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Jimmy

@turfman68.bsky.social
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Lawn bowls turf manager ok, greenkeeper, in the picturesque Clarence Valley of New South Wales. Masters swimmer and volunteer surf lifesaver, skilled in terrifying my crew in the rescue boat. Intraventricular meningioma and bacterial meningitis survivor.

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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
At the club I still use chemicals when the weather decides to be uncooperative and preemptively for certain fungi - up to 4 months in advance. Always follow up with biologicals to help restore balance. Cutting at 1.5-2mm can be a nightmare.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I’ve been in turf management over 40yrs and one of my major regrets is only discovering the soil food web about 25yrs ago
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Was there 3 weeks over July/August….there was the odd night it was colder here in the northern rivers NSW. Found St Helens down to Kingston relatively balmy(only 2.5 layers).
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Min’ temps still 12-14C here on nsw north coast but just slightly inland, around Grafton, have already had a bushfire, thankfully contained with hard work from the rural fire service.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m guessing it’s good news for the Pygmy Possums too
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Another meeting yesterday and another change: start leave end of October Got my calculations wrong, 42wks leave had accrued. Takes restart to Aug’ 2027. Timeline just tightened considerably.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Plans have changed yet again….boss informs there is 42wks of accrued leave(33yrs in making) to take. So, the race is on, will we make it before the house vanishes in aged care costs. Stay tuned.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Soft rain on the north coast today
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Wrapped up the rub-in with straight sand (local supplier can’t do mixes) Friday afternoon. Bloody Hell! At 23 I could rub a green in on my own, in Townsville, in November. Screeding the excess sand off now makes the legs scream with lactic acid. Thankfully Tom(helper) has 40yo legs, not 58.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Renovating the shed green(the Jimmy wheeler green-shines fingernails) Scarifying for 2 days and cleaning up- these 58yo legs not really up to holding back a raging bull for 2 days Easier day today. Lightly shaving the surface thatch with the “fat boy”. I’m not going to miss the dust.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Motel ready for 2nd level Gorgeous warm(24/25C) calm The payoff for 4 months of wintery showers. One week left of work.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“Fart” I like that. There’s a gentleman in Iluka answers to the name Rissole, upon enquiry, was informed, “because you can’t call someone arsehole in public” I’m sure fart was a legend. Ps Rissole has mellowed with age.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Been in Iluka 33yrs saw my first bandicoot the other night, I’m just not very observant.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Thanks, I’ve done it all wrong too but, if dad remains stable for 6months the plan should work seamlessly. That being using up leave before carer payment.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Well, it’s official, after renovations next week, I’m off on leave for 6-8months. Have to reduce entitlements before transitioning to carer payment and then job seeker. Being a protected person keeps the house exempt from calculations(aged care costs)
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Skills maintenance done for another season of surf life saving(season 33) Starting to feel the age but looking forward to another year watching over bathers at Yamba main beach.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
NCAT decided to award family guardianship in respect to dad and his diminishing cognition. Have to become a protected person to keep home out of aged care calculations. Big changes/big challenges. Feel a bit miffed being relegated to care only-not fit to make decisions, apparently.
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MingTheMerciless @mingthemercyless.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
You're pathetic, @albomp.bsky.social #auspol
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Last day of NSWBA conference tomorrow. Leave at lunchtime after last speaker, should be home 8-9phas been such an informative and relaxing time.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Arrived Warwick farm Ready for conference tomorrow Drive home tues. share the drive, that is.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
NSWBGA 2 day conference at Warwick farm racecourse in Sydney, waiting for lift at the old Clarence river ferry at Harwood Road trip!!! 😀8hrs
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I’m learning about the significance of pipis on Yaegl country(Yamba/Iluka/Maclean) and the pipi dance, or, pipi shuffle in collecting them. Love the yarns. Thanks for sharing your story.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Virtual NCAT hearing early next month. Probably move dad into aged care and hopefully family gets guardianship. Gives us 2yrs to fund his aged care, beyond his pension, after that……not thinking until required.
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Sick. My @smh @theage cartoon.
