I got a new challenge! How many acres of lawn can you mow in 1 day?

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    She's got a real winner as a neighbor there. Sorry about that. Sounds like the poor woman could use some peace and quiet. At least she's got a good grandson.

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2009
    Jon,

    file a harrasment complaint against the guy, document how many times he way, and continues to, go on your property.

    you're gonna want to get ugly with this guy....fast

    I know it's unpleasant, but you will be saving yourself trouble in the long run.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited May 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    She's got a real winner as a neighbor there. Sorry about that. Sounds like the poor woman could use some peace and quiet. At least she's got a good grandson.

    cnh

    Well she doesn't live there anymore. Has to be in a nursing home because she requires medical attention that we can't give and we can't afford to pay a live in medical aid.

    The guy got to mow my grandma's lawn because she felt sorry for him. He started doing it when I was still in college and she didn't want me hurting my studies having to worry about her yard care. So he got about 8-10 years of income out of it and he would clean gutters and trim bushes and such and charge her separately for that too. I always felt that he was taking advantage of her but it was her money and her intentions and I couldn't tell her different. Well, his gravy train for her ended because she moved out and doesn't own the house anymore. He's salty about that and I honestly don't care. Would he do the same to someone else if someone else bought the house and moved in?
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2009
    Good thing I had set my coffee down before I read the last 4 posts here. :D



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited May 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Than and a little pressure washing and car wax and that thing will look like new. :cool:

    That is similar to my LX280. You can drop the mower and run without it or step up to a wider cut.

    Here's a shot after a washing about 2 years ago -

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    The seat just needs to be replaced... it's even worse than in these pictures. I wish dad would've put an hour counter on it when he bought it... I bet it's up there pretty good.

    We used to pull the deck off all the time when hauling firewood with it and that sort of thing. It's nice to be able to go over some rougher terrain without having to worry about banging the deck all up. I've had that tractor high-centered on the deck more than once.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited May 2009
    News flash- welcome to modern America. All it takes is one shady *sshole to
    ruin a neighborhood. The guy and his kids are trouble. if they have the balls to
    walk in with you there, imagine what a field day they'll have when you
    go to work and leave those expensive tools out in the garage.
    I got a couple of those in my area. We all know who they are. My passenger
    side door was unlocked one evening on the truck, and they were right on it.
    That means they check cars on a regular basis. You go mow in back
    and leave the garage open, you find stuff missing. Lock it, alarm it, and
    secure your stuff. Three break-ins, kids in your house, and the old man
    window shopping, sounds like ample warning of bad things to come.
    And if you shoot one of the little darlings while commiting a crime, you'll
    be the bad guy.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited May 2009
    booby traps man.. Freakin booby traps
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2009
    I didn't mean any offense by suggesting a riding mower, I just thought that it's a huge drain on your time to walk that much of an area. I've bought two vintage Cub Cadets at auctions for $200 & $350 and will never get rid of either one of them. They do require some maintainance but I'm pretty mechanically inclined so I have no problems keeping them going. As far as locking your door when you're in the yard.....well, whatever it takes. If it were me in your situation, I'd hook one of my electric fence units to the doorknob, then again, sure as ****, I'd forget and shock the snot out of myself, instead of the little brats !!!:eek: You might want to think about putting in a low-buck, DIY motion activated alarm system or a "dummy" one, putting out the warning signs that are available would be a good idea too! I hope they get the message soon that there's a new sheriff in town !!:)
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited May 2009
    gdb wrote: »
    I didn't mean any offense by suggesting a riding mower, I just thought that it's a huge drain on your time to walk that much of an area. I've bought two vintage Cub Cadets at auctions for $200 & $350 and will never get rid of either one of them. They do require some maintainance but I'm pretty mechanically inclined so I have no problems keeping them going. As far as locking your door when you're in the yard.....well, whatever it takes. If it were me in your situation, I'd hook one of my electric fence units to the doorknob, then again, sure as ****, I'd forget and shock the snot out of myself, instead of the little brats !!!:eek: You might want to think about putting in a low-buck, DIY motion activated alarm system or a "dummy" one, putting out the warning signs that are available would be a good idea too! I hope they get the message soon that there's a new sheriff in town !!:)

    I was thinking a laser perimeter with remote actuated crossbows.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2009
    Jstas wrote: »
    I was thinking a laser perimeter with remote actuated crossbows.

    get some emo grass.
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited May 2009
    I only have 1/4 acer and it takes me about an hour.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,721
    edited May 2009
    I won't cut more than about .75 acres with a push mower. I have about .5 acre of grass and it takes me the better part of 3 hours to cut it all, but that is because my yard is broken up into 4 or 5 different sections and lots of obstacles. I spend more time turning than cutting. I'd love a rider, but it would be more trouble than its worth.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2009
    I believe it would be best if John purchased two pair of hand clippers from Ace Hardware, return home and then settle himself down onto the earth of his land and cut each grass blade at precisely 5/8", not 1/2" nor 3/4", exactly 5/8", while doing so he should focus on his center, breathing in and out until he becomes one with the grass.

    I suspect upon his neighbors observing these behaviors they will steer a wide path from his door.

    RT1
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2009
    There ya go. Don't forget to recite your chakra...

    If that don't work, rocksalt does...
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited May 2009
    I can mow about 4-5 acres per hour with this rig.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2009
    Sorry to hear about your grandma John. Everyone wants to live to be a 100 years old but sometimes I wonder if its worth it. She sounds like a caring person and I wish her well.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2009
    I have about four acres to mow.

    Lots of rain here lately and I am a little particular. Mowed it Friday and twice on Saturday( ditches 4 times). Mowed it tonight also, looks nice.

    Mowing once a week would be unacceptable.


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  • jeremie
    jeremie Posts: 246
    edited May 2009
    I mow my 1/4 acre with my JD x300, takes me all of 15 minutes. Do it twice a month.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,460
    edited May 2009
    opus wrote: »

    John Deere with cupholder;)

    Amen.

    Mine has two cupholders, a cigarette pack & lighter holder, a map holder (in case I get lost), auto tranny and cruise control. I love mowing the lawn. :D
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2009
    Daddies little girl.


    Took a little break from mowing to take a picture with my girl on her way to her junior prom. ( KEEP IT CLEAN KNUCKLEHEADS):p
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  • wz2p7j
    wz2p7j Posts: 840
    edited May 2009
    Well I own this lawn maintenance company and we have this big Jacobsen lawn mower with about a 16' wing span. Does about 12 acres in an hour. So 12 acres X an 8 hour day is 96 acres. Hows that? Chris :D:D
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited May 2009
    wz2p7j wrote: »
    Well I own this lawn maintenance company and we have this big Jacobsen lawn mower with about a 16' wing span. Does about 12 acres in an hour. So 12 acres X an 8 hour day is 96 acres. Hows that? Chris :D:D

    Impressive!


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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2009
    opus wrote: »
    Daddies little girl.


    Took a little break from mowing to take a picture with my girl on her way to her junior prom. ( KEEP IT CLEAN KNUCKLEHEADS):p

    good think she looks nothing like her dad!:p Did she take the Deere to prom?
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited May 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    good think she looks nothing like her dad!:p Did she take the Deere to prom?
    -Cody

    Friend of mine took his full-size Deere tractor to prom. Rolled right up to the front doors with his girlfriend across his lap. He and the girl just announced they're getting married... the tractor hasn't commented.
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