On Fri, 6 Jul 2012 18:25:59 -0700 (PDT), Deodiaus
wrote:

I worry about flying debris hitting someone in the eye though.

Find all the " chopped off (and lost)" parts.

Next time, I will make sure that the mower is set higher.

Just scalp the grass turf at the roots. Close off the sprinklers and
go fishing.