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A Red Riding Lawn Mower Tale

August 11, 2013 By Rhoda 66 Comments

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There once was a woman who had a big backyard that needed to have the grass cut very often during this rainy summer.   So, she bought herself a nice Honda push mower that did the job and was self-propelled after all.  Not that hard a job!

But, then came the opportunity from her dad’s next door neighbor who was moving, to purchase a Sears Craftsman cute red riding lawn mower for $400.

Sold, she said!

That was quite a steal for a used riding lawn mower and she knew that she would love flying around the backyard on that cute red mower.

She had never been on a riding lawn mower before, but she could just imagine it would be similar to riding a go-cart or a golf cart,and she’d be right.

Nothing to it!

mower in truckBut, first they had to get it to her house from her parent’s house.  So, her hard working daddy and mom came over to deliver the mower.  That might be a little bit of a feat, since the darn thing weighs a lot.  But, her smart dad came up with the idea of backing it up  next to the hill in her front yard, rolling it down 2 pieces of lumber that were sturdy and strong.

dad on mower

Hey, y’all, look at this! 

What every redneck family does, right?  back that thing right off the truck.  There were a few nervous moments, but over all, everything went just perfect.

mower on truck

Her dad got it cranked up and started backing.  Once the wheels touched the wood boards, it wouldn’t go up.  But, they found a way to do it by pushing it in neutral and moved it up and over those boards.

over the boards

Once those wheels came over the top, they were good to go.  The people with the red riding lawn mower.

mower off truck

Then that daddy of hers backed it on down the ramp and into the yard.  Easy as pie!

And she was a happy girl, clapping her hands in glee!  She had her own cute red mower now.  Once her very cautious dad gave her a few lessons on how to start the mower, put the blade down and how it all worked, she got busy in that backyard with the tall grass.  It’s a wonder he didn’t stay and watch it all to be sure she knew what she was doing.

mowing backyard

She spun around and around on that cute red mower. Her roommate took these pics from afar.

Rhoda on mower

She drove that cute red mower, making circles that cut the grass down all with an excited intensity.

mowing grass

Round and round she went until that grass was looking really good, smiling all the way.  This is  not work at all!

mowing

She had fun with her red mower and got that grass cut in record time.  Should she hire her roommate to be her new photographer?  Maybe not.

mowing and laughing

A used red riding lawn mower makes for a happy girl!

Cute red mowers and tall grass are quite the pair.  Cutting grass will never be the same again, with this toy in her garage.  She can’t wait to get all the junk cleaned up in the backyard, so that she can really have fun with her new toy.

There are always lessons to be learned though.  One word of caution.  If you have a riding lawn mower, she wants you to know that you should always disengage the blade before riding that lawn mower into the garage to park it.  If there is carpet on the concrete floor, it will be sucked into the blade and hacked to smithereens.  That, and the engine will shut off.  Don’t tell her Daddy she did that,
OK?  It’s our little secret.

Thank goodness, all is still well with the cute red mower.

The End!

 

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  1. susan maclean says

    August 12, 2013 at 2:11 am

    Take the advice and get those ear protectors,don’t take fast corners, and enjoy the ride! Your post had me smiling all the way through!

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  2. Paula@SweetPea says

    August 12, 2013 at 5:51 am

    You are going to save so much time with your new riding lawn mower!

    I finally started wearing eye protection while mowing thanks to the outdoor safety glasses that Ryobi gave me at Haven!

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  3. Barbara Hunnicutt Moore says

    August 12, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Can you get any cuter??? I thought not, but was wrong!

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  4. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    August 12, 2013 at 7:25 am

    How cute are you on your mower, Rhoda?! I think red’s your color 🙂

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  5. Molly Jo says

    August 12, 2013 at 7:31 am

    This was such a fun read and the pictures of your smiling face are awesome! Do Be Careful, I have maybe run over or through a bush in my day….Yikes! My rider had an issue, so one week I had to go back to push mowing…what a drag…glad to be back on my gray rider. Bless your mom and daddy’s hearts, just love them!

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  6. Mary says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Rhoda, Always check the oil level before you mow, wear ear protection and never, ever put your hands near the blades to clean up carpet you cut up!!! I had a laugh over that,
    Great buy and a cute mower, you look right at home on it!

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  7. Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:22 am

    LOL, this made me giggle! xo Kristin

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  8. Beverly says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Looks like happiness and red lawnmower bliss to me.

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  9. Debbie says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:39 am

    You look like you are having so much fun you should hire yourself out to your great neighbors…..for fee of course!:)…..and you can have that cute riding mower paid for in a FLASH!:) ALWAYS fun to see what you are up to!:)

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  10. Shelley Choate says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:42 am

    Love the riding mower but love your Daddy more. I would give everything for one more hour with my Daddy, Give that Southern Daddy a big hug for me. You do look rather cute on Big Red
    Blessing,
    Shelley. (With a push mower)

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  11. Dicksi says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:05 am

    Funny story! Great deal…we’ve always been pleased with our Craftsman mowers. They really last for years. Don’t forget your ear protection–plugs or music helps drown out the noise! 🙂

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  12. shar y says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:42 am

    So so cute! One more piece of advice: the engine gets really hot after it’s been running. Stay away from it. Learned this the hard way!! Bad burn on arm!
    #wonthappenagain

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  13. Janie says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:02 am

    That’s a great deal u got, and a very sensible expenditure. It’s fun now, but grass cutting can become toil very quickly. Adorable, your excitement. Heaven forbid you get a good deal on a chainsaw! 😉

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  14. Diane says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:21 am

    You look happier than anyone I’ve ever seen to be cutting grass! Your new toy is really neat … now I want to see if you paint it, stencil it or cover it with Frog tape!
    Diane

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  15. Cheryl Ann says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Rhoda, you look so cute on that red mower! Cheryl Ann

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  16. Dawna says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Rhoda, you are wonderful! And you know Rhonda’s photography is what you call: avant garde! Go Rhonda! (She captured your childlike delight on that last one! LOVE IT! LOVE YOU!)

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  17. Whimzy Thyme says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Awesome – what a great deal. Wish I had one. :))

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  18. Becky in 'Bama says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Two things: 1) put on some sturdy shoes to mow. Weird things can happen in a mower accident. 2) Eye protection is good for low hanging branches. Last year I got ‘smart’ and decided I’d mow the back yard before the husband got home. I mowed and mowed…only to realize I forgot to ‘engage’ the blade. I was basically joy riding around the backyard. Shh…don’t tell him. I quickly remedied the problem and had the grass cut by the time he got home.

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  19. GinaE says

    August 12, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Your Dad amazes me every time you post about him! No wonder you are such a great DIY gal, with a teacher like him.
    Love your new ride and no we won’t tell him about the carpet in the garage. That sounds like something I would do!

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  20. Thirkellgirl says

    August 12, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I don’t know how else you’d get a riding mower off the back of a truck… and I don’t know what’s “redneck” about that. I don’t think that’s cute, I think it’s condescending.

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    • Rhoda says

      August 12, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Thirkellgirl, if that offended you, you must be a really sensitive person. That’s all I can say. have a great day!

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