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The Real Straight Story

Posted by Danny, on February 15th, 2007, at 8:33 am

Lawn mower stories…

In a story reminiscent of the movie The Straight Story (itself based on a true story), a man sets out to travel across Texas on a riding lawn mower (and expects to finish this week). 624 miles. On a riding lawn mower. To call attention to his favorite charity.

Three guys, a support truck, and a trailer full of supplies. Impressive. Darned impressive.

Well, it would be…

Except at the same time here you have a story about a man travelling by riding lawn mower across the country. From Alaska. All the way to Virginia. Two years into it, he’s in Utah. No support truck, no trailer, no extra guys, just his dog Yoda. Travel cross-country they do.

At 15 mph.

Man Rides Lawn Mower Across Country

Please use your lawn mower responsibly.

Category: Lawn Mower |

2 comments to The Real Straight Story

  • Susan
    February 15th, 2007 at 10:47 am

    Heck, I’ve driven across Texas in an air conditioned car. Thought it would never end. Longest three days of my life!

  • Danny
    February 16th, 2007 at 10:37 am

    Can’t imagine doing it on a lawn mower. I can’t imagine taking two years of my life to travel from Alaska to Utah on a lawn mower with the intent of going all the way to Virginia.

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