Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Just bought myself one of these 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The bicycle bell looks more interesting, and less hard work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Intellectuality and Practicality whilst gardening; love the way Einstein uses his bell for a drink - Genius I call that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fch782c 144 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I was waiting for the punchline, you know the bit where her shoves the tool through the end of his foot or he bursts a water main. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I prefer the 5HP rototiller, less hard work.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I could sit and look at the garden all day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I prefer the 5HP rototiller, less hard work.... But I need the exercise & what with the price of petrol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 It looks like a useful and simple to use tool. I have never used one but it is certainly impressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsdigs 104 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I once saw an african using a miniature version of this to create wooden animals for sale. The way and manner in which he was using it was quite startling. He simply sat on the side of a road and chipped away at a piece of wood. I have always admired people who can look at a chunk of wood or stone, piece of paper or even a lump of clay, and see in there an object that becomes something of beauty. I don't know the answer to this but...is there any difference between an azada and an adze? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Apparently this weekend it's .................. watch out for those stingy nettles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,325 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 This jap tree saw ..best €200 i ever spent connected with gardening..super skinny blade and mega sharp... beats the Husqu..hands down. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,279 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Since my 'Big Op'' in 2018 ive not been as fit as i was once was...so have been paying a Gardener to 'Mow' my lawns.........the big one is roughly the size of a football Penalty box'' perhaps even slightly larger..... Have felt for some time he wasn't doing a very good job...never cut deep enough and was very untidy.....plus he wasn't exactly the nicest chap i know.......... So when he decided to ''UP'' his price...i told him ''Thanks but no thanks'' and bought a nice new large ''Lawn Mower''..last week...........Its been good for my 'Fitness' and my Lawns look much nicer.............plus i'm saving a good bit of money.........Starting to look like a ''Cricket Square'' instead of a 'Penalty Area'' Might start teaching my Grandkids'' the rudiments of 'Keeping a straight Bat'' and 'Spin Bowling''..... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,529 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: ... and was very untidy..... His work, or him ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,240 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I’ve just finished cutting half an acre in our orchard. I went into the long grass and the tractor abruptly stopped. I’ve now got it jacked up and pulled out 8 feet of rope from around one of the blades. No idea where that came from. Whilst it’s up in the air it gives my the chance to sharpen the blades which look very ragged. Sadly I get no exercise from riding around on it other than a bumpy ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,234 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Phil., if you want exercise when mowing, you could always push it. Or better still, get in harness and tow it, with Mrs.Phil steering it. Just a thought thah knows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,240 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I cut an acre and a half. I doubt if I could pull a mower that far and it's pretty heavy with a 25 hp motor. I've just about creased myself clambering underneath to get the blades off for sharpening. Fortunately it's a zero turn mulching mower so I don't have to keep emptying the grass box and I can cut the lot in an hour at speed! Last year I bought a jacking device that tips it to an angle so I can get underneath. Being less supple than I was it's a strain to get up and down. Good workout though. Having a lie down now before I start again on the next phase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,234 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Well done Monseiur ! And may I say, "More power to your elbow". I hope you have fair weather to allow you to continue your work of pleasure and joy. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 827 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Nice and easy does it all the time ben like the man said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,279 Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 20 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: His work, or him ? Both..Cliff ton...........never saw him in a 'Collar and Tie''......tut........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 Ben gardens in Gucci! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,371 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/24/2022 at 5:46 PM, Jill Sparrow said: Ben gardens in Gucci! Never knew that Gucci did wellygogs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 My grandad gardened in a suit and tie, plus waistcoat! Just rolled his sleeves up! He won prizes for his veg crop. In those days, people looked smart even when doing dirty jobs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,240 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 Back in the sixties I remember the man next door washing his car wearing a three piece suit and a trilby hat! It’s funny how hats have moved from formal to leisure wear these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 I don't think folks in my youth, had many changes of clothes. I know my dad didn't, and if it was warmer, he left off his jacket and rolled up his sleeves. Same thing when we went in holiday. Looking at the photos you see of parents and kids walking along the seafront, mum may have a short sleeved dress on, but dad was still in his suit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,462 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 Back in them there far odd days people had little to their name but their pride and reputation. The opinions of friends and neighbours was not to be ignored. Ladies wouldn't be seen dead going out in curlers or a pinafore. Men had few clothes, some of which were considered 'Sunday Best', and if they went out it was best bib n tucker and shiny boots - or else!! People, mainly women. were judged on how well the family were turned out, that, and the state of the front doorstep... Men walking on the front may have been sweating cobs, but at least his tie was straight. "Whatever must the neighbours think", was often a serious question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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