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It is very, very difficult indeed. The world is currently in a place that is so volatile, and frankly so unpleasant, that people are virtually guaranteed to want to discuss it. Whether it be at work, in the pub, with family or with friends, events are such that they will surface as a topic of...

Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.

It is a wow for months, especially this time of year.

Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of many trades complete an apprentice piece that was assessed by his master. He then became a journeyman...

Very similar to the one I saw, it was digging at the time.

@hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.

I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...