Broken Lawnmower Leads to More Exercise

My little riding lawnmower is broken down. As you can see, my husband has it totally taken apart. All this for a darn $2.34 part. The steering went out on it two weeks ago while I was cutting a lawn. Actually, what happened is the darn thing, it quit turning to the right. All it would do is make a clicking noise when I turned the steering wheel. Needless to say, finishing that lawn by only being able to turn left was tricky. I was proud of myself though. I was able to finish the job.

My husband had me ordered the two parts he thought it needed but neglected to order this little $2.00 piece. So here we are…..waiting again for that little piece to come in so he can reassemble my mower.

I’ve been having to use my pushmower on yards I usually use my rider. I’m afraid to use my husband’s lawnmower. It’s a zero turn commercial Ferris and it goes so much faster than mine. I can still remember when I was afraid to learn how to use the other riding mower. I finally attempted it when I had a 3 acre yard to work in. I figured I would have plenty of space to turn around. I’ve finally graduated up to smaller and tighter areas.

I’ve been getting a lot more exercise using my push mower. I don’t like the self-propelled type so it’s all “pushing.” Anyone that has spent much time in Tennessee knows it’s hard to find a flat yard. I’m up and down hills and gullies most of the time. I know that is burning off more calories than sailing across a flat piece of ground. I’m losing my weight slowly this time and hopefully will be able to KEEP it off.

I enjoy being outside. Cutting grass for me is more fun than working in my flower garden. I hate pulling weeds and hoeing. The past few weeks it’s been very hot. There have been several heat related deaths in our area. To combat this hot and humid weather, I’m drinking plenty of water, taking plenty of breaks in my airconditioned vehicle, and trying to remember to use sunscreen. I only had one day I quit around noon. The combination of the heat and humidity just took my breath away. I started having cold chills so I knew I had been at it too long.

I’ve got to go meet my husband at the church and cut the grass on the playground.

Have a safe and happy 4th!!