What I Learned from a Lawnmower

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@springerranch3178 Ай бұрын

I've learned the hard way (too many times) that it's worth the cost to buy once and cry once. Every time i settle and get something cheap I've regretted it, so i would have to agree that finding something well built is definitely worth the effort.

@Simplegroundlife Ай бұрын

There is a lot of truth to the buy once cry once for sure. I lucked out this time because I didn't have the budget or justification to purchase a "buy once" lawnmower brand new. This worked out just right for us this way. It is good to see what you have been working on over there. Good luck with everything.

@springerranch3178 Ай бұрын

yeah, the budget is a big challenge haha and likewise, for s while KZbin want recommending your videos when published, i had to manually search for them, I'm glad it's started publishing them again!

@realaledrinker3733 Ай бұрын

Bargain! Good to see you looking well, my friend.

@Simplegroundlife Ай бұрын

My videos are few and far between but I'm chugging along. Good to hear from you too.

@ryancormier3504 6 күн бұрын

That mower is a great find but remember you could get a small used brush hog for the Beaver. That machine wont let you down.

@Simplegroundlife 2 күн бұрын

I was watching for a brush hog too. This one can mow my lawn and get around the trees in my orchard though so I'm glad I found it. We will see if anything comes up for the Beaver. I really like that tractor.

@usdpaulp Ай бұрын

Cheap stuff works great if it's a drill that you'll use a few times a year. If it's critical, it's worth it just to buy higher end. I used to buy cheap weed wackers, and they would last a year or two. Finally earned a little more money and bought the best/most powerful Echo weed wacker, and I've had zero issues w it for 15 years. Even with 1 year old fuel in it.

@Simplegroundlife Ай бұрын

I've had this explained to me before and it does make sense. If a person can't make due or do without, but they only need a tool occasionally the low priced option isn't a bad option. Kind of like the good, better, best options in the old Sears and Roebuck catalogues.

@RobertWiggers Ай бұрын

I like your mindset. Wel done.

@Simplegroundlife Ай бұрын

I appreciate that. Thank you.

@jsaysyay Ай бұрын

late to this as i had an accidental break from youtube lol, but yeah the whole concept of buying stuff for the long term and not the short term has definitely been picking up steam for a while now. Main place i see it mentioned is with “fast fashion” and how clothes are intentionally made cheaper to last a season essentially. I really vibe with the whole “not over-consuming” thing, i mean, i even know how to sew now specifically to repair any and all cloth related things because i can’t stand just getting rid of something just so more money can be wasted to buy another. i think there’s a “buy it for life” subreddit actually iirc

@boterberg278 Ай бұрын

Dunno, but I'd get a scythe for the mowing, and then maybe, if needed, something electrical for mulching. Mulching seems to me just an extra step to just speed things up ? Like a wood-chipper. It'll get there in time. In fact, the slower the process, the more "banking" there is, the nutrients are being released slower. Anyhow, great to see you still bring out video's ;o) Cheers !

@Simplegroundlife Ай бұрын

I understand what you are saying with the scythe. I have been testing my decision against my experience with a scythe. What I think might happen is I will go between the scythe and the mower. Especially with the plants that are between grass and wood, like the fern and blackberry. They tend to gum up my mulcher and they don't break down well when I put them out in the garden whole. I want to do a little work with charcoal to slow release nutrients too. I honestly prefer the noise of the scythe over the noise of the mower. Good you hear from you.

@lostcreekcabin2021 Ай бұрын

Ilive in anoff grid cabinin the Canadian borral forest. I live a simple and minimal life. However ...circumstances always dictate what you do. Im turning 70 this year and in 😮order to keep up with all my projects ive had to rely on some equipment in order to keep up with how much I can do. I have sime needs and have purchased a combination of new and vintage equipment . The olderequipment is simple , reliable and easy to work on . An example is my 1947 Ferguson tractor . A T B

@Simplegroundlife Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience, it means a lot to hear from the people who have a lot of experience doing this. I grew up with the older tractors too. My grandpa had a couple of Fordson Major Diesel tractors from the same vintage as your Ferguson. I inherited one of them but I left it with my aunt in Idaho so it wouldn't rust away here in the wet costal weather. Best wishes!