How old do you want to get before you stop cutting grass?

[bdemir]

Just felt like asking the members a few questions. Like, How old is the oldest person you know that is still cutting grass today, and how long do you plan on cutting grass. This is a laborous job and Im just trying to find out if there are older peolpe doing this all their lives and how they feel.

 

[AGG Lawn Maintenance]

I am not old but have been doing landscaping for 13 years now. I'm 28 years old. Started at 15. My back kills me like I'm old sometimes!!! I know a guy who is 55 still doing landscaping. Thats not old but in this business it sure takes a toll on your body!!!<br>Me I think I might die doing it. I just love it so much!!! Travis AG&G Lawn Maintenance

 

[Evan528]

there a guy that owns a buissness that does alot of lawns in my neighborhood that is easily in his late 60's or even early 70's. he right along side of his 20yr old workers too. i guess when youve been doing landscapiong for 40 years your body stays in pretty good shape... i still admire him though.

 

[jaclawn]

A cemetery near here has a caretaker that is 81 years old! He has been taking care of the place since he was 13. Now that is dedication.

 

[Eric ELM]

Jaclawn, That is dedication alright. Wow!!!<br>I thought I was old doing this, but I'm just a young pup at 57 I guess. I plan on doing this till I can't get on my Chopper.<p>----------<br>&lt;a href=&quot;http://pages.prodigy.net/eric.erickson/&quot;&gt;Eric@ELM&lt;/a&gt;<br>The Grass is always Greener on the other side of my competitors fence

 

[Lazer]

One of my employees is 63. He outworks a lot of the younger guys.<p>I tell new recruits to work with &quot;Herb&quot; for 1 week and if they can keep up, they get a full-time position.<p>Weeds out most of 'em.

 

[accuratelawn]

I have a friend that is in his 7th year of mowing. He is now 71. Only works four days. He and his son have about 50 accounts.

 

[bdemir]

Wow! that is great. Now i am asurred i will do this till im relly old. Im 29 and i have bad knees but it doesnt stop me. This job gives ;me energy and endurance. I really like hearing about these old people it gives me more hope for the future.

 

[Guido]

Hey guys, don't forget to think about the big picture. You having to stop mowing / manula labor doesn't mean you have to retire!! You can just sit back and run the business. I'll probobly stay in the construction scene till I can't get up into the equipment anymore, and then I'll know its my time to lean towards the office end of the biz. I'll have to stay involved till I die though. You guys have great attitudes though, I'll be reading about you dying peacfully on your ZTR's!! Just kiddin! Keep healthy all you old timers!! <p>----------<br>&lt;a href=&quot;http://communities.msn.com/guidosequipmentpics/&quot;&gt;&quot;Guido&quot;&lt;/a&gt;<br>David M. Famiglietti

 

[jrblawncare]

When the good Lord takes Me I hope I'am doing what I enjoy...this is it!Either it be 50 or 90 years of age..I may so down a bit as I age..But I hope to keep going as long as my body lets me.I see a few old timers around here doing it part time..I think its great.<p>----------<br>John <br>