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I was reminded of this Kipling poem by another thread. "My son," said the Norman Baron, "I am dying, and you will be heir To all the broad acres in England that William gave me for share When he...
I was reminded of this Kipling poem by another thread. "My son," said the Norman Baron, "I am dying, and you will be heir To all the broad acres in England that William gave me for share When he conquered the Saxon at Hastings, and a nice little handful it is. But before you go over to rule it I...
I was reminded of this Kipling poem by another thread. "My son," said the Norman Baron, "I am dying, and you will be heir To all the broad acres in England that William gave me for share When he conquered the Saxon at Hastings, and a nice little...
I was reminded of this Kipling poem by another thread. "My son," said the Norman Baron, "I am dying, and you will be heir To all the broad acres in England that William gave me for share When he...
shiney, Sep 16, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
We were about 18c for a couple of hours ... a very nice day but for some unknown reason the furries were in all day.Currently 10c, a light grey sky going to 15/16c later with afternoon showers.
We were about 18c for a couple of hours ... a very nice day but for some unknown reason the furries were in all day.Currently 10c, a light grey sky going to 15/16c later with afternoon showers.
We were about 18c for a couple of hours ... a very nice day but for some unknown reason the furries were in all day.Currently 10c, a light grey sky going to 15/16c later with afternoon showers.
We were about 18c for a couple of hours ... a very nice day but for some unknown reason the furries were in all day.Currently 10c, a light grey sky going to 15/16c later with afternoon showers.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 525 526 527
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Victoria
Dec 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
More often than not it's cloudy.
More often than not it's cloudy.
More often than not it's cloudy.
More often than not it's cloudy.
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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pete
Dec 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I think snow is always disruptive when it happens in places that are not used to it in any quantity.
I think snow is always disruptive when it happens in places that are not used to it in any quantity.
I think snow is always disruptive when it happens in places that are not used to it in any quantity.
I think snow is always disruptive when it happens in places that are not used to it in any quantity.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 400 401 402
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pete
Dec 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Whaaattt?
It is not that easy. You might easily fail and then have to live on in an even worse state. And most people don't want to "commit" suicide, dying alone and in secret. Plus, it is very upsetting...
It is not that easy. You might easily fail and then have to live on in an even worse state. And most people don't want to "commit" suicide, dying alone and in secret. Plus, it is very upsetting for those left behind who cannot know anything of the plan without fear of prosecution. Someone...
It is not that easy. You might easily fail and then have to live on in an even worse state. And most people don't want to "commit" suicide, dying alone and in secret. Plus, it is very upsetting for those left behind who cannot know anything of...
It is not that easy. You might easily fail and then have to live on in an even worse state. And most people don't want to "commit" suicide, dying alone and in secret. Plus, it is very upsetting...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 275 276 277
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ViewAhead
Dec 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 105 106 107
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Ladybird4
Dec 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Good morning everyone. Shocked by the dreadful news from Australia and all those poor people. I loved visiting Bondi beach - such a beautiful place - which is now marred by that mass shooting. I...
Good morning everyone. Shocked by the dreadful news from Australia and all those poor people. I loved visiting Bondi beach - such a beautiful place - which is now marred by that mass shooting. I will never understand how anyone can do something so horrible. Apologies, said my piece and now I...
Good morning everyone. Shocked by the dreadful news from Australia and all those poor people. I loved visiting Bondi beach - such a beautiful place - which is now marred by that mass shooting. I will never understand how anyone can do something...
Good morning everyone. Shocked by the dreadful news from Australia and all those poor people. I loved visiting Bondi beach - such a beautiful place - which is now marred by that mass shooting. I...

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 396 397 398
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Ladybird4
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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hydrogardener
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
WORDS
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase That never quite says what you mean. You’d better...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase ...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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shiney
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Which branches should I chop off ?
That's too early; you're supposed to leave it until Branch Chopping Off day which is February 13th.
That's too early; you're supposed to leave it until Branch Chopping Off day which is February 13th.
That's too early; you're supposed to leave it until Branch Chopping Off day which is February 13th.
That's too early; you're supposed to leave it until Branch Chopping Off day which is February 13th.
hi2u_uk, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM, Edible Gardening
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Escarpment
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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BB3
Dec 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a...
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a pot of cuttings. I wonder what they found or have they planted something? Then I found a pile of...
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a pot of cuttings. I wonder what they found or have...
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 266 267 268
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cactus_girl
Dec 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Escarpment
Dec 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
YouTube mega thread
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Is there anything I can do now?
Just be carful and put the light on , don’t want you getting confused lolSpruce
Just be carful and put the light on , don’t want you getting confused lolSpruce
Just be carful and put the light on , don’t want you getting confused lolSpruce
Just be carful and put the light on , don’t want you getting confused lolSpruce
MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Spruce
Dec 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Dendrobium kingianum
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.

Fof, Feb 6, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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pete
Dec 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Eucomis question
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Michael Hewett, Dec 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM, Other Plants
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Michael Hewett
Dec 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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hydrogardener
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Latest hobby.
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Logan
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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LG_
Dec 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM

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