uncle Harry and Tommy were challenged also with the windy conditions. It was an effort to control the temperature on the cooker and get the roast done on schedule. But they managed to handle the situation, and produce yet another wonderfully cooked meal. Linda, Judi and Therese managed the rest of the operation with their usual efficiency, sides/bar/and of course clean up! Oy! Thanks girls.....I love you! Of course Jake was not far away...(whats that smell mom?) Uncle Harry always wanted me to have children he could spoil.....in comes Jake. The rest is history. Mom came by for the party and of course spent her time in the kitchen helping the girls. This makes her happy, and if she's happy...were all happy. Love you mom!
Also a big thanks to Karen and Wayne for their help with the raffle/ pari-mutual, and to Diane Schuster (aka official photographer/general helper) your unconditional generosity does not go unappreciated. Thanks to ALL who participated.
One more event left ...Chili "closer".... call me for details.
That's all I got for a yet another rainy Sunday. Time to go cheer on the....Browns?..no Lions..no wait... maybe the Bills?.... I'm jumping on somebodies band wagon. Oooops!!!
See ya soon.

Here comes the sun.....

where are my shades?! I can't remember the last time is saw them. Think Deb!
Well I guess by now you have figured out the Scramble/Clambake was a wash out. Yikes...
For a little while Saturday morning it looked like we might sneak it in, but mother nature had other plans. We did however hold the Clambake and Reverse Raffle. 70 of us pigged out on Clams, Steaks, Chicken and assorted side dishes. And of course... plenty of libations. Oy!
We watched Ohio State loose to Michigan St., again oy!, played a little cards (Golfmama kicked butt...thank you very much!) and enjoyed the evening. Big thanks to John Z for his usual expertise at the grill, and thanks to Linda, Judi (and Mom) for handling everything else.
It looks like the sun is going to shine down on us for the rest of the week. We sure could use it to help dry up the course....Ouch! Jeff and the crew are trying to figure out how they are going to get the grass cut!? It's going to be a challenge.... but rest assured they will get the job done.
Best darn crew around!! Rock on Guys.
Next up: Scramble/Pig roast/Reverse raffle, Saturday October 15th. Hope you can join in.
That's all I got for now......Gotta run....See ya soon.

So your a little bit older....

"and a lot less bolder than you used be".... Bob Segar, rock and roll never forgets.
Yep, I had another one of those birthday's yesterday. Like Bill K. said yesterday "if you keep having those birthdays Deb, you'll catch up to me". Oy!
I had some friends stop by for a round of golf and a round or two of libations in celebration. It was a nice day. Thanks guys! And thanks for your support.
Well...it seems as though the the summer is going to end the way it started....WET!
I must say this is the strangest weather year I have seen in my 13 years here.
I know I'm not alone in this thought process. Numerous members have stated this is the least they have played in years. Oh well, deal with it Deb. Can't stop mother nature.
We got the NASCAR Bash in over the weekend. It was a good race....but in the end team Stanfield crossed the finish line with 100 mph, Jeff was right behind with 90 mph, and Jim S.had a close 80 mph. Thanks to all who participated. It was fun.
I would like to once again praise Jeff and his crew for their extraordinary efforts keeping the course in the best shape they can given the situation. Jeff....your the Bomb! Take a break.....enjoy a few days off. You've earned it!!!
I have 4 of the "prime timers"out this morning. It looks like they might just get their round in.
Let's hope for the best.
It's that time of year for Awards luncheons, end of season banquets and parties. This shall keep me, Linda, Therese, Judi, Sarah and Tammy busy for the next few weeks.
Thanks girls, you make me proud.
Next club event: Scramble-Clambake-Reverse Raffle. October 1st.
Hope you can participate.
Time for me to get back to work. Looks like I might need to perfect my "no rain" dance ritual. Not a pretty sight.......think Elaine on Seinfeld?! Oy!
Have a great day.

Labor of love....

that's how I describe my time here some days. It's one of those mornings that Judi and I need to keep each other laughing, or we will drive ourselves nuts. My friends the buffalonians (and Uncle Mahoney) have made their quarterly pilgrimage across I90 for a weekend visit. This always results in my mornings moving just a bit slower than usual. Oy! But not too worry....
it's business as usual this morning. The weather forecast had us wondering how many people would show today? But 14 of the 5-5-5 headed out and are starting to turn.
"Is it going to rain Deb?" is the question of the day. "oh no.....it's not going to rain"
It looks like were going to get a smorgasbord of weather this weekend....92 yesterday, 80's and rain today, and 60's on Monday?! What's up with that?! What a year!!
Only a few more event's left on the schedule for this year.....Yikes! Where did the time go?
Jeff's starting his annual chase the leaves with the Steiner dance, Jake's worn out from chasing the geese that came back?! (where do they come from?) and I'm trimming plants back getting them ready for a winter rest. All of these, along with it being Labor Day weekend, are a sure sign of Autumn to come. Lets hope it's a long one.
We have a few drops of rain outside the window now.....soon the golfers will be coming in and.....
"Deb...you said it wasn't going to rain?!!" Oops!
Time for me to look busy and avoid the wrath.
Hope you all have a great Holiday weekend.
Try to squeeze in some golf between your cookouts and gatherings.
See ya soon.

The Day after....

we couldn't have ordered up better weather for Jeff's 4th annual football bash! What a Day!
Everything was top notch.....Good turn out, weather, food, great prizes and plenty of smiles all around. Even Jake took a trip to the groomer for the big occasion. He wasn't too happy when he got back, but he looks like a new dog. And smells like one too.... yikes!! Jeff and I both could use a trip to the spa after this event. And maybe a bloody mary or two. Ouch.....
I think everyone had a good time. We even had an official photographer come out and take pictures. I can't wait to see them. I'll post them when they come in.
Now the cleanup....oy! I think maybe I might wait until tomorrow to take everything down.
The Friday night couples league are having another Sunday special and they are starting to roll in. Bloody Mary's all around!!!
The 5-5-5 are getting ready to turn, and the day looks to be a busy one. Thank goodness.....
Now if I could just get Judi to wake up... the day should be a good one.
Hope you have a great Sunday. Talk with you soon.

Fall is in the air.....

A little nip in the morning air, the smell of fresh school supplies in every store and Football on the tube.....all spell fall in my world. How about yours? I do love this time of year for many reasons, but mostly because it's ideal golf weather. Whether your walking or riding, the round just feels like all is good. Hope you can get out soon and enjoy the experience.

It's been a while since I posted last. I apologize....I was busy with club events, outings and the usual day to day chores. Let's see if I can get you caught up to date.
August 2011:
Euclid Chemical had a nice time at their outing on the 1st Sunday of the month.
The Ben Kramer Memorial started out on the 13th, then the Fierle group enjoy the rest of the afternoon with golf and steak dinners.
Sunday......2nd round of the Kramer...Oy! We started, but then the sky's opened up and then it just never stopped. We waited and waited and waited. But it just was not meant to happen.
Oh well....next year.
The Senior open enjoyed a good day on Wednesday. They had a nice turn out and afterwards partook in $1.00 drafts and $3.00 hot dogs and fries. All good!!
Casual tees had their annual guest day golf tournament and luncheon on Thursday.
Hope you enjoyed ladies.
Back to back outings this weekend. Yikes!! My dogs are still barking!!
Saturday was C-Town and Sunday was Musketeers. Both days went well, and the weather cooperated. (That usually reduces my stress level!)

That brings us up to date.
Next up on the agenda...Jeff's Annual Football bash!!! Saturday the 27th.
Breakfast, Golf, Prizes and a tailgate afterward.....Sounds like a great day to me!
Some of the members have generously donated some first class prizes this year.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
I can't wait to see what surprises Jeff has for us this year.
Although with the boy's going back to school he has been a little overwhelmed.
Hang in there Jeff.....You're doing a FANTASTIC job!
That's all I've got for now folks. Hope your having a good Monday.
See you soon.

Another one gone......

Yet another month has come and gone. Why is it that the summer months go by so fast, while the winter months seem to double? Mother nature can be so cruel sometimes.
August is upon us, and with that comes Football, the Bridgestone classic at Firestone, our Ben Kramer memorial (all my favorites) but also a tired Tribe. Poor Indians just can't seem to hold on!? Come on guys...we need some glimmer of hope. This could be a trying Buckeye season.
And the Browns.....Oy!
I'm sitting on the porch posting this morning. There's a little nip in the air and the sun is just starting to come out. The mowers haven't started yet, so it's quite peaceful. I do enjoy this time.
Soon the golfers will start rolling in, with visions of pars and birdies in their heads. I do enjoy that time also. (go figure!)
The day looks promising. Plenty of sun is forecast and maybe a little cooler.
Hopefully my day will be busy.
Enjoy your Sunday everyone. Try and make some time to hit the links.
See ya soon!

Only 8 left.......

A little bird told me the other day that there are only 8 weekends left in the summer!? How can that be? We are just now getting caught up from the wrath of the wild spring weather, followed up by the crazy June thunderstorms. Mother nature sure is putting us to the test this year.
But Jeff has dug in with both heals and faced her head on..........Rock on Jeff! You and the crew have done a fantastic job. Keep up the good work.
Ribs were on the menu for the Friday night couples league last night...they had a great turn out, and the weather cooperated. Usually poor John is standing over the grill dodging rain drops and lighting while browning and saucing up the baby backs...Oy! Good job my friend, I see the left overs in the fridge. Breakfast of champions!
Speaking of Friday night, my friend Sarah Y. worked her last night here. She has accepted a teaching position and is moving to FLA. I will miss you girlfriend. Best of luck. I know you will have great success and happiness.
With Sarah moving on, we have a new addition to the St. Bernard Family. Tammy will be working with the Friday night couples. Welcome Tammy. Just jump in with both feet and hang on....you'll fit right in.
The next couple of weeks look to be busy. A couple of outings, club events and league play. Starting first with the Senior Open on Wednesday. Good turn out this month...almost 40!
A big thanks to Ralph M. and Judy W. for their efforts promoting the event and their help organizing the games. You're the best! It should be a fun day.
After that is the next weekend event, the PGA bash. Saturday the 23rd. I'm still working on the details in my head (I know...scary thought huh?) but rest assured I will come up with something.
We will have some fun!
Not much else going on here. The 5-5-5 are starting to turn. Stories of birdies missed, shots gone astray, and general banter are ringing through the club house. Yep.....it's Saturday morning in Richfield!
Time for me to get back to work.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Try and make some time to get out and hit the links.

