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  1. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but...
    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but they must verify my account and are sending a code to my account; it doesn't arrive. Why? Because my...
    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but they must verify my account and are sending a code...
    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 409 410 411
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    Penny_Forthem
    Dec 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I had solar panels fitted this year, again done in one day. These days feed in tariffs are less than they were. Also got a large Li battery in the loft.
    I had solar panels fitted this year, again done in one day. These days feed in tariffs are less than they were. Also got a large Li battery in the loft.
    I had solar panels fitted this year, again done in one day. These days feed in tariffs are less than they were. Also got a large Li battery in the loft.
    I had solar panels fitted this year, again done in one day. These days feed in tariffs are less than they were. Also got a large Li battery in the loft.
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 177 178 179
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    NigelJ
    Dec 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
  3. hailbopp

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

    I quite like Blackpool Tower. Although I'd not want it in my garden, admittedly.First World problem, in my view.
    I quite like Blackpool Tower. Although I'd not want it in my garden, admittedly.First World problem, in my view.
    I quite like Blackpool Tower. Although I'd not want it in my garden, admittedly.First World problem, in my view.
    I quite like Blackpool Tower. Although I'd not want it in my garden, admittedly.First World problem, in my view.
    hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Tinkerton
    Dec 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
  4. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and feel home in the North East clay. :noidea:Potted up the...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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    Selleri
    Dec 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
  5. 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
  6. Adam I

    Slow release fertiliser and microplastics

    Ohhh.. and I recently bought osmocote 5-6 months to try. Another issue to be scared of....
    Ohhh.. and I recently bought osmocote 5-6 months to try. Another issue to be scared of....
    Ohhh.. and I recently bought osmocote 5-6 months to try. Another issue to be scared of....
    Ohhh.. and I recently bought osmocote 5-6 months to try. Another issue to be scared of....
    Adam I, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    Alisa
    Dec 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ? :biggrin:
    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ? :biggrin:
    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 295 296 297
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    Philippa
    Dec 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
  11. BB3
    Funny x 8

    Fugitive pickled walnuts.

    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having to drink lots of cold beer to sooth it.;)
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
    BB3, Dec 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    pete
    Dec 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
  12. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
    Kedi-Gato, Oct 16, 2007, Identification Area ... 4 5 6
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    Philippa
    Dec 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
  13. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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    Cordy
    Dec 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
  14. plantgirl

    Lilac/Syringa - types of

    Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely...
    Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely original flower is lost. I also read somewhere that double flowers are harder for bees to navigate,...
    Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely original flower is lost. I also read somewhere that...
    Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely...
    plantgirl, Dec 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM, Other Plants
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    plantgirl
    Dec 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
  15. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    @simone_in_wiltshire , what is glass frost please? Is it frost on the inside? We used to get thick ice on the inside when I was a child but it is rarely seen with the type of windows that are...
    @simone_in_wiltshire , what is glass frost please? Is it frost on the inside? We used to get thick ice on the inside when I was a child but it is rarely seen with the type of windows that are common over here.It is 22f -5c so it got a little colder as the day progressed. If it is was warmer,...
    @simone_in_wiltshire , what is glass frost please? Is it frost on the inside? We used to get thick ice on the inside when I was a child but it is rarely seen with the type of windows that are common over here.It is 22f -5c so it got a little...
    @simone_in_wiltshire , what is glass frost please? Is it frost on the inside? We used to get thick ice on the inside when I was a child but it is rarely seen with the type of windows that are...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 542 543 544
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    CanadianLori
    Dec 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
  16. Esoxlucius

    Feeding houseplants in winter.

    My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after...
    My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after that.If the growth is strong and not pale or "watery" thin long stems, everything should be just...
    My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after that.If the growth is strong and not pale or...
    My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after...
    Esoxlucius, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM, Other Plants
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    Selleri
    Dec 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
  17. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    When OH left house heading to Berlin 7 days ago, I had time to do what I wanted to do and this was making progress in my second hobby next to gardening: creating templates/themes for a French...
    When OH left house heading to Berlin 7 days ago, I had time to do what I wanted to do and this was making progress in my second hobby next to gardening: creating templates/themes for a French blogging software. I got up at 2 every morning when my brain starts to work at its best, and worked...
    When OH left house heading to Berlin 7 days ago, I had time to do what I wanted to do and this was making progress in my second hobby next to gardening: creating templates/themes for a French blogging software. I got up at 2 every morning when my...
    When OH left house heading to Berlin 7 days ago, I had time to do what I wanted to do and this was making progress in my second hobby next to gardening: creating templates/themes for a French...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Dec 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
  18. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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    Logan
    Dec 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
  19. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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    Michael Hewett
    Dec 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
  20. shiney
    Sticky

    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    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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    Plantminded
    Dec 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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