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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Signing out now so good night everyone. If you don't get chance to peek in before you go and you read this later @Busy-Lizzie, I hope you had a safe journey to your daughter-in-law's house.See...
    Signing out now so good night everyone. If you don't get chance to peek in before you go and you read this later @Busy-Lizzie, I hope you had a safe journey to your daughter-in-law's house.See you all in the morning.
    Signing out now so good night everyone. If you don't get chance to peek in before you go and you read this later @Busy-Lizzie, I hope you had a safe journey to your daughter-in-law's house.See you all in the morning.
    Signing out now so good night everyone. If you don't get chance to peek in before you go and you read this later @Busy-Lizzie, I hope you had a safe journey to your daughter-in-law's house.See...
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    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 402 403 404
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    Ladybird4
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day...
    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day after that. Then there is chicken pot pie from scraps left over that might be in 4 days, or might...
    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day after that. Then there is chicken pot pie from...
    Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 287 288 289
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    redstar
    Dec 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
  3. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
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    Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Penny_Forthem
    Dec 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
  4. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

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    Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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    Flumpy
    Dec 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
  5. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do...
    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do think I need to decide whether I have the patience to do what, considering a good result is not...
    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do think I need to decide whether I have the patience...
    Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do...
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    Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2 3
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    CostasK
    Dec 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders...
    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders and get on with feeding. So lovely to see so many all at once....and they came back many times.
    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders and get on with feeding. So lovely to see so many...
    Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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    On the Levels
    Dec 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
  7. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe megapotamica.
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
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    Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 12 13 14
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    Plantminded
    Dec 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
  8. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I am glad when it's cooked.
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
    Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 81 82 83
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    cactus_girl
    Dec 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
  9. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 108 109 110
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    Ergates
    Dec 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
  10. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    Songbird
    Dec 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
  11. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area
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    Escarpment
    Dec 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
  12. 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...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 409 410 411
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    Selleri
    Dec 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
  13. 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.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 535 536 537
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    pete
    Dec 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I...
    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I see other clumps coming up. I also cautiously lifted a small paving slab by a path I relaid after...
    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I see other clumps coming up. I also cautiously...
    I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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    lizzie27
    Dec 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
  15. 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.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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    Logan
    Dec 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
  16. 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.
    hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM, Container Gardening
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    waterbut
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
  17. 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. ...
    AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    KT53
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
  18. 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...
    ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 37 38 39
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    ArmyAirForce
    Dec 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
  19. 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...
    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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    KT53
    Dec 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
  20. 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...
    Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM, Identification Area
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    Cornsquashandy
    Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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