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Liberty, MO - Stocksdale Park / Re: Liberty, MO.

« on: July 05, 2014, 10:48:45 am »

Not open yet.  They have two workers assigned to finish the last few things, but those two workers were pulled off the course.  Folks have to be patient.  Disc golf is high on all of our priorities, but often times the park departments have several projects going on, get pulled to help with the city workers, mowing etc and disc golf gets pushed back.  Courses that require work are usually worth the wait and they are getting close if the 2 workers do not get pulled  in the next couple weeks.  Meaning..... course may not have all amenities in place, but baskets and pads are likely to be installed soon.

They are working really hard and  if you are out there playing some of the holes and see Tom and Nick from the Liberty P&R  working, let em know how much you appreciate their hard work.   

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Beginners / Re: Zoysa

« on: June 27, 2014, 10:31:56 am »

k 31 fescue is tough stuff.  many parks use that due to its durability.  a lot of farmers use that as well if then are not growing higher nutrient feed ie alfalfa.   however, it does not spread out and in bare spots you will see big clumps of it.  i use k 31 in my yard and like it and wish it would take over the blue grass.

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Young Park - Blue Springs / Re: Work day this Wednesday, June 4th at 10am-BACA prep

« on: June 24, 2014, 08:19:58 pm »

Benches are nice to have.  Tyler took some 2 x 12 from my backyard to build those benches.  Glad i saved the wood and it found a great new home.

Young got a poison ivy spray treatment today.  3hrs of spraying and almost got it all.  Heading back to hit some ivy growing up trees with my friend Tordon RTU. 

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Found and Lost / Yellow Boss and Chaz's glow in the dark Buzzz

« on: June 19, 2014, 02:26:59 pm »

I found a yellow Boss.  I helped the person look for it that lost it and then you left.  it was in a tree like you thought.  No name on yellow boss. I found this a couple weeks and forgot to post it on here.

Chaz- i found your disc this AM after going back and looking for mine.  no number on your disc and the number Pate gave me might be bad since i have not heard back from you.  if you know Chaz from BS/LS let him know to contact me.

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Liberty, MO - Stocksdale Park / Re: Liberty, MO.

« on: June 09, 2014, 02:57:05 pm »

tee signs yes.  benches i am not sure, but we have talked about it.  they have some old metal bencheds dumped there onsite.  they only need  new wood seats added.  they still have concrete slab attached.  i believe i counted around 6 which would be a welcome addition. 

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Liberty, MO - Stocksdale Park / Re: Liberty, MO.

« on: June 09, 2014, 10:46:03 am »

6 tee pads left to be constructed.  They were the more difficult ones on slopes, in woods, tree stumps in way etc. lots of mowing now with all the rain so they are spread thin with other responsibilities.   

Sometime this summer it should be open. 

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Young Park - Blue Springs / Re: Work day this Wednesday, June 4th at 10am-BACA prep

« on: June 03, 2014, 04:53:50 pm »

3 of us out today to get a head start.  we got in about 12 hours of combined work. Work Day is still on for tomorrow. 

We accomplished a ton  today and Wilbur is going to look great for this weekends event.  Hope to see you out there tomorrow.  If you have a weed trimmer that would be helpful to bring out....but most importantly just bring yourself and some gloves.

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General Banter / Re: 10th Annual Disc Golf Day is May 31, 2014 at Swope Park

« on: May 31, 2014, 07:40:38 pm »

Great job KCFDC volunteers.  Thanks to all that helped out and provided such a fun day.  Met several newer players and saw a ton of families out. Great food, great games,  and the event ran smoothly.   Looking forward to next summer when my daughter is older and can walk with me. 

Course looked amazing as well.  I have heard that there is a new fella with a ton of energy out there named Patrick Smith cleaning up the OB gulleys, building the awning at the clubhouse etc, and being a general bad ass. i wish i could have thanked you for all of your hard work and giving back.

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Tournaments / Re: 4th Annual Hitting the Chains for BACA June 7th 2014

« on: May 31, 2014, 07:25:24 pm »

Been awhile since Wilbur has seen some love and the course could use some TLC before BACA.  I know that 10 am on a work day is crazy time, however many disc golfers have non traditional hours. 

Do not worry about not having tools. I have everything that we will need...chainsaws, loppers, backpack sprayers, chemicals, etc. 

Contact Joe or myself by forum PMing. 

John


Looking forward to another top notch charity event ran by the Hendersons.  Tom and Kathy's events are truly in the top of so many great events here in KC.  Not only do you get hooked up with the great Player's Packs, but they have CTPs, and baskets to give away.  Uhh ya... baskets!    And most importantly... you are helping those that are helpless innocent victims.   

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Young Park - Blue Springs / Work day this Wednesday, June 4th at 10am-BACA prep

« on: May 31, 2014, 07:13:51 pm »

Been awhile since Wilbur has seen some love and the course could use some TLC before BACA.  I know that 10 am on a work day is crazy time, however many disc golfers have non traditional hours. 

Do not worry about not having tools. I have everything that we will need...chainsaws, loppers, backpack sprayers, chemicals, etc. 

Contact Joe or myself by forum PMing. 

John

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Tournaments / Disc Golf Day May 31

« on: May 23, 2014, 07:24:23 pm »

I was wondering if there is any news about Disc Golf Day?  I appears to be next weekend but i have not seen anything posted in the forum.  Love that day!

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General Banter / Re: Leave the chainsaw at home

« on: April 03, 2014, 12:45:12 pm »

i have not seen the hole, but what about planting some type of ornamental fountain grass?  Olathe seems awful touchy about their flora but maybe something can be planted in front.  Some species grow fast and can get up to 10 feet tall.  Or what about even getting a couple large round bales and placing them there.  it takes years for those things to decay.

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Beginners / Re: New Players League - Monday's

« on: March 26, 2014, 12:59:49 pm »

Welcome to a lifelong addiction. 

You pay as you go for league,  meaning that you pay for one night... that is the best part.  no long term commitment like other formal leagues in softball/bowling etc.

Do not worry too much about your score and sign up for the easiest division offered.  Go and play and keep it fun and if you get smoked no big deal.  If you are waxing folks in your division, then maybe move up after a couple weeks.  If you want to improve, then you have come to the right place by playing league.  all divisions have players with knowledge  so play where you feel most comfortable.  Sometimes the best coaches are not the best players so i believe that  you will find folks that know a lot about technique in all divisions. 

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Liberty, MO - Stocksdale Park / Re: Liberty, MO.

« on: March 18, 2014, 07:51:16 am »

Getting closer. Not sure yet on exact date. I will post more info when i know something.  Jordan sure shredded it up the other day.

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General Banter / Re: Wyco League Change?

« on: March 14, 2014, 01:06:08 pm »

When we changed Swope from Tuesday that did not go over that well and it seemed like a kcfdc tradition had been damaged.  Plus leagues  need to be run  based on distances from other leagues on the same night, not based on league directors availability.  I could be wrong, but didn't Swope have some players pick it back up on Tuesdays for casual league when no one official stepped up to run it which in turn lessened league numbers elsewhere. 

So many  great courses and so many great leagues.  I commend anyone stepping up to run a league.  I do not have the time  nor the energy.   i can not thank LDs enough for such a thankless job yet the most important one for our clubs continued success.  So thank you Rob and not coming at you.