Novel use for a riding mower
The riding mower may be only marginally considered transportation, but this story was too good to pass up. See how some folks in New Zealand decided to trim a large hedge last November.
Other postings and comments on the story may be found at:
http://www.treeworld.info/f18/hedge-trimming-kiwi-style-11360.html
http://www.telovation.com/articles/lawn-mower-hedge-trimmer.html
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/11/riding-mower-in.php
http://www.craneblogger.com/safety/riding-lawn-mower-crane-flying-hedge-trimmer/2009/11/20/
