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I just mowed my lawn...
...and completely dominated the process from beginning to end. My lawn didn't stand a chance. The mower fired right up. I started, per usual, on the parkway. All of my turns throughout were stellar. Reach the end of a row, lift, twist, mower back down, continue. 10 out of 10, every time. The grace and ease at which I navigated around the trees should be on ESPN Classic. As I finished, I glanced at my gutters, overflowing with leaves. They started to weep. I cracked a barely visible smile as I strutted to the garage to fetch my ladder.:cool:
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Doesn't it feel good to conquer the lawn?
I do the same thing. Get it done and just kind of survey the landscape, admiring the work. I hand picked several dandelions yesterday and thought to myself " well, you sonsof*****es aren't coming backk!!" Sweet. |
One of the most stisfying things you can do.
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What is this thing you call "mowed my lawn?"
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It's a proletariat thing Jim. Carry on.
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maybe so, but I'm watchin' em. I've got my eyes on the moles as well. Jim--Mowing the lawn is kind of a big deal here in the north. You either shovel the driveway or mow the grass. The first cut of the season is an occasion. |
LOL, go get em cowboy!!!
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I dropped my Cal-trimmer off with Santa Claus to get the blades sharpened yesterday. Apparently he runs a lawn mower repair shop in the off season.
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I'm planning on letting most of my lawn die...
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Ha, I just mowed my lawn on Friday...... for the very first time!
It took me 3.5 hours! I'm just moving into a house that I bought last year; it's 7.5 acres with huge lawns. My kids had a camping party there this weekend (its our May long weekend) and I promised them I'd cut the lawns for them. First time using the ride 'em lawn mower that came with the place. My wife said I looked very happy; ha. Shoulda been a farmer? |
Grass and more grass, about 2/3 of my lawn. When I was a kid I always wanted a nice lawn. Be careful of what you wish for!!! This monster takes close to 2 hours to mow and this time of year that's twice a week. But as said above it's nice to sit back and admire afterwards.
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That's not a lawn Mark. That's a field.
;) Cheers Buddy! |
Wow! That's one heck of a lawn.
I was out at 6 this morning weed wacking on my slopes for about 3 hours. It's going to be 100 today, so that's it for today. Got about 10% of it done. Boots, jeans, t-shirt, hat, safety glasses, dust mask, ipod and Echo string cutter. Oh, and lots of water. Not my favorite task, but last year I was out of town for a month and it had to be done. Cost me $2,100 to have someone do it. Do it myself when I can. |
The boy and I just worked over our lawn. I also had to do the yearly sprinkler maintenance.
Haven't watered it in a while and it was getting a little dry... |
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Hoot! Stubborness here...refuse to buy a riding mower to do my small by comparison, 20,000 sq. ft. lawn. So, 21" self propelled walk behind. Plan on doing so this afternoon in 85 degrees heat. I worked long and hard for that fatal heart attack, and I deserve it! Two to three hours should do it... |
Cactus and rocks are kinda hard to mow, so I leave mine alone most of the time.
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I hate mowing, but thus far my hodge/podge of mowers are all working as they should. The runway (about 5 acres) takes me about 1 3/4 hrs with the 1941 Ford 9n and tow behind mower (about 10' swath). The yard (about 4 acres) takes about 2 1/2 hours with a 60" riding mower depending whether my wife or daughters are doing it.
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Hugh, in New Zealand we have sheep everywhere. We don't have $2,100 situations ;) Ah, yes, and those sprawling Hollywood mansions - they would make an excellent sheep farms too. |
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My son-in-law claims he can mow & edge his 4 acres of grass in about an hour & a half. He uses a ride-um for the edging . . . he bought the tractor & mower at auction for a pittance. Ian |
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