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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I thought 3G phones were the first "smart" phones. 3G is soon to be turned off - just had an email from GiffGaff. We can't get 5G here so my phone is a 4G. But reception is poor here as we live in...
    I thought 3G phones were the first "smart" phones. 3G is soon to be turned off - just had an email from GiffGaff. We can't get 5G here so my phone is a 4G. But reception is poor here as we live in a dip and when 4G is not available my phone will use 3G. So I will get cut off more. OK for phone...
    I thought 3G phones were the first "smart" phones. 3G is soon to be turned off - just had an email from GiffGaff. We can't get 5G here so my phone is a 4G. But reception is poor here as we live in a dip and when 4G is not available my phone will...
    I thought 3G phones were the first "smart" phones. 3G is soon to be turned off - just had an email from GiffGaff. We can't get 5G here so my phone is a 4G. But reception is poor here as we live in...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It’s a ‘double raindrop’ day all day today with an Amber warning.Tomorrow looks much better for your social
    It’s a ‘double raindrop’ day all day today with an Amber warning.Tomorrow looks much better for your social
    It’s a ‘double raindrop’ day all day today with an Amber warning.Tomorrow looks much better for your social
    It’s a ‘double raindrop’ day all day today with an Amber warning.Tomorrow looks much better for your social
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  3. Tidemark

    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...
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  4. JWK
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  5. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    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...
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  6. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    @pete that's when your "dark lantern" (or modern equivalent) comes to the fore.
    @pete that's when your "dark lantern" (or modern equivalent) comes to the fore.
    @pete that's when your "dark lantern" (or modern equivalent) comes to the fore.
    @pete that's when your "dark lantern" (or modern equivalent) comes to the fore.
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  7. JWK
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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.
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  8. BB3

    WORDS

    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: 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! :nonofinger: 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 :sad: That never quite says what you mean. You’d better...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: 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 :sad:...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
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  9. hi2u_uk

    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.
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  10. BB3

    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.
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  11. Loofah
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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...
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  12. ben01

    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...
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  13. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
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  14. MrHappyDays

    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
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  15. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
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  16. Michael Hewett

    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 ...
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  17. wiseowl
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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.
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  18. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
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  19. AnniD

    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!
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  20. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that might be why, plants have to sink or swim in this...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
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