I felt like Edward Scissorhands!

I once lived in a house that had a hedge along the front of the yard. I trimmed it with manual hedge clippers. It was a good thing that hedge wasn't very long or it might now be trees. However, I do remember the sense of satisfaction when I stood back and looked at that neat, tidy shape that resulted from my efforts. I drove past that house recently (I moved from there in '81) and the hedge is still there and looking good.