[South40]

Back in old America if you wanted your lawn mowed, you’d hire the 12-year-old (American) boy or girl down the street,

Indeed you did. Growing up in Florida I mowed so many yards I was able to purchase my own riding mower, a Craftsman Rider. I kept busy and I made lots of money. For a kid, that is.

[thecodont]

Growing up in Florida I mowed so many yards I was able to purchase my own riding mower, a Craftsman Rider. I kept busy and I made lots of money. For a kid, that is.

Good for you! Looks like you had valuable business acumen starting at a young age.