Bad advice? I've read the responses a few times. Yesterday I even printed out the WHOLE thread, to highlight a few. And now you say there is bad advice here? You all sound so very thoughtful, interested and experienced. One response had the word "Twa'nt" in it. What more could I ask for? Another response quoted biblical script. And yet another included mathematical calculations of the relative widths of various fescue grasses, and its effect on mower v. flail blades. (okay, I'm just kidding about that last one). I think I love you all. My plan at the moment is to go to VT next weekend, and ride around on a 4200 JD, and check out a nearby spot that has a lot of pretty blue tractors. I think I am now leaning away from the cute little Kubota, because I think It'll take to long to mow and hog. But I am still going back and forth in my mind. I would like to save the $. I think I need to actually turn the key, and drive a few. (Is there a key?) I haven't done that yet. When I buy something, I'll miss you guys. And my favorite response of all??The one that had the head exploding in the microwave. How do you do that? Love, Bunny