Goliath Undefeated ...

As I've said previously, trench and saw. It's hard work but it's the only reliable/non mechanical way to remove bamboo

 

All that French!

Puts me in mind to suggest to you, à propos of nothing (what’s in a name?) that perhaps you should read “Il y a encore des noisetiers”.

Il y a encore des noisetiers — Wikipédia

 

Her loss Nigel.

 

Thanks for the recommendation I gave up years ago trying to get the French to pronounce Hazel Noisette it is and forever will be.....

 

The saw is a good idea and I have used it extensively but have now hit a patch where a trench exposes electrics and plumbing; I am not sure exactly what the plumbing is but I am worried that what you see below might happen (I don't mind the oil so much [in view of the current situation] but I am worried about what it would do to my lawn)(that's my wife on the left):

 

Ah, Hazel … that leads to my all-time-favourite cake: Hazelnut Meringue Cake; attached is the recipe: SCAN FROM CORDON BLEU BOOK … and here is the result, especially for you, avec neuf noisettes dessus (can Aquitaine cope with nine Noisettes?):

 

Thanks for the recipe The nutbushes are producing at the moment, so I'll give it a go!

 

She took aim ... but suddenly thought: Who else would be stupid enough to tackle that bamboo?!

 

None of these are a good mix but I know I'd avoid using the saw for the time being.

 

Well, it’s progressing. Before I started, I said to my wife This is going to be tough and she said Yes, but it’s going to be a joint effort ...

Then, she added: When the going gets tough, the tough get going! And she got ensconced in her book; there’s not been a peep since.
To think she can sleep with all that banging. At least, the one on the right is showing an interest.

There is a French proverb: “Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid” …Here, it’s more a case of: “Petit à petit, Goliath est détruit!”

 

Well at least she's keeping you company while you're on the battle ground.

 

We are keeping it for the truffles.