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from "al" contains these words:

Anyone cutting their grass yet? It's been so damn cold this last week that
it's nice and firm today for a change (ie. virtually frozen!) instead of
mushy with water. Tempting to cut it, but not sure if it's too early - it
is a brand new lawn laid last August.

I've bought the petrol and so long as the mower starts, the first cut
is scheduled for tomorrow now the ground is dry and and grass definitely
growing.

Janet (Isle of Arran).