Too much whining going on in this thread. As my sister would say deal with it. I have a Torro handheld blower mulcher and does a good job in the yard.
Just think of it. Nature gives you beautiful leaves on the trees which help the trees grow.
Picking up leaves is good exercise. If you don't like yard work you can always live in a high rise condo. And then you will have something to complain about.....
