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Strictly Come Dancing 2025
I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the...
I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the perfect storm of music, choreography and joy.
I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the perfect storm of music, choreography and joy.
I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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AuntyRach
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Latest hobby.
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow correctly.I still have problems using the correct bow...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week Roses - Purple lodge Astrid Grafin von...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week ...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...

Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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Perki
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Whaaattt?
Politicians, Civil Service, NHS, Police, BBC.. you name it. All the institutions that we'd have looked up to in years gone by and there is not one of them I have any faith in. As soon as...
Politicians, Civil Service, NHS, Police, BBC.. you name it. All the institutions that we'd have looked up to in years gone by and there is not one of them I have any faith in. As soon as lawyers/solicitors etc get involved, the whole picture just gets worse and worse.They might not have the...
Politicians, Civil Service, NHS, Police, BBC.. you name it. All the institutions that we'd have looked up to in years gone by and there is not one of them I have any faith in. As soon as lawyers/solicitors etc get involved, the whole picture...
Politicians, Civil Service, NHS, Police, BBC.. you name it. All the institutions that we'd have looked up to in years gone by and there is not one of them I have any faith in. As soon as...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 276 277 278
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Fat Controller
Dec 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends'...
Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends' house for my lift to the quiz. Last quiz of the year tonight and we are playing our A team so it is...
Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends' house for my lift to the quiz. Last quiz of the...
Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends'...

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 396 397 398
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Ladybird4
Dec 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Currently Listening To 2025
Woke up Friday and listened to Nick Caves Murder Ballads whilst in the bath. Went for a coffee in Notting Hill in the afternoon with a friend and guess who walked past not a metre away - only Nick...
Woke up Friday and listened to Nick Caves Murder Ballads whilst in the bath. Went for a coffee in Notting Hill in the afternoon with a friend and guess who walked past not a metre away - only Nick Cave! Total fanboy moment for me
Woke up Friday and listened to Nick Caves Murder Ballads whilst in the bath. Went for a coffee in Notting Hill in the afternoon with a friend and guess who walked past not a metre away - only Nick Cave! Total fanboy moment for me
Woke up Friday and listened to Nick Caves Murder Ballads whilst in the bath. Went for a coffee in Notting Hill in the afternoon with a friend and guess who walked past not a metre away - only Nick...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 4 5 6
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longk
Dec 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 401 402 403
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Escarpment
Dec 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 526 527 528
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Victoria
Dec 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Is there anything I can do now?
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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CostasK
Dec 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM, Edible Gardening
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JWK
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Pruning a young apple tree
I'm sure it will be fine. It looks like a good little tree, it is self fertile but having other apple trees near it will improve the yield.
I'm sure it will be fine. It looks like a good little tree, it is self fertile but having other apple trees near it will improve the yield.
I'm sure it will be fine. It looks like a good little tree, it is self fertile but having other apple trees near it will improve the yield.
I'm sure it will be fine. It looks like a good little tree, it is self fertile but having other apple trees near it will improve the yield.
Rockhopper69, Dec 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM, Trees ... 2
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Escarpment
Dec 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Which branches should I chop off ?
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
hi2u_uk, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 105 106 107
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Ladybird4
Dec 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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Michael Hewett
Dec 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Poems
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after him the parson ran, the sexton and the squire; A...
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after...
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
shiney, Sep 16, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 8:47 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
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
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