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Title: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: ycartrob on Apr 02, 2007, 01:07 AM
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Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: corey on Apr 02, 2007, 08:32 AM
It's also that time in Bama. So why don't you bring it on down here and help out yer ol' pal Corey? Whatta ya say?
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: mjkoehler on Apr 02, 2007, 09:21 AM
Ditto for St Louis. Sneezing like a mofo all damn day yesterday.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: ycartrob on Apr 02, 2007, 10:01 AM
QuoteIt's also that time in Bama. So why don't you bring it on down here and help out yer ol' pal Corey? Whatta ya say?

You should do an experiment and see what happens if you don't cut it all summer.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: corey on Apr 02, 2007, 10:03 AM
I'm pretty sure my uppity neighbors wouldn't be too thrilled about that.

My father-in-law is actually trying to see why my mower won't crank at this very moment. Although, I may just pay my brother to come mow it again this summer like I did last year.  :)
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Apr 02, 2007, 11:18 AM
go electric.  the weight difference alone is worth the bucks.  plus, in Louisville, they practically GIVE you one for free with a program that lets you turn in your gas mower and you get a voucher towards the price of a new electric mower.   i have one and love it.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: Jaimoe on Apr 02, 2007, 11:24 AM
I have no idea when the lawn-mower will come out in Toronto. It's been a miserable spring so far and the ground is really wet. I'd say in a few weeks the mower will get dusted off. Spring doesn't last too long in Southern Ontario. The summer comes on fast and is brutally hot at times.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Apr 02, 2007, 02:09 PM
lol I'm reading this thread and my dad just happens to ask me to cut the grass.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: red on Apr 02, 2007, 02:24 PM
There's still snow on my lawn.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: .Walt on Apr 02, 2007, 04:23 PM
i did notice that the grass here was turning green. next the trees!! i love grass and trees  :-/

oh a tracy nice saints sticker  ;D
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: The DARK on Apr 02, 2007, 05:19 PM
Quotelol I'm reading this thread and my dad just happens to ask me to cut the grass.
Indeed. I saw this thread the day after I was first asked to mow the lawn this year.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: ycartrob on Apr 09, 2008, 06:08 PM
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Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: TEO on Apr 10, 2008, 06:06 AM
I am getting some high places in the back but I think I will still wait awhile until it gets a little longer. Plan on starting with a push, and then when I get tired of that after several weeks will put the mower deck on my lawn tractor and ride the rest of the summer when it is a lot hotter.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: mjkoehler on Apr 10, 2008, 06:54 AM
With the amount of rain we've had, and the few nice dry days, I'm developing the first at home jungle kit in my backyard. It's low shin high right now and with a fiorecast for rain rain and more rain, I hope to have it knee high real soon.

Also, I blew up my mower the last mow of 2007. No I mean I BLEW UP MY MOWER. The damn thing exploded on me. Shrapnel from the engine shot out everywhere, loud explosion sound, me ducking for cover at the sound of said explosion going off in front of me.  Good times....
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: aMD on Apr 10, 2008, 07:14 AM
yep.  cutting my lawn first for the first time this season as soon as the sun wakes up.  

I took a drive around cave hill yesterday to see what was in bloom.  I'm making an effort to learn the names and characteristics of local plant life.  It's cool to notice what trees and plants are the first of the season to flower.  At least it is for me, I'm into this shit.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: primushead on Apr 10, 2008, 09:27 AM
I love mowing, I really do, but I hate it's evil cousin: edging.  

My weed-whacker never starts, and when it finally does, it cuts off midway through.  It vibrates my hands in a wierd way and leaves them feeling awful after I'm done.

Maybe I just need a new weed whacker.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: aMD on Apr 10, 2008, 09:37 AM
yeah, weedwhackers suck.  I'm actually sitting here collecting myself before I go back out and edge the yard.  I used to work for the grounds crew at my university.  weed whacking was fun when we had to do the ditches on the golf course for various reasons but edging always sucks.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: Jon T. on Apr 10, 2008, 09:52 AM
I enjoy yard work too.  This afternoon will be the third time this season I've had to mow it.  The first two probably wasn't necessary but I put the blade down low to get rid of some of the thatch.  Today will be the first "standard" mow.  

In the back yard I have a fig tree,  satsuma tree, plum tree, peach tree, and some scuppernong vines.  I've only been in the house one year and the only fruit I got last year were scuppernongs.  Right now the peach tree has over 150 silver dollar sized peaches but I've heard that birds and worms will get alot of them.  

Here's to a prosperous growing season.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: BH on Apr 10, 2008, 12:10 PM
When you have three kids sometimes mowing the lawn is a nice way to get out of the house and soak in some sunshine.  (Although it does get old by September)

Three required ingredients

#1

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#2

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#3

Let's just say there is more than one kind of grass involved.




(Subtle, huh?  I meant Fescue and Blue Grass.  What did you think I meant?)

Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: mjkoehler on Apr 10, 2008, 12:51 PM
QuoteWhen you have three kids sometimes mowing the lawn is a nice way to get out of the house and soak in some sunshine.  (Although it does get old by September)
Couldn't have said it myself brother.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: easy jim on Apr 10, 2008, 12:58 PM
QuoteI love mowing, I really do, but I hate it's evil cousin: edging.  

My weed-whacker never starts, and when it finally does, it cuts off midway through.  It vibrates my hands in a wierd way and leaves them feeling awful after I'm done.

Maybe I just need a new weed whacker.

My old job had me weed-eating for hours and the incessant vibrations rendered any normally simple tasks such as writing, drinking without spilling, lighting a lighter, etc. impossible for about another hour.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: primushead on Apr 10, 2008, 02:56 PM
Quote#3

Let's just say there is more than one kind of grass involved.




(Subtle, huh?  I meant Fescue and Blue Grass.  What did you think I meant?)


I thought you meant pot.  But that's going WAY out onto a limb.
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: .Walt on Apr 10, 2008, 06:11 PM
Quote
QuoteWhen you have three kids sometimes mowing the lawn is a nice way to get out of the house and soak in some sunshine.  (Although it does get old by September)
Couldn't have said it myself brother.

is shoveling the job you leave for the kids??

edit: just caught the "sometimes"  ;D
Title: Re: It's Grass Cutting Time in Tennessee
Post by: red on May 11, 2008, 03:35 PM
Just finished the first cut of the year.