Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Yard work. Specifically mowing. Stupid spring weather has the grass aka weeds growing like.....well weeds. Farmers are dang happy. But having worked up a perceived sweat. I am now relaxing with a frosty mug of Descartes Obsidian Stout from the great Northwest. My feet hurt too. I’m breaking in a pair of repro WWII jump boots. I may need another brew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I'll help you Bob! Just finished my lawn too. I wasn't going to have a beverage but just for you I will! Anything to help a pard out I always say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 UB-get a goat or two. They are great 'lawn-mowers'. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 After spending my time in the desert, I swore to never complain about mowing again. I'll complain about it raining so much that the grass is more like a jungle, but not the mowing itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, DocWard said: After spending my time in the desert, I swore to never complain about mowing again. I'll complain about it raining so much that the grass is more like a jungle, but not the mowing itself. I learned to hate grass growing up in Florida where it grows an inch an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I have applied to the government to declare my lot an official weed sanctuary, and asking for a million dollar grant. Hell, everybody else is getting in on this, why shouldn't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 We can't have lawns here. California Central Valley ~ perpetual drought. I did just park the Husqvarna 4-stroke weedeater, though - it hit 102° and rising and Homey don' do the hot stuff no mo'. Now, to see what's cold in the box... And those boots look reeeally good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog Dago Dom Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Orthotic inserts for the boots. Your feet will thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lawdog Dago Dom said: Orthotic inserts for the boots. Your feet will thank you. Goes without saying. If only they’d had them in ‘66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I mowed lawns for spending money as a teenager, hated it. Always hated mowing as an adult. Now as a retiree the only thing that I hate worse than mowing is the prospect that I may get to the point where I am no longer physically able to do it. So now I mow to prove that I can mow. Like bending over to pick up a penny, gotta prove I can still do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Bob, these are the best inserts I have found for my boots. Believe me, I have tried a bunch of them. Edit: the link would probably help... https://www.walmart.com/ip/Airplus-Men-s-Ultra-Work-Memory-Plus-Insole-Men-s-7-13/44781802 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: I have applied to the government to declare my lot an official weed sanctuary, and asking for a million dollar grant. Hell, everybody else is getting in on this, why shouldn't I? Just tell 'em you have a "darter snail", or make up something like a weed worm??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Lawns are the invention of aristocracy with peasants to maintain them. To me it only makes sense if there is a Queen of the manor who insists it be mowed. Personally I would never marry a Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I've never minded mowing and edging the lawn. It was my brother's job when I was a kid; but he paid me to do it. I did get tired of the push mower (they do make awesome abs) and told Hubby that he needed to do the mowing. He bought a power mower. I mow our little lawn. It doesn't take long. I did mow the weeds in the pasture. For some reason, Hubby did it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Lawn mowing is a curse, but it sometimes has a good ending, i.e. cold brewski. I never saw a reason to limit it to just one. even share the wealth with my neighbor, Eugenio. Two apiece made the conversation a bit more jovial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Life does have its difficulties.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Yard work. Specifically mowing. Stupid spring weather has the grass aka weeds growing like.....well weeds. Farmers are dang happy. But having worked up a perceived sweat. I am now relaxing with a frosty mug of Descartes Obsidian Stout from the great Northwest. My feet hurt too. I’m breaking in a pair of repro WWII jump boots. I may need another brew. UB, your story has touched my heart. Never before have I heard of anyone having a more difficulties than you. Please accept this comment as a sincere token of my deepest sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I don't think breaking in jump boots at our advanced age is going to help your feet. Mine are broken in and comfy after years of wear, but I'm not anxious to put them on again soon. Them things are hot in summer weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: I don't think breaking in jump boots at our advanced age is going to help your feet. Mine are broken in and comfy after years of wear, but I'm not anxious to put them on again soon. Them things are hot in summer weather! Been wearing them for 5 days. Soaked em in water on day 1 and wore them till they dried. They’re starting to soften up nicely. I put some good orthotic insoles in em. They should be in good shape for the Independence Day parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I don't do lawns. Petey hurt himself once so I mowed the front yard and I can't say I enjoyed it. I always used to really enjoy gardening but now I am old and it seems an awful lot like work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I have a rider but I push mow. Ok, self propelled. Two reasons: I like they way it looks and I can still do it. Had a 20' fall in 06 and shattered my legs. Doc was going to amputate but my wife wouldn't let them. Said I'd never use them again. Ha! Watch me mow my lawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 6 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Goes without saying. If only they’d had them in ‘66. I wish I'd have had them years ago, because now I have bunnions and the orthotics are pretty much useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I don’t mow, but it is about time for the weedwhacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Har! I love my time on the yard tractor! Hearing protectors keep out the world (and the wife). I'm in my own element, and I get no complaints from SWMBO since I'm doing something useful. I love thick, green turf. Great for croquet and badminton. Walk 100' from the beach to the lawn, and the soft, cool grass feels fantastic on your toes. Grab a cold one from the cooler on the patio and sit in the shade for a bit. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Why mow? The frost'll get it eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 17 hours ago, Michigan Slim said: I push mow. Mom bought a self-propelled mower but Dad wouldn't have it. Ever. He also had a sling blade for emergencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 18 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Been wearing them for 5 days. Soaked em in water on day 1 and wore them till they dried. They’re starting to soften up nicely. I put some good orthotic insoles in em. They should be in good shape for the Independence Day parade. Have you considered flip flops? However if you are planning a Independence Parade jump, probably not a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: Have you considered flip flops? However if you are planning a Independence Parade jump, probably not a good choice. I’m riding in a Jeep in the parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 48 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: I’m riding in a Jeep in the parade. Then you really should have those boots ready- Just in case you gotta push it........ I say that as the 34+ year owner of a CJ-7 that I bought new in '85. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 It takes us 3 1/2 hours to cut our lawn on a sit down John Deere mower with a 58" swath. My wife does half and I do the other. I listen to the old radio shows through my hearing aids with the Winchester hearing muffs over top. I made the mistake of turning my old horse pastures into lawns.. A lot of work, but it sure looks good from the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogie Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I had to laugh at an ex-girlfreind's son. He's big into fitness and working out. When he bought his first house he went out and bought a reel type lawn mower. "I'll get a workout and the lawn cut at the same time". He made it half way through the postage stamp front yard, left the reel mower where he stopped, and went to buy a power mower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I should pull a Tom Sawyer on the walkers and joggers in my neighborhood. They excercise when all they have to do is mow my grass! It's fun! Exciting! Rare opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 45 minutes ago, Stogie said: I had to laugh at an ex-girlfreind's son. He's big into fitness and working out. When he bought his first house he went out and bought a reel type lawn mower. "I'll get a workout and the lawn cut at the same time". He made it half way through the postage stamp front yard, left the reel mower where he stopped, and went to buy a power mower. Sounds like Hubby. BTW, when I came home yesterday, he'd mowed our "postage-stamp" lawn with a power mower. It was over 100 degrees. I would have mowed it today as I will be home all day. So, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 had to give up push mowing due to health. but put me on the range riding mower and I can do 4 hours straight! Love it! I always wanted one in my early life and now the club pays for the gas so I can have fun. ours is open air John Deere X300--not like the picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Then ya have these guys... let ya sit in the shade with a cold drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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