GRANDSTAND  ON  DIAMOND  TWO
"1992 Tanya and Brett Post"

Page #01 - 1992 and 2013
http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2013onwards/baseballcairns2013_024.html
Page #02 - 2013
http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2013onwards/baseballcairns2013_032.html
Page #03 - 2015 and 2016
http://www.ronebergcairns.com/acaballdia_16.html

plus attached photo - which was taken 7th April 2018

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ANNE  KIPPIN  and  TIM  GRAU  and  AL  CONNORS

And "hello" to you three
The links above refer to the Grandstand that was built on Diamond Two during 1992
They include "a million photos and details" which tell the full story
On Sunday 11th December 2016, Sharon and I donated $500.00 towards having this "Piece Of Garden Made Special"
At that time, Greg Morris was the Groundsman, and he along with Anne and Tim received copies of all this correspondence
This is included in the "Page #03" link above
Over the last year and a bit, nothing has been done
Are we mad / upset about this ??
We would be extremely disappointed if you thought we are or might be ... we are not  !!
Completely understand how "time does not stop and marches on" !!
What we are concerned about is that the Post and "Red Surrounds" might get damaged
There is a Working Bee on Sunday and it could / maybe / might get hit by a bobcat or backhoe, etc, etc
Please have a look at the attached photo ... this shows it could easily happen !!
Al, hopefully we can have a talk about "plans" between now and then
If not, I will be there at 9.00am on Sunday
Sharon and I would love to hear your thoughts on what might be best for the appearance and preservation of this 'little area' !!
Regards from Trinity Beach



Reply from Tim Grau
Hi, Geoff and Sharon ... and your email is quite timely
I was actually out at the diamonds last night briefly (for the first time in some time)
and noticed the status of the garden where the Grandstand used to be and was embarrassed at its state
And this is not to blame anyone !!
I think what has probably happened is that your generous donation was made shortly before Greg resigned and left
We had discussed his plan for the site prior to that, but I recall he finished up not long after
I suspect Greg never got around to fixing the area and probably never mentioned it to Al
And with me being away most of the last fifteen months or so the plans slipped through the crack
... or more correctly got overgrown !!
No doubt we will rectify the situation and my apologies for the oversight
And thank you again for your donation

Note from Geoff and Sharon to Tim Grau
A Perfect and Terrific Reply !!
Thank You

Note from Geoff to Al Connors
( the original email was resent to his updated address )
And Hi to you, Al
Page Number Three in this original note above is the best link to click on
Thanks for your very caring words at the field tonight
Sharon and I will be there about 8.30am Sunday
See you then

Reply from Al Connors
Geoff ... I thank you so much for stopping and chatting today about the Garden
As I explained I had no idea of the significance of the Garden and the Post
When you mentioned it to me today, my heart sank as I tried to recall if I had accidentally hit that post with the mower
I was glad to recall that I hadn't
I look forward to meeting with you on Sunday morning
I would love for us to make some alterations to the design to make "The Dedication Post" the main feature of that Garden
Thank you, mate

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Sunday 22nd April 2018

The "front" of this garden area

Weed poison has been sprayed around the "Important Spot" !!

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Thursday 10th May 2018

The poison is working !!

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Saturday 12th May 2018

!! With Heaps Of Thanks To Alan And Karina Connors !!

Not Quite Finished But Very Close

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Friday 15th March 2019

Note from Geoff
There is a "Working Bee" being held soon ... before the start of the 2019 Season
Sharon has decided she is going along and will spend all the time necessary to return this area to the "WOW" condition as above !!

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Tuesday 9th April 2019

Note from Geoff
Even worse than the shots above !!





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Friday 12th April 2019

Sharon Goes To Work !! ... did not wait for the "Working Bee" to be organised
Gloves + Pruning Saw + Secateurs + A Lot Of Determination















... and here is that same area about an hour later !!









Cleaning Up



... and look at the heap of rubbish behind her !!



Finished For The Day

"Terrific, Sharon"













"The Special Area"

... and yes, there is much more to be done here





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Saturday 13th April 2019

Poisoning









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Saturday 20th April 2019

"The Special Area"

When we pulled up at the gates this morning,
we could see our friend, Hiro Ochi who is the Canteen Manager/Chef, working on this spot
Using a pressure sprayer, he had cleaned up the concrete and pebbles
It really looked terrific as we walked over !!

The first two photos below show Sharon picking out leaves and twigs and bits of rubbish

We then sprayed on a bottle of stain remover ... the last two photos ... ... FANTASTIC  RESULT  !!





!! -- Almost Like New -- !!





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Saturday 4th May 2019

Looking Very Good





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Sunday 5th January 2020

Needs a Good Clean Up ... it has been Eight Months !!

"The Special Area"







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