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Lawn Mower

March 27th, 2013 at 12:52 pm

We need a new lawn mower. Our old one just doesn't work anymore.

My mom and dad live about 1/4 of a mile down the road. We think they could us a new lawn mower, too. Not sure what they think.

So, we're entertaining the idea of going in half with them on a new mower.

I haven't mentioned the idea to them yet. Not that I'm avoiding the subject, I just haven't thought of it when we've been together.

It makes sense. Why own an expensive piece of equipment in full for once weekly use six months of the year?

Our lawn is about twice as big as theirs is (about 2 acres vs. about one acre), so maintenance could become an issue. So we would probably cover a majority of the maintenance costs.

The only down side that I can think of is that we've each had a back-up mower in the past when one of ours is broken down.

Anyway, getting this typed out may help me remember to bring the subject up this week. Assuming winter ever breaks, we'll need to start mowing in a month.

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5 Responses to “Lawn Mower”

  1. patientsaver.com Says:
    March 27th, 2013 at 02:31 pm 1364394662
    1364394662

    I think this is an excellent idea. Sharing expensive resources is the way to go, and you are ideally situated to do so with your parents. I only wish I could do the same.

  2. CB in the City Says:
    March 27th, 2013 at 03:37 pm 1364398657
    1364398657

    Would you have a simple way to transport the lawnmower that 1/4 mile?

  3. Bob B. Says:
    March 27th, 2013 at 04:36 pm 1364402163
    1364402163

    CB - Yes, we would drive it. It's probably difficult for those of you in an urban or suburban environment to imagine, but we live on a very rural, lightly traveled gravel road in the sticks. Driving it would be no problem.

  4. snafu Says:
    March 27th, 2013 at 09:46 pm 1364420771
    1364420771

    Off topic but Suzie Orman talked about 'short sale' on the Money show this AM. In answer to a caller - she stated that there are tax consequences from the short sale when a property has been rented. I don't know if this affects you for 2014 filing but offer it as a 'head's up' in case you need to include that cost in your 2013 planning

  5. Bob B. Says:
    March 28th, 2013 at 02:01 pm 1364479313
    1364479313

    thanks for the heads up. we're very well aware of the tax consequences.

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