trendspotter:

I'm curious, has anyone here ditched their gas model for a Push Reel mower?

I do in fact have one, but I live on a narrow street in a townhouse with a concrete slab for parking, and my "lawn" is about 25' X ½'. You can't procrastinate when you use one of those. If the grass is too tall, it's like trying to push-start your car with the parking brake on.