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Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« on: September 10, 2007, 02:55:08 PM » |
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I usually shift mid-season. In early spring, I like to see it green up, and have it looking nice.
About this time of year, I dread going out there to push the *fudge*in' thing around in circles.
We have a fairly small yard too.
So, Holiday weekend, status post bourbon not withstanding.........
What's your take on it?
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Aske
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2007, 02:57:11 PM » |
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About this time of year, I dread going out there to push the *fudge*in' thing around in circles.
don't have a yard now. parents have a huge one (as did both sets of grandparents) that I got to do growing up, in addition to doing some others around the neighborhood for some spending $. never minded it except in july/august (for the heat, and the fact most yards were dead anyways!)... always kind of enjoyed it actually... an art to it.... that said, get yourself a riding mower then...  |
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2007, 03:00:40 PM » |
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Chore. The front yard is more of a chore because there's a slope and it's bigger, and when I mow the backyard at least I have a dog running around trying to play. But I admit, the lawn does look good after it's been mowed. **NOTE** Our lot is pretty small.  |
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2007, 03:00:51 PM » |
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What stroh said. I love it 'til I hate it. Then I hate it.
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stroh
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2007, 03:05:47 PM » |
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Chore. The front yard is more of a chore because there's a slope and it's bigger, and when I mow the backyard at least I have a dog running around trying to play. But I admit, the lawn does look good after it's been mowed. **NOTE** Our lot is pretty small. LOL! I'm stuck between that, and Aske's suggestion. If I was on a rider, I'd get laughed out of the neighborhood, for trying to turn one around on a postage stamp. That, and the whole.......(glug, glug, mow, mow, run over a cat, lights, drive down I 35 to Iowa, zealous cop, well you get the idea.) [Edit] I just realized I made the choices above entirely too difficult for Clive to choose between. He'll never be able to choose between preening his pasture, and owning sheep. What was I thinking. |
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2007, 03:06:31 PM » |
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What stroh said. I love it 'til I hate it. Then I hate it.
I'm exactly the same. Except for the part about loving it. |
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2007, 03:13:33 PM » |
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[Edit] I just realized I made the choices above entirely too difficult for Clive to choose between.
He'll never be able to choose between preening his pasture, and owning sheep. What was I thinking.
He can handle it. He's ambidixtrous. |
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2007, 03:42:24 PM » |
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Chore. The front yard is more of a chore because there's a slope and it's bigger, and when I mow the backyard at least I have a dog running around trying to play. But I admit, the lawn does look good after it's been mowed. **NOTE** Our lot is pretty small. LOL! I'm stuck between that, and Aske's suggestion. If I was on a rider, I'd get laughed out of the neighborhood, for trying to turn one around on a postage stamp. That, and the whole.......(glug, glug, mow, mow, run over a cat, lights, drive down I 35 to Iowa, zealous cop, well you get the idea.) [Edit] I just realized I made the choices above entirely too difficult for Clive to choose between. He'll never be able to choose between preening his pasture, and owning sheep. What was I thinking. ztr rider? |
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2007, 03:43:24 PM » |
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btw, the real secret to a great looking yard (aside from keeping it healthy... duh) is in one's edging and weedeating skills
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2007, 03:51:13 PM » |
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I put mowing in the same category as vacuuming and washing dishes. Necessary evils. (Seriously, I'd rather scrub a toilet - much higher reward/effort ratio)
A neighbor has an automatic lawn mower - sort of a robot thing. He just sits on the porch with a beer and watches the lawn get mowed. Now that's my idea of lawn care!
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2007, 03:55:37 PM » |
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i'm that neighbor. you know the one. mister yard always has to look perfect.  |
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2007, 04:24:11 PM » |
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I agree with the love it until I hate it crowd. But......I mow a large expanse and have a rider. Plugging in the tunes and having a beer while mowing can take me away from the world for a bit. Or make it look like I'm turning into George Jones.
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2007, 04:47:35 PM » |
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If one were from Pocatello, one might vote for buying sheep despite not even having a lawn.
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2007, 04:50:06 PM » |
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Hate it, that's why the wife does it.
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Re: Mowing: Hobby, Or Chore?
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2007, 06:11:19 PM » |
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