Speaking of grass - we got our new lawnmower today. After years of using the stupid electric one that broke really easily as it was designed for small Japanese home gardens, not our large, rough one, we decided to go for a push mower - with no motor. It is wonderful! I love the sound it makes and the kids are able to use it without me worrying about them chopping off half their limbs when the electrical one takes on a life of its own. Here's hoping their enthusiasm continues when the lawn really does need mowing!
Jo lives in a small town in southern Japan. She lives with her two children and Japanese husband and is learning more everyday about the world of Japanese agriculture and culture.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Garden Helpers
Speaking of grass - we got our new lawnmower today. After years of using the stupid electric one that broke really easily as it was designed for small Japanese home gardens, not our large, rough one, we decided to go for a push mower - with no motor. It is wonderful! I love the sound it makes and the kids are able to use it without me worrying about them chopping off half their limbs when the electrical one takes on a life of its own. Here's hoping their enthusiasm continues when the lawn really does need mowing!
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At least you didn't jump on a table! My sister did a few weeks ago when she saw a mouse at Mum's - all the while saying "Wow, so people actually do jump up on tables when they see a mouse!"
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile chez moi, we had the BIGGEST spider I've seen yet in Japan, and just as Kanji was aiming the broom, Amy said "Don't kill it!" He missed, and ended up sweeping it out the door. I would so prefer frogs to those creatures!
This is such and interesting lawn mower, I've never seen one like this before. Is it battery operated/Gas?
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel - usually frogs don't worry me at all - it is just when they "squeak" when you almost stand on them inside that I jump. I'd rather have a cute green Japanese frog than a huge black Japanese spider anyday!
ReplyDeleteGirl Japan: the lawn mower is literally a push mower - as in you use your muscles to push it! No other energy source than sweat and muscle power! This one is from Sweden and although I don't usually get too attached to machinery - it is a beauty!
Where did you order the mower from? I would love a push one and I am sure the lawns would get done more if I didn't have to fire up the weed eater every time - which is currently off limits to me anyway - as is chopping wood!
ReplyDeleteRachel - big spiders. You better make sure you're not pregnant ;p
Katy: I have no idea really where we got the mower from - Tom just informed me that he had ordered it.... I think it was through a classmate from JHS. I can ask him to order you one if you want - not good for edges, but great otherwise.
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