noelm Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 47 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said: Did you sell yours yet Noel? No, officially on the market today, had lots of interest straight away, it is/was a risk, but a calculated risk (I hope) the agents and a few developer friends are very confident of a sale in a couple of weeks, but as they say “talk is cheap” it goes to auction 18th Feb if not sold before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 58 minutes ago, BaitDropper said: A mate has just down sized and moved to Brisbane area, having had an acre for the last 25 plus years, the standard self propelled mower and ride on were staple for use. He now has a small block, dunno the exact size, haven't visited yet, but got a call from him after he bought one of these eleckie mowers and he was super impressed. Said he has about 20 minutes of mow time now, barely, and he had nothing but praise for the job it did and how powerful the elecky mowers are. So for that smallish lawn, it sounds like the way to go. A battery mower is on the cards, as long as I can test one first, they seem very small! My mower and whipper snipper is still fine, it’s just something I am considering. Mowing is a job I despise, don’t know why, it just pees me off, sometimes my wife does it, because she enjoys it, I whipper snip and empty the catcher though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 19 minutes ago, noelm said: No, officially on the market today, had lots of interest straight away, it is/was a risk, but a calculated risk (I hope) the agents and a few developer friends are very confident of a sale in a couple of weeks, but as they say “talk is cheap” it goes to auction 18th Feb if not sold before. Good luck with the sale mate, I hope it all goes well for you. Do you mind if I take a look at your home on one of the real estate sites? I spent the last 8 years of my working life as a real estate photographer of similar properties and would just like to see the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Green Hornet said: Good luck with the sale mate, I hope it all goes well for you. Do you mind if I take a look at your home on one of the real estate sites? I spent the last 8 years of my working life as a real estate photographer of similar properties and would just like to see the pics. Not at all, the house is on the website now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 29 minutes ago, noelm said: Not at all, the house is on the website now. Thanks Noel, I’ll take a look tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitDropper Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 53 minutes ago, noelm said: A battery mower is on the cards, as long as I can test one first, they seem very small! My mower and whipper snipper is still fine, it’s just something I am considering. Mowing is a job I despise, don’t know why, it just pees me off, sometimes my wife does it, because she enjoys it, I whipper snip and empty the catcher though. I couldn't tell you the hours I've put in on lawns since being here, I quite enjoy it in all honesty, although having 3/4 acre to do, especially with the growth we are getting at the minute, is getting tiresome. Mowing every 4-5 days at the minute. Nothing is better than sitting back next day and admiring a nice mowed lawn,, However, currently going thru an infestation of a weed called Riccardia in the area, a shocking invasive weed that's ruining many lawns in the area, so the past month or two has being heavily spraying to try and eradicate it.,,, But on all accounts, mate is surprised and impressed with his elecky mower on his smallish block he has now, I guess if you've already got a mower and whipper snipper, probably no reason to spend money for the sake of it, he left all his mowing gear with the house he sold, so he made the change... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 19 minutes ago, BaitDropper said: I couldn't tell you the hours I've put in on lawns since being here, I quite enjoy it in all honesty, although having 3/4 acre to do, especially with the growth we are getting at the minute, is getting tiresome. Mowing every 4-5 days at the minute. Nothing is better than sitting back next day and admiring a nice mowed lawn,, However, currently going thru an infestation of a weed called Riccardia in the area, a shocking invasive weed that's ruining many lawns in the area, so the past month or two has being heavily spraying to try and eradicate it.,,, But on all accounts, mate is surprised and impressed with his elecky mower on his smallish block he has now, I guess if you've already got a mower and whipper snipper, probably no reason to spend money for the sake of it, he left all his mowing gear with the house he sold, so he made the change... Pgr is your friend if you want to mow less and have good grass coverage. 