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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I’m having a good ending to this year…my iphone battery needs replacing as down to 72% maximum capacity and has degraded badly ( was my sons old iphone) and message came up that it needs...
    I’m having a good ending to this year…my iphone battery needs replacing as down to 72% maximum capacity and has degraded badly ( was my sons old iphone) and message came up that it needs replacing. My iPad has stopped receiving IOS updates now, as it’s so old, so open now to bugs etc. That...
    I’m having a good ending to this year…my iphone battery needs replacing as down to 72% maximum capacity and has degraded badly ( was my sons old iphone) and message came up that it needs replacing. My iPad has stopped receiving IOS updates now,...
    I’m having a good ending to this year…my iphone battery needs replacing as down to 72% maximum capacity and has degraded badly ( was my sons old iphone) and message came up that it needs...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 412 413 414
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    Songbird
    Dec 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    The price per kWh for gas has always been a fraction of that for electricity. That's why fully electric heating works out extremely expensive, and any adverts you see for magical electrical...
    The price per kWh for gas has always been a fraction of that for electricity. That's why fully electric heating works out extremely expensive, and any adverts you see for magical electrical heating solutions (e.g. Fischer) should be treated with the contempt they deserve.
    The price per kWh for gas has always been a fraction of that for electricity. That's why fully electric heating works out extremely expensive, and any adverts you see for magical electrical heating solutions (e.g. Fischer) should be treated with...
    The price per kWh for gas has always been a fraction of that for electricity. That's why fully electric heating works out extremely expensive, and any adverts you see for magical electrical...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 178 179 180
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    Escarpment
    Dec 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
  3. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the...
    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the day! My daughter's getting ready to go out, we are thinking of hitting the sales in town later and OH...
    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the day! My daughter's getting ready to go out, we are...
    Morning everybody, relatively quiet here this morning - son is still in bed, he was so disappointed with the results of the rugby game yesterday, I think he doesn't want to get up and face the...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 410 411 412
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    lizzie27
    Dec 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
  4. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    I looked on YouTube to see what the worst example of a wishing well I could find was, and came across this:It's AI Slop. In fact the whole channel "Ash Garden Ideas" is full of these terrible...
    I looked on YouTube to see what the worst example of a wishing well I could find was, and came across this:It's AI Slop. In fact the whole channel "Ash Garden Ideas" is full of these terrible AI generated videos and somehow has 46 thousand subscribers. The one that really made me laugh in...
    I looked on YouTube to see what the worst example of a wishing well I could find was, and came across this:It's AI Slop. In fact the whole channel "Ash Garden Ideas" is full of these terrible AI generated videos and somehow has 46 thousand...
    I looked on YouTube to see what the worst example of a wishing well I could find was, and came across this:It's AI Slop. In fact the whole channel "Ash Garden Ideas" is full of these terrible...
    hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Escarpment
    Dec 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
  5. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home...
    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home set up nicely for my work laptop, then they gave me a new one and everything was swapped.
    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home set up nicely for my work laptop, then they gave...
    And the first question when you get a new laptop is "OK, so where have they put the ON button on this one"? I would like consistency with the power and port positions too. I had everything at home...
    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 2 3
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    Escarpment
    Dec 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
  6. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Lightish cloud cover and a lazy wind, 7c so not cold , jenny namaste
    Lightish cloud cover and a lazy wind, 7c so not cold , jenny namaste
    Lightish cloud cover and a lazy wind, 7c so not cold , jenny namaste
    Lightish cloud cover and a lazy wind, 7c so not cold , jenny namaste
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 543 544 545
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    Jenny namaste
    Dec 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
  7. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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    Logan
    Dec 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
  8. shiney

    Gardening For Women - ebook freebie

    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    shiney, Dec 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Tidemark
    Dec 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
  9. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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    Logan
    Dec 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    We just had our usual birds of all sorts singing, flying around and eating from, or under, our feeders. Lots of different tits, sparrows, robins (always around and talking to me), starlings...
    We just had our usual birds of all sorts singing, flying around and eating from, or under, our feeders. Lots of different tits, sparrows, robins (always around and talking to me), starlings (nowhere near as many as we used to get), magpies, blackbirds, wood and feral pigeons, collared doves,...
    We just had our usual birds of all sorts singing, flying around and eating from, or under, our feeders. Lots of different tits, sparrows, robins (always around and talking to me), starlings (nowhere near as many as we used to get), magpies,...
    We just had our usual birds of all sorts singing, flying around and eating from, or under, our feeders. Lots of different tits, sparrows, robins (always around and talking to me), starlings...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 49 50 51
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    shiney
    Dec 28, 2025 at 5:46 AM
  11. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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    CarolineL
    Dec 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
  12. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
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    CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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    shiney
    Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
  13. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned looking. They are both vigorous and will cover a wall.
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
    Selleri, Dec 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Dec 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is perfect at 6.30 am), and run wild around the foreign...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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    Selleri
    Dec 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
  15. Adam I

    Slow release fertiliser and microplastics

    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in the digestive systems of cattle let alone in the...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
    Adam I, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    gks
    Dec 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
  16. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
    shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    strongylodon
    Dec 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
  17. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's...
    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's answered in a trice.So buckle up and join the ride It's always lots of fun, Grab a seat, a cup of...
    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's answered in a trice.So buckle up and join the ride It's...
    Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's...
    Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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    AnniD
    Dec 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
  18. Selleri

    Tips and tricks for everyday life

    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Selleri, Dec 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Philippa
    Dec 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
  19. Snorky85

    Environmentally Friendly Ideas

    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
    Snorky85, Feb 24, 2020, Off-Topic Discussion
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    AnniD
    Dec 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
  20. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display...
    Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display this on the new large monitor in the studio. I'm really pleased about this because in the past I'd...
    Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display this on the new large monitor in the studio. I'm...
    Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display...
    Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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    Retired
    Dec 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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