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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning all.I was sent a WhatsApp last night to ask if I could help decorate the church Christmas tree. When I arrived the curate was struggling to attach it into its base so I helped him....
    Good morning all.I was sent a WhatsApp last night to ask if I could help decorate the church Christmas tree. When I arrived the curate was struggling to attach it into its base so I helped him. Then 2 ladies arrived and we decorated it. It was quite fun.A big lorry has arrived and the...
    Good morning all.I was sent a WhatsApp last night to ask if I could help decorate the church Christmas tree. When I arrived the curate was struggling to attach it into its base so I helped him. Then 2 ladies arrived and we decorated it. It was...
    Good morning all.I was sent a WhatsApp last night to ask if I could help decorate the church Christmas tree. When I arrived the curate was struggling to attach it into its base so I helped him....
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Here is something funny, and just regarding Gas in the car. So when we get ready to go down to North Carolina, from our home in PA. Gas up here about 3 weeks ago was $2.79 a gallon. We don't...
    Here is something funny, and just regarding Gas in the car. So when we get ready to go down to North Carolina, from our home in PA. Gas up here about 3 weeks ago was $2.79 a gallon. We don't fill the tank up here, we usually have a half a tank when we leave. We know it will be cheaper in...
    Here is something funny, and just regarding Gas in the car. So when we get ready to go down to North Carolina, from our home in PA. Gas up here about 3 weeks ago was $2.79 a gallon. We don't fill the tank up here, we usually have a half a...
    Here is something funny, and just regarding Gas in the car. So when we get ready to go down to North Carolina, from our home in PA. Gas up here about 3 weeks ago was $2.79 a gallon. We don't...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    It might sound strange but I have trouble writing these days anyway. I lurch from what I call schoolboy joined up writing to printed capitals in mid sentence.I just don't really write anymore...
    It might sound strange but I have trouble writing these days anyway. I lurch from what I call schoolboy joined up writing to printed capitals in mid sentence.I just don't really write anymore and really admire some of that fancy flowing writing lots of people did years ago.I was always told...
    It might sound strange but I have trouble writing these days anyway. I lurch from what I call schoolboy joined up writing to printed capitals in mid sentence.I just don't really write anymore and really admire some of that fancy flowing writing...
    It might sound strange but I have trouble writing these days anyway. I lurch from what I call schoolboy joined up writing to printed capitals in mid sentence.I just don't really write anymore...
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  4. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I got to the plots today. Appart from sorting stored spuds and fruit, finally got the bean sticks down, plus a few other overdue jobs. Sill haven't lifted the Dhalias yet, must do that next...
    I got to the plots today. Appart from sorting stored spuds and fruit, finally got the bean sticks down, plus a few other overdue jobs. Sill haven't lifted the Dhalias yet, must do that next visit if we could get a couple of dry days in a row it would help.
    I got to the plots today. Appart from sorting stored spuds and fruit, finally got the bean sticks down, plus a few other overdue jobs. Sill haven't lifted the Dhalias yet, must do that next visit if we could get a couple of dry days in a row...
    I got to the plots today. Appart from sorting stored spuds and fruit, finally got the bean sticks down, plus a few other overdue jobs. Sill haven't lifted the Dhalias yet, must do that next...
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply...
    I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply rutted pavements was her abiding memory.
    I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply rutted pavements was her abiding memory.
    I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Midnight is black but Truffles is chocolate, according to the breeder, or brown to anyone else.
    Midnight is black but Truffles is chocolate, according to the breeder, or brown to anyone else.
    Midnight is black but Truffles is chocolate, according to the breeder, or brown to anyone else.
    Midnight is black but Truffles is chocolate, according to the breeder, or brown to anyone else.
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  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Some winter interest around the garden today.Berberis Orange Rocket and Phormium Bronze Baby.Rudbeckia.Heleniums and Panicum Northwind.Choisya with Heucheras and grasses....
    Some winter interest around the garden today.Berberis Orange Rocket and Phormium Bronze Baby.Rudbeckia.Heleniums and Panicum Northwind.Choisya with Heucheras and grasses.Grevillea in flower formation.
    Some winter interest around the garden today.Berberis Orange Rocket and Phormium Bronze Baby.Rudbeckia.Heleniums and Panicum Northwind.Choisya with Heucheras and grasses.Grevillea in flower formation.
    Some winter interest around the garden today.Berberis Orange Rocket and Phormium Bronze Baby.Rudbeckia.Heleniums and Panicum Northwind.Choisya with Heucheras and grasses....
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
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  8. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Gone a dull grey now with a southerly frisky breeze... jenny namaste
    Gone a dull grey now with a southerly frisky breeze... jenny namaste
    Gone a dull grey now with a southerly frisky breeze... jenny namaste
    Gone a dull grey now with a southerly frisky breeze... jenny namaste
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  9. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where...
    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where they have Frances T gardening in a big thick winter jumper when it's clearly autumn and far too hot...
    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where they have Frances T gardening in a big thick...
    And the grass in lawns has to be green with clover and self-heal and achillea and daisies so it's good for wildlife. Moss too if it's in shade.As for the specials, fine so far except for where...
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  10. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    That's a nice colour @Friendly
    That's a nice colour @Friendly
    That's a nice colour @Friendly
    That's a nice colour @Friendly
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  11. JWK
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  12. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
    A couple blooming yesterday before the heavy rain started ...
    Hib1 6 May.jpg Hib1 22 Jun.jpg Hib2 22 Jun.jpg Hibiscus 2 June 2012.JPG Hibiscus Pagoda Red 9 May 21.jpg Hibiscus Peach 1 Jun.jpg
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  13. Honey Bee

    Carnivorous Plants

    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
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  14. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
    These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
    Lounge window dark 6 Dec 25.jpg Lounge wIndow Christmas 6 Dec 25.jpg PXL_20251205_182726148.jpg PXL_20251205_182735949.jpg PXL_20251203_172907824.jpg PXL_20251202_193109260.MP.jpg
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  15. Ante1
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    My visit to Norfolk

    What lovely pictures, You had a wonderful trip, and I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself so much. A great selection of goodies to take home too! Enjoy your Christmas!
    What lovely pictures, You had a wonderful trip, and I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself so much. A great selection of goodies to take home too! Enjoy your Christmas!
    What lovely pictures, You had a wonderful trip, and I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself so much. A great selection of goodies to take home too! Enjoy your Christmas!
    What lovely pictures, You had a wonderful trip, and I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself so much. A great selection of goodies to take home too! Enjoy your Christmas!
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  16. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too...
    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too long they will go back while still frozen. Another "clunk" as the bigger pieces of ice fall off....
    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too long they will go back while still frozen. Another...
    Staying in so decided to empty out the freezer and defrost it. I have a good size cool bag and the fridge had quite a bit of space. So had room for the frozen and as it doesn't usually take too...
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  17. Selleri

    Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)

    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it. :blue thumb:
    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it. :blue thumb:
    Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
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  18. Stuarta99

    Pruning roses

    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's...
    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's best I leave until February this time
    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's best I leave until February this time
    Normally I would cut them right down to the base pretty much bar a few inches but unfortunately family matters has meant I still haven't had the chance and some are still in flower so think it's...
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  19. BB3

    WORDS

    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
    The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
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  20. Steamdrivenandy

    Poor Lawn Condition

    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime...
    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime can push the soil ph above 7.5 making the soil too alkaline resulting in your grass not growing well.
    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime can push the soil ph above 7.5 making the soil too...
    If it drains very well the soil is not clay and there can not be a solid concrete base under the lawn. There might be rubble underneath from demolished buildings containing lime mortar. The lime...
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