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[Magnus <magnus AT trilug.org>]

Hey INW,

With rising fuel costs and the apparent likelihood that we've already 
reached a peak oil state, I'm looking at ways I can cut back on my use 
of combustion engines.  I've already started telecommuting a couple of 
days a week for the last few months.  Now I'm looking at my lawn mower.

Anyone have experience with something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Scotts-20-Inch-Push-Mower-2000-20/dp/B00004RA3E/

I have about 0.66 acres but with all the big oaks the amount of lawn I 
need to mow is quite a bit less than that.  I'm probably going to pull 
the trigger and buy that mower next paycheck.

I also find myself in need of a weed whacker.  Short of breaking my back 
pulling weeds by hand, or spraying a bunch of pesticides that are just 
going to wash into the Neuse and make a bad situation worse, I'm 
wondering if others are effectively handling lawn care without the use 
of gas engines and chemicals.

-Magnus