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MOWING THE LAWN

Mowing the lawn is my favorite job. I don't really even count it as a job. A simple pleasure. Almost a hobby.

A job well done. Complete. It feels good.

As you may know, sometimes I have difficulty, how should I put it, "keeping busy".

Some days just feel a heck of a lot more productive than others.

So I enjoy mowing the lawn. Do you?

The reason I bring it up is that I just mowed my lawn for the first time this year. It felt good. Barely needed it, but I did it anyway.

Just moments before, I had argued (yes, I would say argued) with my yoga instructor about her possible home purchase. I don't feel she is ready to own yet. She thinks she is. Maybe.

She had been shown a home that was way out of her price range by another agent. She barely likes that one.

It makes me wonder.

Anyway, my blood was flowing. So I went out and gave my lawn a little love. It needed it.

We had lots of snow this year in Naperville!:)

Ken

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Posted by Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate on 04/23/2008 03:31 PM

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18 Comments on MOWING THE LAWN

I thought I was the only guy who enjoyed mowing the lawn! I find it relaxes me and lets me enjoy the Florida sunshine! Happy mowing!

04/23/2008 03:36 PM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

I too use it as 'therapy'...I use a riding mower and just work out my problems and thoughts while making the property look good...Have a great day!

04/23/2008 03:39 PM

by Ernie Steele (Prudential Homesale Services Group)

I can't stand to mow the lawn. I don't know why, just not my thing. Glad that you enjoy it!

04/23/2008 03:42 PM

by Rob Muller - ABR, ASP, RCC, CNHS, LREA Cherokee County Real Estate (ReMax Town & Country)

All riding lawn mowers should have"drink" holders!

04/23/2008 03:43 PM

by Marc Baysek-EXIT Realty Rockingham NC (EXIT Realty Platinum)

Love mowing. It's a time to reflect. And when you're done, your lawn looks fabulous.

Linda

04/23/2008 03:47 PM

by Linda Lipscomb RE/MAX Lexington Henderson County TN

It's very difficult to make any money when there are so few $$ DOLLAR PRODUCTIVE $$$ activities going on in a day, Ken. I fall into this a lot too, especially when my wife is home and I am working from home, but we have to treat our professions like a professional and go to work between work hours at the very least! :)

04/23/2008 04:02 PM

by Ron Tarvin's Katy Agent Team-- Katy Texas Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty Katy@Cinco Ranch)

Hi Ron, Linda cubed, Marc, Rob, Ernie and Gary.

Did I tell you I went fishing too?

Ken

04/23/2008 04:12 PM

by Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY)

It's a good cigar sport

04/23/2008 04:18 PM

by Carl Ostenson (Ostenson Group)

Hey Ken, Have a bad day cut the grass. It has helped me for years. I actually like to mow my own yard. :-) Thanks for the post.

Don R.

04/23/2008 05:13 PM

by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

I enjoy cutting my lawn. But if you want to come cut it next week while I'm on vacation, feel free. This lawn mower starts a lot easier than the last one. (note: Ken was my realtor when I had two houses and he senced how much I hated ccoming back to my old house to cutting the lawn. 'Out of boredom' he cut the grass for me several times. I think he was being a good guy. He probably realized the house would move better with the extra trim)

04/23/2008 09:14 PM

by Boring Rich

Ken, as always you crack me up. You argued with your YOGA instructor, ok man, that is just not right, LOL...

04/24/2008 03:19 AM

by Kim Kelley (Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty)

Hi Kim, Boring, Don, and Carl.

Rich, thanks again for the plug. We should be getting rain today. My grass should spring up nicely!

Ken

04/24/2008 06:20 AM

by Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY)

Morning Ken,

Lawn mowing gives me a mindless period of time to myself. I can chill-out, plan, reflect, appreciate my accomplishments, both in life and at hand.

Have a great day!

04/24/2008 06:31 AM

by Harold (Hal) Place (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.)

Um, can all you guys come to my house and mow my yard? We have 4 lawmowers (yes 4) and my hubby still complains......maybe the cup holder, umbrella, portable fan thing might work for him! Hhmmmm......4 lawnmowers in the garage but the cars are in the driveway - hey, what's up with that?

04/24/2008 06:32 AM

by Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR® (Circa Properties)

Hi Hal and Leesa. Thanks for reading.

Leesa, it sounds like you need a shed!:)

Ken

04/24/2008 07:49 AM

by Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY)

I have many excuses as to why I can't mo the lawn.

1. My allergies

2. Out of gas

3. Cant find the gas can

4. It will burn the grass if I do it now.

5. HGTV said.............

6. Damn what time it? I have to call a client.

I could go on all day, so my wife ends up mowing it. I will go and buy the gas today, it needs cut. My back is acting up today though.

04/24/2008 09:06 AM

by Chad Baird (Re/Max Spirit)

Mowing the lawn gives me 2 hours of peace , No phone, No kids fighting, Just plain old peace!

04/24/2008 11:09 AM

by Shannon Whitley RE/MAX OAK CREST REALTY (RE/MAX OAK CREST REALTY)

Hi Chad. Love the list.

Hi Shannon, you must have a big yard.

Ken

04/24/2008 11:12 AM

by Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY)

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