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mneme
We used to sneak into the fields of wheat. It was an exhilarating experience as you disappeared from the world.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 29, 2007 at 3:48 PM
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johnmacnab
You are never to old to wander through very tall grass - reminds me of childhood ramblings (I was shorter then too).
posted by
mneme
on May 29, 2007 at 4:52 AM
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jacenta
It came in two days ago, jacenta. I fitted it to the mower and it still doesn't work. Looks like I'll have to find a real mechanic, or disappear into the elephant grass.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 24, 2007 at 5:39 AM
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johnmacnab
Hopefully the part needed will come in soon.
posted by
jacentaOld
on May 24, 2007 at 5:05 AM
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Pat_B
It also sounds like a good excuse for not cutting the grass, Pat. I will file it away for future reference.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 20, 2007 at 2:36 PM
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Azur
Can I assume that you simply let it grow, Azur?
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 20, 2007 at 2:33 PM
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The good news is, the long grass is good for the environment...
Longer grass, more chlorophyll and more release of whatever chemicals those are that are good for us to breathe -- oxygen? I know what they are, forgive the senior moment, but can't pull the name out of the air - carbon something, dioxide maybe... Anyway, with more grass there's more to produce the good green stuff, so by not cutting it you're making it stronger, feeding the roots, and making it healthier... all justifications I learned years ago when I was working, mothering and just didn't have time to keep it trimmed... :)
posted by
Pat_B
on May 19, 2007 at 5:56 AM
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John Macnab
Assume very long grass here even when we don't need a part for the mower.
posted by
Azur
on May 18, 2007 at 8:59 PM
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TAPS
I just looked up the grass whip online, TAPS. No, I've never seen one of those before. It must be an American thing. It looks quite painful.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 18, 2007 at 6:17 AM
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TAPS
The goats and sheep I remember, TAPS, but I've never heard of a grass whip. We used to use a scythe. The rhythm of scything took a long time to master, but once you had it, you could do it until your back broke in two. I'm learning some fascinating things today. Nah! No such thing as living too long as long as you are compos mentis.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 18, 2007 at 6:14 AM
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Whacky
So far, all I have to do is tread carefully as I search for Samantha's calling cards, but if it doesn't hurry up, Samantha may get lost.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 18, 2007 at 6:06 AM
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afzal
With any luck, afzal, it may go down in posterity.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 18, 2007 at 6:04 AM
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Johnmacnab
Remember the grass whip? It used to be one of those or a goat. I think maybe I've lived too long. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on May 17, 2007 at 11:56 PM
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Hope you get that part soon before you are lost in the grass!
A smile
from me and a WOOF! and
smile from Bo! =^..^=
posted by
Whacky
on May 17, 2007 at 7:05 PM
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Good saying .
posted by
afzal50
on May 17, 2007 at 9:13 AM
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