RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
Now Cliff, You have gone and ruined it. I will not be happy until I can just sit on a nice sandy creek bank and listen to the water gently flowing by. The coolness of that old Willow treen and the smell of some fish cooking on a plank which is facing the bed of hot coals just makes me want to start looking in earnest for that place Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 4:54 PM To: blindhandyman Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Cy: I have always known that the sound of a creek, splashing along, was so nice and you are correct, few if any sharp stones and no chiggers. A very good suggestion! Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 7:50 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing No Cliff, I can not say that I have ever rolled around (intentionally) in a gravel path. (LOL) How about a compromise, a sand bar or sandy beach? Perhaps a nice, cool sandy creek bank with a clear running stream? Yup, no sharp pain and no Chiggers either (watch out for those Mosquitoes though... Well, at least the Mosquitoes can be controlled with some Citronella candles. It also (sorta) makes a nice mood light. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 5:59 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Cy: I have had the experience of having chigger bites in sensitive parts, but have you ever frolicked in a gravel road or path? Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 6:36 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Clifford, My good friend, somehow I do not think that you have ever had a chigger bite you where you might want to frolic. (LOL) When I moved back to Oklahoma in 1993 I was re-inoculated by the friendly chiggers. Around my waistband it looked like I had a double wreath of large grapes. I had welts which were a good 3/4 inch across all around my poor body. (LOL) Now, at that time I did not see the humor in all that. Yup, you could rool in the grass if you wish but, for me, I think not. (smile - scratch, scratch) Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 10:59 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Robert: Rocking on is a short time solution. In this area of the country, soils tend to be acidic and applying lime is a necessary requirement in order to obtain a good stand of grass. Instead of lime, one can cover the area with lime stone/gravel and given enough time, a nice stand of grass or volunteer weeds will appear. This approach does yield a firm lawn, where vehicular traffic will not mar up, mowing can be a problem if the blades are too low or the ground is uneven, as you will get a shower of stones when the mower picks up the underlying gravel. One other issue should be pointed out, and that is your lady friends will not enjoy frolicking in the gravel. Grass, according to reports, is a much more friendly environment for socializing, even with the chiggers. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 1:27 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing All right now listen up close. I have the salution to mowing the yard. Pick up the phone and find the nearest gravel yard and have them come out with the appropriate amount of what ever type of rock you would like to replace your grass with. Rock on. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
robert, No, that's no good, then you have to mow the bloody gravel and you won't believe the noise and mess that makes particularly at three o'clock in the morning when we all like to work. Tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
Ok I call a truce. gravel might not be a good idea after all. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
the problem is with your seat height extenders or the shape of your seat. On Fri, 4 Aug 2006, Boop wrote: I just tried this method tonight, but it didn't work for me at all. I couldn't reach the ground from the tractor seat no matter how hard I tried. Every time I got close to the ground, the pressure switch on the seat would kick in and shut down my mower. Now what do I do? Sorry Dave, I'll shut up now. Boop -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.0.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/409 - Release Date: 8/4/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
Dear Robert: Rocking on is a short time solution. In this area of the country, soils tend to be acidic and applying lime is a necessary requirement in order to obtain a good stand of grass. Instead of lime, one can cover the area with lime stone/gravel and given enough time, a nice stand of grass or volunteer weeds will appear. This approach does yield a firm lawn, where vehicular traffic will not mar up, mowing can be a problem if the blades are too low or the ground is uneven, as you will get a shower of stones when the mower picks up the underlying gravel. One other issue should be pointed out, and that is your lady friends will not enjoy frolicking in the gravel. Grass, according to reports, is a much more friendly environment for socializing, even with the chiggers. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 1:27 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing All right now listen up close. I have the salution to mowing the yard. Pick up the phone and find the nearest gravel yard and have them come out with the appropriate amount of what ever type of rock you would like to replace your grass with. Rock on. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 1.1693 (20060805) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
