11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
Thomasville Civil War Prison - Real Objective of the Natural Bridge Expedition
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10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
Please Don't Call Me a Trap
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We put new sand in the bunkers on holes: 5, 6 and 7. It's been over seven years since these bunkers were renovated and had new sand put in them. Over the years, dust, pollen, grass clippings, tree leaves and other contaminants have made their way into the bunkers. These contaminants completely change the characteristics of the bunkers. They tend to become more compacted and hold onto more water. The new sand will keep the bunkers softer and dryer.
We put new sand in the bunkers on holes: 5, 6 and 7. It's been over seven years since these bunkers were renovated and had new sand put in them. Over the years, dust, pollen, grass clippings, tree leaves and other contaminants have made their way into the bunkers. These contaminants completely change the characteristics of the bunkers. They tend to become more compacted and hold onto more water. The new sand will keep the bunkers softer and dryer.
Mystery Stakes
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Returning To Cartpath By The First Green
We are going to try a new program, and we'll need all golfer's cooperation... On each fairway we have placed two blue and white stakes. We are asking golfers who are still driving on the fairway as they approach the green, to access the cartpath by driving between the two stakes. These stakes will be moved daily. If we can get a majority of golfers to do this, we will spread out the wear and tear on the turf. This should help us keep the grass in these areas in better condition.
Returning To Cartpath By The First GreenWe are going to try a new program, and we'll need all golfer's cooperation... On each fairway we have placed two blue and white stakes. We are asking golfers who are still driving on the fairway as they approach the green, to access the cartpath by driving between the two stakes. These stakes will be moved daily. If we can get a majority of golfers to do this, we will spread out the wear and tear on the turf. This should help us keep the grass in these areas in better condition.
Greens Aerification: Five Million Holes and 250,000 Pounds of Sand
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Aerifying and Topdressing the Par-3 Course Greens
We will be aerifying the greens on April 9, 10 and 11. The Front-9 greens will be aerified and topdressed on Monday, the 9th, and the FRONT-9 WILL BE CLOSED. On Tuesday the 10th we will aerify and topdress the Back-9 greens and the 18-HOLE COURSE WILL BE CLOSED. On Wednesday, the 11th the Par-3 course greens will be aerified and topdressed, and the PAR-3 COURSE WILL BE CLOSED.
If you've always wondered what exactly happens during the aerification/topdressing process, come on down to the putting green on Monday the 9th at 8:30 for DEMO DAY 2012. You'll be able to see the entire process, including: drilling, the sand application, aerification, and dragging in of the sand. 
Aerifying and Topdressing the Par-3 Course GreensWe will be aerifying the greens on April 9, 10 and 11. The Front-9 greens will be aerified and topdressed on Monday, the 9th, and the FRONT-9 WILL BE CLOSED. On Tuesday the 10th we will aerify and topdress the Back-9 greens and the 18-HOLE COURSE WILL BE CLOSED. On Wednesday, the 11th the Par-3 course greens will be aerified and topdressed, and the PAR-3 COURSE WILL BE CLOSED.
If you've always wondered what exactly happens during the aerification/topdressing process, come on down to the putting green on Monday the 9th at 8:30 for DEMO DAY 2012. You'll be able to see the entire process, including: drilling, the sand application, aerification, and dragging in of the sand.
There's a Fungus Among Us
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What happened to the greens?
Although we love rain, the return of winter rains right after we aerified and topdressed the greens
caused a pretty big disease outbreak. The outbreak was caused by the sand topdressing which kept the grass nice and wet for a week. And these particular fungi love cold wet conditions.There are actually two diseases; Pink Snow Mold are the little spots that have a pinkish color on the outside of the diseased area. The other disease is called Waitea Patch. These are the larger yellow rings. A fungicide that treats both diseases was applied on April 16th. We will be applying another chemical that controls both diseases this coming Monday to ensure total control..
Waitea Patch
Pink Snow Mold
What happened to the greens?
