TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Had a bit of time after the club so I thought I'd have a look at the mower which has not been starting that well. Found it, the negative lead to the battery was loose, first thing always when you have trouble starting...check your battery leads are tight...started first time. Frost gone but ground rock hard frozen...keep off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Frost gone but ground rock hard frozen...keep off. But bottom 18 yard box still well frosted under the trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Took this picture of the pitch today, a classic ground frost where the ground cools quicker than the air temperature. The ground loses heat quicker than the air so this type of frost can form in those circumstances. Another type is a white frost where the dew forms before temperatures drop and is identified by the frost showing as frozen dew, this normally does not get into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Still no work on the pitch today, ground temperature up to 1⁰ but the ground still thawing from yesterdays -5⁰...keep off again. Did a bit of a tidy up in the shed later and put the thermometer on a shelf out of the very cold breeze and got this reading...crazy for this time of the year...global warming for you. But the ground temperature had only gone up by 1⁰ so still thawing out with a bit of sloppiness in the top ¾ inch, so at least the thaw is ongoing and will probably be another day before any work (divoting) can continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Also spotted this on our neighbouring field, classic damage to the grass from walking on it when frosted. The damage is due to the footprint breaking the frozen cell casing and dropping the osmotic pressure allowing the sap to leak out, eventually they will go brown and the tillers will die, but they will recover when it warms up. Osmotic pressure is what keeps all leaves firm and in shape. Lack of water also causes a drop in this pressure as indicated when plants/grass wilts. Plant sap does not freeze as plants/grasses have a natural inbuilt antifreeze or else the entire plant would die. Some plants will die from freezing due to a lower level of this natural antifreeze. Annuals being a case in point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Minus 5⁰ again here today and with the pitch well slotted its going to go well into the ground...no divoting again for a few days. Ah well easy time for us grounds peeps...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldeneye Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Shouldn't take long to get the pitch in tip-top condition Older, if you get your skates on!! 😀 😀 Bruegel the Elder and TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Goldeneye said: Shouldn't take long to get the pitch in tip-top condition Older, if you get your skates on!! 😀 😀 Oh no, it’s bad enough at the Cricket, I do hope that we’re not going to get sledging on the football pitch⚽️🛷❗️ TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 not so bad this side Older 2 degrees but top 10mm still frozen TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Ieuan Gregory said: not so bad this side Older 2 degrees but top 10mm still frozen We were -5⁰ at the start of the week and it was a good 3 or 4 days to thaw and now we have it again! On the South coast anything with a bit of Easterly in it hits us at about 45⁰ not quite in the face but cold enough to make a difference on the two coasts. We had one day here when I was slitting it was painful just to breathe on the mower....never had that before! And we had a helluva frost here today. 1 hour ago, Ieuan Gregory said: not so bad this side Older 2 degrees but top 10mm still frozen Minus 2⁰ or plus 2⁰! We're a good 2" frozen and probably more than that with the slitting I did, at least it will fracture the lower ground to help when it warms up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Ever the optimist Older as you preside over your own little patch of tundra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, Bruegel the Elder said: Ever the optimist Older as you preside over your own little patch of tundra! Haha...wouldn't play much football on the real Tundra! Although I have had divots as big that...lol. Mark Leah, Bruegel the Elder and Tom Blewett 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 +2 Dave and still climbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Ieuan Gregory said: +2 Dave and still climbing What a difference to us at -5⁰ on this side. Forecast to improve from tonight, but a bit of rain around mid week. Might get some divots done at last Ieuan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Divoting out the window with this rain and wind...bugger! Rooks are having a good time though lifting all my replaced turf to see if there's anything to eat the little sod's...nature so let them get on with it. So did a bit more in my new shed, blagged a few pallets and knocked up a makeshift work bench...happy days with that. Sorted a bit of my kit out so its easier to find...YAY!!! Got an old physio bench going for a nominal sum if anyone is interested? And a heavy duty brush available as well, seriously heavy duty, takes debris out of the grass lovely and stripes at the same time. Fits any machine just tow it or knock up a quick frame to fit a 3 point linkage. Perfect for topdressing because of the shape, weight and very stiff bristles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Ah, so the sods are turning the sods looking for breakfast are they? All looking very tidy in the shed, I bet you’re a little treasure to your good lady wife! Am surprised that you’re getting rid of the bench though, unless you’re upgrading to a bed for those days you just need a lie down with a wet flannel over your forehead, a football pitch can be a gruelling mistress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Bruegel the Elder said: Ah, so the sods are turning the sods looking for breakfast are they? All looking very tidy in the shed, I bet you’re a little treasure to your good lady wife! Am surprised that you’re getting rid of the bench though, unless you’re upgrading to a bed for those days you just need a lie down with a wet flannel over your forehead, a football pitch can be a gruelling mistress! Haha...she wouldn't agree with that. Lie down...what's that(?) No rest when you do it all...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Here's the follow up to the post on walking on frosted pitches 5 days ago. Classic brown footprints as the tillers have now died, not permanent damage but aesthetically not pleasing. And the rooks keep on going, I think they've lifted every divot I had replaced from boxing day, in one corner of the pitch I counted 61 divots pulled out! I know I'm an anorak...lol. it looks like there's been a game on it! Bruegel the Elder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 You must have some furloughed players who could do a Worzal Gummidge for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Bruegel the Elder said: You must have some furloughed players who could do a Worzal Gummidge for you! Not in lockdown Breugel...you trying to get me fined! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Come on Older, first class exercise that, scarecrowing around the pitch at the double! TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 This rain is what is known as "stair rods" ridiculously wet here tonight. Taken from the roof camera overlooking the pitch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Day off today then Older, or should I say week off?