samboy Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Hi gang. After smashing 2 patio door glass windows i got 2 sheets of ply to cover the doors up when i cut the grass. But today i only put 1 sheet of ply up. Yep another smashed window. My own fault for being lazy and not putting the other sheet of ply up. When WILL i learn ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TOPGUN749 Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 18 minutes ago, samboy said: Hi gang. After smashing 2 patio door glass windows i got 2 sheets of ply to cover the doors up when i cut the grass. But today i only put 1 sheet of ply up. Yep another smashed window. My own fault for being lazy and not putting the other sheet of ply up. When WILL i learn ?. I know someone who did the same, double glazed,toughened glass about 700mmx2000mm, cost £250 to replace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Hello, I presume it is a rotary mower ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted July 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I presume it is a rotary mower ? yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 19 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I presume it is a rotary mower ? I was about to ask; are you using claymores to cut the grass! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 I think he is using a challenger tank!!! he keeps on forgetting about the barrel when he is turning round to go in the other direction!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, samboy said: yes. Could you not change for a roller type mower🤔 or maybe fit some rubber side flaps 🤔 Edited July 10, 2023 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted July 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 What happened was i never had the grass collector box on the mower and the stone has flown out of the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 A few years ago, a buddy had parked on my drive and we went to Mid Wales in my car. So, when we came back, my car was parked somewhere it normally wouldn't while stuff was transferred between mine and his and for him to go. Neighbour was mowing the grass at the front of his when there was an almighty noise - and a nice dent just above the drivers window - wish it had gone through the drivers window. Just touched it up with some paint - not much else you can do in that position - you wouldn't be able to PDR it easy... 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Are you related to a guy from Burnley called Dave 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Surley you just need to cut in opposite direction..... 🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 I have this stone paranoia every week of cutting or strimming round near our extension. mine piece of glass is 3.86m x2.68 and was almost 12k installed- god knows if the insurance would cover it’s replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 hour ago, samboy said: What happened was i never had the grass collector box on the mower and the stone has flown out of the back. Oh 🙄 , a lesson learned sam , anyway it's not the end of the world as we say, grab a beer and keep smiling 🤔👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 2 hours ago, samboy said: i got 2 sheets of ply to cover the doors up when i cut the grass. You're addressing the symptoms not the cause Sam. Now the grass is cut short, get any and all members of your household to do a FOD walk (sometimes called walk-down), and remove any potential projectiles from your lawn. Then buy or make a grass collector for your mower. Problem solved. Nobody works harder than a lazy man/Nobody solves a problem quite like a lazy man. Be the latter. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 FOD - Foreign Object Damage!! Normally relates to Jet Engines - but in this case - appropriate. In my job I say to people that I am lazy - and I am - I don't want to be repeating things again and again - and I automate stuff (PowerShell is a godsend). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted July 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just had the window chap round and the repair comes to £250. The window is approx 6ft x 3ft. Not the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 33 minutes ago, samboy said: Just had the window chap round and the repair comes to £250. The window is approx 6ft x 3ft. Not the end of the world. For the sake of moving two pieces of plywood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted July 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, TIGHTCHOKE said: For the sake of moving two pieces of plywood? Yep but it won't happen again. Famous last words 😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Improve ya lawn surface. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Dave-G said: Improve ya lawn surface. 🙂 he was mowing his drive - it is gravel 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Dont think you should have that many stones in your lawn , wouldnt you be better going over it with a rake after you cut it the last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted July 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, Bigbob said: Dont think you should have that many stones in your lawn , wouldnt you be better going over it with a rake after you cut it the last time Will from now on. Although i have a gardener so i will leave it to him i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, samboy said: Will from now on. Although i have a gardener so i will leave it to him i think. Every Days A School Day LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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