Hey NormK,
I have a ride on (had 2 until the better one got stolen as well - 2009 Greenfield fastcut 34/26HP) but I prefer to pickup the cut grass in the house yard. It (an older Greenfield) also needs a bit of TLC before too much use. I'll see how it goes over Easter, but I will be keeping an eye out for a replacement seat. That post by slashburn is very timely. The crack in mine tends to bite you!
Greg