First mowing of the year, and lawn mower cable

This past Sunday, April 24, 2022, was the first lawn mowing of the year at our house. It was a sunny 80F and windy. Unlike many years, it was also an actual mowing - rather than a mere leveling of high spots.

I mowed at about 3" deck height, and will likely keep it like this until mid-to-later summer.

I didn't swap the mower for the snowblower until Saturday. Therefore I didn't get the oil changed, deck cleaned, or blade sharpened. I suppose I'll need to do all that one of these days.

One thing I completely forgot about too was the control cable had started fraying last year and the motor wouldn't turn off one time. I ordered a replacement cable on this site (https://www.ereplacementparts.com/craftsman-247370370-lawn-mower-parts-c-158286_173893_491626.html) for ~$12. It actually shipped out the same day I ordered it, but it hasn't arrived yet. 

The ol' Craftsman Platinum 7.25 190cc lawn mower took a few pulls to get started this year, but we're now off and mowing again.

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Psalm 72:3-7

May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
⁴ May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor.
⁵ May he endure as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.
⁶ May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth.
⁷ In his days may the righteous flourish
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.