I've made it to October without needing a lawn mower, but the lawn looks pretty crappy now. If anyone in the Ames area has one they'd be willing to sell let me know.
You made it all year without mowing your lawn? How is that possible?
Oh, ok. I thought you meant you were there all year and you hadn't had to mow yet, I wanted your secret.Moved in August 1st and so far gas and matches have worked well.
Whatever you do don't end up with a self propelled rear wheel drive hand mower. My dad bought one and I had to use it for about 2 weeks. They flat out suck. If you go self propelled, go front wheel drive, it'll save you a lot of headaches on turns.