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Old Jun 6th 2013, 9:18 am
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Originally Posted by jeffreyhy
..... spend $1,000 for a ride-on lawn tractor and then spend another $1,000 for a treadmill. .....
People who can afford $1,000 for a treadmill probably spent rather more than $1,000 on their lawn tractor. ...... Zero turns, the current lawn equipment fashion accessory, start around $2.5k, and most are $3k or more.

FWIW I think the cheapest lawnmower with a seat I have seen this year is about $1,500.

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Old Jun 6th 2013, 9:35 am
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Obviously (can't believe I'm using that word), I do not own a lawn tractor.

And I wouldn't be surprised is a good quality treadmill costs a lot more than $1,000 also. Surely some manufacturer makes a high-end model witl built-in HDTV, iPad, and wine cooler?

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Originally Posted by jeffreyhy
People who use the drive-thru, engine idling, when they could park, walk in, make the transaction, come back out, and drive off while the queue has yet to move.
I would agree had I not done an entirely scientific assessment and I know exactly how many cars there needs to be in the queue to reach break even point at my local drive-thru Starbucks. Most mornings its quicker to drive-thru as they put 3 staff on making those orders and only one on the walk-up counter. Plus, they know my order now (this morning I pulled up and got asked if I wanted my usual before I opened my mouth) and I confuse them terribly when I go inside.
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
I only used it through the end of May. I still have a copy, which I may use again next March 15, +/- a few days, but generally speaking, I'm moving on, ..... and back to my usual avatar!
Used it for a week then went back to prancing kitty. Got too confused, my small brain couldn't cope with them all.
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And the right to enjoy your own personal air conditioned space, .... complete with seating for seven, and four wheel drive?
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
People who can afford $1,000 for a treadmill probably spent rather more than $1,000 on their lawn tractor. ...... Zero turns, the current lawn equipment fashion accessory, start around $2.5k, and most are $3k or more.

FWIW I think the cheapest lawnmower with a seat I have seen this year is about $1,500.
Z-turn is the way to go, if you want a nicely striped yard.
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Originally Posted by Sally Redux
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Originally Posted by Nutek
I'm just bitter because if I use te drive-thru, no-one can understand what I am trying to order.

Not that it is much better if I go inside.

If it weren't for Mrs N, I would have starved to death long ago.
It may not be so difficult if you didn't sound like Wurzel Gummidge.
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Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
It may not be so difficult if you didn't sound like Wurzel Gummidge.
http://worzelgummidge.webs.com/howtospeakworzelese.htm

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He's a hybrid. Your accent, my looks.
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Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
He's a hybrid. Your accent, my looks.
Irresistible really then.
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Originally Posted by Nutek
Irresistible really then.
Like, oh my god, like, Totally!
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Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
Like, oh my god, like, Totally!


Don't fancy yours much.
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Originally Posted by Nutek
That must be Aunt Sally Redux...
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Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
That must be Aunt Sally Redux...
Brave.
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