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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Heavy rain this morning, so I delayed going up the road till the afternoon. It stayed dry all afternoon, but it was exceptionally windy, but mild. Spotted a bin lorry - yes we do say "ooh there's...
Heavy rain this morning, so I delayed going up the road till the afternoon. It stayed dry all afternoon, but it was exceptionally windy, but mild. Spotted a bin lorry - yes we do say "ooh there's a bin lorry!". It's like bird spotting.Mild overnight at 10c and this temp stays all day tomorrow,...
Heavy rain this morning, so I delayed going up the road till the afternoon. It stayed dry all afternoon, but it was exceptionally windy, but mild. Spotted a bin lorry - yes we do say "ooh there's a bin lorry!". It's like bird spotting.Mild...
Heavy rain this morning, so I delayed going up the road till the afternoon. It stayed dry all afternoon, but it was exceptionally windy, but mild. Spotted a bin lorry - yes we do say "ooh there's...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 529 530 531
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cactus_girl
Dec 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
Can I just say these Xmas jokes are brilliant. I don't know where you all manage to keep finding them, but please don't stop.
Can I just say these Xmas jokes are brilliant. I don't know where you all manage to keep finding them, but please don't stop.
Can I just say these Xmas jokes are brilliant. I don't know where you all manage to keep finding them, but please don't stop.
Can I just say these Xmas jokes are brilliant. I don't know where you all manage to keep finding them, but please don't stop.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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ViewAhead
Dec 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Afternoon everyone. It’s a horrible weather day here so I’ve been hibernating under a sofa blanket since coming back from seeing my Sister. I took a lovely Christmas jigsaw (charity shop find from...
Afternoon everyone. It’s a horrible weather day here so I’ve been hibernating under a sofa blanket since coming back from seeing my Sister. I took a lovely Christmas jigsaw (charity shop find from last year) for her and my niece to do on a rainy afternoon and I took up some Portmeirion pottery...
Afternoon everyone. It’s a horrible weather day here so I’ve been hibernating under a sofa blanket since coming back from seeing my Sister. I took a lovely Christmas jigsaw (charity shop find from last year) for her and my niece to do on a rainy...
Afternoon everyone. It’s a horrible weather day here so I’ve been hibernating under a sofa blanket since coming back from seeing my Sister. I took a lovely Christmas jigsaw (charity shop find from...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 398 399 400
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AuntyRach
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do...
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do something to relieve it. These are human beings just like us - except that we have the benefit of living in...
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do something to relieve it. These are human beings just like...
But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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Liriodendron
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Palustris
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Currently Listening To 2025
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 4 5 6
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Tidemark
Dec 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go...
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go into a pot.
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go into a pot.
Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go...
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Selleri
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Whaaattt?
@pete overall EU GDP grew by about 1% in 2024 so a similar performance to the UK tho Malta managed 5% and Spain over 2%.I agree that money invested in youth programmes as well as sporting and...
@pete overall EU GDP grew by about 1% in 2024 so a similar performance to the UK tho Malta managed 5% and Spain over 2%.I agree that money invested in youth programmes as well as sporting and social facilities - halls, grounds, equipment, transport etc - for everyone from babies and toddlers...
@pete overall EU GDP grew by about 1% in 2024 so a similar performance to the UK tho Malta managed 5% and Spain over 2%.I agree that money invested in youth programmes as well as sporting and social facilities - halls, grounds, equipment,...
@pete overall EU GDP grew by about 1% in 2024 so a similar performance to the UK tho Malta managed 5% and Spain over 2%.I agree that money invested in youth programmes as well as sporting and...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 279 280 281
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 33 34 35
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Valleysgirl
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or joy.Very pleased with George and Karen and sorry...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Pruning a young apple tree
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Rockhopper69, Dec 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM, Trees ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was...
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was too wet to burn properly. I cleared up under the fruit trees, and put some heavy cardboard down...
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was too wet to burn properly. I cleared up under the...
Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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Allotment Boy
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Latest hobby.
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well lit; the problem is timing; I need to turn the...
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well...
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...

Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
I used to end up using a book mark. I dont think I'm on their mailing list anymore.
I used to end up using a book mark. I dont think I'm on their mailing list anymore.
I used to end up using a book mark. I dont think I'm on their mailing list anymore.
I used to end up using a book mark. I dont think I'm on their mailing list anymore.
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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pete
Dec 17, 2025 at 6:52 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
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
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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hi2u_uk
Dec 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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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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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
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