I pushed a lawn mower for 25 years while at the house in Houston. I only did it to save money, as I hate yard work.
At the new house I have already paid someone to mow the yard. He said straight up that he would only mow,no weed eating or gardening.
The guy I bought the house from is a mechanic. I needed an oil change so my truck went to his shop. At his shop I noticed a couple of riding mowers, so I asked him about them.
After we talked I’m set to buy his old Cub Cadet. He needs to replace the belts that power the blades and goop the tires. He is even going to deliver it, all for $275.00. That’s less than what 8 more cuts would cost.
The seat looks brand new and pretty comfy. It even has a drink holder.
Best thing about it is my FIL offered up his big commercial zero turn. It cost him $8K new, and at first he tried selling it to me for $5K. When they heard not no, but PHUC NO they decided to give it to me.
I never got squat from my in-laws. That includes birthdays and X-Mas. Now that they are old & decrepit I’m not going to have them feeling like I owe them.
My FIL thought we should put a trailer on their 3 acres. I explained to my wife why that would never happen. Now after being in the new house 1 month the wife tells me how butt hurt her dad was that I didn’t buy their house. Hell they are still paying for it. Ours is free & clear.
At the new house I have already paid someone to mow the yard. He said straight up that he would only mow,no weed eating or gardening.
The guy I bought the house from is a mechanic. I needed an oil change so my truck went to his shop. At his shop I noticed a couple of riding mowers, so I asked him about them.
After we talked I’m set to buy his old Cub Cadet. He needs to replace the belts that power the blades and goop the tires. He is even going to deliver it, all for $275.00. That’s less than what 8 more cuts would cost.
The seat looks brand new and pretty comfy. It even has a drink holder.
Best thing about it is my FIL offered up his big commercial zero turn. It cost him $8K new, and at first he tried selling it to me for $5K. When they heard not no, but PHUC NO they decided to give it to me.
I never got squat from my in-laws. That includes birthdays and X-Mas. Now that they are old & decrepit I’m not going to have them feeling like I owe them.
My FIL thought we should put a trailer on their 3 acres. I explained to my wife why that would never happen. Now after being in the new house 1 month the wife tells me how butt hurt her dad was that I didn’t buy their house. Hell they are still paying for it. Ours is free & clear.