Although we love rain, the return of winter rains right after we aerified and topdressed the greens
caused a pretty big disease outbreak. The outbreak was caused by the sand topdressing which kept the grass nice and wet for a week. And these particular fungi love cold wet conditions.There are actually two diseases; Pink Snow Mold are the little spots that have a pinkish color on the outside of the diseased area. The other disease is called Waitea Patch. These are the larger yellow rings. A fungicide that treats both diseases was applied on April 16th. We will be applying another chemical that controls both diseases this coming Monday to ensure total control..
Waitea Patch
Pink Snow Mold
Getting the Greens Back in Shape
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The fungus that was attacking the greens is now a distant memory. Well, almost. Now it's time to get the Verticutter out of moth balls and start removing all that excess thatch in the greens. Once a week we are verticutting the greens in two directions. We will continue verticutting until we get back to greens that are fast (11' to 12' on the Stimpmeter), smooth, firm and consistant.
Francisco on the Verticutter
The fungus that was attacking the greens is now a distant memory. Well, almost. Now it's time to get the Verticutter out of moth balls and start removing all that excess thatch in the greens. Once a week we are verticutting the greens in two directions. We will continue verticutting until we get back to greens that are fast (11' to 12' on the Stimpmeter), smooth, firm and consistant.
Francisco on the Verticutter
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
June Retreat...
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Ladies we still have openings in the June retreat! If you would like to join us for a fun filled "She" weekend call the store and sign up today! The beautiful Waterfront Inn located in Sumter Landing is the venue for the event. They offer a fabulous rate of $89.00 dollars a night. I already have the projects planned out and am on the countdown. I will be updating the retreat info tab very soon with all the latest information.
Teresa Collins has hit the shelves...
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The lovely Sweet Afternoon has hit the shelves. It is so pretty and has so much versatility. It can be used for spring, Easter, baby, or everyday. Wait till you see it in person...gorgeous! There are lots of ideas on Teresa's Design team blog as well.
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We also have Teresa Collins new retailer kits available. If you would like a project to work on with full instructions, these are for you. No thinking, just put them together and you have a completed project. .JPG)
The lovely Sweet Afternoon has hit the shelves. It is so pretty and has so much versatility. It can be used for spring, Easter, baby, or everyday. Wait till you see it in person...gorgeous! There are lots of ideas on Teresa's Design team blog as well. We also have Teresa Collins new retailer kits available. If you would like a project to work on with full instructions, these are for you. No thinking, just put them together and you have a completed project. She Classes...
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Here are some of the fun classes we have going on the month of June. Above left is Lora-Lei cards by Sherry. Above right are Darcie Heaters Stamps by Yvonne.
Above left-Masculine cards featuring Bo Bunny by Yvonne, bottom right ATC cards featuring Graphic 45 by Yvonne and top right is Beginner scrapbooking taught by either Yvonne or Colleen. We have so much more available, but we have to keep some secrets wink! Next time you're in She stop by the class case and take a peek at upcoming classes. We would love to have you in class!
Here are some of the fun classes we have going on the month of June. Above left is Lora-Lei cards by Sherry. Above right are Darcie Heaters Stamps by Yvonne.Above left-Masculine cards featuring Bo Bunny by Yvonne, bottom right ATC cards featuring Graphic 45 by Yvonne and top right is Beginner scrapbooking taught by either Yvonne or Colleen. We have so much more available, but we have to keep some secrets wink! Next time you're in She stop by the class case and take a peek at upcoming classes. We would love to have you in class!
Tim Holtz!!!
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| A REALLY REALLY Big Announcement... |
 After 3 LONG years of waiting, She Scrapbooks is very excited to announce that... Tim Holtz will be offering 4 amazing workshops at She Scrapbooks September 28th through September 30th. Details of each workshop will be released later this week! Registration will begin on Thursday June 14th at 10:00AM ! NO reservations will be taken prior to June 14th and payment is required at time of registration. See what Tim is up to this week by visiting his blog. |
New Distress!!!