Firecracker Open......

I can not believe the Firecracker Open has come and gone....Where did the time go? I feel like I was just planning for the Chili Open the other day. Next thing you know, we will be getting ready for the NFL bash. Oy! You know what that means......Fall will be here soon....and we all know what follows that...Yikes!!! Sorry.......
Anyway, the Firecracker Open was a great success. The weather was good, we had a nice turn out (20 teams) which meant for a nice purse. The competition was tough, all the teams were in contention. As you can see by the photo's the winning score was a surprise!? -4 took 1st place?
Just goes to show, drive for show....putt for dough! Truer words could not be spoken about the greens at St. Bernard G.C. Thanks to Jeff and his crew for all of their hard work, dedication and attention to details that make this club what it is today.
We have a couple more events before the NFL Bash, starting with the PGA Bash July 23rd, and after that the Ben Kramer Memorial August 13th and 14th. This being one of Jeff's favorite events.....two days of golf and fun....what more can a guy ask for? Don't answer that!!!
Lot's for me to think about in the up coming weeks. I have a few outings along with the Club events that need attention, along with the usual daily work schedule.
But the good news is the weather looks like it will be nice for quite some time, and hopefully every one's schedule will allow them to get out and enjoy the links.....if not....MAKE the time!
You know you can.....and I know, I need to follow my own advice!!!
Have a great day! See you soon.

Sunny Sunday Morning.....

at least partly sunny. But I'll take it! Small steps...one day at a time.
We have a lull in the action right now, so Judi and I are sitting here discussing what kind of car she wants to buy. I told her I'm not the best person to ask about that, given my track record with vehicles. Yikes! She has her heart set on a blue Chevy. Baby blue? Navy blue? I think she needs one of those cars at the circus that pulls up and 100 people get out!?.....being the clown that she is!! She sure can make me laugh, even when I'm felling blue. Keep up the good work girlfriend.
The 5-5-5 are starting to roll in. Soon we will hear the sound of quarters bouncing off the tables, taps being played on the handicap computer and stories of the missed putts, clubs flying and the usual masculine banter. In the end......all will be right in Richfield.
Time for me to get back to work. Don't forget to get your Firecracker team together.
Monday the 4th.......
Have a nice weekend everyone!

Woof.......

Two paws up for Jake's first annual Jamboree. The weather was a little cool, but aside from that we were able to get our round in. We snacked on dogie bag cookies, Hot dogs, grilled cheese (only American cheese please!), and partook of some libations of "Michelob" beer and a drink in Jake's honor called the "Pond Water"......Grey "goose" and grapefruit. That crazy dog will drink anything. That's my dog!!!!....Lol!
Short post today. I have 105 people here today for the Annual Richfield Chamber of Commerce outing. The morning has been quite busy. They are all out on the course now, so I have snuck up to my office to get some work done. We have a couple more outings coming up this week, Starting with the 10th annual Ted Kruse memorial this Saturday. Always a great day!
Ted is always looking down on us and smiling.
After that is the Monday Night Teezers guest night, and the next club event is the Firecracker Open on the 4th of July. Lot's for Deb to do........a girls work is never done.
Have great week everyone!

Memorial Day Weekend......

Seems like it should be Easter weekend with this wacky weather. I do believe we have had every weather element imaginable the last couple of months. Rain, Down pours, wind, hail, fog and even a couple of tornado threats thrown in for good measure. Oy! Jeff and the crew have had their hands full that's for sure. Remember that game as a kid "pick up sticks"? well that sums up the last couple of weeks here for the crew.
Just when they get caught up....Bam! Hang in their guys, things will break soon.
Oops....bad choice of words! Sorry.
Red Rover, Red Rover, let Jeffery come over......

The Monday night teezers had a brush with the weather this last Monday...as did the Wed night leagues. It was quite scary out there for them, as it was for the girls in here. Poor Sarah and Judi both are in their second and third year here, and neither have had to deal with this type of excitement all at once. But with the help of Jeff and the cooperation of the members in the leagues, they fumbled their way through and got the job done. You Rock Girls!!!
And by the way Jeff.......you make a cute cocktail waitress!! Maybe next time show some cleavage and you might make some tips. Yikes!
The weather forecast looks much better for the week ahead. Hopefully things will dry out soon and we can turn that frown face to a smile face on the cart rules sign. I sound like a broken record......Cart path only please. Thank you. Chin up Deb!
Anyway,
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. Enjoy your friends/family, picnics, party's, weddings? or whatever is on your schedule. Hopefully you will still have some time for the links.
Take time to remember and thank all those men and women in our armed forces who protect us daily and those who sacrificed for what we have today.

Happy Memorial Day!

SPLAT......

That was the sound heard through out the course yesterday as 72 members and guest's headed out for our annual Member/Guest day scramble. Oy! Not exactly the way we wanted to introduce the club to new potential members. But being the troopers they are, they pushed on and got the round in. Afterwards we hung out, ate, drank and award prizes and tried to get warm. (Good thing I bought the big Keg!) I think aside from the weather and tough course conditions everyone seemed to have a good time. In the end Chris Gobleck and his guest Chris carded the best score for two person scramble. Five under.....good shooting guys. The guest prize was a social membership to the Club. I think he was truly thrilled. Welcome to the club Chris. You're a great addition to the family.
Thank you to all who participated.

Now......if we could just turn off the water works we might be able to get things rolling here.
Monday night teezers were called off AGAIN today, which means Judi and Sarah are called off AGAIN, (this is truly a trickle down affect), so here I sit watching Jake sleeping in the corner (even he doesn't want to go outside) I'm afraid he might just sink in the fairway if I send him out. Yikes! What's a girl to do?
OK.....enough bitch'n Deb! Deal with it girl. Time to put on my boots and come out fighting......
But which ones? Brown with pink polka dots, or blue and black plaid? What goes best with mud??? Oy!
Hang in there everybody......It's gotta break soon.
Have a good one!

Tournament hits home run for the win!

We managed to get the M.L.B. Bash in yesterday despite mother natures best attempts to push us to our limits......rain, wind and cooler temperatures were the order of the week. This combination was a challenge for Jeff and the crew. After two weeks of back breaking work, the course was in great early season shape.......but not so fast guys......Wednesday nights wind storm put them back to square one, with additional damage. Oy! But as usual Jeff put on his game face and pressed on to get the course playable for Saturdays event. You Rock Jeffery!!!!
We had 40 golfers participate in the Schramble. It seemed like everyone had a good time.
Hot dogs, peanuts, cracker jacks and plenty of libations were consumed. I know I did my part as soon as I was done tallying the scores.........yikes! Always a challenge! But with help from Wally and Josh we got the job done. In the end Roger Howard's team won the ball game with 7 runs.
Diane Schuster in the money again! Way to go girlfriend! I'm proud of you.
Keep up that great putting. Thank you to all who participated.
Onward........next event, Member/Guest day. Sunday May 15th.
Start thinking about who you want to invite. Complimentary Green fees for your guest, along with other goodies, games and specials.

Today looks tricky...The weather channel predicts one thing and my radar shows another.
What to do? Bring in Dottie...don't bring in Dottie? Come on Sun!!!!
Mama needs a........new pair of shoes?
Hang in there everyone. The sun has to come out some time. So they say anyway!
See you soon. Happy Sunday!

Easter Sunday.....

and it looks like my Easter bonnet will be a rain bonnet.....yikes!
Yellow is just not my color.
I'm sitting here with Jeff and Jake wondering when this will quit?! Jeff and the crew have got the course in great shape despite having to do it dodging rain drops. Now all we need are some golfers out to enjoy it. Yesterday's surprise sun appearance got a few members motivated to come out and get a round in before heading back home to get ready for their holiday feast.
It was nice to talk with everyone and find out how they celebrate Easter. Many different traditions and dinner menus, but all the same in one fact..... its all about family. Nice!
We hope you and your family have a wonderful day.
May your basket's be filled with eggs, your tummy filled with ham and your bunny ears be long.
Look forward to seeing you soon.

I'm not sure, but I think I just saw the Easter bunny float by in a boat gathering animals two by two..........Oy!

April showers bring......

Deb down! Ouch....what is with this rain? Yet another tournament needs to be rescheduled. The M.L.B. Bash has been postponed for April 30th. Just when the Indians are on a roll, giving Cleveland sports fans a glimpse of hope, the Masteres keeps us tuned in for yet another exciting round, we all head out to hit the links with visions of pars and birdies in our heads. But then.... Mother nature says, not so fast guys.....you haven't paid your dues yet! What more can she want? I'm afraid to ask. Oy! On the up side....Jeff and the crew have the course in impeccable shape for this early in the season. Although in Jeff's mind he can only see the things that need attention. This is what makes him , in my mind, the best superintendent in the world!!!! We know what needs done buddy, hang in there.....remember...one thing at a time! The long hard winter has taken a toll on the course, but with time and a little help from our friends, we will prevail and come out looking better than ever! This is our promise to you the members, and to ourselves, because this is not only a business, but a family atmosphere that we want to maintain for years to come. We hope you agree, and will continue to participate and enjoy all that St. Bernard Golf Club has to offer you, your family, and guests. Dad, myself, Jeff, Jake and the rest of the crew wish you all a Happy Easter..... Wishing you many eggs in your baskets, and plenty of chocolate bunny ears. Look out for that screwy rabbit.........because trix are for kids.

Welcome back to St. Bernard G.C.

