[arm958]

Well, using your logic, you should be using a horse and buggy instead of a car.

I suppose I opened myself up to that one. "What I meant to say" was that some conveniences and power toys can easily be done away with. It can simplify your life and save money to boot. I would put leaf blowers squarely in that category, along with electric can openers, trash compactors, dirt bikes, power boats, snowmobiles (except those used as transport, etc.) I am aware that my views are considered Un-American by some at FR (not saying you).

[Ronaldus Magnus Reagan]

""Well, using your logic, you should be using a horse and buggy instead of a car.""

""I suppose I opened myself up to that one. "What I meant to say" was that some conveniences and power toys can easily be done away with. It can simplify your life and save money to boot. I would put leaf blowers squarely in that category, along with electric can openers, trash compactors, dirt bikes, power boats, snowmobiles (except those used as transport, etc.) I am aware that my views are considered Un-American by some at FR (not saying you).""

Well, the time that I save by using a leaf blower instead of raking, could be better spent on better productive things like perhaps researching a new business opportunity which then could lead to me to hiring people and providing new jobs. As long as those jobs don't entail any gasoline consumption, right?