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I have been added to a Google Reader account. I do not know what this is, have I made it into the 'big league'?

Yet more research required...

Milk

Sunday morning is always a tricky one, especially since I often miss it. Today is no exception. 

Full of positivity when I hit the sack last night, was going to get up with the alarm (set at 9:30am), have a brew, shower and then go out in search of the new lawnmower (Argos in Salford has one in stock, according to the check and reserve feature that is, good times), get it home, fathom the box issue (well documented in online reviews from the Bosch Rotak 34 Ergoflex Electric Rotary Lawnmower Massive), and get the grass cut with the 'green dream machine'. It hasn't happened, I got so worked up by my plan that I managed to fixate on it before finally dropping falling into a comatose state at 5:00am, in which I remained until midday. I think my last thought was 'will the box actually fit in the car, I need to research the packaging dimensions on the net'.

Alex woke me up, came into the bedroom asking 'Are you awake? Are you going for the lawnmower? When you do, we need milk' he then went back downstairs to make coffee. Five minutes later, in overly cheery tones he sang 'Coffee' repeatedly up the stairs knowing that my head would be under a pillow trying to block any kind of stimulation that would prevent further snoozing. I gave in, the man is relentless.

So, I am now up. I have missed the morning, I am without a lawnmower, we need some milk and it looks like it is going to rain. I need to find out how the Bosch Rotak 34 Ergoflex Electric Rotary Lawnmower performs on wet grass, it might affect my decision to purchase.

Lawnmower Death

No, I am not talking about the metal band who parodied the thrash genre with classic (?) tunes such as 'Scum' and 'It's a Lot Less Bother than a Hover' (they cleverly dropped the 'a' from 'death', inspired), but the tragic end of my first lawnmower, given to me by my Nan.

The Doctor with Agent Orange (and a rake)

I thought buying a replacement would be a simple enough task (any emotional attachment obviously put to one side); Agent Orange blows up, I purchase a new machine. But alas no, the wonder-web has once again led me into a whole new world. Who would have thought that the decision would have been so complex, I have to make choices; Will it be plastic or metal blades? Do I need a roller? Would I benefit from a rotary or should I stick with the humble hover? What size will I need for a small/medium garden? What I do know is it won't be petrol for they are immensely expensive.

The first lawn mower was invented by Edwin Budding in 1827 somewhere in Gloucestershire. Interesting fact, one to remember for a pub quiz. His design replaced the scythe and it took a further ten years for his original concept to be developed further. I wonder what he would think of the modern day mower, would he be as amazed as my Great Gran was the day an automatic washing machine landed in the house (pulled up a chair and watched the whole cycle by all accounts, a few 'eeehs' and 'ahhhs' leaking out of her at the programmes transitional points). The fact that the ride on mower's Great Great Great Great (maybe a few more Greats required?) Grandad was the scythe is pretty cool, I think Edwin would be impressed.

So, I have read reviews, I have price checked and I think I might have to go for the Bosch Rotak 34 Ergoflex Electric Rotary Lawnmower. Apart from the documented box issue, I think it will make me happy. Alex doesn't have an opinion, he claims that this falls into the category of soft furnishings.