It's official.... the 2011 season has started. We got the Chili open in yesterday despite the crummy weather forecast. After I rescheduled it from last weekend to this weekend, I was a bit nervous about the weather. But it turned out great , and we had a good turn out. 40 Golfers came out.... we golfed, partook in a few libations, and pigged out on Chili, cheese and crackers and other goodies. A big thanks to everyone who made a batch of their favorite chili recipe for the chili contest. 8 entries in all, and in the end Chili #4 (Jerry Schuster) was the winner. Chili #8 (Jerry Lopez) came in a close second. Good Cooking guys. I might put you to work here......yikes! I think everyone had a good time. I know Jake did. He's been laying around here all day just like a dog after a Thanksgiving dinner. No goose chasing today. Take a break buddy, you've earned it! We had quite a few new members participate in the competition, and I believe you the loyal followers made them feel welcome. Thank you to all who played. Also a big thanks to Wally and Pa John for their help in making the day run smoothly. Thanks to Linda and Therese for taking care of things in the clubhouse so I could go out and compete in the match. What would I do without my girls?! Speaking of which..... we have a new addition to the St. B crew/family....Dottie. Dot's first day was today, she followed Judi around learning the lay of the land, and getting broke in the only way you can here......SINK OR SWIM.....Oy! She handled it like a trooper. Even the fact that our day started out with Judi's first day back having a bird fly into the window while she checked out the scores from the tournament (Ouch! ) What a way to start a day?! New girl enters........ Dottie: "Ok, what can I do to start?" Judi: "Clean up on the porch" Dottie: "Ok, where's the shovel?" What a trooper........Welcome Dottie. It's cooled off and rained here, so I think I will lock up and head home now. Have a great rest of the day everyone. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Chili Open?....or Frozen Open?

When life gives you Lemons..........

What's a girl to do? Who knows? I guess we just need to sit back and hope for the best. Meanwhile Jeff is out busting his butt mowing, picking up sticks and in general just trying to get the course in mid season form for the first event of the season. The delay of the Chili Open was a disappointment not only for many members, but also for Jeff, Dad,myself and the staff . On the upside.... It has given us (mainly Jeff) a chance to get the course/club ready for a great day of fun. The forecast has fluctuated so often over the last few days that I have to believe that everything will be just fine. If not?......well then we will just have to find a way to entertain ourselves! Yikes! Wii anyone? How about some poker? I might even be able to dig up a old Twister game......again....Yikes!! Either way, Thanks for hanging in there everyone. You are ALL truly the best members (aka) friends a girl can have. Jake, and all the crew are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday. Think Sunny thoughts.......and add some spice to that chili. GOLFMAMA likes it hot!

SPRING BEGINS!

It's official.......at least that's what the calender reads, and the Buzzards of Hinckley predict. Now if we can just get mother nature to agree, we are on our way.
St. Patty's day turned out many golfers eager to hit the greens of the course and the green in the beer. It was nice to hear the comical banter of the 5-5-5 again, and many other members hang out after a round and shoot the breeze. They are back in mid season form.
(yes you! you M.....H....er's!)

Jeff has been out getting the course back in shape. Little by little he is making progress.
"One Job at a time Deb!" He sure has the right attitude. He is confident he will have the course ready for the Chili Open. Rock on Jeff......your the Bomb!!!!!
Speaking of the Chili Open.....only 6 days left! Early predictions showed sunny and 40's....
I'll take it!
We had some play this morning. About 15 people out there, and it looks like we should see a few more trickle in this afternoon. Should be a good day.

Jeff just came in looking for something to eat, and Jake follows......back to work!
All is right in Richfield!
Have a great Sunday! See you soon.
And......yes Laurie we have a side bet..... Get those $$$$$'s out!!

18 Days and counting.....

until the Chili Open! Counting down in days verses weeks is encouraging, although this March coming in like a lion and out like a lamb (or is it the other way around?) has me a bit uneasy. Just when we get some rain to wash away the winter "whites", slam....we get another round. This is a source of frustration for Jeff for sure. Just when he gets the equipment up and running after a long winter hibernation and is ready to go out and pick up sticks, clear the greens and assess the winter damage, Mother nature gives us another blanket of snow. Ugggggggg! He was able to walk the course Friday and check out what the last freak winter thunder?/storm left behind for the course......
NOT GOOD! The creeks must have looked like the upper Gauley river in West Virgina. The banks are littered with golf balls, debris and things we can't identify, I think maybe even Jimmy Hoffa might have washed up!? Oy! St. Bernard white water rafting anyone?
But not even this has discouraged our Jeff. He was here over the weekend and first thing this morning ready to face the challenge head on!! Go get em' buddy, I'm right behind you!
Rest assured he will have the place ready for that early spring play.

I've spoken with some of the League chair persons over the last couple of weeks, getting ready to kick off the opening luncheons/dinners ect...... again a sure sign that spring is around the corner. Linda and the girls are anxious to get back to work and see everyone. The camaraderie of association with the membership makes this a pleasant work atmosphere for all of us. We thank you for your continued support, and look forward to a great golf season.

Weather Chanel calls for fifties and cloudy tomorrow. Snow should be gone, and maybe we can get some sticks picked up and swing some sticks.
Just as Jeff and I are sitting here postings this........"who's that out on #10?"
It's Roger.........shag bag in hand, walking around hitting balls. (the power of suggestion..)Rock on Roger! Grab a few sticks while you're out there......(redundant?)
Swing looks like mid season form buddy.....Keep at it!

Ok, time to lock up and go home. Think spring everyone. Get those clubs out of the garage and in your trunks. It won't be long!

Almost.......

Still a little of the white stuff hanging around, but enough green spots to at least hit the ball around. The phone has been ringing off the hook with anxious golfers ready to awake from hibernation. I know I have been like a bear this winter.....sleepy and cranky! Oy!
Even though the forecast is for colder temps again, just this little break with some sun is just what the doctor ordered. A light at the end of the tunnel.

Jeff has hit the ground running this morning. I caught him trying to get the push blower started and after many attempts, he had to step back and think. (do you think he was swearing?)
Sorry my friend. But he's out there now cleaning up sticks and debris of some sort.
I'm sure Jake and him are both smiling. At least until tomorrow when he'll be sore from doing too much to soon. Pace yourself buddy......I NEED you!

Got a couple brave souls out there right now getting the cob webs out of their swing.
Hope they put on their hip waders. It is WET! No roll today boys.
But I bet the greens will hold!? Yikes.

Phones ringing again.......not quite there, but some playable holes ect...
Nice to hear some friendly voices though. It was getting kinda lonely around here.
BUT, it won't be long.......it's almost time for that little lucky charms dude to show his face.
Hopefully he will leave a bit of his pot o' gold around here. (or maybe a rainbow or two?)
Maybe it's like Santa.....leave a plate of Corned beef and a glass of green beer on the tee box???
Worth a shot.....if nothing else, Jake can eat the sandwich and I'll take care of the beer. Hey Now!
How many days, hours, minutes?
Hang in there.................See you soon!

Snow's still here......?

Couldn't anyone get rid of all this white stuff while I was away?

Geeze......Do I have to do everything!?

Well I'm back from a few days of R&R with my friend Laurie (or as I call her now "Sandy") I'm sure you all can figure that one out!

We flew down to the land of sun, fun, Golf, Disney, Crocodiles and that famous race track called Daytona Speedway.

We covered the fun, saw some sun and attempted the Golf. I even spotted a crocodile.

(from a quite a distance I might add, Yikes!)

As I said in my previous post, Laurie's friend Laurel who we were golfing with is a teaching pro...this I knew. But what I didn't know was our fourth in the group Fran, is also a teaching pro. Talk about intimation. Bad enough I had to work hard not to give up Fike dollars to Lauire, I had two pros watching my ugly swing. Oy!

But really, they were both the friendliest people you could ever meet. After my whining about how I cant find Michelob light in this stupid state, they were kind enough to find me a six pack somewhere. We bonded right away!! We made some great shots on the courses and drank a few along the way. Shooter every time we make birdie.......ok, getting kinda parched......shooter for every par? bogey?...you get the picture.

I'm sure this was a factor in what helped Ms. Johnson collect TWO Fike dollars. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!! It had nothing to do with the three birdies she had on the back nine in our last round. Good Shooting girlfriend!! Needless to say we had a good time.

Back to the real world..........

Not much has changed here since I was gone. Jeff's still down the shop working on something or another, Jakes going back from the shop to the clubhouse wondering when he can chase some geese and get some cheese, and I'm still shuffling paper work, cleaning up and counting the days until the Chili Open. How many???????

Hope you're all staying warm and having visions of golf swings in your head.

Have a great week and THINK SPRING!

Play off Sunday

What are your predictions? Do you have a favorite team you are pulling for? I must admit I really don't, but I'm going to be sorry to see football season end. It seems like a long time between the end of football and the beginning of Golf season. I know the PGA schedule has started out west....but for me it's hard to watch and then go into work and look at all the snow on the course. Kind of a tease.... Oh well Deb, deal with it!

Not much going on this week. I started my cleaning chores, and Judi has come in to help me get the kitchen, club house and locker rooms cleaned up. Not a easy task when there is no heat in the lower locker room. Burrrrrr....poor Judi had her hands full, but she worked hard and got the job well done. Thanks girlfriend....
I spoke with Linda this week. She had her surgery and the doctor said it went well. Her knee was in worse shape then they anticipated, and she is still in great pain. But she is on her way to recovery and hopefully she will be good as new soon. Hang in there girl!
Jeff took some well deserved time off this week and traveled north to work on his cabin.
This brings him great pleasure, but I sure wish he would sit down and relax a little.
What ever makes you happy buddy. Watch out for those breakers!
Jake, Dad and I are holding down the fort. Jake is loving the snow, Dad is plowing it away and I'm counting the days until the Chili Open....How many?

