The Lawnboy

Purchased in 1987, it's been a reliable machine.  We use it every summer and it is Daddy's prefered machine to the reel mower I purchased 5 years ago (though it does get used on occasion).  The Lawnboy has developed some issues in it's old age.  Last summer we replaced the bags, the starting cord (that thing you pull to get it started) and the pole that holds up the bag.  This year the deck had developed quite the hole.  Since the welder was out to fix my Vibe's exhaust leak (there's another vehicle that has been awesome, but that's another story) N decided to fix the Lawnboy too.

Here's the process...

 And here's where things went wonky.  N took R to the hardware store to pick up a can of spray paint.  I assumed that the Lawnboy would stay green.  But N decided that R could pick out a color.  So after some debate, they settled on electric blue.  Although it's not to my taste, the boys seem to like it just fine. 

 And here is R shaking up the bottle.  What a look!