Old Tee Marker Scrapyard

It's nearly hidden from general public view, but not quite. So I went to look today with Behr. And there they were. Bundles of discarded old golf tee markers.

I wonder how the conversation goes?

Golfers (G) to Committee(C) - 'We need some new tee markers'

C to G - 'Why? Do the old ones now give out the wrong information?

G to C - 'No, we just need some smart new ones'

C to G - 'Are the old ones broken or beyond repair?

G to C - 'No, we just think they could do with freshening up. We've been looking at these old markers for years and we're bored with them'

C to G - 'Would a fresh coat of varnish do the trick? This is a time of austerity and we need to make cuts and count every penny.'

G to C - 'Refreshing them and some maintenance won't do. The golf courses nearby have got smart new tee markers and we don't want to fall behind in our image or lose members to other clubs.'

C to G - 'So this is really all about image. Well, we can't be seen to fall behind in the impression we give to others even though new markers will give the same information. But they'll look different and it will create the impression of progress. Ok then - request approved'

I'm sure the consideration given to changing the tee markers was far more serious than the tongue-in-cheek script above. I'm not sure what they do next with the discarded stuff. The mix of lumps of concrete, metal and wood might not produce much for recycling. I suspect a lorry trip to the local refuse dump will be their final resting place.

Meanwhile, they scar an otherwise nice part of a walk.

Have a nice weekend blippers and don't read this too metaphorically!