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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Modern guided weapons are very good at accurately striking the exact building targeted. The bigger risk is in identifying the targets accurately at the planning stage.
    Modern guided weapons are very good at accurately striking the exact building targeted. The bigger risk is in identifying the targets accurately at the planning stage.
    Modern guided weapons are very good at accurately striking the exact building targeted. The bigger risk is in identifying the targets accurately at the planning stage.
    Modern guided weapons are very good at accurately striking the exact building targeted. The bigger risk is in identifying the targets accurately at the planning stage.
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I disagree, to me it looks depressing, and it reminds me of death. Only for now, it will turn to slush eventually.
    I disagree, to me it looks depressing, and it reminds me of death. Only for now, it will turn to slush eventually.
    I disagree, to me it looks depressing, and it reminds me of death. Only for now, it will turn to slush eventually.
    I disagree, to me it looks depressing, and it reminds me of death. Only for now, it will turn to slush eventually.
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Specialy for you @pete :heehee:My kind plot neighbour let me get this dropped on his plot as he is beside the roadway He has already had 2loads for himself. One advantage of the frozen ground is...
    Specialy for you @pete :heehee:My kind plot neighbour let me get this dropped on his plot as he is beside the roadway He has already had 2loads for himself. One advantage of the frozen ground is the farmer was able to reverse right to the edge next to my plot. I couldn't let him drop it...
    Specialy for you @pete :heehee:My kind plot neighbour let me get this dropped on his plot as he is beside the roadway He has already had 2loads for himself. One advantage of the frozen ground is the farmer was able to reverse right to the edge...
    Specialy for you @pete :heehee:My kind plot neighbour let me get this dropped on his plot as he is beside the roadway He has already had 2loads for himself. One advantage of the frozen ground is...
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  4. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
    Not long to wait now! :blue thumb:
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  5. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my...
    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my garden, apparently it can be kept small. Based on a quick look, I don't see many options for a...
    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my garden, apparently it can be kept small. Based on a...
    Thank you @Perki You have made some really interesting suggestions, some of which I hadn't come across during my online search. I love the Luma Apiculata. While the max size is too big for my...
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan,...
    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan, well, not so much moan as conundrum. I'm sure I have seen a thread here about what people are...
    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan, well, not so much moan as conundrum. I'm sure I...
    Sadly, the boiler is not at fault, @Plantminded, so the warranty does not cover it. It seems to be the pump that takes away the condensation, which is a separate bit of kit. :scratch:A separate moan,...
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're...
    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're great to support her as you're doing, but be careful not to get overwhelmed yourself! Is it...
    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're great to support her as you're doing, but be...
    I believe you can contact your Community Policing Team here in Ireland, @Badly_Maintained , our equivalent of the PCSO mentioned by @AnniD , to give your neighbour advice and reassurance. You're...
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  8. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You could well have a drought for part of the year but...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the concrete base to allow excess water to drain away. You...
    You don't give the size or, more importantly, the depth of the old pond - advice will depend on that. Before worrying about how to fill the bed, ensure that you have drilled holes in the...
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  9. Rich_83

    Apple tree pruning

    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and...
    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and building. If it were mine, I should 1) reduce the rising branches from 8(?) to 4, removing worst for...
    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and building. If it were mine, I should 1) reduce the...
    I think all of the above replies are appropriate to some extent. The tree needs saving; from itself. I consider its height to be a liability; the proximity to the building compromises tree and...
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  10. hailbopp

    Recommendations for double oriental lilies

    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
    There’s a good selection of doubles here It’s a family run, award winning nursery. I don’t grow them but in the videos on this site in the “About Us” section, the plants look very healthy.
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  11. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter...
    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter and then you can respond with " Oh Gosh, yes, I remember now - he gave it to me when I met him...
    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter and then you can respond with " Oh Gosh, yes, I...
    Put it in your plant sale with a neatly forged letter from Monty Don or some other garden guru tucked away inside. You can profess utter surprise when a prospective purchaser discovers the letter...
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  12. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
    Spicesontheweb have started selling their plug plants if anyone wants to go that route. I got their tall aji baccatum set of 6 last year, all were good and produced plenty of fruit.
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  13. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
    It ok here to, it was abit slow when i click on new post but now it seems ok may be that's because of our slow broadband but it's now back to normal :dbgrtmb:
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  14. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
    For outdoor pots I mix my peat free compost with GC bag of manure ratio 10 parts compost to one of manure. Helps to retain moisture. Plus some perilite.
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  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like the winter thrushes and chase them off. There are...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just now 12 males fly in together. But they don't like...
    We are enjoying watching the birds feeding on the fallen apples in the garden. We have a large flock of redwings and fieldfares. But the biggest surprise has been the number of blackbirds. Just...
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  16. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
    He is beautiful @Michael Hewett. I'm sure you'll be perfect pals.
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  17. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!""Oh God no!" cries the man. "My...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove...
    A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the...
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  18. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
    Morse was the only one I followed, but don't forget Minder with Dennis Waterman or The Sweeney with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman (probably too violent to be made or repeated these days)
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  19. Logan
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  20. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
    Grusian red cabbage casserole in the making.
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