Maritime Hand Mowing Competition, Aug. 22 at Ross Farm Museum

A pre-competition peening demonstration:

At seven, Colin was the youngest mower competing:

Contemplating my row...

Despite a slightly lumpy surface and a run-in with a sizable block of wood I cut a 7'2" swath with close stubble. Good for a ninth place finish.

Colin diversifying his skill-set into hay lifting:

Colin poses with David Miller, whom at over 90 years his senior was the most experienced mower at the event.