Red straining with handle above his head remind me of when I was 14 back in the late 40s, all push mowers had a handle too high for a short youngster, so you couldn’t push with arms low. Also reel blades rubbed against cutter blade. I mowed & trimmed lawns for a few dollars. Later Dad got a non rotary power mower with blades. Had to use a clutch turning corners or wheel spin would dig a rut in grass, 1967 I bought a Scotts Silent push Mower. what a joy.Couldn’t keep my young sons from using it. So much easier to mow. Could mow grass with out disturbing neighbors in early morning cool. My oldest son still has it.
Our first power mower was a reel one a neighbor had left on the curb as junk, and Dad brought it home. Had to crank it with a cord that had to be wound each pull. Time you got it started, you were drenched in sweat and might as well have cut the grass by hand,
When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, – the truck, the car, playing golf. Always something more important to me.
Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush.
I said, “When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway.”
The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp…
Those things were so hard to push. I couldn’t quite mange it when we had one, until about age 6-7, but they sure sounded nice.Taking summer naps listening to push mowers and little Cesnas flying overhead.
Catfeet Premium Member over 8 years ago
I hope there’s enough left over for a few Milky Bones!
I'll fly away over 8 years ago
My great-grandma had one we used. They were hard to push, especially if the blades were dull.
mymontana over 8 years ago
You boys have had some week! Why isn’t brother Martin helping out? Take a break and make it a fun Sunday.
LOVE & HUGS TO RED & ROVER
Yakety Sax over 8 years ago
I still have two of them. They are my backup mowers when the powered mower decides to not start after 20 pulls!
Banjo Gordy Premium Member over 8 years ago
Red straining with handle above his head remind me of when I was 14 back in the late 40s, all push mowers had a handle too high for a short youngster, so you couldn’t push with arms low. Also reel blades rubbed against cutter blade. I mowed & trimmed lawns for a few dollars. Later Dad got a non rotary power mower with blades. Had to use a clutch turning corners or wheel spin would dig a rut in grass, 1967 I bought a Scotts Silent push Mower. what a joy.Couldn’t keep my young sons from using it. So much easier to mow. Could mow grass with out disturbing neighbors in early morning cool. My oldest son still has it.
assrdood over 8 years ago
The push mowers weren’t too bad if the blades were sharp. Problem was….they were hard and tricky to sharpen
beach004 over 8 years ago
Our first power mower was a reel one a neighbor had left on the curb as junk, and Dad brought it home. Had to crank it with a cord that had to be wound each pull. Time you got it started, you were drenched in sweat and might as well have cut the grass by hand,
neverenoughgold over 8 years ago
When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, – the truck, the car, playing golf. Always something more important to me.
Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush.
I said, “When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway.”
The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp…
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 8 years ago
A snow cone for Red and a Milky Bone for Rover! Haha. Love you guys.
pam Miner over 8 years ago
Those things were so hard to push. I couldn’t quite mange it when we had one, until about age 6-7, but they sure sounded nice.Taking summer naps listening to push mowers and little Cesnas flying overhead.