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LSMP Commentary October 2006 - Some things to ponder as you watch the grass grow . . .09-29-06 | 11

Some things to ponder as you watch the grass grow . . .

By George Schmok

Welcome to the 2nd Annual LSMP Mower Issue! Where can you find more mowers than in this issue? If you need more mowers for more mowing I don?EUR??,,????'?????<

With three-fourths of LSMP readers managing facilities with more than 50 acres and all but 3.7% of you managing at least two mowers (39.5% have 2-5 mowers, 27.2 have 5-10 mowers and 24.7 have 10 or more mowers in their stable) it?EUR??,,????'?????<

But enough about mowers as there is more to this issue than mowers and there are enough mowers that I needn?EUR??,,????'?????<

And speaking of stopping, if you happen to make it to the final ?EUR??,,????'?????<

Combining the shows is a good idea since they were getting so much overlap in both attendance and exhibitors, and the outdoor equipment testing grounds in Kentucky are a sight to see. Still, what the industry needs is a good Turfgrass Show in the West . . . Hey . . . Guess what . . . There is a great Turfgrass Show in West!!!

In fact the longest running show for Turfgrass Professionals that I can think of is the SCTC Show, which has been held in Southern California for 46 years!!! The Western Turfgrass and Landscape Expo attracts the turfgrass and landscape professionals from all the western states and fills in the blanks for those who miss the Kentucky show . . .

So if you happen to be at either the GIE Show in Columbus, Ohio or the Western Turgrass Show in L.A., stop by our booths and say ?EUR??,,????'?????<

And speaking about saying ?EUR??,,????'?????<

If you have a new product and want someone to review it for the magazine, send your e-mail to ?EUR??,,????'?????<

And speaking of new products and getting publicity, be sure to send all of your news about new people, awards or charity events to LSMP?EUR??,,????'?????<

Even more importantly, let us know when you step out and make a difference in the community or around the grounds. LSMP is always looking to report and promote acts of charity involving its readers . . . That?EUR??,,????'?????<

LSMP even set-up a special e-mail address just for that kind of news. So send in your emails to ?EUR??,,????'?????<

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George Schmok, Publisher