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Here follows 10 things I learnt the first time I cut the lawn :
1) The petrol cap for the lawnmower fits on the pertrol can, but it doesn't work both ways!!! (Took me half an hour to realise what was wrong!!!!)
2) My idea of 'the little thing by the handle' and my Dad's idea of it differ to the extent that his 'little thing' starts the mower, and mine doesn't!
3) Note the name lawnmower, not grass cutter. It doesn't like to be overfed with 2/3 foot high weeds!
4) If you overfill the petrol tank of the mower, starting it won't start a fire! (The things you worry about when you haven't got a clue!!)
5) Make sure you know the precise location of the fallen down fence that you can't see, and don't get too close to it!
6) Same goes for rusted, long forgotten, 'did we ever have one?' slides.
Verdict on 5 and 6 : lawnmowers and metal don't mix too well!!
7) It's best to locate any small pets (ie toads) before starting, otherwise you'll only find yourself in a panic when you cut the tall stuff!
8) Grass grows to a certain height and then stops growing.
9) Weeds grow to a certain height and keep on growing!!
10) Don't even think of mowing anything taller than you! You won't succeed, and nor will the mower!!
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