Well Dean, you have seen my place and Bobad has about the same in lawn cutting. Maybe a bit more. When I cut my lawn (grass and leaves) I mulch as well. This time of the year brings in a lot more fall than growth so in most of the area I don't do a damn thing. I firmly believe that the leaves fall for a reason and that is a blanket for the trees,shrubs and bulbs. In fact the only place that I do blow leaves are into the Butterfly garden area and bird sanctuary area. When spring comes I blow the leaves out and do the general clean up.
Maybe Bobad and I can get away from the perfect manicure lawn because we don't live in a city or suburb. Not saying that you do have to do this but if you can just leave it till the spring and take your time in the spring cleaning. It can be just as dangerous as shoveling snow. Then there comes a time in our life that we have to admit to ourselves that we just can't do this particular activity any more so we have to make serious choices. But we won't go there as I'm sure your in great physical shape
Beer (adrien)