My seventh post taken from a book I bought in a charity shop in the summer…..
Technology Maxim:
Gardening is the irresistible march of the machine versus the unstoppable advance of nature.
Murphy’s Constant:
The perceived usefulness of a powered gardening tool or mechanical gardening apparatus is inversely proportional to its actual claimed usefulness once bought and paid for.
Corollary: Manufacturer’s performance specifications should be multiplied by a factor of 0.5. Sales people’s claims for performance by a factor of 0.25.
Tungsten Tip:
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that becomes sharper with use.
From : ‘Mrs. Murphy’s Laws of Gardening’ – Faith Hines (Temple House books, 1992)
Old School Gardener
Old School Garden 
Your mowing bat woman is pretty funny, and I bet she enjoyed herself while doing a chore most don’t want to do. 🙂