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I just got a battery power mower myself. Last fall the gas power mower I had for 5 years was dying. Probably from fouled gas or just age, who knows. I am glad to not have to store gas on our porch anymore, always bothered me about a potential fire hazard (but I was to lazy to do anything about it). However, I especially won't miss the 5 minutes of pulling the cord to get the damn thing to turn over.I am going to mow, probably with a little more clothes.
Maybe.
The battery powered mower is so nice, it's always ready, it's quiet (so I can actually listen to music, podcast with earbuds), no smell, it's a real game changer for our yard, which isn't huge, and during the summer needs a trim every 4 days or so. Most of my mowing grief came from dealing with the equipment, heck, otherwise I kind of dig on it: outside, fresh air, sun, a project with a simple and clear beginning / middle / end, and when it's over, there's an immediate, nice improvement.
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Yes! Consumables were a PITA, seems like I constantly needed to get gas, having to check the oil, making a mess dealing with gas cans, hahaha, and the pulling and pulling ...
Another kind of cool side perk: you can store a battery powered mower in any orientation, since there's nothing to leak out.
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Always hating driving back from a gas station in town with containers of gas in the hatchback. Felt like I was driving a bomb, which of course I was, all things possible considered. That and getting the mower to respond to the prime-and-pull-to-start "feature"...
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When we bought our first house a few years ago, made sure that we went battery-powered for this stuff. Growing up I used both plug in electric mowers and gas powered. Today’s electric mowers are so much nicer than the early ones I’ve used. No regrets, although my fingers are crossed that I can still get batteries when the ones I’m on start dying.
I’ve been working what feels like two jobs the last couple months, and I need to remind myself to take some time for myself every so often. So I’m planning on making sure that once my day job ends today, I don’t immediately leap back into my second job, and instead either ride the bike, or maybe break out a game.
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It's funny, I'd say battery powered yard tools probably led to our purchase of our two EVs 
I had a gas powered mower, but an electric corded blower. Then for Dad's Day a few years ago, I got a Greenworks battery blower, it was the tool, charger and battery. Amazing, I used it way more, it was super easy to get the driveway, the deck, etc. Then I discovered that you can buy the tool without the battery for pretty cheap. So I score a Greenwork string trimmer, a few months later a pole saw (both for $90 or less). It's super easy to plan and share a single battery.
Then several months later, I was gearing up for the first mow of the season (around here that's the middle of "winter"), and the mower was out of gas, no sweat, can #1 empty, well surely, nope, can #2 empty.
So I just abandon it for the day.
Then, serendipitously, I got an email from Woot.com (they're the Amazon owned sales/clearing site), with a Greenworks battery mower, $199 marked down from $440, not a refurb, brand new, full warranty, free shipping. And it comes with a charger and =two= batteries (mower only uses one).
*boom*
Shows up in 3 days, it's glorious. And now, I have 3 batteries, 2 chargers, and everything is interchangeable.
I had a gas powered mower, but an electric corded blower. Then for Dad's Day a few years ago, I got a Greenworks battery blower, it was the tool, charger and battery. Amazing, I used it way more, it was super easy to get the driveway, the deck, etc. Then I discovered that you can buy the tool without the battery for pretty cheap. So I score a Greenwork string trimmer, a few months later a pole saw (both for $90 or less). It's super easy to plan and share a single battery.
Then several months later, I was gearing up for the first mow of the season (around here that's the middle of "winter"
), and the mower was out of gas, no sweat, can #1 empty, well surely, nope, can #2 empty.So I just abandon it for the day.
Then, serendipitously, I got an email from Woot.com (they're the Amazon owned sales/clearing site), with a Greenworks battery mower, $199 marked down from $440, not a refurb, brand new, full warranty, free shipping. And it comes with a charger and =two= batteries (mower only uses one).
*boom*
Shows up in 3 days, it's glorious. And now, I have 3 batteries, 2 chargers, and everything is interchangeable.
