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    Default Arrgh!

    So, dh was out mowing the lawn this morning and I hear a "ka-thunk" and then silence. About 4 minutes later he comes in to tell me that the mower was finally dead. It had been my parents for years before they passed it on to us four years ago, so it's done it's duty for sure.

    So, despite our desire to crunch down on the cash, he had to go out and buy a new one this afternoon. We've got a lot of lawn, and I'm not going out there with scissors to cut it!

    Just when you get ahead...bam! That's why the emergency funds are so great. We, of course, didn't have one, but we'll be okay.
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    We had to buy one two weeks ago too. I was less than thrilled because I wasn't expecting to buy a mower. The good news is this new mower is awesome. It cuts the lawn so nicely.

    Sorry you had to get a mower, but "happy mowing" with the new one.
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    Rob says its fabulous! I'm very glad to hear it.
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    Believe me Amy, if Rob is happy with his new mower, everyone in your house will be happy! I'm speaking from experience here. LOL

    Sorry the old one gave up the ghost.
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    It's always something!.....LOL! HUGS!

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    You're like me, Amy. I know what the mower looks like, but I don't want to know anything else about it. I'm glad Rob likes the new one.

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    UGH! I hate that you have to buy a new one. At least Rob picked out one he liked. Hopefully this one will last just as long as the other one did.
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