It is extremely difficult to have a sensible discussion on a forum if you have not got all the information.On another forum which I have been using for much longer than GW I have discovered that in such threads further information is often fed though in dribs and drabs .
There are certain clues one picks up over time that makes you feel that the situation may not be quite what has been presented.
The Dr concerned is not Connie Beachamp of Holby City is it (Beecham as a psuedonym.)
This has all become a little too irrational and I regret having addressed myself to this forum as it has brought out a lot of irrelevancies (for instance, extolling the pros and cons of the use of chemicals [which has nothing to do with my request]). Whilst there was, as suggested, some genuine humour ("not many of my class get to interact with a surgeon whilst conscious"), there was a great deal of abuse ("Picking up small leaves and debris from a lawn is such a mindless kind of pursuit" ... "God above - what a pretentious and silly post from tvbeachm" ... "Try looking at the medical profession. Jesus wept - I presume basic biology isn't taught these days ?" ... "Your pomposity does however remind me of some previous colleagues" ... "likeWUMs are to PITAs ... "I only hope that if he / they are doctor[s] that I never have the misfortune of being treated by them." ...Not much humour there!
I said from the outset : "Each to their own", and I would never dream of directing the kind of abuse quoted above towards those who wish to have a lawn covered in leaves, debris, or whatever they wish, or have borders full of weeds if that is what they enjoy. I respect that. An English Cottage Garden can be a thing of great beauty, but so can a so-called French formal garden with manicured lawns and neatly trimmed hedges. Why do so many of you, as if driven by some inexplicable defensiveness, so vociferate against the latter ?
For the record, there is no disability involved, although Mr Beecham (to whom I certainly have no connexion, despite Sherlock's mishapprehension) has hit a nerve (as well you could expect he might), as my enquiry was initially made in the hope of alleviating the symptons of someone who, despite suffering from acute sciatica, often insists on "cleaning up" our lawn (because she knows I like it that way but do not always, myself, have the time to do it).
Finally, since starting this thread, I spoke to a groundsman who mentioned the following company (http://www.sisis.com/) and yes, should anyone be interested, they have what I am looking for. So it does exist ; I am so glad I don't have to invent it!
Fantastic, glad you found an answer Phillipe3 and had the good grace to share it with the group. Such a machine is not something that would interest me for my grass (as opposed to lawn!) but now we all know where to obtain such a tool if we need it so thanks for sharing.
It's a shame that you feel regret after addressing this forum because it really is a wealth of knowledge and real world experience.
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It is extremely difficult to have a sensible discussion on a forum if you have not got all the information.On another forum which I have been using for much longer than GW I have discovered that in such threads further information is often fed though in dribs and drabs .
There are certain clues one picks up over time that makes you feel that the situation may not be quite what has been presented.
The Dr concerned is not Connie Beachamp of Holby City is it (Beecham as a psuedonym.)
'You must have some bread with it me duck!'
This has all become a little too irrational and I regret having addressed myself to this forum as it has brought out a lot of irrelevancies (for instance, extolling the pros and cons of the use of chemicals [which has nothing to do with my request]). Whilst there was, as suggested, some genuine humour ("not many of my class get to interact with a surgeon whilst conscious"), there was a great deal of abuse ("Picking up small leaves and debris from a lawn is such a mindless kind of pursuit" ... "God above - what a pretentious and silly post from tvbeachm" ... "Try looking at the medical profession. Jesus wept - I presume basic biology isn't taught these days ?" ... "Your pomposity does however remind me of some previous colleagues" ... "like WUMs are to PITAs ... "I only hope that if he / they are doctor[s] that I never have the misfortune of being treated by them." ... Not much humour there!
I said from the outset : "Each to their own", and I would never dream of directing the kind of abuse quoted above towards those who wish to have a lawn covered in leaves, debris, or whatever they wish, or have borders full of weeds if that is what they enjoy. I respect that. An English Cottage Garden can be a thing of great beauty, but so can a so-called French formal garden with manicured lawns and neatly trimmed hedges. Why do so many of you, as if driven by some inexplicable defensiveness, so vociferate against the latter ?
For the record, there is no disability involved, although Mr Beecham (to whom I certainly have no connexion, despite Sherlock's mishapprehension) has hit a nerve (as well you could expect he might), as my enquiry was initially made in the hope of alleviating the symptons of someone who, despite suffering from acute sciatica, often insists on "cleaning up" our lawn (because she knows I like it that way but do not always, myself, have the time to do it).
Finally, since starting this thread, I spoke to a groundsman who mentioned the following company (http://www.sisis.com/) and yes, should anyone be interested, they have what I am looking for. So it does exist ; I am so glad I don't have to invent it!
All the best!
Fantastic, glad you found an answer Phillipe3 and had the good grace to share it with the group. Such a machine is not something that would interest me for my grass (as opposed to lawn!) but now we all know where to obtain such a tool if we need it so thanks for sharing.
It's a shame that you feel regret after addressing this forum because it really is a wealth of knowledge and real world experience.