I had to look up Chiggers on the Web! We don't appear to have that particular form of nasty up here. I wonder too at the apparent quantity of frolics down there? Think I will stick with our bears and moose! I know how to deal with them. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Cy: I have had the experience of having chigger bites in sensitive parts, but have you ever frolicked in a gravel road or path? Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 6:36 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Clifford, My good friend, somehow I do not think that you have ever had a chigger bite you where you might want to frolic. (LOL) When I moved back to Oklahoma in 1993 I was re-inoculated by the friendly chiggers. Around my waistband it looked like I had a double wreath of large grapes. I had welts which were a good 3/4 inch across all around my poor body. (LOL) Now, at that time I did not see the humor in all that. Yup, you could rool in the grass if you wish but, for me, I think not. (smile - scratch, scratch) Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 10:59 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Robert: Rocking on is a short time solution. In this area of the country, soils tend to be acidic and applying lime is a necessary requirement in order to obtain a good stand of grass. Instead of lime, one can cover the area with lime stone/gravel and given enough time, a nice stand of grass or volunteer weeds will appear. This approach does yield a firm lawn, where vehicular traffic will not mar up, mowing can be a problem if the blades are too low or the ground is uneven, as you will get a shower of stones when the mower picks up the underlying gravel. One other issue should be pointed out, and that is your lady friends will not enjoy frolicking in the gravel. Grass, according to reports, is a much more friendly environment for socializing, even with the chiggers. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 1:27 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing All right now listen up close. I have the salution to mowing the yard. Pick up the phone and find the nearest gravel yard and have them come out with the appropriate amount of what ever type of rock you would like to replace your grass with. Rock on. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 1.1693 (20060805) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 To listen to the show archives
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
No Cliff, I can not say that I have ever rolled around (intentionally) in a gravel path. (LOL) How about a compromise, a sand bar or sandy beach? Perhaps a nice, cool sandy creek bank with a clear running stream? Yup, no sharp pain and no Chiggers either (watch out for those Mosquitoes though... Well, at least the Mosquitoes can be controlled with some Citronella candles. It also (sorta) makes a nice mood light. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 5:59 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Cy: I have had the experience of having chigger bites in sensitive parts, but have you ever frolicked in a gravel road or path? Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 6:36 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Clifford, My good friend, somehow I do not think that you have ever had a chigger bite you where you might want to frolic. (LOL) When I moved back to Oklahoma in 1993 I was re-inoculated by the friendly chiggers. Around my waistband it looked like I had a double wreath of large grapes. I had welts which were a good 3/4 inch across all around my poor body. (LOL) Now, at that time I did not see the humor in all that. Yup, you could rool in the grass if you wish but, for me, I think not. (smile - scratch, scratch) Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 10:59 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Robert: Rocking on is a short time solution. In this area of the country, soils tend to be acidic and applying lime is a necessary requirement in order to obtain a good stand of grass. Instead of lime, one can cover the area with lime stone/gravel and given enough time, a nice stand of grass or volunteer weeds will appear. This approach does yield a firm lawn, where vehicular traffic will not mar up, mowing can be a problem if the blades are too low or the ground is uneven, as you will get a shower of stones when the mower picks up the underlying gravel. One other issue should be pointed out, and that is your lady friends will not enjoy frolicking in the gravel. Grass, according to reports, is a much more friendly environment for socializing, even with the chiggers. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 1:27 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing All right now listen up close. I have the salution to mowing the yard. Pick up the phone and find the nearest gravel yard and have them come out with the appropriate amount of what ever type of rock you would like to replace your grass with. Rock on. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 1.1693 (20060805) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 To listen to the show
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
You have them up there, Dale. They are also refered to as no see ems. Anyone that has spent anytime in a tent has usually had a run in with them... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
All right now listen up close. I have the salution to mowing the yard. Pick up the phone and find the nearest gravel yard and have them come out with the appropriate amount of what ever type of rock you would like to replace your grass with. Rock on. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
