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I hate them too. They don't

acanuck — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:13:34 +0000

I hate them too. They don't actually remove leaves, just displace them onto public streets or neighbors' property. It's a way to say fuck you to the environment and your neighbor at the same time. The noxious emissions are designed into them.

In the comments at TTAC, one

Donal — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:52:56 +0000

In reply to Leaf blowers have always

In the comments at TTAC, one fellow says he has over an acre of leaves to deal with, and couldn't do it with a rake. Another asks him why he is removing leaves from such a large area. I suppose the answer is—because he can. I think a rake does a much better job, it's quiet, it's good exercise.

I do use an electric mower instead of my push mower, but that's because A - I only mow every two weeks and the grass gets really long and B - no one in town will sharpen the damn push mower Lowe's sold me in 1994.

Leaf blowers have always

Verified Atheist — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:41:26 +0000

In reply to An Ill Wind

Leaf blowers have always struck me as the most egregious abuse of the environment for the smallest possible gain. I've never actually used one, but they don't seem like they save that much time compared to using a rake (which I have used on numerous occasions). They're noisy, spew emissions, and just don't seem to make sense. What am I missing? Why are they so popular?