It looks like a showing cane to me(horsey stuff). I think the feeling is not to scare her off because otherwise it will go further downhill than it already is. She's obviously had some sort of 'expert' advice and maybe thinks she is doing the right thing. I want to rip her head off,will have to develop better people skills perhaps.
Will keep you all updated.
Well done on keeping yourself in one piece instead of several shredded ones,LG. It has been lovely today and don't blame you wanting to get out in it and get stuff sorted before the winter sets in. Hoping we get a mild dry winter this year to be honest

'evening LG Well done on keeping out the way when the man yells "Timber" Ash is a useful timber, if they are big enough you should find a ready buyer.

Ref. your comment last night, yes I am fighting fit

Main problem is I feel tired by this time of night so sometimes just disappear, don't take it personaly I always go back the following morning to read the late night gangs chat

People skills Yes, she's picked up something from some so called 'expert' and mis-applied it, still for the dogs sake better try to gently talk her around if you can.

Has been a very nice day here but nights are getting chilly, will soon have to put the mouse traps out.

Best wishes to all, see you tomorrow.

Oh dear Harvey - didn't know that times were so hard you are having to eat mice. If it helps you can break into that 79p and treat yourself!