Willie
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« on: March 10, 2011, 10:51:00 AM » |
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Ok, just read about the new mower...
Need some advice from you wiley riders....
How do I get my wife to mow the lawn while I go for a ride on Saturday's??? I would prefer an inexpensive solution. This is the first year I have had my lady during mowing season and I can already see there is going to be some conflicts.
Any help out there???
Oh, and I am not looking for advice from the lady riders - not sure I would like it.
Willie
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 11:11:30 AM » |
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Not gonna help ya' much on getting her to mow, but if ya' wanna combine your riding with your mowing, you could always go this route:  |
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2011, 11:19:58 AM » |
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The trick is to sustain an "injury" that precludes you from pushing the mower, but not from riding. You have to be careful when selecting, because you also want one that heals quite slowly.
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RainMaker
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2011, 12:37:12 PM » |
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If anyone really figures this out, please let me know....  |
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Houdini
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2011, 02:16:10 PM » |
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The trick is to sustain an "injury" that precludes you from pushing the mower, but not from riding. If anyone really figures this out, please let me know.... You guys need to have some kids ... they mow, you pay them and go riding, problem solved. I would prefer an inexpensive solution. Can't help you there, the kid thing is real expensive, but when they get older you can take them on rides with you. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2011, 03:00:04 PM » |
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#1 Get the grass cut on Friday evenings.
#2 Go riding on Saturday all day.
#3 Suck up the "Hell Raising" Saturday night thru next Thursday.
The next Friday she won't be raising hell because you will be out cutting the grass again.
#4 Repeat steps 1-3 on a weekly basis.
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« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2011, 03:39:49 PM » |
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Reread the old classic Tom Sawyer. Study on the psychology of how he got the neighborhood boys to paint the fence for him by convincing them it was fun.  If this doesn't work, offer to be her sex slave on evenings of her choosing (with the appropriate wine).  If this doesn't work, offer to pay her $20 an hour.  If this doesn't work, mount some lights on the mower, and do it yourself at night.  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2011, 03:49:02 PM » |
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you can let nature do its thing ... 
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2011, 04:59:27 PM » |
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Leave the credit card and an appology taped to the steering wheel of the mower and go ahead and ride  PS be sure to leave the card that is already nearly maxed out .. |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2011, 05:22:29 PM » |
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If anyone really figures this out, please let me know.... You guys need to have some kids ... they mow, you pay them and go riding, problem solved. Tried that - but they grew up and left the house and the mower behind...... |
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2011, 06:14:27 PM » |
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you purchase her something really special....we all have our own special....think about it....all it takes for me...is for hg to work on my Spyder...
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Willie
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« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2011, 06:34:09 AM » |
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Well, I bought her some leather gloves and steel toed boots and some safety glasses. I added some bling to the safety glasses. I am hoping she gets the hint.
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Dodis
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« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2011, 08:20:55 AM » |
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Well, I was going to suggeest GOATS! ...but my in-laws would immediately BBQ them when they came to visit!!! (if the wife doesn't first) Mike "Dodis" |
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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2011, 12:47:45 PM » |
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Well, I was going to suggeest GOATS! Was this a response to the "buy her something special" comment? |
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Dodis
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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2011, 02:12:58 PM » |
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Well south of the Rio Grande, it would at least be a special dinner!  But I forgot the "buy her something special" comment above... Plus, she might want to ride with you! Mike "Dodis" |
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« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2011, 05:19:26 PM » |
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Well, I bought her some leather gloves and steel toed boots and some safety glasses Wow! What a guy  .. |
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Oldman
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« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2011, 11:57:42 AM » |
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Make a command decision. You're going to save gas (soon to be $5.00 per lawn), let it grow and sell the hay to a local beef operation. Good for the ecology, good for the food chain, good for the bank account.
Make money from your lawn instead of spending it on mowing.
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« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2011, 02:33:06 AM » |
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Well, I was going to suggeest GOATS! Was this a response to the "buy her something special" comment? .....and now we know why Mrs. Rocketman is such a happy woman!  |
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« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2011, 01:40:16 PM » |
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I've been politicking to continue my lawn care duties, but change my role in those duties to Coach of the lawn care team. It was quickly noted that writing a check was not considered mowing the lawn.... more to follow |
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