Towards the end of last year I started noticing a lack of cutting between the center and right blades. I've got the mulching kit in there. Last time I checked the blades were correct height, running true and plenty sharp. I'll give it a good going over before putting it on, probably in the next week as the grass has been creaping up here even with yesterdays dip to 18° F.
Mowing, I have to remember the patterns I found optimal from last year and modify them. I've got a new barn, a chicken coup/run and a pile of dirt from leveling for the barn that's 20 yards long and a good 12 foot high at it's peak. A whole bunch of dirt. Least I won't have to mow that but I will have to get it distributed, hauled off and such, eventually.
