[geeks] I really don't get it ...

[Mike Hebel]

R. Lonstein wrote:
> On Sun, Oct 27, 2002 at 09:03:38AM -0600, Mike Hebel wrote:
> 	[snip]
> 
>>Don't get me started on lawn-mowing.  The county lawn nazis were out
>>checking things in the area again.  "No weeds or grass above 18
>>inches in length!"
> 
> 
> Not that I have a lawn in NYC, but what if you plant wildflowers and
> put out areas gravel and slates? Not much maintenance.

Unfortunately my wife and I rent a space in my Mother's house.  Not much 
chance to change the landscape that drastically.  Although I might be 
able to put in something that grows shorter than average.

> 
>>Half-tempted to plant prarie-grass.  Then I'd be able by law to not
>>mow my lawn and set fire to it every year. ;-)
> 
> 	[snip]
> 
> Heh. Be sure to get that on video.
> 

It's funny but there's already a guy who did it around here.  He was my 
Earth Science teacher in high school.  I don't have any pictures of it 
but he took the whole class to his acreage and helped him burn it in a 
controlled manner.  (I was sick that day - go figure.)

Mike Hebel