First Week encounters, Mowers?!

[Selkie]

The lawn maintenance guy that you really want to watch out for is the guy with the leaf blower. I usually shield that side of my face with my hand, so the grit doesn't get in my eyes.

I actually had a leaf blowing wielding cretin point the blower directly at me to blast me when I rode past on my bike (I was on the road). I kid you not. This guy worked for our neighbor's lawn service. After I "spoke" to his onsite supervisor (he saw the full fury of an Irish temper), they both got in their pickup truck and got the hell out of the neighborhood.

[Melalvai]

That is a good story you'll be telling for years to come. I slow down and even stop if a mower is nearby, until I consider the way to be clear. Usually they are very considerate, and might even stop until I'm passed so as not to blow grass at me. No one has ever aimed a blower at me, how dreadful! I'm glad you gave them what for!