The string trimmer is dead to me. - Page 3

HungLikeJesus · 09-24-2008, 11:26 AM

If they're retired, why do they need a lawn service? They should be out there on their knees with their tweezers and scissors.

classicman · 09-24-2008, 11:42 AM

I like the way you think HLJ. In fact, when they are done with their lawn they can come over and tweak mine while I'm at work :0)

sweetwater · 09-24-2008, 01:08 PM

They are retired mayors, bank presidents, college presidents, etc. Get dirty on their own lawns?

I trim the lawn but only when the weird tendrils of whatever-it-is overgrow the driveway by 6-12 inches.
And if I was a damn sheep, I'd graze the lawn instead of trimming it!

After 4 years in a condo I rather enjoy working outdoors, so~

classicman · 09-24-2008, 01:32 PM

Good for you sweetwater - I don't have those types in my neighborhood though. Wish I did.

Yznhymr · 09-28-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetwater

One of these days I am going to invent a trimmer that is part of a the lawnmower. I'm already there cutting grass, I have a whirling device to tap, plenty of deck space to mount a spool - all I need is a button on a cable that will release string when I've got the mower parked by a shaggy-based tree or fence line. Until then, I will just continue to edge in my usual lousy way and wish we could afford a service.

Think the idea is already taken...but if you get a prototype going, show a pic!

xoxoxoBruce · 09-28-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetwater

After 4 years in a condo I rather enjoy working outdoors, so~

I think that's an important note. Some people actually enjoy doing this yard detailing, being outdoors, being busy, being out of nagging earshot, being not able to do the rest of the honey-do list 'cause I gotta edge the lawn, etc.

My problem is when these people start ragging on others, that actually have better things to do... like a life.

Cloud · 09-28-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianR

the code enforcement people go around and check to see if you have been diligent in trimming your lawn, cleaning the yard and making the place beautiful. And they're not shy about handing out citations, either.

I've already lost my temper at the asshole and threatened to FIND him something better to do if he didn't do it himself. From my yard, I see three major code violations, more in the papers.

OMG, THOSE GUYS. The environmental enforcement division of the city. I've run into them before and they are assholes. They'll give you a ticket for weeds. They'll give you a ticket for leaving a garage sale sign out overnight. Petty powerless powermongers.

BTW, I say get rid of your lawn and plant vegies!

BrianR · 09-28-2008, 11:04 PM

I fixed their little red wagon once already. Need it done again?

Gravdigr · 08-29-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

No you don't, stop being a damn sheep.

If he was a sheep, he wouldn't need to trim. Or edge.

ETA: Oh, he said that...

sweetwater · 08-29-2010, 07:37 PM

If sweetwater was a sheep, sweetwater would be a ewe, not a ram.

I had forgotten about this thread. When I saw the mention of mounting a string trimmer on a mower, I thought, "Hey, that's my idea!"

Gravdigr · 08-30-2010, 01:10 AM

Oh. You type like a man.

Yznhymr · 08-30-2010, 01:27 PM

When I was a kid, these are the precision tools I had to use for yard maintenance (for punishment):

Sundae · 08-30-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I think that's an important note. Some people actually enjoy doing this yard detailing, being outdoors, being busy, being out of nagging earshot, being not able to do the rest of the honey-do list 'cause I gotta edge the lawn, etc.

My problem is when these people start ragging on others, that actually have better things to do... like a life.

Like ladies who like baking.
Whether they are stay at home mums, or simply like to bake in their time off. Lovely, absolutely fine. It's when they come into the office and mention that so-and-so had a [gasp!] shop-bought cake for their child's birthday! Said in the same hushed tones as if the kid had got an eighth of weed as a present.

No.
Get down off your high horse.
Anyway, I tasted your cupcakes and I know they don't bring all the boys to the yard

Gravdigr · 08-30-2010, 04:03 PM

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...a.k.a. edging...

Clodfobble · 08-30-2010, 06:06 PM

It's funny, Sundae, because I think in the typical group of American mothers you would instead get the whispered snarking that so-and-so had [ugh!] baked her own cake--the big showoff.

09-24-2008, 11:26 AM	#31
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09-24-2008, 11:42 AM	#32
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I like the way you think HLJ. In fact, when they are done with their lawn they can come over and tweak mine while I'm at work :0) __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt Last edited by classicman; 09-24-2008 at 01:32 PM.

09-24-2008, 01:08 PM	#33
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	They are retired mayors, bank presidents, college presidents, etc. Get dirty on their own lawns? I trim the lawn but only when the weird tendrils of whatever-it-is overgrow the driveway by 6-12 inches. And if I was a damn sheep, I'd graze the lawn instead of trimming it! After 4 years in a condo I rather enjoy working outdoors, so~ __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

09-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#34
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Good for you sweetwater - I don't have those types in my neighborhood though. Wish I did. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

09-28-2008, 11:04 PM	#38
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08-29-2010, 07:37 PM	#40
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	If sweetwater was a sheep, sweetwater would be a ewe, not a ram. I had forgotten about this thread. When I saw the mention of mounting a string trimmer on a mower, I thought, "Hey, that's my idea!" __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

08-30-2010, 01:10 AM	#41
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08-30-2010, 01:27 PM	#42
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