A Stump of a Problem

We recently removed a tree from our backyard (sniff), there was nothing wrong with it, I actually loved the shade it provided, but our backyard is super small, and the tree was right smack in the middle of it, and with two kids who love to play in the backyard, it was just simply in the way.  I asked the guy who cut it for us to leave behind a small stump, he gave a look like I was nuts, but left it anyways.
 He also happens to be the guy who mows our lawn, and is here every week.  Well, I have yet to touch the stump, because as you can see, it's big, as in too tall, and I will need to shorten it, problem is, I only own a hand saw.  My miter saw will not be able to cut through that bad boy, and I have been procrastinating on the cutting, I know it's going to take me a while, and my poor arm just can't handle it right now.  I can't even move the stump, so it has been sitting out in the back, for the lawn guy (who thinks I'm crazy) to see.  What to do?  Any suggestions?

Does anyone know why the leave are still green?  It's been about 3 weeks since it's been cut??????

And for anyone out there who might be wondering why I would want to keep a stump, like my lawn guy who thinks I've lost it, well, I have been inspired by all of these pretties, not to mention bloggers who have done similar ones as well:

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Aren't they pretty, and my arm says it would had been so worth it to buy them from these sites, especially that last one.  Not to mention, mine will never look like any of those.

So,  is there any one out there who has tried this?  I will be getting my rear in motion, and start the sawing progress, because I know it will a long one, and I really would like to do this before fall gets here, just don't hold me to it, please.

Kristel

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