Had to Happen

After two years of pushing a lawnmower over these hills and dales, the weather and out of control growth of the lawn pushed us into finally making that large purchase. Our first lawn tractor. We have almost an acre of lawn to mow, and well, I just can't help Ray mow it anymore due to poor health reasons.

The weather has been extremely hot during the week and has done nothing but rain on the weekends for the past three weeks. The garden expert on the local news said not to mow on these horribly hot days because it could kill the grass. So we listened and eventually realized that no push mower was going to make it very far in our tall grass without cutting out. So yesterday morning as we were lamenting the working nightmare ahead of us, I told Ray I thought it was time we did some research and just buy one.

Well, needless to say, I got no argument as he disappeared quickly upstairs and to his computer. After about an hour of brands, model and price comparisons, he headed to the local dealer.

He was back within the hour with a huge smile on his face, a bag with a manual and a new key. He said the mower was to be delivered in an hour or so, free of charge and would be set up and ready to go before the delivery rep left. Now THAT'S what I call service!

Well, the salesman was true to his word as the sharp new Cub Cadet tractor on a trailer was backing onto the driveway.
I don't know what it is about a new lawn tractor, but neighbors that haven't spoken to us since we moved here, are suddenly waving at Ray as they drive by. I guess I'll never understand what that's about, but happy for the kindness all the same.

Now the job that took a grueling four hours was now completed in a little over one.
Needless to say, Ray's one happy guy.

Oh, and did I mention it has a cup holder too?