When people cut the lawn next to your car do you want to choke them?
8/30/13 | 07:38 AM
#21
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i had to go talk with apartment mangment to understand the grass cutting schedule... during those time i keep the car away from grass as much as possible... still those heavy blowers tend to land all the dust on my stang... its funny how never cared camry looks better than my ride 
8/30/13 | 08:13 AM
#22
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I have very limited time to detail my vehicles and every **** time I start detailing one, my retired neighbor comes out on his riding mower..
Normally this wouldn't be an issue sense there are six 15' Holly trees on the line between his yard and my yard/driveway.. but he insists on cutting the 4' patch of grass (on my property) between his trees and my driveway, even if I've already cut it! We've talked several times about it and all that has accomplished is that he now points the discharge towards the trees instead of me. (-.-)
This has been going on for 5+ yrs now...
Normally this wouldn't be an issue sense there are six 15' Holly trees on the line between his yard and my yard/driveway.. but he insists on cutting the 4' patch of grass (on my property) between his trees and my driveway, even if I've already cut it! We've talked several times about it and all that has accomplished is that he now points the discharge towards the trees instead of me. (-.-)
This has been going on for 5+ yrs now...
8/30/13 | 08:20 AM
#23
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From: Indianapolis
The curse of living in a place with no garage. It's even worse living in an apartment complex. Trust me, I've lived in them all before I finally bought a house with a garage.
The only thing you can do is watch your car like a child. The second you hear a mower start up, fly out the door and move your car!
The only thing you can do is watch your car like a child. The second you hear a mower start up, fly out the door and move your car!
8/30/13 | 08:41 AM
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I have a two car garage, but it's way too small to detail in with both Mustang's in it.
8/30/13 | 09:06 AM
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I'm one of the tools that blows his clippings into the street, but in my defense I live on a dirt road. I also make sure cars are not coming each pass I take so as not to blow anything into the road when a car is driving by.
8/30/13 | 09:57 AM
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I have very limited time to detail my vehicles and every **** time I start detailing one, my retired neighbor comes out on his riding mower..
Normally this wouldn't be an issue sense there are six 15' Holly trees on the line between his yard and my yard/driveway.. but he insists on cutting the 4' patch of grass (on my property) between his trees and my driveway, even if I've already cut it! We've talked several times about it and all that has accomplished is that he now points the discharge towards the trees instead of me. (-.-)
This has been going on for 5+ yrs now...
Normally this wouldn't be an issue sense there are six 15' Holly trees on the line between his yard and my yard/driveway.. but he insists on cutting the 4' patch of grass (on my property) between his trees and my driveway, even if I've already cut it! We've talked several times about it and all that has accomplished is that he now points the discharge towards the trees instead of me. (-.-)
This has been going on for 5+ yrs now...
8/30/13 | 10:02 AM
#28
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I was thinking about that or some of the solar driveway lights.
Might not matter anymore though as we're probably moving soon. She finished her PhD and finally got a career job, but it's a long commute. She drives about an hour past where I work. So, we need to go some where in between and want more land with a much bigger garage.
Might not matter anymore though as we're probably moving soon. She finished her PhD and finally got a career job, but it's a long commute. She drives about an hour past where I work. So, we need to go some where in between and want more land with a much bigger garage.
8/30/13 | 01:09 PM
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I am whining dammit!! But seriously, I don't have a garage and instead of playing musical cars I leave it on the street. I do have a very nice fitted cover but taking it off and putting it on everyday lasted about a week. I'm actually pretty good about keeping an eye on it, this time I lost the battle.
8/30/13 | 01:17 PM
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Here is what happened to me last mo. With a riding lawn mower. Taking this pos to small claims.
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Here is what happened to me last mo. With a riding lawn mower. Taking this pos to small claims.
8/30/13 | 01:19 PM
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I take pride in my car but I have realized its just a car and dents and dings will happen.
I drive a 1500 dollar piece of junk when the weather is bad or I have to park outside.
when I lived in an apartment I used to store my nice cars in a storage unit and just drive 2-3 blocks and go get it.
I drive a 1500 dollar piece of junk when the weather is bad or I have to park outside.
when I lived in an apartment I used to store my nice cars in a storage unit and just drive 2-3 blocks and go get it.
8/30/13 | 01:19 PM
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When I cut grass in front of my house, I always take a good look for upcoming cars in my direction. if I see a nice car muscle/classic/exotic etc. Heading in my direction, I always shot down the lawnmower to let them pass. Maybe even put my hand up as a gesture so they might see me And maybe realize and give some respect.
8/30/13 | 01:36 PM
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I was thinking about that or some of the solar driveway lights.
Might not matter anymore though as we're probably moving soon. She finished her PhD and finally got a career job, but it's a long commute. She drives about an hour past where I work. So, we need to go some where in between and want more land with a much bigger garage.
Might not matter anymore though as we're probably moving soon. She finished her PhD and finally got a career job, but it's a long commute. She drives about an hour past where I work. So, we need to go some where in between and want more land with a much bigger garage.
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8/30/13 | 02:29 PM
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Attachment 144674
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Here is what happened to me last mo. With a riding lawn mower. Taking this pos to small claims.
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Here is what happened to me last mo. With a riding lawn mower. Taking this pos to small claims.
Holy hell! How did that happen?!?!
8/30/13 | 09:57 PM
#38
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You guys make me glad that I own enough property that my neighbors can't get close enough to me to cause me any problems... other than throwing all the roadkill animals over on to MY side of the road.
8/30/13 | 11:23 PM
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When I'm mowing next to the road, I always stop when I see a car coming (any car, even a piece of ****) just out of common courtesy.