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Contact: Tom Nardone - Mower Gang Leader

Hi, I’m Tom Nardone. I like doing things that no one else has the guts to do. I decided to try to form a lawnmower gang for two reasons.

1. The city of Detroit has all but abandoned the idea that kids should have a place to play.
2. I like machines and equipment and lawn tractors are inexpensive and fun.

I hope you will join me. Joining a lawnmower gang will be fun. We'll get to run wide open, made noise, modify our machines, run them on public land, race them, drink beer while driving them, and no one can do anything about it.

What qualifies me to lead a gang? I have no idea, but people seem to like to join in on my projects. These projects are not always successful, but they are always fun.

If you have ever heard my name before, it was probably around Halloween. A long time ago I created a pumpkin carving website called ExtremePumpkins.com. Each year it has gotten bigger and bigger. The last week of October you would think I was a realy celebrity. I jet-set around, doing appearances, limos, green rooms, and TV shows. It's tons of fun. I've even been a guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. No Kidding.

I enjoy my work, mainly because I get to express myself and my personality. The small amount of learning and effort required are worth it because those are things I like to do anyway.

Thanks again for visiting. Every visitor is like a little gift. Sort of like a friend who comes over for a pleasant visit and doesn't break anything. Of course, I hope you will join the Mower Gang and follow us on Facebook.

Finally, thanks to Penguin publishing for putting my books ExtremePumpkins, Extreme Pumpkins 2, and Extreme Halloween on the shelves and thanks to Ryobi Tools for their support.

Mower Gang SlideShow

Here I am with our new Ryobi backpack blower.

Here is Mike in the foreground, Rob (middle), and Evan

Rob - If you are using cordless tools, a reciprocating saw will use less battery power than a cordless chainsaw. But a chainsaw will do bigger stuff.

From left to right: Rob, Evan, Guy (a huge help), and A Guy Who Came To See What Was Happening (his name might have been Dick)

Matt came to help out and to ride.

Brian (from the Free Press) shot video, Whitey and Michael's son came to help out.

Norbert got right to work, as soon as he arrived he picked up the backpack blower and got to business. Every mower gang (are there others?) needs a guy like him.