Yes, the poor cut issue of some of the AYP machines has come up before. Mine has a 46" 3 blade deck, and it's by far the worst deck design I've ever seen. Too many contours and obstructions underneath to allow the grass to discharge effectively. The clippings bouncing around underneath the deck rapidly begin to build up unless the grass is dry enough to crumble between your fingers. Even if the grass IS that dry, the clippings bouncing off of all of the obstructions STILL affects the airflow underneath to the point that the deck leaving the strips results. Several forum members have offered up helpful advice when owners post problems like this, but sharpening the blades, leveling the deck, mowing with the throttle pinned wide open, etc. etc. have yet to answer why a different rider with a better deck design can mow the same grass....with dull blades....at half throttle....and at a higher ground speed. I've personally compared two other tractors to mine on my lawn. And I've done so immediately after sharpening the blades, leveling the deck, making sure the belts were properly tensioned, etc. on my machine. The machines I compared mine with, hadn't seen a lick of maintenance or fiddling of any kind. Both were cheaper tractors too. I like the tractor itself, but the deck is junk. Use the search function, and enter phrases like "Husqvarna poor cut". Here's one of the past threads: Here is a link that might be useful: Poor quality of cut

Adding some more views of Pamela's amazing Work of Art - the marriage of the sculptures and ceramics with the glory of the plantings is more beautiful than words can express. Barbara, Anita and Michael, and a spray of Dr Huey - the very first rose in what has grown into an incomparable garden. Dense and intricate plantings - here a wall of Russelliana with mixed columbine in front: Paths lined with brilliant blooms lead the wanderer on a journey filled with surprises. To open vistas, and featured objects, and supporting the plants and objects, a bicycle hides!: The visual humor was one of my favorite features: Most of all, this is a garden infused with love. Regina

celineike - Please don't let my nervousness worry you. I am sure it is fine. It is just a good bit of money to tie up on my credit card if there is a problem and maybe it makes me overly cautious. Hope it works out for you.

Hi Kids, I'm glad you all think this is as interesting as I do. Yes, gardnerwannabe, you have the correct date, 1844. "Mr. Ebenezer Eldredge, Died Feb.8, 1844, Age 91 years". I think you can see that the headstone is broken at about 9" from the ground, other than that the stone is in great shape and, considering its age, easy to read. I did not see any other flags in the yard but now, sitting here, I can't be sure. I just went to the FindAGrave and, I stand corrected, there are not 12 graves in this cemetery, there are only 7. I did take a pic of Ebenezer's wife, Sarah which I will try to post here as well as on FindAGrave. I will also check for other flags. I'm not sure who tends this cemetery but I will try to find out. The flag at Ebenezers grave was indeed fresh, no tatters, mold or holes. The name of this cemetery is Hawks Nest Pond Cemetery and is tucked away, off of an old cartway, among the pines and oaks in Harwich, Ma. I have tried and tried to resize the pics of Sarahs stone with no luck. I will keep trying and post it if I am able. sooey