1 hour ago, noelm said: A battery mower is on the cards, as long as I can test one first, they seem very small! My mower and whipper snipper is still fine, it’s just something I am considering. Mowing is a job I despise, don’t know why, it just pees me off, sometimes my wife does it, because she enjoys it, I whipper snip and empty the catcher though. Nothing beats a good petrol rotary mower.Even better yet cylinder mower. Be mindful the battery mowers don’t cut real low and some don’t do wet/damp long grass to good.And the battery life isn’t the best. Saying all that I bought the mother in-law and Ego 56v self propelled and even though it’s basically a plastic toy with a tiny catcher she seams happy except it won’t go low enough on her couch. Just by you telling us you basically don’t care about your lawn and despise mowing then I think you’ll find pretty much any battery mower will suffice for what you want. I mow at least 3-4 times a week at this time of year and have mown daily at times if I take my lawn down to 8mm or so in height. Hence my cylinder mowers, and scarifier. Like I say do your research when shopping but basically the Ego brand still is right up there for battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitDropper Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Sorry, off topic here Noel..... Fab, Yes, definitely looking at a Pgr, But, weed eradication is first priority at the minute. Old bloke across the road, was ready to rotary hoe his lawn up in an attempt to get rid of the Riccardia, but I've held him off until we see the results of this new Herbicide.. Don't normally like the heavy use of herbicides, but it's a last ditch effort for us now. The " Quest for a decent lawn" continues 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 It’s not that I don’t care about my lawn, I look after it and keep it good looking, it’s just mowing that I don’t like, don’t know why, it’s just one of those jobs……. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitDropper Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 How much lawn have you got at the new place, compared to the old place ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 9 minutes ago, BaitDropper said: How much lawn have you got at the new place, compared to the old place ??? Less than half, plus it’s a simple lawn to mow, my current place is a maze to do in three seperate places. When the pool goes in, mowing will be less, but a bit more “cleaning” rather than mowing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, noelm said: It’s not that I don’t care about my lawn, I look after it and keep it good looking, it’s just mowing that I don’t like, don’t know why, it’s just one of those jobs……. Fair enough.The key with any lawn is to make it as obstacle free as possible and if you don’t have them put in mowing strips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 @Fab1 ahhhh another that mows every 2nd day. Swordie keeps our lawn like a bowling green and mows 2nd daily. He fertilises and waters and watches like a hawk for mole crickets. He takes his bucket outside at night listens for the noise and pours soapy water down any suss areas to kill them. People walk along our street and compliment him on the lawn. Children and dogs want to roll in it because it is so soft and lush. You will never find a bindi or a weed in this lawn. He grows beautiful flowers too. Last week swordie had an operation on his abdomen (nothing serious). He is not supposed to be mowing lawns or lifting etc. People were pulling up in cars wondering what was wrong as the lawn was growing very long with all the rain. We had people offering to mow. I am looking after his wound which is now clean, dry and healed. For my sanity I gave him permission to mow and away he went. Pretty sure he will mow it again today! I will throw some pics in shortly. No battery mower here. Fabian, I am sure that you use the same mower shop nearby that has been here for years. Noel if you don't like mowing hire someone to do it. I have never touched a mower in my life 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 56 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said: @Fab1 ahhhh another that mows every 2nd day. Swordie keeps our lawn like a bowling green and mows 2nd daily. He fertilises and waters and watches like a hawk for mole crickets. He takes his bucket outside at night listens for the noise and pours soapy water down any suss areas to kill them. People walk along our street and compliment him on the lawn. Children and dogs want to roll in it because it is so soft and lush. You will never find a bindi or a weed in this lawn. He grows beautiful flowers too. Last week swordie had an operation on his abdomen (nothing serious). He is not supposed to be mowing lawns or lifting etc. People were pulling up in cars wondering what was wrong as the lawn was growing very long with all the rain. We had people offering to mow. I am looking after his wound which is now clean, dry and healed. For my sanity I gave him permission to mow and away he went. Pretty sure he will mow it again today! I will throw some pics in shortly. No battery mower here. Fabian, I am sure that you use the same mower shop nearby that has been here for years. Noel if you don't like mowing hire someone to do it. I have never touched a mower in my life Good on him.Nothing beats a great looking lawn and garden.I love my garden and spend hours out there when I can. As for mower shops I haven’t used a mower shop ever to service anything only to buy. Here’s a photo of my lush green lawn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Fab1 said: Good on him.Nothing beats a great looking lawn and garden.I love my garden and spend hours out there when I can. As for mower shops I haven’t used a mower shop ever to service anything only to buy. Here’s a photo of my lush green lawn. We love the mower shop. He has bought a few new mowers when replacement needed. He buys blades and parts it’s a wonderful and very helpful place. Geez that’s a shocker Fab!