My dislike for Leaf Blowers ( and leaf blower owners!)
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Drago
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^^^ because he's a lazy arriss bar stewards, I should think.
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Mugshot
Cracking a solo.
My neighbour has a holly tree, they are the devils work! The leaves never lose their hatred and spite no matter how long they've lain there, they're always ready to punish you.The old woman who lives next door has gardeners come round with one of them, all it seems to do is blow the holly leaves that drop from her tree under our hedge where they stay til muggins here cuts the hedge and gets the bloody things stuck in my hands when I collect/bag the hedge clippings.
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
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- Over the Hill
Precisely. It's a no brainer surely?
mustang1
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I had no idea they have a suck function. I alwasy wondered why don't they make a suck function.
I had no idea they have a suck function. I alwasy wondered why don't they make a suck function.
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I don't go as far as that but I do do in front of my neighbours garage, I might as well because next time the wind blows I'll get getting them anyway!
It's a very complicated procedure which is why most people won't do it, you have to take Lever A & move it from it's default position B to alternative position C
Brandane
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I love the Stihl petrol BLOWER (the clue is in the name, it doesn't have a suck setting or a collecting bag) which I use at work. Rural setting surrounded by trees, and extensive grounds. If I was to use a brush, rake, or whatever, I would never have time to do the multitude of other tasks I have to do. It's quick and easy; other methods are no contest in my work setting.
Perhaps for people in a 2 bed semi in suburbia they are a touch OTT, but a God-send for us country folk!
Perhaps for people in a 2 bed semi in suburbia they are a touch OTT, but a God-send for us country folk!
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
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- lost somewhere
Are leaf blower owners the same people who put their dog poo in plastic bags and then hang it neatly on the nearest hedge?
Dave 123
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- Cambridgeshire alps
Bazzer
Setting the controls for the heart of the sun.
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I have a blower/sucker, which is excellent for herding, then sucking up leaves in the back garden. With a garden which doesn't consist of a lawn desert, there are numerous nooks and crannies for leaves from the many trees in and around my garden,to lodge themselves in.
At one time, in addition to smaller trees, we had willow, beech and birch trees, two of which were taller than the house. Together they shed a hell of a lot of leaves and a blower sucker, saved hours of picking and raking.
As to the front garden, I would never consider putting my cutting detritus or leaf fall, anywhere other than as compost.
At one time, in addition to smaller trees, we had willow, beech and birch trees, two of which were taller than the house. Together they shed a hell of a lot of leaves and a blower sucker, saved hours of picking and raking.
As to the front garden, I would never consider putting my cutting detritus or leaf fall, anywhere other than as compost.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Are you really lumping all leaf blowers and owners together?
If so: 1/ You sound like a delightful fellow. 2/You May be trolling 3/You are definitely ill informed. Don’t judge us all on your minuscule and ignorant observations. There are inconsiderate idiots everywhere. It’s a shame, those are the ones you have come accross or indeed the only ones you care to notice.
Of all my work tools that get nicked, they are top of the pinch list. There’s your litmus to their popularity. They are far more efficient than a broom or rake. That’s time efficiency and value for money to me and my clients. You don’t damage lawn, border plants etc and gathering leaves in the autumn is a doddle. As mentioned upthread, Leaf mulch is far more valuable in the garden than swept down the road.
Leaf blowers are one of my top three, must have tools in any garden. Not just for us so called professionals. All my clients are delighted how neat my work is. Much down to tidying up with a leaf blower.
As for leaf blower owners: All the ones I know are top folk. Probably a much larger control group than your negative perceptions.
If so: 1/ You sound like a delightful fellow. 2/You May be trolling 3/You are definitely ill informed. Don’t judge us all on your minuscule and ignorant observations. There are inconsiderate idiots everywhere. It’s a shame, those are the ones you have come accross or indeed the only ones you care to notice.
Of all my work tools that get nicked, they are top of the pinch list. There’s your litmus to their popularity. They are far more efficient than a broom or rake. That’s time efficiency and value for money to me and my clients. You don’t damage lawn, border plants etc and gathering leaves in the autumn is a doddle. As mentioned upthread, Leaf mulch is far more valuable in the garden than swept down the road.
Leaf blowers are one of my top three, must have tools in any garden. Not just for us so called professionals. All my clients are delighted how neat my work is. Much down to tidying up with a leaf blower.
As for leaf blower owners: All the ones I know are top folk. Probably a much larger control group than your negative perceptions.
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Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Reason number 41 why Leaf blowers and leaf blower owners are top notch. Welcome to NCN 24 in Somerset. It’s a pleasure.
wonderloaf
Veteran
I use mine for blowing the grass and leaves out of the gravel on our drive, try doing that with a rake or broom without sweeping up the gravel as well!
I then use broom to collect it all up before disposing of it responsibly.
I then use broom to collect it all up before disposing of it responsibly.
