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sdaniels7114 · 05-06-2007, 12:51 PM

If I switched to a 4 stroke engine with a muffler, catalytic converter and spiffy new MA inspection sticker, would it be ok to use a leaf blower? I really don't like leaves lying all over the place. Especially when it rains and people stomp a near permanent leaf stain into the sidewalk. There has to be some common ground here.

***Terry Glenn is a cowgirl*** · 05-06-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Boy

Brookline Massachusetts, Home Of Smirking Weasle Mike Dukakis:

Todays News,
Brookline is, of course, the ultimate people’s republic.

It is a town with streets that run into Boston, but that are barricaded the other way, to prevent the riffraff from driving their muffler-free low-riders into Muddy River. Brookline celebrates diversity - in Boston. Brookline supported busing - in Boston. Mike Dukakis is the prototypical Brookline resident, and now his aging disciples are acting up again at Town Meeting.

This year the Beautiful People aren’t trying to ban hand-held cell phones or spanking. This time it’s the turn of the dreaded SUV to feel the wrath of the self-righteous.
http://news.bostonherald.com/columni...ticleid=198823

Never knew that Du'cawk-is was beautiful... hardly.

wistahpatsfan · 05-06-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sdaniels7114

If I switched to a 4 stroke engine with a muffler, catalytic converter and spiffy new MA inspection sticker, would it be ok to use a leaf blower? ...

NO DAMMIT!

Rake and brush do fine. It's good aerobic exercise. too.

***Terry Glenn is a cowgirl*** · 05-06-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wistahpatsfan

NO DAMMIT!

Rake and brush do fine. It's good aerobic exercise. too.

As is a hand mower.

I just did mine today using one.

It is good for your soul imo.

sdaniels7114 · 05-06-2007, 04:37 PM

Who has time for rakes? What about an air compressor? Mine's electric and is only a little louder than a leaf blower when the motor cuts in. I have a long enough hose...

Now that I think of it I wouldn't need to track down 2 stroke oil anymore either

Edit: I sure as he11 ain't giving up my Lawnboy!!

Real World · 05-07-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Patters

I can understand having an SUV in rural and suburban areas, where people are dependent on cars for all of their errands, but in cities, SUV's are mostly a waste. They're difficult to pass when doubleparked on narrow streets, they sometimes take extra parking space, you can't see what's behind them, but most importantly they do more harm to environment than many other cars. I think an increased excise tax on them is a good idea, though double sounds a bit high.

And I like all the other things in the article that Brookline has done, such as banning leaf blowers. I wish Cambridge would do that.

By the way, Harry, I saw something I never saw before: a funny right-wing bumpersticker. It said "Footprint of a chicken," and next to the text was an image of a peace sign.

I think people are certifiable loons. SUV's are now evil. Sure, a RAV4, or a Lexus RX330 Hybrid is evil dammit! So much more evil than say a Mercedez S500? How about an antique car like an '86 Jaguar, or any old beater from the 70's or 80's? Pick-up trucks? What amazes me about people is their simplistic stupidity. A car is bad for the environment because....... it's big? What maroons! This is classic retard legislation. Of course, since 30-40% of the public consists of retards, it has a wonderful chance of passing.

Real World · 05-07-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sdaniels7114

If I switched to a 4 stroke engine with a muffler, catalytic converter and spiffy new MA inspection sticker, would it be ok to use a leaf blower? I really don't like leaves lying all over the place. Especially when it rains and people stomp a near permanent leaf stain into the sidewalk. There has to be some common ground here.

Spare yourself the wrath of the enviro-police, and the other loons, and invest in one of these.

Oh, and don't forget to keep it to one square for each bathroom visit. If you feel you need more, those leaves could come in handy.