Well, in general I agree with you, however, I see no reason to pay anyone double just to buy from a local dealer! Some Walmart mowers are one-half others and work perfectly well!

I owned a business here, and I buy here if the price is within 20% of out of town!
If I am to donate, I'll give it to the Salvation Army.

He is right about the John Deere. The models that Home Depot sells are junk. If you want a good John Deere mower you'll have to go to a dealer and pay through your nose.

Now if you want the Binford Special, might I suggest.....

I can personally vouch that the Binford Special will mow down six foot high weeds on the side of two 45 degree pond dams. I literally mow through grass that I can't see over. In shorter grass and with sharp blades it'll mow a 61" cut at full speed which is about 6 or 7 mph. It seats and handles much like a Warthog so even a pilot like Hack could operate it with ease.

Beyond those, I would suggest looking at some of the offerings from mowing equipment companies. I have no confidence in the run of the mill riding mower from HD or Lowes

Yardguy is absolutely right on this one. Stay away from HD or Lowes. Why would you buy a piece of equipment from someone that is going to send you down the street to their competitor to have it serviced. Keep in mind that MTD's are junk.

I had a belt driven Snapper for several years..little hard to operate but dependable and lasting.

That 30" can be bought for less than $200 a month for 12 months at 0% interest. Or, about 16-17 hundred cash.

Personally, I think that is a lot of money for a mower, but you do have a lot to mow, especially if it is rough ground or steep.

If someone mentions vacations, the ocean, kayaks, rvs, etc, you blow a gasket. Yet, I find you discussing pros and cons of lawn mowers. Did someone finally mention something you can relate to? Are we finally seeing a 'softer side' of Bonkers? Next you will be asking when and where the next bloggers' coffee will be. Way to go Bonky!

so, my spouse is experiencing beer Nirvana now because his fav liquor store started carrying Full Sail IPA. I must admit, these are tasty.

Are you familiar with Full Sail?

Sort of like Homer in the Duff brewery?

I thought Full Sail sounded familiar, but I looked up their site and the label is not familiar. Hood River, Oregon? Some of the best IPAs are out of the Northwest. I'll have to try it. Where do they sell it?

I'm still pretty partial to Sweetwater, right here in ATL--very hoppy.

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He likes hoppy beer too.

Brandon's, a little PTC liquor store off 54 and Petrol Point sells it, plus, World Beverage on 74North.

That's also the title of a classic Loggins and Messina album. It included such greats as "Watching the River Run" and "Love Song."

Here's a great clip of L&M--not from Full Sail, but, boy does this go to the core of who we were and what we were about in 1972!

House at Pooh Corner

I think that's a "shag" haircut on Kenny. I had one about then, too.

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I watched your Pooh Corner song!
I have to admit that I never heard of these two guys until you brought them up!
I remember the early 70s well. Not with so much endearment as you seem to have, however.
I was a square, working in the JCs getting Fluoride put into town water systems around the USA--solving the tooth decay problems, when the hairy groups sang. Also, was trying to get ahead in industry by working very, very hard. No dope, little beer.

This music--along with Loggins and Messina--filled our home in the early days of our marriage and family.

Seals and Crofts: Ruby Jean and Billie Lee (Live in 1974)

...He is the object of our longing, and we're His creation...."

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While I'm exploring YouTube's selctions from the early 70s, here's some great stuff:

These Days

This is Gregg Allman doing a cover of his friend, Jackson Browne's These Days

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My John Deere is great! And John Deere will finance your purchase for a year with zero down and no interest.

Ditto! We've had ours for about 6 yrs and love the thang plus it has cool yard attachments for raking and mulching.

We bought ours a couple of years ago. It was a trade in w/ 120 hours, but still looked brand new (still does). Absolutely no problems of any kind. 16 hp Kohler, and I can get a little over two full mowings from a tank of gas (acre lot). You can't go wrong with green.

These machines start at about $2,000, plus any attachments.

All them hosses not needed for a decent lawn!

Our Deere was around $2,000 and included the attachments, which really help if you have a big lot. We have 1/2 acre and really needed the rake thingy for leaves. Plus, Home Depot had a special on Deere's... that 1 year, no interest financing... well worth it!

Who needs one? I've tried one on my yard, and by the time I get either a trim mower or a weed eater out, it takes more time. Nothing better than a nice mulching walk behind for up to 3/4 acre or so.

Just got back from San Diego. It was beautiful as usual. Seems like everyrthing is same same here. Muddle, saw you had another article in The Citizen--it was great. Is this going to be a weekly thing? Hope so. Bonkers, I must admit that you posted a great reply re: lawnmowers--sometimes you really surprise me. Wulf, glad to see you are doing okay and heading to the mountains--I know what you mean about the water--I love being anywhere near it. Hope you have a wonderful time. Good to see that no one did anyone 'in' while I was gone.

Nice to have you back.

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