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OldBaldy1701E

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15. That is part of the programming.

Reply to Ziggysmom (Reply #8)

Wed May 27, 2026, 09:01 AM

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The rich prefer their lawns like this, so they convinced the rest of us that this looks the best and only 'poor people' would allow anything else. And, since that label is worse than death for some of us (also part of the programming), we follow along.

There is also the matter of 'property values', which I have learned are more important than human beings or the environment. So, there is that.

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I am worried about the new lawn care company here at the complex. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Tuesday OP

Drone mower? pfitz59 Tuesday #1

In these parts the young Hispanic men were rounded up by ICE and deported to god knows where. Ocelot II Tuesday #6

The fear I still see in their eyes each day is just soul-crushing. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #12

The name alone might give me pause...Stay away! hlthe2b Tuesday #2

I'm surprised there isn't..... lastlib Tuesday #3

Ahhhhh!! ... But ... the lawn DOES look fab. Scrivener7 Tuesday #4

Nah, the stupid thing missed patches and did not get near the buildings. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #13

It seems to be kind of like a Roomba, which randomly bumps around a room Ocelot II Wednesday #17

LOL! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #19

"Scythe" is a pretty menacing name for a robot lawn mower. Ocelot II Tuesday #5

Could be worse, Ocelot II.... some_of_us_are_sane Tuesday #10

Looks like they are putting their foot down? GreenWave Tuesday #7

That's a real thing and not photoshopped? I think lawns and all the needed upkeep are Ziggysmom Tuesday #8

The robotic lawn mower is real Niagara Wednesday #14

That is part of the programming. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #15

Should certainly avoid sunbathing on groundskeeper day... Wounded Bear Tuesday #9

We on the 'garden level' also have to close the windows. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #16

That's funny Figarosmom Tuesday #11

Terry Pratchett did it already. malthaussen Wednesday #18

Take some old clothes and sprinkle on the lawn. FSogol Yesterday #20

I like how this person thinks! OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #21

🤣 Luciferous Yesterday #22

Love it! Ocelot II Yesterday #23