I had to have that wheel in my hands.

It was so cool here in Dallas yesterday as we had two inches of snow twenty miles away.
But I just had to have that wheel in my hand.
I waited until 1:00 PM and the temperature had risen to 59.
I pulled her out of the garage after a long winter's nap, checked the oil, and she started on the first attempt. Disregarding safety I wore shorts, a t-shirt, and no gloves or helmet.
The engine was running at full throttle as I slipped her into gear, gripped the wheel and we were off.
I almost didn't make the first turn as the engine insisted on staying at redline! But I did make it.
Down the next straight at full throttle and into the ninety degree left turn, then off again with the RPM's never dropping!
It stayed this way for about an hour and I was sweating the results.
I finally covered all the well know ground. Enough of this already and I killed the engine after an extended run.
Now, a nice cold beer on the patio after I pushed the mower back into the garage.
5 days and counting until the adventure:-)

BTW, she's almost needing new tires and an oil change.
Does anyone have a tire recommendation or know if using regular Mobil1 instead of the fancy Sears branded mower oil will hurt the engine?

I have used Mobil 1 in my 25hp rider since new in 2000. Never a problem, so I say go fer'it...