reel mower

i finally assembled our reel mower. got it from canadian tire for only $69.99 (yeah, it's on sale). I thought it's hard because when i opened the box and saw the knots, bolts, etc. i thought i cannot do it. but yesterday bravely opened it and patiently read the instructions. it's easy, i thought only a guy can do it! but i did it!

next step: MOW THE LAWN

after assembly, did some testing to a part of the lawn then it goes, and goes, easy, gave a big push, hmm yeah it can cut grass! not bad for a non-electric/gas operated mower. and i finished mowing the backyard. not bad for a beginner!

now, removing the mowed grass. yeah, since it's a reel mower, there's no bag to catch the grass unlike lawn mowers (expensive ones $200 and up) with so many gadgets or specialty included.

ours is just a mower. It cannot cut the tall, long, skinny grass. i think i need a grass trimmer. maybe i'll just borrow. we bought also a rake. so i raked (is it the right verb?) the mowed grass. it's easy but it's tiring to hold the rake for a long period. took a rest every once in a while.

now i'm looking at the back yard, i think it's better but not comparable to my neighbor's backyard, but at least it's a start.

now it's the front yard's turn.