Harmless practical jokes are common in our shop, and the crew get pretty inventive in their efforts. When I was in Nebraska, Jay decided one of my dino signs needed some pupils in its eyes. He pasted on two tape circles and placed them at a wonky angle. It made me laugh when I walked into the shop when I got back from Nebraska. This weekend, I went back into the shop to get my bike for an adventure along the river. The little dino was now sporting some dark safety glasses. Once again I had to laugh at our crew’s hijinks.
Shipwreck installed
The third large feature we installed at Cap’n Elias’s Shipwreck Cove mini golf was the shipwreck final hole. The feature is situated next to the building, so the balls played into this feature will roll inside the clubhouse. The Vala’s crew are busy constructing the clubhouse building, which will also house a gift shop. In the next two weeks, Randy McFarling and his crew will pour the concrete greens. When I return in the first week of August, I’ll do the final layouts, and Randy will start the brick edging and walkways. The pool and landscape crews will also be busy doing their work. There are only six weeks left before guests get to enjoy all of these new attractions. Stay tuned…
Ship assembled
The pirate ship in Cap’n Elias’ Shipwreck Cove at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in Nebraska is now fully assembled, save for the rope rigging. Over the next couple of weeks, the ponds and landscaping around them will be installed, and the concrete under the greens will be poured. At the beginning of August, I’ll head back down to supervise the installation of the remaining features and do the final layout of the golfing areas and walkways. Stay tuned…