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 14 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said: We love the mower shop. He has bought a few new mowers when replacement needed. He buys blades and parts it’s a wonderful and very helpful place. Geez that’s a shocker Fab!! I know it well. Father in-law is a vip there. Sorry wrong photo that’s when I scalped it down to dirt and scarified it renovating it the other week. Same lawn 12 days later taken today needs a mow but too wet and coming back nicely.Lawn how I usually have it.And some strawberries I just picked for my brekkie cereal so I don’t lose my sexiness and ability to catch all @Yowie‘s fish.😂 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 21 hours ago, noelm said: Not at all, the house is on the website now. I took a look at the pics this morning and wow, what a beautiful home Noel. Once again, good luck with the sale/auction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 5 hours ago, Green Hornet said: I took a look at the pics this morning and wow, what a beautiful home Noel. Once again, good luck with the sale/auction. It’s funny, I don’t think of it as being “special” having lived there for so long, I appreciate the view and the convenience of seeing fish breaking up, but as I said, it’s just time to consider “old age” who knows how long we will be fit and mobile, the new house is only one of a few places I would move to, being up for sale is what prompted us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 (edited) Can’t beat timing, we are having our family Thursday night dinner, beautiful afternoon, so a sausage sizzle was in order, some rolls and onions out on the balcony. During dinner my son spied some Tailor chasing bait fish. He jumped up, down to the garage, grabbed the rod, sprinted across the road, first cast….ON, a couple more casts, on again, ended up with 4 until he got bitten off, sure going to miss that…..that’s him over on the rocks, then coming back to get a bucket, and what’s left of the family after they all went over the rocks! Edited January 18 by noelm 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 11 hours ago, noelm said: Can’t beat timing, we are having our family Thursday night dinner, beautiful afternoon, so a sausage sizzle was in order, some rolls and onions out on the balcony. During dinner my son spied some Tailor chasing bait fish. He jumped up, down to the garage, grabbed the rod, sprinted across the road, first cast….ON, a couple more casts, on again, ended up with 4 until he got bitten off, sure going to miss that…..that’s him over on the rocks, then coming back to get a bucket, and what’s left of the family after they all went over the rocks! You’re still only a hop, skip and jump away from the point in your new home. Send the kids up for a cast when they’re over for a barbecue and chuck those tailor in the smoker, yummo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 (edited) Tailor cooked 15 minutes after they were caught…….a bit too fresh, but, a fillet of Tailor, on a fresh bread roll is pretty hard to beat! edit…….they were chasing millions of Pilchards, they came in so close that about a bucket full of Pilchards beached themselves up on the rocks. Almost the entire bay was just a “ripple” of Pilchards. Edited January 18 by noelm 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 My son took a short video of the Pilchards on the rocks, but it won’t load for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Some lawn porn while we wait for Noel to sell his house 😃 Swordies obsession. Even our 3 year old granddaughter loves watering and doing gardening. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 (edited) Gardening needs to be a hobby, anyone who is not “into it” should just have grass (as distinct from lawn) people who have gardens and they are over run with weeds are far better off with nothing but grass. We have always had nice lawn and gardens, we are not “flower” type gardeners, but more neat and tidy tropical type plants, or neat trimmed shrubs. Thinking of planting a couple of Citrus trees in the new place, keep them trimmed and tidy, but unsure of that yet. No Palms……..no Gum Trees…….. I have a couple of Dragon trees in big pots (Dracena) that I will take with us. Over the years I have learnt the proper names of lots of plants, and have grown Avocados, Mangoes and lots of other things from seed, learned some lessons along the way (the hard way) about grafted plant seeds, also found out that a rogue feral Bamboo shoot is a nightmare to eradicate! We had a big Mulberry tree at one time, I dug it out, and it continued to grow from the ends of the roots, metres away from the original, took me ages to finally kill it! Edited January 20 by noelm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 17 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said: Some lawn porn while we wait for Noel to sell his house 😃 Swordies obsession. Even our 3 year old granddaughter loves watering and doing gardening. Well done to Stewie. Very nice to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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