On the up side....after much deliberation, my friend Lori has convinced me to take a few days off for some R&R. So shortly we shall head south to FLA for a few days on the Links. She has a friend who lives there and we will hang with her. And get this......she's a teaching pro!
Just my luck....I haven't swung a club since November, and I'm going to play golf with a pro!?
Can I say "FORE".....oy! I think I might lose a few Fike dollars on this trip. (I can hear you laughing Johnson!!) Don't count those dollars yet, you know how I hate to part with them.
I hope my clubs haven't forgotten what to do......head down Deb!
On that note....
It's time for me to start getting my clubs together and dig out the golf clothes that have been put away for the winter. What to take? Whats the weather like there? Skorts? pants? which golf shoes? Do they have Michelob down there???? Oy....such drama!
I'll post the results.

Stay warm everyone. I hope you can sneak away also and swing the sticks.
Golf will be back in Richfield before you know it.
How many days?

Happy New Year.....

and Happy Birthday to our guy Jeff! Yes, Jeff is going to be another year older this Tuesday.......
(don't worry buddy, I won't say which one) like a fine wine, you just get better with age!!
Not only with what you have done with the course, but also your attitude in life and what you bring into it.....Your the bomb!! Keep up the good work.
Jeff, Josh, Dad and I have had many a conversation of projects that need be done, along with things we would like to have done.... all of which are on the planning board. Our heads are spinning.....but as Jeff said "one at a time Deb", and that's the motto for the new year!

I spoke with Linda today. Her knee surgery was postponed due to complications....
Poor thing is in so much pain she had a difficult holiday season. But they finally set a date, and she is scheduled for next week. We all send our love and prayers for you girlfriend....you'll be good as new soon!

As for Jake...????? he has been a bad boy for a couple of days........he is wondering where he should not wonder....he is making me quite nervous, too close to the road! We scolded him severely, but I think we need to plant some decoys deep down the fairway to keep him busy. I think he has done such a good job that he's bored .......(just like a boy!...oy!)
Don't worry, we will make him tow the line!

We had a temporary reprieve over the holiday season, the snow melted, the sun came out, and a couple of die hard golfers stopped and wiped the cobwebs out of their swing.
It's amazing what a little bit of sun, close to 40 degree temperatures, and a well maintained golf course will do for a golfers mind set..... kind of like a adrenaline rush. (we've all been there!)
Let's hope for another!

As for me......I snuck away for a couple days for New Years Eve. We made our annual passage across I90 and shuffled off to Buffalo. A couple of days with our friends Kimmer, Marc and Uncle Mahoney is just what I needed to relax a bit and think about the up coming year.
Even 220 miles away, they are among some of the biggest supporters of the club......
St. Bernard East?!... why not! I due believe that there is a St. Bernard G.C. hat hanging among the many paraphernalia at the world famous Anchor Bar Inn (home of the original Buffalo wings) Thank you my friends.....love you all!!
Onward....
It's time for me to ruin my FIRST (and probably last) manicure that my friend Kimmer treated me to for Christmas....those lovely evening gloves I spoke of earlier are calling my name, and the kitchen needs some attention. First up.......the DEEP FRYER.... Oy!

Keep thinking spring....and don't forget the 19th hole. ( I could use some help....Yikes!)
Super bowl predictions????????

HO HO HO.......

Have you been naughty or nice? Hopefully a little of both, the combination is essential for keeping ones sanity. At least that's what I've been told......I'll work on both. Oy!

That's Kona above.... you don't want a lump of his coal in your stocking, so you better be good....Yikes!

We're still snowed in here, the white stuff starting falling a couple of weeks ago and just won't stop!? We had a delivery the other day, the driver looked out the window and said "Oh, what a beautiful view"... I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder!? Call me crazy (shut up!), but I prefer the course to be Green, not White!! Oh well, I guess I need to take Jeff, Josh and Jake's attitude.....It's not going away, enjoy it. Haven't seen much of the boys lately.....they are hurrying to get all the equipment maintained and put to bed for the winter. Just like a couple of Santa's elves. Yikes...I just got a visual of Jeff with green pointy toe slippers with bells on the end, and a green pointed hat! (sorry Jeff!) Keep up the good work guys.

Many members have stopped in to renew their memberships, say hello and bring warm holiday greetings. It's always nice to have some company this time of year. Soon many will be off to Florida or other points south and west to escape the winter chill. Some are already there.

Hey Joe Tee and Jan..... Glad you made it safe. I think our distinguished grill master mister Z and his wife Ann leave shortly, and a couple of the "Prime Timers" are headed for Arizona. Safe trip for all. See you in the spring. Bring back some sun!

I'm still doing paper work and putting off starting the annual scrubbing down of the kitchen. This of course entails that I must make my winter fashion statement of Jeans, old T-shirts and long yellow evening gloves with the designer name of "Playtex"! I'm a such a trend setter. Oy! I don't think Ralph Lauren will be calling on me anytime soon.

Not much else happening around here. I shall wait for the mail, clean up a bit and head out to get some holiday preparations done. Maybe make a couple of stops and partake in some holiday cheer.....Golfmama's sleigh is full of goodies that need delivered.

Make sure you have hung your stockings with care, with hopes that St. "Nicklaus" will soon be there........Ha!....I crack myself up. (Sorry)

But really, Merry Christmas Everyone. Hope Santa is good to you.

How may days until the Chili Open?!

Wake up call!

Nothing like easing your way into winter....Yikes! It was like Mother Nature was sleeping all of November and suddenly woke up and said "Oops, time to play catch up." and that she did.
What a Monday...Jeff was on short trip last week and came back to this!? I blame him for this.....and guess what?... He's loving it....? and so is Josh, and Jake is running around like it's raining American cheese and steak... What is wrong with my guys? Oh well, what ever makes them happy.
Speaking of them, they just walked in smiling from ear to ear, Coffee break. Jeff just said we will be golfing in a couple of weeks. I asked him if I could quote him on that, no response.
You never know..... Jakes running in circles, we're drinking coffee and laughing, just a normal day at St. Bernard G.C. in the winter.
Onward!
I'm stuffing envelopes and shuffling papers waiting for the call to go pick up the
"Bat Mobile" (as some my friends call it) not sure if there is any hidden affront in that?! Hmmm
I hope they call soon so I can get back here and get some work done. The Holidays are coming up fast, and I have plenty to get done here and at home, as I'm sure you all do too.....
Besides that, the snow has let up here and I can see the pavement on 303, unlike the ride home yesterday and the ride in today. Oy! It normally would not bother me, but not in a 2011 borrowed Cadillac, "get out of my way, I'm not used to this car!!" (Such Drama!)

That's all I got for now..... Will post again soon when I have more to tell.
Stay warm, drive slow and think Spring!
GO BROWNS......
"Sweet" Bowl game for OSU! OH....IO!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

What a difference a day makes....from Sunny and 50 to Cloudy and 40. And I still can't figure out these golfers....Yesterday was dead and today I have 8 guys out there!? (one of which is dad) Oy! Oh well, go figure. I think the next few days are going to be on the chilly side (you think Deb?!) But who knows....after that, I think were still going to get some pre Holiday golf in.
And if not, we can still get some pre Holiday cocktails in.....19th hole is open! Think positive!

Hope you Enjoy your family and friends this Thanksgiving....be thankful for all of them, and what you have accomplished throughout the year. I know I'm thankful for yet another year here at
the best little golf club in the world!! Thanks to all of you who have participated!
(was that too mushy?) Oh well......I mean it. See ya soon.

Nice November......

What a great way to start the "off" season....A whole week of sunshine and mild temperatures.
Plenty of golfers have been out to take advantage...... lot's of par's and birdies still out there to be had. I'm sitting on the porch posting this morning watching the 5-5-5 start to turn. Bob, Bill and Jim are just starting out, and Paul and Gary are just about done. Man they move fast......
I guess they want to get done so they can watch the Buckeyes beat Penn State. OH......IO!

The course really does look great. Kudos to Jeff and Josh for their efforts keeping up on the annual leaf patrol. Not too many golf balls lost out there......I think!? They also deserve praise for how effectively they managed the aerification of the greens this year. They were able to get the job done without too much inconvenience for the players. Keep up the good work guys....
You Rock!

It's that time of year for me to start my annual slew of paperwork.....memberships coming in, scheduling next years events, getting contacts for the leagues and booking outings.
How many days until the Chili Open? Oy!

The Buffalonians are in for the weekend......Marc, Kim and of course Uncle Mahoney made their quarterly passage across I 90 to spent a couple of days at hotel Fike. Marc will get in some golf, while Kim will putz around in my flower beds and clean them up for me. Your the bomb Kimmer! (now if I could just get her out here to help me). Jake and Uncle Mahoney are not sure about each other....but they seem to have found a mutual agreement that they are BOTH looking out for my best interests.....Mahoney- "don't mess with my Cleveland Mom!"
Jake - "don't mess with the chick that feeds me steak and cheese". Could be trouble......Yikes!
I finally get two guys to fight over me and they turn out to be dogs! LOL....

Not much else happening right now....
I think I'll go in and see what Judi can scrounge up for me to eat.....not much left here, but she is always able to come up with something good to eat. Double bogey?, Triple bogey?...
Rock on Judi!! Hang in there baby......
GO BUCKEYES!

Trick or Treat.....

How was every one's Halloween? Did you have many goblins and ghouls begging for treats?
I thought about giving out golf balls here, but decided I would rather not clean up eggs and toilet paper for the next couple of days......oy! No actually, I managed to sneak out of here Saturday afternoon and attend/help a good friendwith a Halloween party. My life long friend Angie hosted her annual Costume party at her tavern called Mad Mikes in Garfield Heights. My other life long friend Andrea and I went Saturday early and helped set up, party, then stayed the night.
What a blast!!!! I really needed a girls night out....and I got it. As I'm sure you figured out by now, the above photo is of the three of us. Andrea (the Christmas story leg lamp) was my travel companion when I went to Hawaii this year, and Angie (sexy Vampire lady) grew up next door to me, and of course me(golfer, go figure). I know, I know....that's the best I could come up with.
Thank you Therese and Judi for making it happen for me.....you are both the bomb!

Well it's that time of year now......time to poke holes in the greens. Yep, Jeff and Josh started the aerification. We got a late start because of me... I pushed them back because of some outings we had booked, and of course the weather did not cooperate. Sorry guys! Jeff was positive that everything would be fine....but then (again) of course something had to break......the aerator is not working correctly! Those poor guys....but Jeff just came in now and said they got it working.
Hang in there guys, your doing great!
Onward.............

