Originally posted by cyclezealot
So your wife won't go out with you,and says, do you have to do that every day, what about the yard.
There's a lot to be said for small yards. I wouldn't want to give up my small yard for one that requires a lot of maintenance.
River Forest, Illinois is an affluent suburb that has massive residential lawns. Many hours a months are spent cutting the grass, etc. Yet none of the residents use their yard at all. You'd never catch them eating at a picnic table on a beautiful summer evening. You'd never catch them with any kids playing in the yard. You'd never even see anyone swinging in a hammock. It's ironic that a small fortune is paid out every month to have these yards maintained and no one ever uses them.
If one spends more time maintaining a yard than enjoying it, then the yard is too big.
Luckily, my spouse and I share similar views om both bicycles and yards.....