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Since then the Petersons have accepted the responsibility of mowing all the county’s lawns. The quality of their work has caught the attention of many residents. Some have hired the Petersons to do regular mowing jobs.
Robert and Lois began the business in 1979 with a used Sears riding tractor. Then they switched to a Wheel Horse. Now they have a John Deere, which both agree is the best mower they have had. Last summer, Lois logged 350 to 400 hours on the John Deere.
Robert says he eiyoys being his own boss. It allows him to set his own hours so he can easily plan his vacation and spare time. But he and Lois often mow as many as 20 lawns in one week, which would seem to leave little time for vacationing.
Rather than take vacations themselves, the Petersons are usually mowing the lawn of someone else who is on vacation. They also take care of lawns for weekenders, who would rather not do yard work when they visit the county. No two customers are alike, Robert says. “Some people say “just cut the lawn whenever it needs it,’ others are very particular.”
Bob has only one regret, and it’s not a very serious one. He wishes he had summers off rather than winters. Other than that little annoyance, Robert and Lois are happy with their lives in Rappahannock County. They plan to spend the rest of their lives here. “We like the peace and quiet here,” Lois says.
They also enjoy their thriving lawn mowing business. One reason they like it so much is that it allows them to work outside. “There isn’t a place we cut that doesn’t have a beautiful view ,” Bob says. “The view always changes. We love it.”
Most of all, the Petersons like the people they meet. “There are so many different kinds of people here,” says Bob. “We haven’t met a stranger yet.”
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