In MY Yard, drinking MY homebrew, Driving MY riding mower?
No other variables considered or allowed…never deviating from inside the yard.
(I realize my judgement may be rendered poorer than if sober so don’t go off subject based upon poor judgement)
Yes, but only without pants.
given compliance with your ‘ground’ rules, it’s a sorta free country, so go for it. it comes down to your judgement - off topic or not. but, as you recognize, your judgement is a sliding scale which in large part comes down to your lawnmower beer.
most people describe lawnmower beer using terms like light, easy drinking, refreshing, low-alcohol, etc. on the other hand, my lawnmower beer is called Brush-hog Stout, a bruiser of an RIS and anything but light or low-alcohol (though I think it’s easy drinking). so I say go for it, but use your judgement. and no matter what maxieboy says, don’t give the ossifers an easy bust by going no-pants. I think even Weaze would give you a nod for wearing a kilt in this situation.
Only with the blade disengaged.
I think they can still get you if the little tractor is in operation outside your house. That being said I regularly push a mower while intoxicated. Either way it’s still a PUI… 
I’d only get nervous if you’re in MY Yard, drinking MY homebrew, Driving MY riding mower…
I would be grateful for the endeavor. I hate mowing my yard. Not enough beer in the world…
If I had a lawn it would be a different story.
If you’re in your yard and you’re not hurting anyone or disturbing other’s peaceful enjoyment… you should be able to do what ever the hell you want to do!
true da dat, as long as you’re not naked 
How many people did you run over and was your seatbelt on? ;D
freedom says yes.
darwin says yes.
I cant argue with those two…
As a person that has almost lost two fingers to power equipment while sober bc lack of caution and attention I don’t think drinking while doing anything like that is smart but if your tractor is like mine and will kill if you get off the seat and you don’t have the mower deck going and your just cruising the yard for kicks and giggles I don’t see why not
At my buddies house we where jumping a hill in his yard drunk in his explorer with cups of beer in our hands. Just be carefull… or not
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as a kid on lake erie, i would wait for small craft warnings, grab a 6 pack and head out for the islands. weithman 1, darwin 0.
Here in Iowa a guy did get charged with DUI for driving his lawn tractor to the store to buy more beer. If he had stayed in the ditches he may have been okay but from what I read he was also working on a public intox charge.
I say go for it but within reason. Just because you won’t feel the blade cut your foot off doesn’t make your foot still there and I’d avoid areas with very small trees that you want to keep.
Paul
This sounds like something destined to be up for the Darwin awards…
Its a straightforward “yes or no” question as put forth, but there has to be one variable to consider…
Do you have a HOA?
If so, all bets are off…
No HOA, No seatbelts onboard, Headlights work, hydrostatic drive…18hp, brakes DO work…
Thanks for the votes…and the re-newed faith in our over regulated human lives.
Why would you be on a riding mower with oants on to start? I thought it was just assumed one would be pantless.
But seriously, I did assume everyone here drank while mowing. Back in Ohio, I had a pretty big yard. Had a 46" cut Craftsman, with an 18hp Kohler, and aftermarket cup holders. Honestly, I did not even realize that having a beer (or six depending on the size of the lawn) was something to be questioned.
so for all of you that get to ride the mower and drink, just make sure to videotape yourselves and upload it to youtube… the rest of us love that kind of entertainment…
Based on the OP’s scenario, he has every right to do as he pleases IMO. Just don’t hold a baby/small child in your lap while drinking and mowing. I can’t believe how many idiots I’ve seen doing that!
Hmm… a beer hat or hydration backpack would allow for hands-free sipping!