To clarify, we have a rotary push mower, one of the classic non-motorized kind. Our reasoning was: (1) We probably won't need it for long, if we move again this summer as planned (2) It would less likely be stolen from our garage (3) We wouldn't have to mess around with hauling gasoline or extension cords (4) It's a lot cheaper.

This morning I stopped in at the 24-hour Wal-Mart to buy 3-in-1 oil to get our little beauty spinning like a top, and we shall see. I sure hope it makes it easier!

And by the way, the high temperature tomorrow is supposed to be 80F (27C). And a month from now it could snow again (though not accumulate)!