Four frames. 1. Terns on a beach. One says to another, “I feel sick.” 2. A fur seal on a beach beside lots of dead birds thinks, “I feel sick.” 3. A woman reads a series of news headline placards with “BIRD FLU JUMPS SPECIES”, “MORE HEAT WAVES, FIRES”, “NO END OF WARS”; she thinks, “I feel sick”. 4. The world, with fires and explosions everywhere, thinks, “I feel sick.”
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Why can't we have an armed Catholic militia policing public events? Chris Mossad Minns head and shoulders above the pack for #auspol #scamoftheweek with his Jewish paramilitary proposal youtu.be/P_tpseB_ylQ?...
youtu.be
The Mossad Minns Militia | Scam of the Week
YouTube video by The West Report
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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Matt Golding's summary of footy culture 👇 is at sharp odds with the official AFL stance: 👉 t.co/owwIfUq0pn It also rings true. Take note, spin doctors. #SydneySwans
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Starting to look like a motel, well, sort of. I don’t miss looking after the bowling green that was there and, later on, the modified croquet green. 33yrs of history is all.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Not as universal as it once was(Medicare), however, it kept me from ending up on the streets. It’s the reason why I give back to community with service.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I’ve only experienced the aged care system from the start of last year, part-time carer for father, and found it bewildering, complicated and frustrating. After the changes last November, have given up all hope of figuring it out.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The Murdoch media finally got their man #jasonarday michaelwest.com.au/jason-arday-...
michaelwest.com.au
Jason Arday. Young, autistic, black academic bullied to death - Michael West
The young, autistic, black academic Jason Arday took his own life after intense media bullying. Aleta Moriarty reports.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Back to normal Sunday routine: waiting in Maclean before heading to Yamba to return n earn bottles/cans. The new heat lamp/fan/light in dad’s ensuite has turned into a 1,2 and 3am sunrise-with exhaust note. Looking for a plan B, that involves us getting sleep.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Your positivity is infectious, enjoy!
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Last day of annual leave(technically yesterday) Being the bluest of blue sky days, decided to catch up on dad’s washing. Now enjoying the quiet while he slumbers.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A senator surfer! Will have to check this out- Taz almost a second home now.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It’s a 4d chess move, “the muppet’s gambit”.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This probably won’t come as an earth shattering revelation but dementia sucks. Caring for my 94yo dad wasn’t on my bingo card a year ago. Trying my best. Sitting here contemplating giving away work on the greens and doing care full time. NCAT hearing next month might make the point moot.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Grew up catholic, told I could choose my own path at 14 and everything I’ve seen in the last 44yrs has confirmed I made the right choice to reject organised religion.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
As we would of said in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, “derrr” 😀
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Now fog has rolled in but still a dream run
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Hold the presses…lighting flashing way off to the south….direction of travel
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Nearly midnight having a clean run from Brisbane airport to home. Almost to Ballina. Going to miss Launceston and Tasmania in general. Looking forward to thawing out a wee bit. Back next year, all things being equal.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Waiting for the wee fairy penguins at Stanley, north west coast, Tasmania. 3 layers kept the night air out.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Cats! Best of times Worst of times
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Money, money, money?
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Two way street. My @smh cartoon.
Single frame. Title: “Two way street”. Scene: a road from foreground leading into distance. Left, a woman on a bicycle with a bag and backpack and a small child in a baby seat at the front, riding away from our viewpoint. At left, a series of roadside signs saying, “LEAVE AND I’LL MAKE YOUR LIFE HELL”; “LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO”; SHUT UP OR ELSE”; “BUT I LOVE YOU…”
On the right, driving toward us, a large truck driven by a barely visible man.
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Visited from Australia back in 2009 it is a pretty special place indeed
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Jimmy @turfman68.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Bay of fires, north eastern Tasmania Doesn’t convey the wind carrying icicles
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Godfly @godfly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
abc.net.au
Breaking: Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies at 102
Australia's last surviving Kokoda campaign veteran, Reginald James Chard OAM, has died aged 102.
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