We have a couple more days of promising weather coming up. Hope you can get out and take advantage of them. I have a few guys out now getting in their last Monday night round before the time change next week. Yep, next Monday it will be dark by 5:00pm. Too scary!!!
But let's think positive......el nino, la nina, la something....here's to a mild winter!!!

Not much else to report right now, so I am off in search of a Michelob. Talk with you soon.

Hanging on.....

Mother nature has granted us a few more golfer friendly days. What a woman!!!
Now if she can just hold back the "s" word until February of so, we'll be in good shape.
A girl can dream you know.....
The Pig Roast went well....Golf, lots of food and libations consumed and raffles were won. All in all a good day. Thank you to all who participated. Thank you again to Karen Bratz for helping me with the raffle (she's the bomb), and a big Thanks to my Uncle Harry and Tommy for roasting the hog. They should have their own show on the food network....cook a little...beer...cook a little....beer. Could be a big hit huh?! I've seen worse!!

Well....now it's time to sit down and start thinking about next year. Oy! No rest for the wicked..(and I guess I fall into that category) well......maybe some times.
Jeff, Josh and I were talking the other day, throwing around some ideas, and we thought......
We have the Chili OPEN, why not have a Chili CLOSER? Maybe a scramble sometime after the pig roast? Maybe a Spaghetti cook off...(an idea of Bob Ross' for years) or maybe golf and have a pot luck after......what do we think? Could be the start of a new tradition here at St. B.
Like the Firecracker, Kramer, and of course Jeff's Annual NFL bash....just to name a few.
Let me know your thoughts.

Not much happening here right now. I have a few guys out seeking out some pars and birdies before the sun sets...and the wind starts to blow down more leaves. Yikes......yep.... it's that time of year when Jeff and the crew start their annual chasing of the leaves game. Just when they get a handle on it....bamm....the wind changes. Everything they just moved to the west, gets blown back to the east. Maybe we should try North to South?! Oy! Hang in there guys, your doing great!

As for myself, I have my duties to attend to, one of which being the annual cleaning out of the refrigerator and freezers here. Can I say Yikes?!!!! What to do with what is left!? Plenty of things can be froze for use on the occasional winter day that allows us to squeeze in a round and I can whip up some grub. But others can not. So Jeff and Josh suggested I make a big pot of Chili. Chili it is.........I managed to pull a make shift chili out of what we had here, and used them as my taste testers. They said it was great! Then I decided to make them a Strata, and use up some of the eggs cheese milk and bacon left.....again they loved it. (I see a pattern here) They work so hard I think anything tastes good to them. Oh well... as long as their happy, I'm happy. I made them a deal...... they eat up all the left over food, and I will work on getting rid of the left over beer! LOL!

Ok, tomorrow is another day. Time for me to start the clean up here, lock up and head home.
What to do for dinner?.....maybe Strata?
Have a great evening, See you soon.

Last Club Event.....

This is it.....the last event of the 2010 season. The Pig Roast/Scramble is this Saturday the 16th.
Where did the season go? It seems like I was just posting the Chili Open winners on this blog, and now I'm preparing for the Pig Roast!? Oh well, deal with it Deb!

I would like to take a moment and thank all of you for your continued support of
St. Bernard Golf Club and its events. These events are held for your enjoyment and a great way for you to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow members. Also a big thank you to, Wally for his help with the weekend events, Ralph for his help with the Senior Opens, Judy White for helping and promoting ANYTHING to do with St. B.....(you rock girl!) , John Z for his grilling expertise (his wife Ann for her patience waiting to eat with her husband while he feeds everyone else) all the leagues, Prime Timers, Monday Night Teezers, Tee Timers, Tuesday Men's League (Joe Tee your the best!), Bath/Richfield Kiwanis, Casual Tees, Longo and Friends, Friday night Couples and the 5-5-5. You're all the Bomb!

Of course none of this would be possible without the hard work and total dedication of the Staff........I mean Family....of St. Bernard. Dad and I have been blessed with some of the hardest working people in any business. I think of us as family.....but you know how families are sometimes...yikes! Sometimes we get on each others nerves, but I think at the end of the day it's all good.
I've said it often, and will continue too....Jeff is the Bomb! Himself and his crew work their butts off to keep this course in the best conditions despite difficult weather, a limited budget, and a crazy woman G.M.!!! again Yikes!
Keep up the good work Jeff, Josh, Don, Bob, Matt, Ed, Dave
and of course JAKE! (cheese please tall lady?)
Thanks to the girls for keeping every one's tummies full with good food, and great libations. Linda, Therese, Judi, Sarah and Angie keep the Clubhouse rock'in. Rock on girls!!

Was that too sappy?........Oh well.......I truly believe it!
Anyway... I will post the results of the Pig Roast, and continue to keep you posted on what's happening here all year long. Have a great weekend and don't put those clubs away......plenty of good weather around the corner. Stay healthy!!! See ya soon.

Don't put those clubs away yet....

we're still due an Indian Summer. Even though the last couple of days have been a reality check, I still believe we have plenty of nice days ahead. We still have a few club events left on the schedule, starting with the Clambake, then the Pig Roast and we still have one more Senior Open scheduled. Plenty of fun left......

Lot's of work left too..... the leagues are hosting their end of the year banquets over the the next couple of weeks. Meals are being planned, decorating needs to be done, and plenty of libations need to be consumed....oy! Sounds like a job for Golfmama!
The Monday night teezers had their banquet last night. I think they had a good time.
The committee choose a nice meal, and the prizes and decor were first class.
Way too go girls.....You Rock! Thank you Linda and Sarah for taking good care of our Ladies.

Next up are the Casual Tees (thursday), Tee Timers (tuesday) and the Friday Night Couples...
Thank you all for your continued support. You're all a huge factor in what makes this Club Rock!! (and I say "Rock On")

Jeff, Josh, Dad and I had a nice Pow wow today watching it rain....Oy! Plenty of projects on the agenda...Jeff and Josh have great ideas on some improvements that can be made, along with creative ideas on how to fix some problem areas that need attention. Together I think we can find the means and resources to get these projects done over the winter. Rest assured we will give it all we got......(hopefully without damaging ourselves) Yikes!
Jake will be here all year chasing the geese away (and maybe a squirrel or two up a tree) and I will keep his tummy full with steak and cheese.....nothing but the best for our guy!

On that note....I think I'm going home and figure out what to put in my tummy. Not much happening here. Looks like the rain will continue and the course is a little wet. Tomorrow is another day......Have a good evening!

See you in September....

Oh, it is September.... My favorite Month. Football, great weather, leaves turning....and of course, great golf conditions. What more can girl ask for?!
Sort of a busy Sunday morning here. The 5-5-5 are here as usual, Ken and Gary started early as usual, and we have some guys trying the course. (hope they like it) What's not to like?
Josh is busy cleaning up the patio, Judi is busy cleaning up the Kitchen, Jake is out barking at cats.......not sure where Jeff is?.....and I'm sitting here Blogging. All is right in Richfield.

We had the 2nd Round of the Club Championship yesterday. A good day.
Dave Stanfield came out on top for the Men's Division, John Zupanc took Low net for Men
and Diane Schuster grabbed low net for the Women's division. And in the end, I triumphed over my friend Lori and won the Women's Low Gross. (sorry girlfriend, I just can't let you beat me!)
Although I must say we both had bad rounds yesterday....mine was just not as bad as hers.....Oy!
Oh well....a good time was had. Thanks to all who participated.

I'm looking forward to the Browns season opener today.....again...I LOVE this time of year.
A little golf, a little beer, and football. Tis the season.
How about those Buckeyes?! Great "D" and a good Offense equal a winning score. Should be a great season for OSU. Now if the Browns can do the same, it might make the winter around here a little more tolerable. (Yikes.......don't say winter Deb!) sorry.

ello......dank you for kalling us bank, my name is peggy, ow can I elp you ?
(I'm going to duck tape Judis mouth!!!!!) I"ll be repeating that all day now...
or singing some sort of stupid song..... yikes!
On that note......I'm off to fix the garbage disposal that she broke! Oy! What next?
Have a great Sunday.....see you soon.

NFL Bash Hits Home Run.......

or do I mean touchdown? Either way, it was a GREAT day yesterday. Everything fell into place for Jeff's 3rd Annual NFL Bash. Perfect weather, a large turn out and lots of food, beer, pop and water made for a good day all around. Everyone seemed happy (check out the slide show to the right, click on it to enlarge) even Jake was smiling the whole time. Of course what's not for him to smile about? Steak was flying off plates all through the clubhouse.....GOOOOOOD DOG!
Better start chasing those geese and work some of that off! Jake rocks!
So do Jeff and Josh...... they put so much effort and attention to detail into the event, it really showed. I am so proud of both of you!....and your crew. Keep up the good work.
Linda, Therese and Mony took care of everything in the clubhouse with their usual efficiency.
This allowed me to go out and golf without worrying if everything was going smooth.
Thanks Girls.....Love you all!
Of course this didn't guarantee my game would be any better.....Oy! Oh well, maybe next time.

Ok...Judi has found a cheerleader mega phone left over from yesterday and chanting cheers....
two- four- six -eight.....who do we appreciated? Judi! Judi! Judi!
Jeff, Josh and Matt are in tears......Me too!!!!
I think we are all so tired that were getting slap happy.
I know I could use a nap. But, not in the cards for now.

Looks like another good weather day. Hope this brings out some more golfers.
Only 8 of the 5-5-5 this morning?! Whats up with that? Guess we wore them out yesterday.
Oh well. Whats a girl to do? GET TO WORK!!! That's what.
See ya soon...........

