To Blow or not to Blow?

I'm talking about leaves. I seriously think I am the only one left in my neighborhood, perhaps all of Long Island, who doesn't own a leaf blower. NOR DO I WANT ONE!
I hate the noise. I think it's lazy. and I  did I say I hate the noise? Very annoying.
Now , a good old fashioned rake on the other hand, is like therapy to me. The sound of the leaves crunching, the brisk Autumn air  and the little "work out" I get raking is therapeutic to me. And of course, the kids all pitching in with their little rakes and then anticipating the big "jump" is what Fall is all about. I cannot picture us all out there having a little leaf-blowing-party, but raking is fun for the whole family.  Call me strange.  Though I love my computer, couldn't live without electric and do own a cell phone, I enjoy being outdoors doing a little yard-work, the old fashioned way. 

And guess what I use when it snows?