A Fool's Quest

Today I must accomplish two things. 

1. Grocery shopping
2. Purchase a Reel Lawn Mower

Why a reel mower? Several reasons actually. 

• Cost much less than a motored mower. 
• Do not create air pollution. 
• Far less maintenance required. 
• Pushing a reel mower is a good workout for me. 
• My 8 yo son can manage cutting the lawn if needed. 
• I don't have to pay the apartments $20 a week to cut my yard. 
• I can work on my tan while mowing.
• I can wait until the sun goes down to mow and not worry about waking the neighbors.
• I can mow the grass in the rain. 
• Piss off the boyfriend because I'm not giving him ANY say in the matter. 

So I have to wonder, given all these valid reasons, does anyone else have experience that might make me think twice?