After the scythe was fully functional i took care of the armpit-high grass and then it was time to use the mower to get at the waist-high stuff. Because it was winter and the grass was dead mowing over it multiple times in opposing directions was actually working to cut it down. Over the course …
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The Impossible Task
I had completely let the property grow wild for an entire semester. In my effort to pass my intensive summer course while working at a very physical job i had quit mowing the grass. It had also rained, a lot. The entire 2 acre property was covered in grass that ranged from knee high to …
The First Lawn Mowing of the Year
The lawn needed mowed. I dragged the reel mower out of the shed and began my attempt. I didn’t make it across the whole property but i did manage to get the areas around the house and the sheds. Realizing that a few weeks ago i couldn’t walk from the door to the front gate …
The Lawnmower Arrives
The sellers mentioned that there were a lot of stumps and rocks that would have to be removed before one could mow the lawn with any kind of machine they wanted to keep long-term. I heard the words but i was busy trying to convince the bank to buy this thing and was focused on …