I really hate surprises, Really, Really.

.......About 15 acres to mow for the Lions Park and Fairgrounds......;....

Our local Lions Club provides facilities for many private and public uses, frequently at a minimal or no cost. They host the county fair, and let their grounds be used for both practice and games for PeeWee football, little league softball, etc., in addition to local estate auctions that need a large indoor facility, reunions, wedding receptions. etc. All of the things they do charge for are done at a very low cost to the user, and I do not mind helping them out.

Scrivet wrote:
....since the Ford has taken to chugging five gallons cans of gas and leaking hydraulic fluid and oil like the Exon Valdez and may not be ready for spring mowing

...Isn't that normal for a FORD....