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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
I’ve cleaned the guest bathroom, and put the recycling out. Cut OH’s hair, and then we took ourselves out for lunch. Since we got back, I have cleaned a couple of mossy areas on the steps by the...
I’ve cleaned the guest bathroom, and put the recycling out. Cut OH’s hair, and then we took ourselves out for lunch. Since we got back, I have cleaned a couple of mossy areas on the steps by the front door, and on the drive by the post box. I’ve also moved some dying down pot plants to the side...
I’ve cleaned the guest bathroom, and put the recycling out. Cut OH’s hair, and then we took ourselves out for lunch. Since we got back, I have cleaned a couple of mossy areas on the steps by the front door, and on the drive by the post box. I’ve...
I’ve cleaned the guest bathroom, and put the recycling out. Cut OH’s hair, and then we took ourselves out for lunch. Since we got back, I have cleaned a couple of mossy areas on the steps by the...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 403 404 405
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Ergates
Dec 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 22, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
It hasn’t rained but the air is still saturated with damp. Sort of looking forward to the cold spell as it will be dry at least.
It hasn’t rained but the air is still saturated with damp. Sort of looking forward to the cold spell as it will be dry at least.
It hasn’t rained but the air is still saturated with damp. Sort of looking forward to the cold spell as it will be dry at least.
It hasn’t rained but the air is still saturated with damp. Sort of looking forward to the cold spell as it will be dry at least.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 536 537 538
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AuntyRach
Dec 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of a fight but we got there. They went back into the...
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of...
I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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Allotment Boy
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Latest hobby.
All the pages are clearly numbered @Retired; patterns have a tiled format with a blank border around each page so you can glue or tape them. However my printer does tend to spit out sheets all...
All the pages are clearly numbered @Retired; patterns have a tiled format with a blank border around each page so you can glue or tape them. However my printer does tend to spit out sheets all over the floor if you give it too big a job, and then they are out of order.
All the pages are clearly numbered @Retired; patterns have a tiled format with a blank border around each page so you can glue or tape them. However my printer does tend to spit out sheets all over the floor if you give it too big a job, and then...
All the pages are clearly numbered @Retired; patterns have a tiled format with a blank border around each page so you can glue or tape them. However my printer does tend to spit out sheets all...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Escarpment
Dec 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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floralies
Dec 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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
New Tree for the Garden
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it. My decision-making process involves changing my...
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it....
Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2 3
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CostasK
Dec 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Whaaattt?
Near where I live they do fox hunting. There are two main properties, one called the King Ranch and one called the Hannum Acres, I only heard the Hannum acres is over 5 Thousand acres. The...
Near where I live they do fox hunting. There are two main properties, one called the King Ranch and one called the Hannum Acres, I only heard the Hannum acres is over 5 Thousand acres. The King Ranch is greater than that, a road runs between their acres. Anyway, Hannum Acres has a Hound barn...
Near where I live they do fox hunting. There are two main properties, one called the King Ranch and one called the Hannum Acres, I only heard the Hannum acres is over 5 Thousand acres. The King Ranch is greater than that, a road runs between...
Near where I live they do fox hunting. There are two main properties, one called the King Ranch and one called the Hannum Acres, I only heard the Hannum acres is over 5 Thousand acres. The...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 287 288 289
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redstar
Dec 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
My first wreath
My first wreath
My first wreath
My first wreath

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Penny_Forthem
Dec 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Another Hello from Dorset!
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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Flumpy
Dec 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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,...

Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 12 13 14
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Plantminded
Dec 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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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
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 108 109 110
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Songbird
Dec 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Squash/gourd id help please!
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area ... 2
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pete
Dec 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not...
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not helping - particularly with their most recent approval of illegal settlements. They quite openly state...
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not helping - particularly with their most recent approval...
Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 410 411 412
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Philippa
Dec 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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john558
Dec 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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
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
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

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