Ben Kramer Memorial

We managed to get the two day tournament in this weekend without any rain.
Yee.... and might I add, Haw........! The forecast called for thunderstorms on Sunday, but once again the forecasters were wrong. Just enough to help along my ulcer....Oy!
The competition, the rain Saturday afternoon, and the hot weather all combined, made for some tough playing conditions. But in the end the strongest teams prevailed.... Congratulations!!!
See photos on the right for the Winners.
Also congratulations to all who participated. We had some good teams out there and the sportsmanship shown through in true fashion. Thanks everyone!
Next up.........
Jeffs 3rd Annual Football bash. Saturday August 28th 9:00 am shotgun. Jeffs already like a kid on Christmas morning. He has lots of surprises for us......I can't wait to see what he comes up with this year!? again...Oy!
That's all I got for now.... I'll keep you updated on any happenings...Have a great week.

Full Moon??????

It just has to be....... Crazy morning around here. Busy, and that's good...but crazy!
14 of the 5-5-5, 28 of the Friday night couples and assorted other golfers are out enjoying this beautiful morning. All is good.


We hosted the C-town annual golf outing here yesterday. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and I received many compliments on the Golf Course conditions. Our compliments go to all the participants. I was able to participate in the outing, and enjoyed a great afternoon of good friends, good weather, and of course.....Cold Beer.... Oy! It was a good day.
Thank you my girlfriend Jill......You Rock!
Thanks Joe Tee for all of your help!

Indeed Jeff, Josh, Augie, Grant, Matt, Don and Bobby have done a fabulous job keeping the course in great condition despite some exhausting weather conditions.
Rock on guys!!!!!

On to the next venue.......Ben Kramer Memorial August 14th and 15th. Always a good time this event. Two days of golf and fun. What more can a girl ask for? (don't answer that!) Ok...maybe answer that.


The 5-5-5 are coming in now and Judi can use my help. She has been singing stupid songs all morning trying to get them stuck in my head...... "whats new pussy cat? whoa whoa......" Oy!
Have a great rest of the Weekend.... See you soon

Rain Rain go away.........

Enough already! It's raining here again this morning!? Just what we need....I have an outing of 70 today. Musketeers will tee off at 10:00 am. I'm hoping for the best.....
The 5-5-5 are sitting in here waiting for the rain to stop.....and solving all the worlds problems while they wait. Oy! Please stop raining so they can start.......

On the upside, the PGA Bash went well. Everyone seemed to enjoy the fish and chips, Amber Bach Beer and the ButterSCOTCH cookies I made. I even had the winning team wear Kilts that I made. Check out the first place photo....they were good sports about it, and even got into the spirit of things. Thanks guys!

Ok, the rain has stopped (thank you!) and the 5-5-5 are out the door (thank You!)
After 20 minutes of debating on what they would play, they decided on a Ryder Cup..... Oy!
This has disaster written all over it.....I'm glad I'm not playing. Lots of work for Deb.
Judi is making me laugh.....Jeff, Augie and Jake are cleaning carts....Matt is mowing...all is right in Richfield.
Speaking of work.....time for me to get my butt in gear.
The weather looks great for the rest of the week. Hope you can get out and enjoy........
see you soon!

More great weather........

Mother nature has been good to us for the last few weeks. We've been able to get in the Club events and several outings with out sweating out rain and or thunderstorms. This saves me from any more worry lines on my face......On the other hand it gives Jeff a few of his own. The 90 degree humid weather presents Jeff and the crew with the great challenge of keeping the course from getting stressed out. This is not a easy task....Keep up the good fight Jeff....you're doing a great job.

We hosted the annual Mayor Hruby golf outing today, and the last of the players are rolling in.
Lot's of smiling faces....everyone seems happy. My compliments to all the participates.
We have a couple of more outings coming up over the weekend, and then the PGA bash and an outing on the weekend after that. Plenty of work for us over the next few weeks.
(thank goodness!) (keeps me out of trouble! OY!)

It's hard to believe that August is just around the corner.....before you know it we will be tuning in to see what our Cleveland Browns hold for us this year. again Oy! I really do love football season......although I can do without what follows the fall......
(shut up Deb! no "S" words...."plural") Sorry!

Aside from that.....I don't have much else to report. Just hanging in there, enjoying the weather, the golf, the camaraderie of the members and life in general. Hope you all can say the same.
Enjoy!!!!!!!! Talk with you soon.

Holiday Weekend.....

It looks to be a good one! Abundant sunshine and warm. Just right for picnics, B-B-Qs, fireworks and hopefully some golf.....and what ever else you have planned for your family and friends. Hope you enjoy all of the above. I will be here with our St. Bernard family enjoying the weather, the view and the company as always. Maybe even get a little golf in. (Go figure!)

I sure could use the practice....I'm in a little slump?????
I don't know what happened...but can I say YIKES!! Just in time for the Firecracker Open! OY!
I better play better tomorrow or Mike Mann is going to kill me and then probably break my beer cooler and refrigerator. HELP ME!!! Oh well, deal with it Deb.
On a brighter note....my friends Kim and Marc and uncle Mahoney came in from Buffalo to celebrate Independence Day with us! Always a good time....Lots of good food, golf, laughs and of course.... plenty of beer (again Go figure!) So that's pretty much my weekend.

Jeff, Josh, Jake and the crew have the course in mid season form......It looks great out there guys!!! Keep up the great work!
I know Jeff is already looking forward too his 3rd annual football bash in August, but we have a couple of other events before that..... starting with the Firecracker Open tomorrow, then the PGA bash, a Senior open and the Ben Kramer Memorial. Check out the Website for Dates.
Don't rush the summer Jeff!!! It will be fall before you know it!? again YIKES!
Alright......Therese is shoving eggs in my face...eat girl eat!! She treats me like a kid sometimes.
"OK mom, I'll clean my plate" What would I do without her?! Thanks girlfriend, your a good egg!

Hope you all enjoy your long weekend....eat, drink and be merry(and safe)
Enjoy your Independence!

Dodged the rain drops again!

We managed to get yet another tournament in between the rain drops this Sunday.....
Whoo Yhooo!!! I guess the golf gods were looking down on us once more. Thank you mother nature, all the members who participated, and all of the crew who worked so hard to get the course in such good shape despite the weather conditions. Always a challenge.....Jeff, Josh and all of the crew work hard to make the course the best it can be. You guys are the best!!!!!
Busy week ahead for all of us.....
Wednesday (tomorrow) we have the Richfield Chamber of Commerce outing, then Thursday is the Rally for the Cure outing (courtesy of the Casual Tees league) , Thank you Ladies.....
Then the Ted Kruse Memorial on Saturday. And then the Senior Open on the 23rd...
All we need now is for the weather to cooperate...Again....
I think I might have used up all of my weather prayers over the last couple of months, but I hope I still have a couple under my belt..... we shall see.
Aside from that, I got nothing....
Time for some rest now, long day's ahead. Hope you all have a good week...and look forward too seeing you on the links.......

Sunday Morning

What's with the wet, wild weekend weather? Poor Jake needs a life vest out there to chase the geese! He must be doggie paddling? Ha!! ...... Oy!
We had a small group out yesterday for Golf, then Burgers and Dogs at the pavilion. They got most of their golf in, but then the rains came in...It must have been hard to keep the B-B-Q lit...
but they had plenty of beer and they seemed to have a good time. Thanks Ray!

I wasn't sure if anyone would show this morning givin the threatening weather? I had to play dodge em on my way in.... Trees down, branch's sprew all around, garbage cans in the middle of the street.. it looked like a war zone! But...I made it through.
Nine of the 5-5-5 showed, along with Paul, Ken and Gary. Aside from that, Judi and I are in here eagerly waiting your presence. Come on Golfers!!! It's going to be a beautiful day!!
June in Cleveland...it don't get any better than this!? OY!
I need some customers in here so Judi can't run the vacuum (she can't seem to get the dirt up without somehow sucking up somebody's shoes) again OY!
Jeff and Josh are sitting here now trying to decide "whats for breakfast?"
This is Jeff's favorite time of day....and I think Josh's also. Eat up boys...Lots of debris out there that needs picked up. Every time they get the course just about perfect...BAM! The winds Kick in and deposit more debris! Yikes!! Hang in there guys, and keep up the good work!

It looks like the Prime Timers and the Monday night teezers are going to have a great day tomorrow. Seventies and Sunny. Enjoy your day Guys and Gals, you deserve it!
Hope the rest of you can get out and enjoy the week....looks like a good one.

Gotta run now.. Mike Mann is on the way to TRY to fix the beer cooler for me... (if one more thing breaks ....?&*%#)
Have a great rest of the weekend... Look forward to seeing you soon!

Day Off......

It's Thursday and I am taking the WHOLE day off. I leave the club in capable hands.
Dad, Linda, Therese, Jeff, Josh and Jake, and the rest of the crew have the place covered.
Thank you lord for all of them..... I need some rest before the big holiday weekend coming up. Jeff could use some rest himself..... Take a day off buddy!!!!! Despite the forces that are working against you, the course looks great!!! Keep up the good work.
The weather looks good for the whole weekend, and hopefully we will see plenty of golfers out over the holiday. Therese and Judi will be in for your breakfast needs, then Linda, Sarah Y. and Sarah A. will be here looking forward to seeing your smiling face's. Thank you girls....
Linda has the club house looking like a USO from days of war....all we need now are some sailors to kiss.....or maybe a marine or two... A girl can hope ya know! Oy! But seriously.....
Take some time over the weekend between your parades, B-B-Q's and family get together and salute the Men and Women of our armed forces who make this country safe.
Enjoy the sunshine....your friends and family.....and remember.... just like JELLO, there's always room for golf (at St. Bernard) of course!! Thanks for your support. See you soon!

Hold on to your hats....

and your cans, your friends cans, and anything else that isn't nailed down.
What a windy couple of months!?
I'm getting tired of chasing down the patio chairs everyday. Mama......I don't think were in Kansas anymore!?
Speaking of Mamas.... Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms, and Mother types out there....
It looks like your day will be sunny and bright tomorrow. Hope you enjoy!

A couple of brave (or crazy) souls are out this morning. I don't know...it's nasty out there!
One of the crazies is my friend Marc from Buffalo. Him, Kim and Uncle Mahoney came in for the weekend for some sun and fun in Cleveland. Oy! Well, we got the fun part down anyway.

