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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd...
Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd baby in 2 weeks and hope to move first. The church was nearly full and there was Prosecco and bacon...
Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd baby in 2 weeks and hope to move first. The...
Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 410 411 412
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
That’s it Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation
That’s it Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation
That’s it Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation
That’s it Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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simone_in_wiltshire
Dec 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I like to see, touch and try something when it’s going to be an expensive outlay so much prefer to go to a shop. Without Curry’s near here though, there is no other outlet like them. We won’t...
I like to see, touch and try something when it’s going to be an expensive outlay so much prefer to go to a shop. Without Curry’s near here though, there is no other outlet like them. We won’t venture there though until all the hoo hah has died down and we will get there early morning (; on a...
I like to see, touch and try something when it’s going to be an expensive outlay so much prefer to go to a shop. Without Curry’s near here though, there is no other outlet like them. We won’t venture there though until all the hoo hah has died...
I like to see, touch and try something when it’s going to be an expensive outlay so much prefer to go to a shop. Without Curry’s near here though, there is no other outlet like them. We won’t...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 412 413 414
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Songbird
Dec 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Electric cars.
Good point, our electric consumption has remained the same about 6,000 kWh a year, the solar panels contribute about half of that. So we import 50% less from the grid. The batteries get charged...
Good point, our electric consumption has remained the same about 6,000 kWh a year, the solar panels contribute about half of that. So we import 50% less from the grid. The batteries get charged overnight at a cheap rate and/or by the panels. It all becomes complicated to work out as I don't know...
Good point, our electric consumption has remained the same about 6,000 kWh a year, the solar panels contribute about half of that. So we import 50% less from the grid. The batteries get charged overnight at a cheap rate and/or by the panels. It...
Good point, our electric consumption has remained the same about 6,000 kWh a year, the solar panels contribute about half of that. So we import 50% less from the grid. The batteries get charged...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 178 179 180
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JWK
Dec 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Tidemark
Dec 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Another Hello from Dorset!
Well done @AnniD
Well done @AnniD
Well done @AnniD
Well done @AnniD
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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Philippa
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new and they have altered the design. The first version...
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new...
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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cactus_girl
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 544 545 546
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Victoria
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted by a flock of Canada Geese. White Front refers to...
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted...
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 49 50 51
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strongylodon
Dec 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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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
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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Logan
Dec 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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
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
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? 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 ? 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 ? 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 ? 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
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...

CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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shiney
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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
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
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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.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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strongylodon
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Tips and tricks for everyday life
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Selleri, Dec 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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

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