Good for pushing your grandaughter on a swing if your backs giving you gip.

Have you ever tried to rake leaves from a gravel or stone drive ?

Yes it is quieter, but a more relaxing experience ? When did you last hear of someone say that they want to rake leaves after a hard day at work ?
It can be faster, but a vacuum shreds the leaves ready for the compost heap.
I couldn't do without mine, but then I am in the country and surrounded by trees.

Agreed very noisy but also very effective, efficient way of clearing in today's busy world,if used sensibly during Autumn.
What I really dislike are wood burners if used in highly populated residential areas,which are on the increase and are a potential health hazard for many people.

agree.
totally.
leaf blowing c unts.
many a ruined, what would be smashing summers day painting outside & tossers just blow leaves for hours.
had big rows with contract gardeners about to blow leaves over newly glossed windows.
total racket & din also.
a leaf blower should have a 5 minute cut off(& then it wont work for 5 days)

Kids,tired of being bothered by your pesky parents?
Then leave home, get a job & pay your own bills, while you still know everything.

I have to agree these things drive me mad, what is wrong with a few leaves on the ground?. they will rot away soon enough. Every time you expect a bit pf peace and quiet some tool fires one up.

ken Williams would approve.
on pleasure bent.

Kids,tired of being bothered by your pesky parents?
Then leave home, get a job & pay your own bills, while you still know everything.