I saw that thread.
I shall pass on your sad news.
( Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 9:52, archived)

I managed to clear about a square metre
The strimmer cable then got jammed and I couldn't open the compartment to release it and it was getting late so I gave up.

Today I've got the front garden to clear. Joy of joys :(
( Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 9:54, archived)

I'm choosing to read this as a 'morning poo' response

( broadsword, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 9:55, archived)

My edit has made it even worse :P

( Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 9:56, archived)

hammer time?

( Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 9:57, archived)

A hammer might work
The cable reel got gummed up with sap.
( Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 9:59, archived)

Picking the correct size of hammer for this task
is an art in itself.
( Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 10:00, archived)

I'm tempted to create a computer simulation
That way I can test the effects of various tools without damaging my strimmer.
( Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while, Wed 1 Jul 2009, 10:02, archived)

Good plan.

( Captn Hood-Butter is not dead yet., Wed 1 Jul 2009, 10:06, archived)