"Jean B." wrote:

My sort-of SO claims he will dig some holes in my ultra-rocky soil
with an auger, so I can plant some of my babies. Now he says he
has looked everywhere for an auger.

Has he called equipment rental places? It's also known as a
"posthole digger".

Tsu

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To doubt everything or to believe everything
are two equally convenient solutions; both
dispense with the necessity of reflection.
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