Signs your getting old?

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  • Morning_star18

    Yesterday I took delivery of an inherited, 1970s well-cared-for cylinder mower.

    Today was sunny, warm and dry. At lunchtime, as I’m currently working from home, I cut my lawn.

    I was so in awe of the fucking stripes that sexy 70s motorised machine made that I opened a bottle of cold cider and sat in the middle of my pristine lawn, deeply inhaled the pungent, fresh-cut fragrance and toasted the glory I beheld and the man who left me that amazing machine.

    • +1PhanLo
    • :)Gnash
    • My dad had one. He was convinced it was the only lawn mower worth a damn in the world.CyBrainX
    • It has been loved and was built to last.Morning_star
    • +1, coolOBBTKN
    • I like to read more like this. Thank you for posting!SimonFFM
    • I lol'dernexbcn
    • I used to love my Dad's. He passed away and now I do my mom's lawn with a chargeable lightweight electric. No stripes :(fadein11
    • Sounds like an amazing afternoon!pseud
    • what did you did with all the clippings? make sure you rake often to ensure your thatch layer stays healthy.imbecile
    • The clippings have gone into my composter and i've very recently raked , fed and re-seeded. Gotta keep that lawn in tip top condition.Morning_star
    • very nice :D recently began caring more about my lawn as well https://www.qbn.com/…imbecile
    • I need help with this. Just bought a house and need to keep up with the Joneses.monospaced
    • My dad's had a basket attached to the back that collected the grass. It was easier to see when it was full than regular mowers.CyBrainX
    • @Mono, any time bud. My garden has been a sanctuary over the last few years trying to create an oasis in the heart of the city. Its VERY relaxing and rewarding.Morning_star
    • @CyBrain. A rear grass collector would be great, alas, this one is front mounted.Morning_star
    • My new lawn is starting to get taken over by other things. Different grasses. Some weeds. All mixed in. I have no idea what to do.monospaced
    • Neighbors don’t. What’s the secret?monospaced

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