I just got me a Sampson T handle 32" and I love it. Have used it at 5 different, total strangers yards, so far, in three days, and haven't had any negative feedback at all. Lemme tell you, it beats the hell out of digging with a gator or treasure wise hand digger.
It would also make one hell of a self defense weapon should the need arise
I appreciate all your concerns. The park is being relocated across the street. So apartment complexes can go up. And I have permission to dig the hell out of it!
Yep, Same thing here. That $7 shovel from Lowes works great, but walk around a school or park here with one and they pull the rule book out on you. The slit method is quick and clean in that soft sod. I never have to pull a plug until it gets deeper than 10 inches. Too many "NO DIGGING" signs going up these days. Not bustin on anyone here, but I would not dig plugs like that in my own yard.
it's the same down south. If they see you at the schools or parks with a shovel, the police will arrive within (10) minutes.