That's definitely your wheelhouse. I'm the rule-maker, that's all. Talk about Mattock Club, and wear steel toed boots. My contribution done and dusted right there.
Thank you for the warm welcome, GreenMan! I know they can 3D print ears, not sure about bowels. Might have to ask Pat E to knit me a length, should I need it. If I don’t fall on the mini mattock, the other concern is the secateurs in the apron pocket..... What might be good would be something like an archery quiver, so I can reach over my shoulder like Robin Hood ( or Maid Marian, - in my case, Old Maid Marian ) Have been seriously considering putting a long cord on my red suede bramble gauntlets. I could hang them round my neck like we did with mittens when I was a child, so I have those handy as well, they are too big for the apron pockets. Ive just had a horrid image of myself being found in the garden, partially strangled and with severe abdominal injuries. The trouble is the garden is over an acre, and quite hilly, so it’s a real bore to have to come back to the house for tools. The grandchildren bought me a personalised garden bag for Mother’s Day, I may have to cart that out with me.
A word from the idle gardener. How to do for a large old shrub Cut off branches leaving about 2-3 ft sticks for leverage Remove enough soil to expose the main roots Get a preferably overweight person . Wedge the mattock under the offending shrub and then get the OP to stand on the handle. You can then saw at the roots. Be sure to get at the ones directly under the stump too. OP can assist by leaning against shrub to expose more roots Wield the sawn off stump with pride and then hide it in the bottom of the brown bin. If you are fussy, you can then lever out the remaining roots or you can risk leaving them to rot if you're lazy. ( the latter has worked for me )
Just checking, I've had a trapped nerve in my lower back, now recovering but have been advised not to wield a Mattock for a month. Do I get membership suspended? Or is declaring the status sufficient? 🤔
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I was thinking more of the lost/mangled body parts we’re bound to encounter but 3D printed mattocks would be a great idea for merch!
You also bring the enthusiasm which, like a fine honey fungus, will infect most members.
What might be good would be something like an archery quiver, so I can reach over my shoulder like Robin Hood ( or Maid Marian, - in my case, Old Maid Marian )
Have been seriously considering putting a long cord on my red suede bramble gauntlets. I could hang them round my neck like we did with mittens when I was a child, so I have those handy as well, they are too big for the apron pockets.
Ive just had a horrid image of myself being found in the garden, partially strangled and with severe abdominal injuries. The trouble is the garden is over an acre, and quite hilly, so it’s a real bore to have to come back to the house for tools.
The grandchildren bought me a personalised garden bag for Mother’s Day, I may have to cart that out with me.
How to do for a large old shrub
Cut off branches leaving about 2-3 ft sticks for leverage
Remove enough soil to expose the main roots
Get a preferably overweight person .
Wedge the mattock under the offending shrub and then get the OP to stand on the handle.
You can then saw at the roots. Be sure to get at the ones directly under the stump too.
OP can assist by leaning against shrub to expose more roots
Wield the sawn off stump with pride and then hide it in the bottom of the brown bin.
If you are fussy, you can then lever out the remaining roots or you can risk leaving them to rot if you're lazy. ( the latter has worked for me )
Do I get membership suspended? Or is declaring the status sufficient? 🤔