Ashtasticness 89 Report post Posted June 17, 2016 Does anyone else get a strange satisfaction by mowing the lawn? My husband's ship is out right now so I mowed the lawn after work and I am quite proud that my grass has stripes from mowing. I will say, it is WAY too hot outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie 721 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 12 hours ago, Ashtasticness said: Does anyone else get a strange satisfaction by mowing the lawn? My husband's ship is out right now so I mowed the lawn after work and I am quite proud that my grass has stripes from mowing. I will say, it is WAY too hot outside. I use a push reel mower, so no lines but i get a nice workout and the smell of grass vs gasoline. Usually my enjoyment of mowing decreases as the temperature increases above 75. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3795 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Stewie said: I use a push reel mower You would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie 721 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 5 hours ago, JR Boucicaut said: You would. I plan on starting a fitness revolution in Mow-fit. Its like crossfit minus the crossfitters. Unfortunately due to time constraints I can only take one student every 5-10 days at "my practice facility". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 Well, to be fair they'd get as many properly executed pull-ups finished doing mow-fit as they would have doing crossfit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 232 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 I enjoy it. I used to try and find any excuse to not do it years back, but that was when I was 13 and just learning about the idea of working. Now I'm 26, have been cutting lawns ever since. Have six on my street that I do, and I take great pride in it. It's great exercise, and I just throw on Spotify and listen to music while doing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 I'd also use a push reel mower if I cut my own lawn instead of landscapers. It cuts the grass cleanly instead of ripping it, so you don't get brown tips. Some of the modern ones are surprisingly easy to push, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtasticness 89 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 12 hours ago, Stewie said: I use a push reel mower, so no lines but i get a nice workout and the smell of grass vs gasoline. Usually my enjoyment of mowing decreases as the temperature increases above 75. I think it was mid-90s yesterday when I mowed. When we moved, my parents but us some fancy $350 Husqvarna mower. Thankfully I wasn't out too long in the heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 999 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 what is this mowing you all speak of? Don't people just magically appear at your house every Thursday afternoon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 14 minutes ago, dkmiller3356 said: what is this mowing you all speak of? Don't people just magically appear at your house every Thursday afternoon? Friday for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3795 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 5 hours ago, OptimusReim said: I'd also use a push reel mower if I cut my own lawn instead of landscapers. It cuts the grass cleanly instead of ripping it, so you don't get brown tips. Some of the modern ones are surprisingly easy to push, too. Florida grass sucks though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 I've only ever actually been to Florida once before for a conference. Honestly if we owned this house id be for sure just putting in turf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJB 488 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 I enjoy mowing/edging & a cold beverage while admiring my finished product. Picking up dog bombs twice a week prior to each mow isn't as satisfying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtasticness 89 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 9 hours ago, JR Boucicaut said: Florida grass sucks though. IT'S SO THICK. there are certain parts in my back yard I can barely push through and my mower has front wheel drive. Plus it grows like crazy with all the rain in the summer. 12 minutes ago, EJB said: I enjoy mowing/edging & a cold beverage while admiring my finished product. Picking up dog bombs twice a week prior to each mow isn't as satisfying. Lol just mow over it. Nutrients for the soil! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3795 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Ashtasticness said: IT'S SO THICK. there are certain parts in my back yard I can barely push through and my mower has front wheel drive. Plus it grows like crazy with all the rain in the summer. Yep, don't miss it one single bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3795 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 8 hours ago, OptimusReim said: I've only ever actually been to Florida once before for a conference. Honestly if we owned this house id be for sure just putting in turf. Yeah, the grass blades are usually 1/4" wide. Haha, Brady Bunch house... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Rain? What's that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kclark87 28 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 I dont mind mowing. Especially in the Seattle area when you only have to do it 5 times a year hah. Its nice having an autopropell mower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQRDY 24 Report post Posted June 20, 2016 no I hate doing it, I only have a small bit normally end up leaving it longer than I should. I need one of those robot lawnmowers to do it for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtasticness 89 Report post Posted June 20, 2016 14 hours ago, GQRDY said: no I hate doing it, I only have a small bit normally end up leaving it longer than I should. I need one of those robot lawnmowers to do it for me. Robot lawn mowers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 3 hours ago, Ashtasticness said: Robot lawn mowers? http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/robotic-lawn-mowers/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQRDY 24 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 4 hours ago, OptimusReim said: http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/robotic-lawn-mowers/ yeah like those but they are pretty expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtasticness 89 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 9 hours ago, GQRDY said: yeah like those but they are pretty expensive. It looks like a lil batmobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQRDY 24 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 You get ones that look less batmobile-ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlt73 160 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 I don't mind mowing the yard, but if I didn't have to that would be great. I have a little over half an acre and just a push mower. It's a good workout and I get to jam out to whatever music I decide to listen to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