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Bruegel the Elder said: Day off today then Older, or should I say week off?! Haha...just messing around with other jobs, pitch well flooded today, puddles everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 20/01/2021 at 14:26, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Haha...just messing around with other jobs, pitch well flooded today, puddles everywhere! And the weather continues to disrupt all of my plans, from minus 4⁰ to +8⁰ and rain, rain, rain. Don't think much would have been played if we were able too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Good weather for moss as well...everywhere! One bonus though, dug out our old mower (for sale) and it started no problem after nearly 2 years mothballed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 All you need is a ladder to clear any snow. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul said: All you need is a ladder to clear any snow. Only works if your pitch is snooker table flat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 minute ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Only works if your pitch is snooker table flat! Are you trying to say you have a few lumps and bumps? Dont believe it. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul said: Are you trying to say you have a few lumps and bumps? Dont believe it. A bit of subsidence here and there on the infill areas! A cut and fill pitch which is always problematic unfortunately. And normal service is resumed, rain, rain, rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Not cut the pitch for about 6 weeks now!! With it being either under water, frozen or just saturated the grass hasnt grown must at all. It needs a cut but today the pitch was soaking again. Covid or not, we would not have seen much football the past 6 weeks, if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul said: Not cut the pitch for about 6 weeks now!! With it being either under water, frozen or just saturated the grass hasnt grown must at all. It needs a cut but today the pitch was soaking again. Covid or not, we would not have seen much football the past 6 weeks, if any. Absolutely Paul, same here, I've still not hardly touched the divoting from boxing day yet! 6 more days of rain forecast so nothing happens again, still I've been catching up on the hundreds of other jobs that have built up over the years. Ground temperature has picked up well since the frosts and a slight movement in the grass at this time, as long as it stays around 10⁰ the grass will slowly grow when the ground dries out a bit. Proof of that is some of the divots have started to put down a few anchor roots (seminal) no feeding tubes on them so no active tillering or real top growth yet. Gary Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Ive got 101 jobs to do on the pitch but everything is just to wet. Next week looking no better. Next week i think the nets can come down and get washed. All the equipment needs a good wash and machines greased. Enough jobs to keep me busy on a week off. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Would we have played today??? Answers on a postage stamp please. Bruegel the Elder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Of course we would have, I don’t know about the cosseted players of today though! TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 north coast been a bit luckier. chain harrowed, spiked and overmarked this week! Yesterday managed to get the 3G brushed just about dry enough first time since new year, and to top it all off had me a covid jab as well! Keep safe guys Mark Leah, Paul and TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Bruegel the Elder said: Of course we would have, I don’t know about the cosseted players of today though! Bruegel the Elder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Ieuan Gregory said: north coast been a bit luckier. chain harrowed, spiked and overmarked this week! Yesterday managed to get the 3G brushed just about dry enough first time since new year, and to top it all off had me a covid jab as well! Keep safe guys Not evened walked on the pitch here, way, way too wet. One dry day all week, and 24 hours of rain and still going! Never seen it as wet as this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 That doesn’t look good Older, not quite a flood of biblical (or St. Blazey) proportions but not far away. Your water table must be almost above ground level. Just as well that there’s no pressure to get a game on🏖🤾🏻♂️💦❗️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 55 minutes ago, Bruegel the Elder said: That doesn’t look good Older, not quite a flood of biblical (or St. Blazey) proportions but not far away. Your water table must be almost above ground level. Just as well that there’s no pressure to get a game on🏖🤾🏻♂️💦❗️ The river of water is now flowing straight over the new enlarged drain which is obviously now full up...and straight onto the pitch. Gonna stay home and lay a carpet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Wet enough for anyone. pitch inspection required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 just as wet this side today! Best case we've had for a mid season break ever. Good job I've got a pair of dunlop wellies. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 It’ll be stilts you’ll need by tomorrow Ieuan, or a canoe🛶☔️❗️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 A year ago today and we were due to host a Cornwall youth fixture. It feels like we have better weather every other year. Not looked in on the pitch today but i bet its saturated. So much rain here today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 17 minutes ago, Paul said: A year ago today and we were due to host a Cornwall youth fixture. It feels like we have better weather every other year. Not looked in on the pitch today but i bet its saturated. So much rain here today. Have you managed to get on the pitch at all(?) I've been on once since boxing day...ridiculous. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Not done a thing on the pitch since the 12th December. 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just now, Paul said: Not done a thing on the pitch since the 12th December. 😕 That's worse than here! Where does all the water go when you flood(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: That's worse than here! Where does all the water go when you flood(?) Once the water table drops it simply disappears. Being that the ground was the estuary many many years ago, the ground is very much sand based. Its almost like waiting for the tide to go out. Ive known the pitch covered in water one Saturday and perfectly playable the next. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Leah Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 No break in the weather for anyone in Cornwall Today. Picture looking across towards our bottom pitch. Main pitch shows no water but I'm was thankful of a pair of wellies!!😁 Thank God we don't need to be panicking about getting games on. Been on the pitches a couple of times since boxing day. On 30/01/2021 at 15:19, Ieuan Gregory said: north coast been a bit luckier. chain harrowed, spiked and overmarked this week! Yesterday managed to get the 3G brushed just about dry enough first time since new year, and to top it all off had me a covid jab as well! Keep safe guys And us at St Day being bang in the middle we were bang in the middle with our weather too. Pitches dried out a little but no time with work to get machinery on. Said it loads of times, players still don't get it that one pitch is playable and another can be waterlogged. However today was easy to understand for players, all waterlogged!!😂 TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Another lake has formed. Not stopped raining all day. This week nothings getting done. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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