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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Mrs Shiney once phoned to their company head office in America and got through to Mission Control Flight Commander in Houston during a space launch! She had a nice chat with him and could hear...
    Mrs Shiney once phoned to their company head office in America and got through to Mission Control Flight Commander in Houston during a space launch! She had a nice chat with him and could hear all the launch details in the background. :heehee:
    Mrs Shiney once phoned to their company head office in America and got through to Mission Control Flight Commander in Houston during a space launch! She had a nice chat with him and could hear all the launch details in the background. :heehee:
    Mrs Shiney once phoned to their company head office in America and got through to Mission Control Flight Commander in Houston during a space launch! She had a nice chat with him and could hear...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the 80s. Visiting a supermarket to buy milk, eggs and...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
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  3. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Yes, you're supposed to test the first courgette you pick off a plant. You touch your tongue to the flower end, and if you don't detect any bitterness it and the rest of the fruit on the plant...
    Yes, you're supposed to test the first courgette you pick off a plant. You touch your tongue to the flower end, and if you don't detect any bitterness it and the rest of the fruit on the plant will be fine.
    Yes, you're supposed to test the first courgette you pick off a plant. You touch your tongue to the flower end, and if you don't detect any bitterness it and the rest of the fruit on the plant will be fine.
    Yes, you're supposed to test the first courgette you pick off a plant. You touch your tongue to the flower end, and if you don't detect any bitterness it and the rest of the fruit on the plant...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
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  5. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and...
    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and would love to do gardening.
    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and would love to do gardening.
    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and...
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  6. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Brilliant @roders! :goodpost:
    Brilliant @roders! :goodpost:
    Brilliant @roders! :goodpost:
    Brilliant @roders! :goodpost:
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I do agree with @Bluejayway @Penny_Forthem and I would have guessed at around £12.00. A very pretty presentation! Sorry to read about your eye @Badly_Maintained - mine blinked in sympathy. I trust...
    I do agree with @Bluejayway @Penny_Forthem and I would have guessed at around £12.00. A very pretty presentation! Sorry to read about your eye @Badly_Maintained - mine blinked in sympathy. I trust you are recovering well.
    I do agree with @Bluejayway @Penny_Forthem and I would have guessed at around £12.00. A very pretty presentation! Sorry to read about your eye @Badly_Maintained - mine blinked in sympathy. I trust you are recovering well.
    I do agree with @Bluejayway @Penny_Forthem and I would have guessed at around £12.00. A very pretty presentation! Sorry to read about your eye @Badly_Maintained - mine blinked in sympathy. I trust...
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  8. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively...
    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively narrow). I don't want it to look rectangular, or massacred (e.g. bluntly taking the top off) - I want it...
    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively narrow). I don't want it to look rectangular, or...
    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
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  10. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb”...
    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb” which is another little name from Lancashire. :lolpt:.
    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb” which is another little name from Lancashire. :lolpt:.
    My grandson giggled his head off when I called him “ flower” and “ pet” for the first time. He kindly told me that he wasn’t a flower or a pet:heehee: You just gotta love ‘em. So then I said “ pet lamb”...
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  11. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
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  12. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
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  13. ArmyAirForce

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since modified the fox file as we were struggling to...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
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  14. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a reply! No problem with any other site. The same...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
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  15. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
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  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
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  17. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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  18. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
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  19. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
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  20. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
    I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
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