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I am going to mow, probably with a little more clothes.
Maybe.
The battery powered mower is so nice, it's always ready, it's quiet (so I can actually listen to music, podcast with earbuds), no smell, it's a real game changer for our yard, which isn't huge, and during the summer needs a trim every 4 days or so. Most of my mowing grief came from dealing with the equipment, heck, otherwise I kind of dig on it: outside, fresh air, sun, a project with a simple and clear beginning / middle / end, and when it's over, there's an immediate, nice improvement.
Battery powered equipment has come a long way for sure. I still have my Honda mower, but when it dies, will probably go battery. Of course it is a Honda, so it might be a while.
What I would like to see is a battery powered reel mower. Reels do a better job than any other mower, but they are hard to push. But a self-propelled battery one..........
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Also, what's really nice, is the chainsaw's batteries can be used with various other Makita tools we have; my wife's leaf blower, my Makita battery operated tools: reciprocating saw (similar to a Milwaukee Sawzall), jigsaw, drill/driver, a couple of hand vacuums, circular saw, air compressor for inflating tires, shop light, and an oscillating multitool sander/saw. If I didn't already have a Festool plunge track saw, I'd buy Makita's cordless version.
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Battery powered equipment has come a long way for sure. I still have my Honda mower, but when it dies, will probably go battery. Of course it is a Honda, so it might be a while.
What I would like to see is a battery powered reel mower. Reels do a better job than any other mower, but they are hard to push. But a self-propelled battery one..........
You might have to sabotage a Honda mower to get it to stop working.
Check this out!
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I'm not familiar with the second brand, but looks like higher-ish end, and I knew Sun Joe is pretty well reviewed.
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This morning I went to the tip. Took Mrs AFB as I wanted her to see a car colour that is next door. I was hoping she’d say it wasn’t as she expected, but it was so I’m now hunting for a red i3 that’s got all the bits I need/want.
Then spent the rest of the day gardening. Preparing some soil for grass seed next to our new wall. Maybe half done.
Then spent the rest of the day gardening. Preparing some soil for grass seed next to our new wall. Maybe half done.
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Did you bet on the 80-1 long shot that won?We just placed a bet on the Kentucky Derby, hahahaha, if we win, pants shall be shat
I could be wrong, but I think the gambling establishments make a lot of money on those infrequent gamblers who put money on the long shots, because they almost never win. So they normally pay out a little bit of money to the people who picked the most likely winner, financed by all the ”rubes” who bet on the underdog.
If I’m even close to reality with that back-of-the-napkin assessment, then the gambling sites lost a ton of money today.
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Not as impressive as the Mets beating 3000:1 odds to come back from being down 7-1 in the 9th inning the other day, though
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My brother and sister-in-law are on their way from St. Augustine with my mother to spend a few days relaxing. I got reservations at a place that offers everything from pizza to steak, so everyone will be happy.
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Can’t you have pizza with steak? Enjoy your family time.
Here I’ve just awoke from a nap. Was feeling pretty tired after a bad nights sleep.
Other than that the usual of a walk and gardening have kept me occupied.
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This is apparently amazing, and one of the "next big things" on Broadway (it's been off to date):
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The musical is about Usher, coincidentally named the same as his day-job as an usher for The Lion King on Broadway, a fat, Black, gay writer who tries to navigate the heteronormative white world. He is backed by a six-person all-black-queer ensemble who voice his inner thoughts as he begrudgingly ghost writes a new Tyler Perry stage play.
It's in previews starting April 6th, and we __just__ scored tickets through an AMEX invite, 1/2 price, special reserved seats (center/corner mezzanine), pretty excited, this fills our 3rd night of shows this upcoming trip
See vacation thread for my reaction, but no shock, it leads the Tony nominations with 11:
2022 Tony Award Nominations: A Strange Loop, MJ, Paradise Square Lead the Pack
The 75th annual ceremony is set for June 12 at Radio City Music Hall.
www.playbill.com