Hedge War – Is there an exit strategy

I was the prime trimmer and Carl was trimming the trimmed trimmings into overflow yard waste bins. All of my work is from the neighbor’s 8-foot step ladder. I started about halfway up, but usually end up 2 steps from the top. I can put my knees against the top step (don’t step here) and also use the hedge itself for balance. I have two loppers, one normal and a sturdier ratcheted type. The sturdier is heavier, and tests my strength to reach out further. I also have a small 4″ hand held chainsaw.

When I’m on the second to top step and using the sturdier lopers or the chainsaw I have Carl hold the ladder. I used the chainsaw for about 4 to 5 cuts today. I really like this little guy. It takes a lot less time than a hand saw would.

After maybe 3 hours of hedge work I was done, or rather my arms were. The hege trimming is not done. 1-2 more days on our side, and then more on our neighbor’s side.

And it is nice, 66 degrees. So beer on the back deck. Which I noticed needs to be cleaned, yet another task.

The beer says Recreational, but this was definitely work related

Happy Easter to those who celebrate! I am hearing the sounds of family gatherings around, and it’s a wonderful sound.

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5 Responses to “Hedge War – Is there an exit strategy”

Margaret Says:
April 5, 2026 at 7:41 pm | Reply
Definitely cold beer weather! I’m loving the sunshine although I wouldn’t want to be trimming a hedge. PLEASE be careful!
- raincharm Says:
  April 5, 2026 at 7:53 pm | Reply
  The beer did me in for any additional work today. Luckily Carl
  - raincharm Says:
    April 5, 2026 at 7:57 pm
    Let’s try again. I’m not clicking on all cylinders apparently. Tomorrow I will try to get more done, carefully. I do try to feel my limitations and call Carl in for steadyness. And I wear my steel-toed boots and safety goggles. Perhaps this is intended to be my Spring exercise routine.
Pooh Says:
April 6, 2026 at 7:27 am | Reply
Did you get a haircut? When you get to the neighbor’s side, what are your plans? A little off the top, or lopping all the branches leaning toward your side?
- raincharm Says:
  April 6, 2026 at 7:56 am | Reply
  Carl says I got a “Pooh cut”
  When we get to the neighbor’s side the focus is the top of the hedge.
  After re-reading the post I should note the ladder neighbor is to the west, the hedge neighbor is to the east.

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