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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
I don't know what happened to the fog that was promised all day. Mostly cloud cover with a glimpse or two of sunshine. 9C/48F
I don't know what happened to the fog that was promised all day. Mostly cloud cover with a glimpse or two of sunshine. 9C/48F
I don't know what happened to the fog that was promised all day. Mostly cloud cover with a glimpse or two of sunshine. 9C/48F
I don't know what happened to the fog that was promised all day. Mostly cloud cover with a glimpse or two of sunshine. 9C/48F
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 536 537 538
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Sheal
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Whaaattt?
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a...
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a throwback to the original purpose, and they are obviously unreliable for the supposedly non cruel version of...
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a throwback to the original purpose, and they are obviously...
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 288 289 290
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Ergates
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Latest hobby.
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I...
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I move the fabric around a lot when I'm cutting, so I can get to all the parts of the pattern piece....
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I move the fabric around a lot when I'm cutting, so I...
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Escarpment
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Slow pages
Still going... (PS - it seems we like a photo around these parts
Still going... (PS - it seems we like a photo around these parts
Still going... (PS - it seems we like a photo around these parts
Still going... (PS - it seems we like a photo around these parts

Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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Fat Controller
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
I'm getting there, garden fairy lights are on and twinkling, the tree is up and decorated - bit miffed it's already dropping its needles, it's an artificial one for goodness sake. I've cooked the...
I'm getting there, garden fairy lights are on and twinkling, the tree is up and decorated - bit miffed it's already dropping its needles, it's an artificial one for goodness sake. I've cooked the pigs in blankets (my daughter is vegetarian and cannot bear the smell of bacon) and also cooked the...
I'm getting there, garden fairy lights are on and twinkling, the tree is up and decorated - bit miffed it's already dropping its needles, it's an artificial one for goodness sake. I've cooked the pigs in blankets (my daughter is vegetarian and...
I'm getting there, garden fairy lights are on and twinkling, the tree is up and decorated - bit miffed it's already dropping its needles, it's an artificial one for goodness sake. I've cooked the...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 403 404 405
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lizzie27
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
Tesco has just been, and now I have two fridges and pantry full of lovely veg galore Tatties, carrots, sprouts, red cabbage, leeks, two large swedes, fennel, the usual pepper/ tomato/lettuce/...
Tesco has just been, and now I have two fridges and pantry full of lovely veg galore Tatties, carrots, sprouts, red cabbage, leeks, two large swedes, fennel, the usual pepper/ tomato/lettuce/ rucola lot and challots to plop in with the ham.Cheese, fish and nibbles too but the main part are...
Tesco has just been, and now I have two fridges and pantry full of lovely veg galore Tatties, carrots, sprouts, red cabbage, leeks, two large swedes, fennel, the usual pepper/ tomato/lettuce/ rucola lot and challots to plop in with the ham....
Tesco has just been, and now I have two fridges and pantry full of lovely veg galore Tatties, carrots, sprouts, red cabbage, leeks, two large swedes, fennel, the usual pepper/ tomato/lettuce/...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Selleri
Dec 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Electric cars.
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 176 177 178
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Plantminded
Dec 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Rose Gauntlet
I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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lizzie27
Dec 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
what to put on lawn now in December
It’s too late to apply an autumn feed now. Best to wait until March when the lawn starts back into active growth, using either a weed and feed product or an organic feed like blood fish and bone....
It’s too late to apply an autumn feed now. Best to wait until March when the lawn starts back into active growth, using either a weed and feed product or an organic feed like blood fish and bone. You could try a light raking now on a dry day, just to tidy the lawn up and clear off any fallen...
It’s too late to apply an autumn feed now. Best to wait until March when the lawn starts back into active growth, using either a weed and feed product or an organic feed like blood fish and bone. You could try a light raking now on a dry day,...
It’s too late to apply an autumn feed now. Best to wait until March when the lawn starts back into active growth, using either a weed and feed product or an organic feed like blood fish and bone....
adamadamant, Dec 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Dec 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 108 109 110
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john558
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:51 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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Onion growing 2026
First loops appearing already.
First loops appearing already.
First loops appearing already.
First loops appearing already.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Dec 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
How beautiful !
How beautiful !
How beautiful !
How beautiful !
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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Michael Hewett
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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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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What's Looking Good December 2025
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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LunarSea
Dec 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Squash/gourd id help please!
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area ... 2
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Adam I
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:21 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
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light...
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light didn't reach. That's my excuse anyway! It looks quite pretty twinkling away in the dark.
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light didn't reach. That's my excuse anyway! It looks quite...
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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lizzie27
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:35 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

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