Therese is cooking breakfast for Jeff and Josh, and of course....Jake.
Not a easy task, those boys can eat!!!! But they earn it. They work hard, play hard, and eat hard....Keep up the good work guys...the course looks great! I'm very proud of all of you!!

Not much else happening here... Ooops, it's pouring out there now....Here come the crazies rolling in now.....Oy! This could be a long day......... Hope you have a good one. See you soon.

M.L.B. Bash Hits Home Run

More like a Grand Slam.... given the weather prediction. We didn't think we would get the round in. But the golf gods were smiling down on us again, and we pushed through a little rain and ended up finishing the round in the sun. After we got through the some what complicated scoring theme, we pigged out on hot dogs, peanuts and cracker jacks.....I don't care if we ever get back.....(Oy! don't sing Deb!) All in all, a good day.

Not so sure about today..... one report reads rain later today, one reads not at all? ( I sound like a broken record...that's all I do is watch the weather...) Occupational hazard I guess. Just like when I meet someone for the first time and they ask "do you golf?"

Judi is in the Kitchen cooking up the bacon, Jake's out chasing the geese (and lawn mower! crazy Dog!) Gary, Paul and Ken just walked in and the 5-5-5 are following.... Jeff and Josh are up to put in their breakfast order.....Just another typical Sunday at St. Bernard G.C.. Life is good..... Hope you can get out and enjoy. See you soon

Wacky Weather......

We go from winter to summer to spring to winter again!? Whats up with that? Turtleneck? Shorts? Jacket or not? I'm confused (so what else is new.....)
We had a few brave souls this morning. Paul, Ken and Gary got their 18 in, and a few of the
5-5-5 started out, but decided to quit after 5 holes. I don't blame them.
But we do have a small group out this afternoon. They were scheduled for 24 golfers, and 13 showed. A hardy bunch I would say. It actually started snowing here, and it's starting again.
OY! What a day!! Oh well..... deal with it Deb!
Therese is here keeping me company, and scrubbing down anything she can find to clean....
(go to my house girl). She's a good egg!!
Jeff's gone on home for some well deserved rest.
Rest up buddy, you earned it!! Plus its time to get ready for the M.L.B. Bash... it's next weekend already. Time flies when your having fun!!!
That's all I know for now.... Tomorrow is another day. Hopefully the sun will come out, and the course will be filled. A girl can hope you know...... Stay warm... and think green!!

Easter Morning...

It's a sunny one this morning...a bit cool, but sunny. I need my Easter bonnet, more like golf cap in my case. I'm on my own today. I gave the girls the holiday off. Oy! Golfmama cooking eggs!
I should just hard boil them all and hide them through the club house....but then what do I do with the bacon?! Yikes!
Anyway, the day looks to be a good one. I'm hoping some golfers will try and get a round in before they are off to their families for Easter ham. Or maybe come out and work off all that food with a walk on the links. We shall see......
Ok, here they come... couple of the 5-5-5 are rolling in. (hope their not hungry) Gotta go...
Hope you and your family have a good Easter.....
Don't eat too many bunny ears!! Talk with you soon.

CHILLY CHILI OPEN!!!!

It's a little frosty out there this morning... COME ON SUN! It's out, and hopefully it will work it's magic and we will tee off on time. The first event of the season is due to start at 10:00am.
Lot's of sign ups and I think a few others will be showing their smiling faces. All in search of Birdies and hot and spicy Chili.....
Therese is in the kitchen frying up the bacon and eggs..... Yummy....
Jeff, Josh and Jake just came up, clubs in tow...Team meeting... Hugs all around... Here's to a great season guys.....GO TEAM!!!
Time for work... I will add to this post later, along with photos.

I'm back... well I guess I picked the right weekend day for the Chili Open.
It's ugly out there this morning.... (kinda like me this morning) Oy!! Yesterday was a good day..... we had 47 golfer's for the scramble, and 7 chili entries. Not bad for a cold March day.
In the end it was Chili #6 that took first place. It was entered by Jerry Schuster, but I suspect it was Diane who made it?! Ooops, sorry Jerry!! 2nd place went to Herman for Chili #2, thanks Jim. And thank you all for the other entries, I think they were all good. (Back on the treadmill!)

The week ahead looks great weather wise. I can't wait to get out and golf without 3 layers of clothes on.... Time to start breaking out the spring/summer golf apparel.......Shorts!! OY!
(back on the treadmill!)
Anyway, on to the next event.... MLB Bash Sat. APRIL 24th. Jeff, Josh, Wally and I are thinking and planning and hopefully will come up with some surprises.
You never know what will come out of my brain....(what quarter is it?) No, that's Mama's line!

I'm off to relax a little now. Tomorrow is another day, and I have a meeting for the Monday Night Teezeers at the club Monday night... Time for the Ladies to rock! See you soon......

On a personal note: To my dear friend Hambone, for all that you have done for me and my family, and the St. Bernard G.C. family, I would like say Thank you. You have been a true inspiration, good friend and gentleman. You will always be part of our family, and we look forward to seeing your smiling "mean as ever" face at the club. I have plenty of projects that you can handle.... you and I can fix anything... Love you.... Deb

HERE WE GO.......

The season has begun.... Or so it seems. For how long who knows?! But today seemed like mid season form. Quite a few of the regulars have been out, along with some new faces. All with their happy go lucky St. Patty's day smiles looking for the birdies at the end of the rainbow!!
Sounds like few were found, but a good time was had by all. Go figure!

Jeff and Josh, along with Augie, Matt and Grant (and of course Jake) got a good head start on cleaning up the winter debris. The course looks great for such a early start. I think by the time the Chili Open rolls around we should be in good shape...... Now all we need is some good weather! JEFF.... That's your Job!!! Oy!

The last of the golfers are soaking up the setting sun as I sit on the porch and write this post...
and without sounding too corny, I am reminded of how lucky I (we) are to be here.

With that said...I think I should get my butt home and get some rest. Because tomorrow looks like a even better day, and the next few after that also. Hope you can get out and enjoy the March sunshine... Every day is a gift!! See you soon.....

ALOHA

I'm Back....... Who was in charge of getting rid of the snow while I was gone?!
Let's blame it on Jeff. (sorry Jeff)
Anyway, I had a wonderful trip... Lot's of laughs and a few moments of panic. Only I can plan a trip to one of the most beautiful places in the world and have a Tsunami hit... OY!
I was staying with my friends Jody and Dave who live in Ewa Beach, Oahu. Their house is on the ocean. I was awoke by Jody at 4:30 am Saturday and told we needed to pack and evacuate because a Tsunami is coming... WHAT! Get outta here and let me sleep you B!#$@!
Next thing I know, we are packing up the important stuff, gathering the three dogs, their stuff, the emergency kits, flash lights ,water ect... then Dave said "Fike, get some toilet paper" Oy, this is for real.... So we all got in the cars and headed up the mountain's. After eight hours of not knowing what was going happen, we got the all clear and headed back down the mountain and unpacked. Thank goodness it turned out not to be as bad as they predicted, for us and all the other Islands of Hawaii. What a experience!!! This snow looks pretty good to me right now, but this feeling will pass.

So now I'm here trying to get caught up on all the paper work left for me. I think I found the top of my desk. That's a start.
The weather forecast looks favorable for the next week. The snow might just melt enough for us to get a couple of rounds in..... Maybe St. Patricks day golf? What do you think? Sounds good to me!!! The Chili Open is right around the corner.... March 27th
Get your clubs out of storage, clean them up a bit, and start practicing that putting stroke....
Drive for show....putt for dough.....
Keep in touch.

St. Bernard Golf.......Ski Resort?

Enough already with the snow! This reminds of February 2007, Valentines day actually. Although I was watching the record setting snow fall in Cleveland on CNN while sipping a Michelob looking out at Diamond Head.....You know it's not good news when you see your home town on national news. Looks like I didn't get out of dodge in time this year. Oh well, soon I will be off on my vacation. A sure sign that the weather will turn nice and all will be well in Cleveland.
Murphy's law as they say.....

Meanwhile poor Jeff has done nothing but plow snow for the last couple of weeks. It wouldn't be so bad, but he has plenty of other projects on his list. Hang in there Jeff!! Keep up the good work! Josh and Jake are keeping busy also. Painting, cleaning ect..... Although Jake works for peanuts (I'm sure Josh would say he does too... HA!!) Thanks Josh, and Happy Birthday today!!

I'm still modeling the yellow rubber gloves, scrubbing down the clubhouse and kitchen.
Judy has been gracious enough to come in and help me out. Thanks girlfriend, every little bit helps. I'm sure Linda thanks you also. Hi Linda....hope all is well.

Jeez, it's still snowing here! I haven't seen a plow go down 303 for a couple of hours. Oy....
Could be a long ride home. Which way though? Try and get up 303 hill, or try and get down Boston road hill? Maybe I should just click my heels (boots) and hope for the best.
Hope you are all home safe and warm while your reading this. I'll post again when I get back, maybe even share some pictures....Oy! ALOHA!!!

I CAN SEE SOME GREEN........

Grass that is, not cash! I wish!!! The thaw has started and I'm hoping all the white stuff might be gone over the weekend. (a girl can hope you know!)
Not much going on here. I'm scrubbing down the kitchen and my hands are starting to look like that of a construction worker. On the up side, the fumes from the chemicals are giving me just a little bit of a buzz! OY! I need a Michelob!!
Jeff, Josh and Jake are keeping busy with lots of little projects that just can't get done in the regular season. Painting, cleaning and maintaining the equipment. Just when we think we are making a dent in some of the projects, something else needs attention.
One day it seems like spring is so far away, then you turn around and you think "how are we going to get everything done before spring?!" "Chill Deb, it will get done" Dad keeps telling me.
He's usually right.... but I still worry. Oh well, such is life....right?
Soon I will be on my way to visit my friend Jody, her husband, Kona, Nani and the rest of the pooch patrol for a week. A little R&R on the Island they call Oahu! It pays to have friends in high places.....or at least warm places! I will be traveling with my good friend Andrea
(aka MAMA!!!) a little girls vacation. Life is good!!
When I get back it will be time to hang the sign up sheet for the Chili Open, March 27th.
Mark your calenders!!
How many Days?????
Well....back to work. See you soon!