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We have them in the store! The new summer Distress Inks have arrived! We have filled our special requests and even have some left with the first batch! Call or stop by today and get yours..these are such beautiful vibrant colors! You must have these added to your collection!
We also have Distress Markers FINALLY back in stock! We have sets and individuals for your distressing pleasure, wink.
We have them in the store! The new summer Distress Inks have arrived! We have filled our special requests and even have some left with the first batch! Call or stop by today and get yours..these are such beautiful vibrant colors! You must have these added to your collection!We also have Distress Markers FINALLY back in stock! We have sets and individuals for your distressing pleasure, wink.
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
Grave of Capt. Charles G. Campbell - Bainbridge, Georgia
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While walking through historic Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge, Georgia, recently, I came across the grave of one of Florida's most important Confederate defenders: Captain Charles G. Campbell.
It is an often overlooked fact of Florida and Southern history that the last Confederate coastal fort east of the Mississippi to surrender was Fort Ward at St. Marks, Florida. Captain Campbell was the commander of the fort and did not lower his flag until after General Samuel Jones had brought down the one over the state capitol in Tallahassee on May 10, 1865.
May 10th, the date that Campbell gave up Fort Ward, was also the date that Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured at Irwinville, Georgia. The Battle of Palmitto Ranch, Texas, considered by many to be the last "real" battle of the War Between the States, was fought just two days later.
Captain Campbell entered the service of the Confederacy as an officer in the Decatur Guards, a volunteer unit that formed in Bainbridge during the summer of 1861. The unit arrived at Atlanta, Georgia, on August 15, 1861, where it became Company D, 17th Georgia Infantry. This was the famed regiment of hard-fighting Colonel Henry "The Rock" Benning, for whom Fort Benning at Columbus is named today.
As captain of Company D, Campbell led his men through the fighting on the Peninsula in 1862 when General "Prince" John Magruder confused and hoodwinked Union General George McClellan at Yorktown. The Bainbridge men went on to fight at Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Antietam (Sharpsburg) and Fredericksburg.
Disabled after the last battle, Captain Campbell resigned his commission on January 12, 1863, and returned home to Bainbridge. Not long after, however, he began the organization of a new unit: Campbell's Independent Company, Georgia Siege Artillery.
This unit was assigned to man the heavy guns at Fort Ward, the earthwork fort built on top of the ruins of the old Spanish fort of San Marcos de Apalache. Also called Fort St. Marks, this fort played a vital if bloodless role in keeping the port of St. Marks open throughout the war. One attempt by the U.S. Navy to storm the batteries was driven off without bloodshed on the Confederate side when pickets below the fort spotted the Federal boat parties in the darkness. Otherwise, the fort did not fire its guns in anger during the war.
A large detachment of Campbell's men, however, did serve as volunteer infantry at the nearby Battle of Natural Bridge on March 6, 1865. A second attempt by the U.S. Navy to take Fort Ward at that time turned back after the large warships of the Federal flotilla were too slow in navigating the shallow and twisting river below the fort.
Campbell surrendered Fort Ward on May 10, 1865, and was paroled by Federal forces two days later. He had the unique distinction of being the last commander of a Confederate coastal fort east of the Mississippi to lower his colors.
He is buried at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge.
To learn more about Fort Ward, please visit www.exploresouthernhistory.com/sanmarcos1.
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| Grave of Captain Charles G. Campbell |
It is an often overlooked fact of Florida and Southern history that the last Confederate coastal fort east of the Mississippi to surrender was Fort Ward at St. Marks, Florida. Captain Campbell was the commander of the fort and did not lower his flag until after General Samuel Jones had brought down the one over the state capitol in Tallahassee on May 10, 1865.
