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Curmudgeoness

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12. LOL, I prefer the newer models myself.

Thu Apr 25, 2013, 07:29 PM

Apr 2013

But an older model would be better than nothing. Too bad that I can't afford either. I have considered it but then again, mowing is exercise that I can always use. I keep trying to figure out how to afford one.

Yes, that Toro does impress me. I intend to go look at a local store that sells Toro and see what they have. But I will say that I have grown to hate self-propelled mowers. My yard has about 50 steps that can be walked with the self-propel function, then it is push and pull around trees and bushes and flower beds and a raised patio----and the hill that I have to push the mower down a ways, then pull it back up, and push down and pull up----it is going to kill me with the heavy mower that I have now. I can't take 10 steps without maneuvering around some obstacle. Every year gets harder.

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I need some lawn mower advice. [View all] Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 OP

I've always loved simple reel-type push mowers. Keep the blades sharp and everything oiled. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #1

Maybe the newer ones are way easier than they used to be, Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #2

I always where ear protection when mowing. NutmegYankee Apr 2013 #5

I have a neighbor who wears muffs too. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #8

They are better now, IMHO, and there are self-propelled electrics to be had. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #23

reel mowers RILib Apr 2013 #22

Well, I have a partially disabled arm ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #25

Thank You, NYC_SKP! bvar22 May 2013 #35

You made my day. I've done my work. Now..... NYC_SKP May 2013 #36

Ever consider a cordless electric? ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #3

Interesting you should mention that. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #6

First of all, the cordless is lighter than a gas mower. ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #10

Good advice. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #11

I think that I have decided on a cordless electric. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #24

I have one something like this. It was advertised back then as an 'Easy Start'. sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #4

I did see that one while doing a search. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #7

I like the older models, sometimes with other jobs, sometimes not. Self-propelled, but jtuck004 Apr 2013 #9

LOL, I prefer the newer models myself. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #12

The other two solutions I found were to start growing garlic, which takes up space nearly year-round jtuck004 Apr 2013 #13

Well, I have expanded garden beds as much as I can. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #14

One other thought...string trimmer mowers jtuck004 Apr 2013 #15

I am intrigued, but Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #16

Electric cordless - almost no maintenance, no stink ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #17

Day-um. Those are pricey. I wouldn't have expected that. jtuck004 Apr 2013 #18

I did see one of these in Sears today. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #19

I bought myself a cordless battery powered Black and Decker NCarolinawoman Apr 2013 #20

Thanks. This is the one mower I am still looking to find Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #21

Oh - check this out - SOLAR lawnmowers! ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #26

Very cool. Curmudgeoness May 2013 #27

Looking at you OP - Is this the best group to ask???? ConcernedCanuk May 2013 #28

Good point. Curmudgeoness May 2013 #29

Solaris self-powered Kolesar May 2013 #30

I really don't want a self-propelled model. Curmudgeoness May 2013 #31

"Freewheeling" like the rear hub of a bicycle Kolesar May 2013 #32

LOL, you sound like me.... Curmudgeoness May 2013 #33

A Snapper "rear engine rider" is a great product Kolesar May 2013 #34