It is fair to say that I would not be mowing with a scythe today if it had not been for Ross and his willingness to make scything equipment and training available to people like me. Back in the early days, when I was starting out, it was Ross who 'sorted out my swing'.
Its been a great journey and I look forward to many years more mowing and yarning about mowing with you Ross. Thanks for all you have done and will continue to do for the rest of us in the NZ scything community.
We have all gained so much from ScythesNZ. The availability of equipment and knowledge, the workshops and other support that Ross has offered has been so important to establishing a scything community and it is my intention to carry on that support.
I look forward to joining you all on your scything journey.
John Valentine
