Nirvana briefly achieved. 
The older I get, the less lofty my goals. But no less satisfying when reached.
The older I get, the less lofty my goals. But no less satisfying when reached.
Lawn Mowed.
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Me too, just now.
Better to knock it out before the sun climbs any more...
Better to knock it out before the sun climbs any more...
My SIL, Kody, and my eldest grandson, Logan spend every other weekend in Columbus doing 80 properties. They work hard and make bank.
Logan is currently 5 miles away mowing a field.
Magnificent work ethics, both.
Logan is currently 5 miles away mowing a field.
Magnificent work ethics, both.
Just finished myself. Not a huge yard but lots to mow around and nothing is flat. Twas a mere 86 degrees when I got done so I beat the heat, kinda.
I’ve always found cutting grass enjoyable as it’s instant visible gratification (esp if you’re enjoying a beer at the same time).
I love the smell of freshly mowed grass especially when it isn’t me doing it this time 
I love the sounds of mowers, edgers, weed-eaters and leaf blowers.
The sounds of honest labor.
The sounds of honest labor.
Think he would take on my moms yard? You saw how steep it is.
Eddie Southgate
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Did the small one of three Monday , was only 94 but the index was over 100 . I had cramping in hands , left foot and thighs Monday night from the heat. I'm getting too old to push a mower even on a small yard.
I will show him aerial footage of the property before he takes it on.
And, yes, It is seriously steep. Logan may be better off renting mountain goats.
We use a pistolero to keep our lawn short.
Billy the Kid.
Billy the Kid.
The backups are the Rockin' Lanolins.
They work for charts.
They work for charts.
OP
And now there's a thunder shower going on, which adds to my enjoyment.
I take a couple of 3 generation allergy pills. If neither of my grandkids are available and I have to mow the lawn, I plan on two hours on the recliner with a wet dish towel over my eyes and face. Yes I have used a rider for the last 30 + years. It is my firm belief that yards were invented by a woman to keep her husband from fishing.
Her next door neighbor cuts it for her on a stand up zero turn. He does charge $70 a cut.
mckenney99
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I cut mine this morning, hoping to beat the heat and humidity. I was wrong. The air is so humid I was creating a wake with each pass.
My cardiologist told me over 10 years ago i shouldn't be cutting the grass. Still doing it, but in the morn. Told the neighbors if they see me laying in the yard , ain't be taking a nap. There is a sense of accomplishment for producing immediate visible results, with no "committees " needed.
I love the smell of freshly mowed grass especially when it isn’t me doing it this time
And the sights and sounds of my yard guys running their machinery.
I just moved from a postage stamp sized lawn to a big lawn that takes just over an hour to mow. I was looking at a rider when my brother said, "when I hear you say a rider I picture a fat guy drinking a beer while sitting on a rider". So I got a self propelled mower and spend a hour mowing. I can use the exercise and will walk behind the self propelled until no longer able, at the age of 68 I hope i can do it for a long time before I break down and buy the rider.
Called my brother and said I don't drink beer while mowing but now I'm a fat guy behind a mower not on a rider
Called my brother and said I don't drink beer while mowing but now I'm a fat guy behind a mower not on a rider
'79 Magnum GT
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I'd much rather mow my 1 acre yard in the 90's as opposed to shoveling my 150 foot driveway in zero degree weather.
Rick
Rick
