My approach is almost the same to Roger's. I have used Chair Doctor and it works but doesn't seem to be a good method for long term repairs, possibly...
Frank, thanks for the reminder...I've been remiss in posting those photos due to distractions, including four days with a five year old blond tornado...
Nice Grass. When I moved in I intended to do it myself plan was to buy a commercial mower for 3 solid acres of mowing. Time being a limited commodity...