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  1. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Well, there we have it (no spoilers just in case).I must admit that Tess and Claudia had me going a bit at the end. I know Claudia isn't everyone's cup of tea, but she is very adept at handling...
    Well, there we have it (no spoilers just in case).I must admit that Tess and Claudia had me going a bit at the end. I know Claudia isn't everyone's cup of tea, but she is very adept at handling the unexpected things on live TV and I like her. A hard act to follow imo and I don't envy those...
    Well, there we have it (no spoilers just in case).I must admit that Tess and Claudia had me going a bit at the end. I know Claudia isn't everyone's cup of tea, but she is very adept at handling the unexpected things on live TV and I like her....
    Well, there we have it (no spoilers just in case).I must admit that Tess and Claudia had me going a bit at the end. I know Claudia isn't everyone's cup of tea, but she is very adept at handling...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in...
    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in one place and not all are used to provide food. Killing any animal solely for "sport" is to be...
    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in one place and not all are used to provide food....
    I think sometimes we miss the point - we don't have elephants here but we do have our own native species which we cull due to someone deciding they are considered disruptive and/or too many in...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
    The fog and damp never went away so it was a miserable day.We will have two days of mildish wet weather, then temps start to go down and the max day temp will be 5c for quite a few days.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one....
    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one. They did offer flu jabs at the same appointment, and I was able to book mine for the same time. Our...
    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one. They did offer flu jabs at the same appointment,...
    OH who is over 75 got offered his Covid jab in September, and I booked him in for the first days availability at our local vaccination centre. I won’t be 75 till next year so could put have one....
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  5. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    I think you meant longest night @Busy-Lizzie :).
    I think you meant longest night @Busy-Lizzie :).
    I think you meant longest night @Busy-Lizzie :).
    I think you meant longest night @Busy-Lizzie :).
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  6. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Thanks to Lizzie27 for the suggestion to check the RHS website, went through the list of tree they had and looking at this Rowan, Sorbus Autumn Spire ('Flanrock') (PBR), mountain ash, Rowan (syn....
    Thanks to Lizzie27 for the suggestion to check the RHS website, went through the list of tree they had and looking at this Rowan, Sorbus Autumn Spire ('Flanrock') (PBR), mountain ash, Rowan (syn. Sorbus 'Flanrock')Buy mountain ash, Rowan (syn. Sorbus 'Flanrock') Sorbus 'Autumn Spire...
    Thanks to Lizzie27 for the suggestion to check the RHS website, went through the list of tree they had and looking at this Rowan, Sorbus Autumn Spire ('Flanrock') (PBR), mountain ash, Rowan (syn. Sorbus 'Flanrock')Buy mountain ash, Rowan (syn....
    Thanks to Lizzie27 for the suggestion to check the RHS website, went through the list of tree they had and looking at this Rowan, Sorbus Autumn Spire ('Flanrock') (PBR), mountain ash, Rowan (syn....
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and...
    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and we managed a wander around. We did stop at the supermarket on the way home at lunchtime, as I had a...
    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and we managed a wander around. We did stop at the...
    We took our neighbour and dog to the donkeys for a Christmas treat breakfast, and it was noticeably quiet for a Saturday. Despite being pretty cold, especially in the wind, it was very sunny, and...
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  8. Fof
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    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
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  9. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
    So sorry to hear that @Thevictorian just keep her on water for a while until it settles down, make sure that she has water. Were they playing in the park? She could have caught it there.
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  10. Juliasaurus

    Around the World in 80 Gardens

    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
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  11. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
    you are recommending i cut off any flowers ?
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  12. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
    It could be - depends on how fast the connection is to each. Phones do tend to be a smidge slower, especially older ones
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  13. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
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  14. Selleri

    Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)

    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power to do something about it before it is too late. ...
    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power...
    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
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  15. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
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  16. Joanna Bramley

    Help needed with Buxus Plants!

    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
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  17. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this...
    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this morning making the enlarged sheet music support; I had quite a number of scores enlarged; one seen...
    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this morning making the enlarged sheet music support; I had...
    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this...
    Studio (1).JPG Studio (2).JPG Studio (3).JPG Studio (4).JPG Studio (5).JPG Studio (6).JPG
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  18. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    @Escarpment I have never seen a female!!!
    @Escarpment I have never seen a female!!!
    @Escarpment I have never seen a female!!!
    @Escarpment I have never seen a female!!!
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  20. JWK
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