h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hey, it's me.

Let's start off by telling you my problem. I like to mow. I find it amusing. But it is really, incredibly slow. I usually have it on the 5th gear, and even then it takes me forever to mow the lawn (we have a rather large backyard). So. Being blunt, you're smart, and I'm not. I was wondering if you could do me a little favor and design or redesign the 'cutting system' on a lawnmower so that I can have a lawn mower that can go up to the 10th gear and still cut all the grass. Do you think this is possible? I was discussing it with my dad, and he thinks it's hilarious, but that it'll never happen. Even if you don't redesign it, can I have an opinion on this? Maybe I could get someone else to do it. Hmm...

Madame Sprots

Ok, I know this is sudden and very random, but I was mowing, and it popped into my head. Sorry if I disturbed you. And please forgive any spelling mistakes I might have made.

I'm away but writing in spirit. Umm... it's an interesting idea I suppose... I'd ask more of an engineering type though.

Ooohh...writing in spirit? That's tricky.

Ok. Just thought I'd ask you first, since you usually know if things can work and if they can't.

Hope you had a nice vacation...

I suppose it could work, but it would raise the chance of the mower blowing up to the fifth power.

that mathematical statement was arbitrary.

Indeed?

*Sits quietly imagining herself mowing the lawn when the mower suddenly blows up in her face*

I wouldn't be surprised if it did increase the chance of it blowing up...