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Reel Mower

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Bailey May 18, 2012. 20 Replies

My wife and I just signed paperwork agreeing to buy our first house last night. Closing should be in about a month. In the mean time I'm trying to decide what my first mower is going to be.I'm…Continue

Tags: mower, reel, yard, mowing

Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher Lee Oct 9, 2012. 32 Replies

I've been thinking a lot lately about going into a blue collar field. I've personally been thinking about an electrician or plumber. I've done both of these things on a limited basis and find joy in…Continue

Tags: lost, labor, manual, collar, blue

Hockey Goalie Grows Mustache & Gets New Mask for Movember

Started Oct 27, 2011 0 Replies

Ducks' goalie Jonas Hiller grows a mustache and gets a new mask for the upcoming month of Movember. Take a look at the link, the text and mustache on his mask look very AoM inspired, could he be a…Continue

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Don't Defend You're Honor...or You Might Die!

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Bailey Aug 17, 2011. 12 Replies

 A new study has been done showing a higher rate of accidental deaths or "honor deaths" in southern and western states and predominantly men. Is this valid, further pussification of America, or…Continue

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David Hendrix replied to George Bailey's discussion Best Beginner Bourbon's in the group The Bourbon society
"No one really mentions Eagle Rare but I think it is my favorite bourbon for the money period.  Is there anyone who agrees? "
Mar 21
Christopher Lee replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"I'm 24, pursuing white collar education work right now. Truth be told I'm considering blue collar work my self as a plumber. I hate being inside, I prefer hard busy work that I can see progress. I like being around people and serving the…"
Oct 9, 2012
Derrick Fiedler replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"I think that "pursuing your passion" and "doing what you love" is poor advice. I really do enjoy my job as a whole, but there's no getting around it--commercial construction plumbing is hard work and often not very fun. What…"
Aug 13, 2012
Austin Coop replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"You actually might be in a pretty sweet spot... If you love doing the blue collar work then go for it.  To be honest, you'll contribute more to society than the rest of us pencil pushers.  Here is the best part... If you have business…"
Aug 13, 2012
John replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"That is a very important and personal or family decision depending on your situation.  I've always felt one must like what they do for a living but also have to be a good or adequate provider and plan for the future.  Your interests…"
Aug 12, 2012
JonEdanger replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"Well said. It's sad when someone loves their hobby and then decides to convert it to a profession and then comes to loathe it. I used to love buying, restoring, honing and collecting straight razors. Once I had about 300 of them I started…"
Aug 11, 2012
T Will replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"I have mixed opinions of your question.  I feel that after a while, the electrical work will feel like "the same thing," doing something as a hobby and doing it as a profession are two separate entities, and be careful.   On the…"
Aug 11, 2012
Will replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"I'm not an expert, and don't know what you should do.  One question is if you'd like plumbing or electrical work once you did it for a living.  What do you think? It *sounds* like you like, but don't love, both it and…"
Aug 11, 2012
Derrick Fiedler replied to George Bailey's discussion Should I Trade in my White Collor for a Blue One?
"I understand your situation. I, for one, took this leap. I had finished my Master's degree and had been accepted into a PhD program. But I had been becoming more disenchanted with higher learning and the type of work and lifestyle it entailed.…"
Aug 11, 2012
Brett McKay replied to George Bailey's discussion Reel Mower
"I've got the Fiskars and it's awesome. Got a post on the main site going up next week about Reel Mowers. Stay tuned."
May 17, 2012
Carl Monster replied to George Bailey's discussion Reel Mower
"Seems to cut just about anything, just keep the blade sharp. And I've never had it go dead on me. After a long winter of it sitting unplugged I'll plug it in to charge and it will be ready in a minute or two...pretty impressive."
May 17, 2012
Neill replied to George Bailey's discussion Reel Mower
"LOL. i live in Central Queensland Australia(nice and tropical) it wont be freezing anything here for a long while. unless global warming kicks in Cool, i will look into them! how long can you usually get out of it and how does it handle thick grass."
May 17, 2012
Carl Monster replied to George Bailey's discussion Reel Mower
"Ours is Black and Decker. Just used it, lol. Had it now about seven or eight years....runs great. Just don't let the battery freeze when it's not plugged in (wintertime). That will zap the battery. All I do is periodically sharpen the…"
May 17, 2012
JonEdanger replied to George Bailey's discussion Reel Mower
"I think you can pick up one of the new Solyndra brand mowers for around $185K"
May 17, 2012
Neill replied to George Bailey's discussion Reel Mower
"cordless electric mower? wow there is a great idea. no more fuel. i will have to investigate. Any particular brand?"
May 17, 2012
Carl Monster replied to George Bailey's discussion Reel Mower
"I would get it; don't know till you try. We keep ours, it comes in handy during those rare times the rotary mower is having a tune up. As for those here who complain about gas mowers, I hate them too and really love our cordless electric."
May 16, 2012

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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight - Proverbs 3:5-6

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