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| Magazine of Fort Ward at St. Marks, Florida |
Captain Campbell entered the service of the Confederacy as an officer in the Decatur Guards, a volunteer unit that formed in Bainbridge during the summer of 1861. The unit arrived at Atlanta, Georgia, on August 15, 1861, where it became Company D, 17th Georgia Infantry. This was the famed regiment of hard-fighting Colonel Henry "The Rock" Benning, for whom Fort Benning at Columbus is named today.
As captain of Company D, Campbell led his men through the fighting on the Peninsula in 1862 when General "Prince" John Magruder confused and hoodwinked Union General George McClellan at Yorktown. The Bainbridge men went on to fight at Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Antietam (Sharpsburg) and Fredericksburg.
Disabled after the last battle, Captain Campbell resigned his commission on January 12, 1863, and returned home to Bainbridge. Not long after, however, he began the organization of a new unit: Campbell's Independent Company, Georgia Siege Artillery.
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| Earthworks of Fort Ward |
A large detachment of Campbell's men, however, did serve as volunteer infantry at the nearby Battle of Natural Bridge on March 6, 1865. A second attempt by the U.S. Navy to take Fort Ward at that time turned back after the large warships of the Federal flotilla were too slow in navigating the shallow and twisting river below the fort.
Campbell surrendered Fort Ward on May 10, 1865, and was paroled by Federal forces two days later. He had the unique distinction of being the last commander of a Confederate coastal fort east of the Mississippi to lower his colors.
He is buried at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge.
To learn more about Fort Ward, please visit www.exploresouthernhistory.com/sanmarcos1.
Birdhouse Tour-May 21st
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It’s time to gather up your binoculars, field guides and water proof shoes. The second annual Golf Course Bird Watching Tour heads out onto the golf course from the pro shop on Monday, May 21st at 9:00 AM. Villages residents, Mary and Dave Fullerton will be leading the tour. They will take the group to 10 of the 12 birdhouses on the golf course, hopefully helping to identify any of the house’s new occupants as well as any other birds that they see along the way. The tour can be done on foot or in your golf cart. Everyone will receive a map of the golf course, showing the location of all 12 birdhouses and a list of all birds ever seen at The Villages.
It’s time to gather up your binoculars, field guides and water proof shoes. The second annual Golf Course Bird Watching Tour heads out onto the golf course from the pro shop on Monday, May 21st at 9:00 AM. Villages residents, Mary and Dave Fullerton will be leading the tour. They will take the group to 10 of the 12 birdhouses on the golf course, hopefully helping to identify any of the house’s new occupants as well as any other birds that they see along the way. The tour can be done on foot or in your golf cart. Everyone will receive a map of the golf course, showing the location of all 12 birdhouses and a list of all birds ever seen at The Villages.
Monumental Tee Refurbishing
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Several Villagers have kindly voluntered to spruce up the tee monuments. They will be cleaning, repairing and painting the monuments. If you happened to notice that the bells were missing from the monuments there is no need to worry. They are in the shop getting a new coat of paint.
No Longer an Empty Nester
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We finally have a resident in the birdhouse on the golf course that has a web camera built into the roof. Below are two photos taken with the BirdCam. In the top photo is a close up of the top of the bird as it perches on the doorway. In the lower photo two eggs can be seen in the nest. To see live streaming from the BirdCam, simply go to the Villages website. Go thru the Residents portal and click on the BirdCam icon on the bottom right of the page.
Second Annual Birdhouse Tour
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More than 45 Villagers participated in the Second Annual Birdhouse Tour on Monday, May 21st. We were very lucky again this year to be led by Mary and Dave Fullerton. Many interesting birds were seen along the way, including a Red Shouldered Hawk, a White-Tailed Kite and a Green Heron.
Mary Fullerton leads tour of the birdhouses at The Villages.
Tour gatheres around birdhouse at the first tee
Perfect weather greeted Villages birders
Mary Fullerton leads tour of the birdhouses at The Villages.
Tour gatheres around birdhouse at the first tee
Perfect weather greeted Villages birders
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