HO HO HO....

Ti's the season.... Oy! Where do we start? The mild November we had was great for business, but put me behind in my holiday preparations. (just like a woman, never happy!) Ha!
Oh well, deal with it Deb. Now that the weather has took a turn for the worse, it's time to start thinking about the spring. Ironic isn't it?!
I'm at the club taking calls for outings, leagues and membership information, including gift certificates and memberships for Christmas gifts. (Hint, hint....)
all the time looking out the window watching it snow. It really is a pretty site.
Quite often a few deer will cross by, usually followed by Jeff and Josh trailing close behind!
Those two amaze me. They love the cold and snow!? Men.... go figure. Even Jake (a male) will run by with a smile on his face. "Hey guys.... look no hands!!" as he proceeds to jump in a snow pile. Crazy dog, gotta love em'!! Maybe Santa will bring Jake a coat and mittens? I can hear Jeff, "your not putting that on my dog Deb!" Ho..ho..ho...
Every now and again a few of the members have stopped in to say hello, and maybe par take in a holiday cocktail. It's always nice to see some smiling faces. I consider St. Bernard members and the staff my extended family. (oy! more family!) Just kidding, I love my family, and feel blessed to have everyone in my life.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday season.
May we all have a healthy and prosperous New year.
Keep in touch!

Dear Santa,
Could you bring me back my golf swing? maybe a few pars and birdies?
Love, Deb

Dear Deb,
How about a Bowling ball?
Santa

OY!!

IS THAT IT?

Was that the last of our golfable weather? I hope not! I still say we will be swinging the club through January. (The power of positive thinking!!! ) We had a good crowd at the club Wednesday. Pa brought out some of his guys from his Wed league, and Dads guy's, Mike, Ray, Pat and the others also played. It was a little cool, but they got their round in.

Not much else happening at the club. Jeff, Josh and Jake are working on putting the course to bed for the winter. Plenty of work still left for them. Take a break guys! Go get yourselves a couple of Bucks!!! Hunting season has begun. Good shooting guys!! Hope you bag a 10 pointer!!

As for me, still plenty of paperwork left. The memberships are rolling in, bills need to be paid, and other assorted things will keep me busy for awhile. Then its time to start cleaning up the clubhouse and kitchen. It's a dirty job, but someone has too do it. Somebody equals DEB! Oy!
Anyway, that's all I got for now. I'll keep in touch. Remember, the 19th hole is still open!
Stop in and say hey!!! Have a great weekend!!

Keep it coming.....

the great weather that is. Isn't this great?! Mid November and the golfers are wearing shorts!? (Steve!) We have a good gang this morning. 16 of the 5-5-5, Gary, Ken, Bob, Bill and more..
Should be a good day. The course is in fantastic shape, even for November. Jeff, Josh and the crew have been working their butts off getting rid of the fall debris. Not an easy task with all the trees we have around here. Oy! Keep up the good work guys. I can't say it enough, YOU ROCK!

My boyfriend Jake has been busy the last couple of weeks. Those dumb geese just keep landing, then act surprised when a crazy dog keeps coming after them. Duh!! You go Jake, you the man!
Plus, he works for peanuts! Well ok, Cheese, or steak, or prime rib. (anything you want guy).
Although he was a little slow this morning when I woke him up at 7:30 for work.
We had our annual 5-5-5 dinner party yesterday and Jake was invited. (oops, dropped another piece of prime rib). A good time. Lots of food, drink, prizes and a little card playing.
And.... a Buckeye win!! Rose Bowl bound!!! OH....IO!
Linda and Therese cooked, served, decorated and took care of us in their usual efficient manner. Thanks girls. Your the best!!!
Maybe prime rib for breakfast Deb? Why not?!

The week ahead looks good. Might just get some play in before the Holiday season gets kicked off. Thanksgiving is on it's way! And we all know what follows that. Yikes!

The fivers are starting to turn now. Get moving Deb!
See you soon!

NICE MORNING!!

It feels like early September this morning. I'm sitting on the porch having coffee, listening to
Eric Clapton, watching the clouds rolling by and enjoying the fall foliage. How lucky am I?! VERY!! I sometimes forget. (check out the slide show)
It looks like were going to get that Indian summer I was talking about. Told you so!!
Jeff and the crew are doing the annual "chase the leaf routine". They have the course looking great as usual! Keep up the good work guys!! Jeff and Jake just came up to inform me that it's cart path only today.
Bummer! But I figured it would be. Lots of rain yesterday. Oh well! Deal with it Deb!
Therese just started the bacon. I can smell it in the air. This could be the last weekend for breakfast at the club. It's that time of year when the crew is on call. (and that means DEB gets to cover the shift! OY!) No PA, you can not have a 1/2 of bacon sandwich, I'm busy!!!
The 5-5-5 are rolling in. Now starts the banter. Time for me play referee.
Have a great weekend everyone!

THAT"S IT!

The last event of the year! The Pig Roast was a success. The weather was a bit nippy and drizzly, but the sun managed to peek through a couple of times. And of course, as soon as we were done, the sun stayed out. Oh well! Uncle Harry and Tommy did a great job on the pig as usual. Linda, Sarah and Therese handled all the rest with their usual efficiency. Thanks girls, Love you all!!
The week ahead looks great. Sunny and 60's. Don't put those clubs away!! Plenty of pars and birdes out there to be had. ( I know I left a bunch out there!) OY! I gotta get out there and practice! Not today though. I'm a little tired. The Buffaloians are in town. Always a good time!
But I pay for it. Oh well.
Not too many golfers out this morning. Gary and Ken and 10 of the 5-5-5. Looks nice out, but still a chill in the air. Maybe this afternoon things will pick up.
Not much else to report. Judi is vacuuming, Jake is pacing around looking for leftovers (I bet I know where he can get some. " where is that tall brunette chick?").
All is right in Richfield. Have a great Sunday!

GOT ANOTHER ONE IN!

The Clambake yesterday was a hit! No rain, lots of friends and family, good food, and of course, a few spirits! What more can you ask for? (maybe a few bucks?!) "buy a lotto ticket Deb!"
Thank you everyone who attended, and thank you to my friend Lori for helping me with the Reverse Raffle. (even though she pulled the wrong numbers..Ooops) Also a thank you to Dave Stanfield for all of the Ohio State gear he donated for prizes. Go Buckeyes!!

On to the next/last club event. The Pig Roast. October 17th. Always a big hit. People love to watch that pig roasting away. I can't watch! Not that I really get a chance to sit down and eat at these events, but this one..... Linda! Make me a grill cheese please!! Sorry Uncle Harry, even though you do a great job, I just can't. Anyway, everyone else enjoys!

I'm kinda enjoying this little nip in the air this morning. It's nice to sit in the clubhouse and listen to ESPN and watch the 5-5-5 come around on the turn and yell "TURN UP THE HEAT DEB!"
I'll get right on that guys!
Judi is back in the kitchen making Jeff his 4 egg omelet!! Oy! That's a lot of eggs!
He works hard, he can handle it.
Jake is chasing the geese that have found their way back to St. Bernard. I don't know where they go, but they find their way back! GO JAKE!
Judi is making me laugh again!! I keep telling the guys the sun will come out, and she starts singing the Annie theme. Oy! Keep your day job girlfriend!
All is right in Richfield!

I think I will go to the kitchen and find my steak I never got to eat last night.
Steak and eggs? Why not?! (maybe a little for Jake)
Have a great Sunday everyone. See you soon!!

WHERE DID THE YEAR GO?

Hard to believe the end of September is around the corner. Only a couple of more events and the season is officially over. That's not to say that golf is over. I think we are going to have a great fall with a late Indian summer. (but what do I know?!) A girl can dream you know!

Most of the leagues are hosting their end of the year banquets and awards. The Tuesday men's league handed out awards and dined on chicken and ribs at the clubhouse this last Sunday. They looked like they had a good time. (I know I did!)
Today at the club the Casual Tees will have lunch and pass out their awards. I not sure what is for lunch, but Linda was making a bunch of Chicken yesterday. I'm sure whatever it is, is great! Linda always does a fantastic job with the food. Keep up the good work girlfriend!!!
I think the Monday night Teezers are having their party this Monday. They always have a good time at the club. Keep on Rocking Ladies!!!

Otherwise, I don't know much. I still have Lot's to do. We are hosting 92 golfers this Saturday for an outing. (please do your best "hold back the rain" dance for me!) Oy!
Then.............Let's see, First the Nascar Bash this Sunday the 27th, then the Clambake, then the Pig Roast. A girls work is never done!
Hope you can make one or all of this events. Lots of fun!
Back to work......... See you soon

WHO'S THE BEST?

We will find out today. Club Championship this morning. Looks like it's going to be a nice day.
I just love September!!! The men's division has a nice turn out, 20 guys, and the competition is tough! You go guys!!! As for the women? Oy! Jennifer and I are going to duke it out to the end!!
Come on Ladies, you are letting me down!! We need some girl power!! Even Laurie could not get up here for the competition. Sorry girl friend! You needed to defend your title. Maybe next year!?
I am a little tired this morning. I had two outings Saturday, (which is a good thing), and they wore me out. But I managed to stay up a little while and catch some of the Buckeyes game.
They looked good from the part I saw. (or maybe I was just sleepy!?) Oh well. They are still my Favorite. O..H..I..O...!!!
Next, the Browns! My other favorite team. I just know this is going to be a good year!! (did I say that out loud?) Ooops!
Anyway, time for me to get this place opened up. Judi should be here soon to start breakfast.
Soon the whole township of Richfield will smell like Bacon. Yummy!!!
First some golf, then some football, beer and food.
Did I mention I LOVE September?!!!!!
Have a great Sunday! GO BROWNS!