I have asked the cats to do it, but, no one had taken my up on the offer. My yard is so small that I can cut the front and back in about 15 minutes. I could probably do it faster if I didn't have to jump away from the mower every time I see a snake, then restart the thing again.

Jonah has taken to 'helping' me the last few times. Ever try to push a mower with a child standing between the handle and the first bar that goes across it for stability? I have to be so careful not to jerk as I turn as he gets thrown into the side of the mower, I can't use the self propelled function when he is there, and I can't stand as close to the mower as I would like. Thanks, kid!