tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post2213708351759257025..comments2023-11-13T06:25:27.206-05:00Comments on Our Little Acre: Gilmour Reel Mower RM30 - A Review (Part I)Kylee Baumlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-13600395750673589202008-04-28T22:37:00.000-04:002008-04-28T22:37:00.000-04:00Hi Kylee,My husband and I have been considering a ...Hi Kylee,<BR/><BR/>My husband and I have been considering a reel mower. Our yard isn't that large, and for the past few years our neighbor has mowed it for us. Well, they've moved, so now we must do it ourselves. I have been reading up on reel mowers, and have been seeing a lot of positive feedback about them. I love that the reel mower reduces our carbon footprint too. The only other criteria I'm looking for is something made in the USA. Can you tell me where the Gilmore is made? I'm having a hard time finding out which, if any of the brands out there are made in the USA.<BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-15609724281232148212008-04-17T18:15:00.000-04:002008-04-17T18:15:00.000-04:00Hi Kylee. I enjoyed reading your comments about th...Hi Kylee. I enjoyed reading your comments about the Gilmour reel mower. I'd been considering a Scott's Classic, but was turned off by the flimsy handle. My wife and I have just over a quarter acre in Jefferson, La. outside of New Orleans. Our little Cairn Terrier MacKenzie hates my Snapper mower and charges it furiously barking every time I cut the grass, hence he has to stay inside and pout while I work in the yard. I don't want the little guy to get hurt.<BR/>I just ordered my Gilmour today and I'm looking forward to cutting our grass in a way that's quieter and healthier for the yard. Now little Mack can hang out with me while I cut the grass and chase off any tresspassing critters he may see, without getting hurt by the noisy power mower. <BR/>Oh, I also like your title. We love "God's Little Acre".Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140953775729233178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-72154797671921328832008-04-15T23:14:00.000-04:002008-04-15T23:14:00.000-04:00Frances ~ Romie pushed it over in the neighbor's y...<B>Frances ~ </B>Romie pushed it over in the neighbor's yard, which is full of weeds and tall grassy stuff (not regular grass). It pushed pretty much the same, he said, but it didn't cut the tall grassy stuff very well.<BR/><BR/><B>Rose ~ </B>I know Michigan Bulb doesn't have that great of a reputation, but I've had great results with things that I've gotten from them. Keep us posted on how your poppies do!<BR/><BR/><B>Katie ~ </B>I think this one is a pretty good choice if you decide to get one!<BR/><BR/><B>Mr McGregor's Daughter ~ </B>I think this will be a good thing when all is said and done!<BR/><BR/><B>Randy & Jamie ~ </B>We're curious about that, too.<BR/><BR/><B>Nancy ~ </B>I always like practical reviews of products, too.<BR/><BR/><B>Gotta Garden ~ </B>That surprises me that HD doesn't have any of these! Lowe's had two models when we looked there. So far, so good with the Gilmour!<BR/><BR/><B>Lisa ~ </B>It really doesn't cost that much more to get the extra features, at least not with the Gilmour. I'll let everyone know how we like it about a month from now.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-31277919450698158152008-04-15T20:13:00.000-04:002008-04-15T20:13:00.000-04:00I will be anxious to hear how it goes with the mow...I will be anxious to hear how it goes with the mower. I hope you like it. It would be wonderful not to have to fool with a gas powered machine for mowing. You sure got the cadillac model. A grass catcher too. wow You will have lots of green for your compost pile.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-85075785643587580562008-04-14T21:53:00.000-04:002008-04-14T21:53:00.000-04:00Oh, this is very timely! I have been looking at a...Oh, this is very timely! I have been looking at a Sunlawn one online. My local HD doesn't have any (can you believe that). I guess I should check to see what Lowe's might have (first). I wasn't thinking about getting the grass catcher as I just let the clippings fall. I hadn't thought about the extra wheels...a good thing to consider. Thanks for the review!Gotta Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858358103234856020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-59994761997416256092008-04-14T15:12:00.000-04:002008-04-14T15:12:00.000-04:00I've often considered buying one of those. If you ...I've often considered buying one of those. If you continue to have success I may give it a try. I'm curious to know how clean the cuts are when you grass get's taller.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-80247641113149772722008-04-14T14:13:00.000-04:002008-04-14T14:13:00.000-04:00Sounds good so far. I'm glad you decided to give ...Sounds good so far. I'm glad you decided to give it a try.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-19600438437857801502008-04-14T12:46:00.000-04:002008-04-14T12:46:00.000-04:00Kylee - thanks for the review (1/2). I've been ey...Kylee - thanks for the review (1/2). I've been eying one of these for a few weeks, and perhaps might take the plunge, for I feel guilty about having so much grass in a dry environment that we can't sheet mulch until NEXT year....and mowing it with a traditional lawn mower gets me into an environmental quandary every time we need to mow...keep up updated.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071261767244278953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-49854883124555687882008-04-14T10:00:00.000-04:002008-04-14T10:00:00.000-04:00I'm glad to know you are intending to use this in ...I'm glad to know you are intending to use this in only certain areas. I was picturing you mowing your whole yard with a reel mower and thinking you must have a lot more energy than I!<BR/>Catching up today on reading blogs, I saw your post about the blue poppies. I was about to order a few things from Michigan Bulbs (can't resist the buy one, get one free offers); now I'll have to add the poppies to my order. Thanks for the suggestion!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-2381736670479916632008-04-14T09:19:00.000-04:002008-04-14T09:19:00.000-04:00Hi Kylee, after your previous post about the reel,...Hi Kylee, after your previous post about the reel, I got mine out and have used it three or four times. The first time was the hardest, some places the grass was pretty tall. Where the grass is thinner, it is an easy push. I think yours is a better mower than mine, purchased in 1997 and heavy. I hose it off, didn't read the directions, but spray it with wd40 occasionally, so far no rust. Our lawn is on a hill, and it gets my heartrate up to push it uphill, especially since you have to keep a rapid pace. Don't know if this can be the mower of choice all summer, when it gets hot. May have to revert to the corded mower. Thanks for reminding me to use the reel, however and good luck with yours and your workout!Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.com