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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    @Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
    @Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
    @Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
    @Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 414 415 416
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    KT53
    Dec 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
  2. MrHappyDays
    Like x 5

    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    Some sort of distillation involved then? :biggrin:
    Some sort of distillation involved then? :biggrin:
    Some sort of distillation involved then? :biggrin:
    Some sort of distillation involved then? :biggrin:
    MrHappyDays, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM, Container Gardening ... 2
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    Plantminded
    Dec 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
  3. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over...
    I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over priced clothing. Rant over. @Badly_Maintained I have bitten the bullet and decided to go for a new...
    I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over priced clothing. Rant over. @Badly_Maintained I...
    I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over...
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    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 411 412 413
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    Ladybird4
    Dec 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
  4. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I am currently nurturing two tiny self s0wn native holly seedlings and they are incredibly slow to grow so be warned, you may have to wait a very long time for your cutting to flower and berry.
    I am currently nurturing two tiny self s0wn native holly seedlings and they are incredibly slow to grow so be warned, you may have to wait a very long time for your cutting to flower and berry.
    I am currently nurturing two tiny self s0wn native holly seedlings and they are incredibly slow to grow so be warned, you may have to wait a very long time for your cutting to flower and berry.
    I am currently nurturing two tiny self s0wn native holly seedlings and they are incredibly slow to grow so be warned, you may have to wait a very long time for your cutting to flower and berry.
    Bear, Dec 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM, Trees
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    lizzie27
    Dec 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
  5. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    All the animals I've ever had chose me, even this one I'm going to see tomorrow, I looked at the cat photos on the rescue centre website many times over many days, but kept going back to this one,...
    All the animals I've ever had chose me, even this one I'm going to see tomorrow, I looked at the cat photos on the rescue centre website many times over many days, but kept going back to this one, it was as if he was calling me
    All the animals I've ever had chose me, even this one I'm going to see tomorrow, I looked at the cat photos on the rescue centre website many times over many days, but kept going back to this one, it was as if he was calling me
    All the animals I've ever had chose me, even this one I'm going to see tomorrow, I looked at the cat photos on the rescue centre website many times over many days, but kept going back to this one,...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 19 20 21
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    Michael Hewett
    Dec 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
  6. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    More cloud and cold wind again today. Tomorrow is just 6c. Not looking forward to next week. I reckon we will get some snow.
    More cloud and cold wind again today. Tomorrow is just 6c. Not looking forward to next week. I reckon we will get some snow.
    More cloud and cold wind again today. Tomorrow is just 6c. Not looking forward to next week. I reckon we will get some snow.
    More cloud and cold wind again today. Tomorrow is just 6c. Not looking forward to next week. I reckon we will get some snow.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 545 546 547
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    cactus_girl
    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 297 298 299
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    pete
    Dec 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
  8. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    burnie, Dec 16, 2025, Edible Gardening
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    pete
    Dec 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for...
    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for each other is the best way to access assistance.
    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for each other is the best way to access assistance.
    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    ViewAhead
    Dec 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 50 51 52
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    pete
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
  11. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
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    micearguers, Mar 19, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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    micearguers
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
  12. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
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    shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Jenny namaste
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  13. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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    Ladybird4
    Dec 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
  14. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 3 4 5
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    Retired
    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
  15. Esoxlucius

    Feeding houseplants in winter.

    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed all year round. And mist some too.I have a...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
    Esoxlucius, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM, Other Plants
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    cactus_girl
    Dec 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
  16. BB3

    Supermarket potato disease

    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec) when spuds roast their best.Many years ago I met a...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec)...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    BB3, Dec 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Pete8
    Dec 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
  17. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 179 180 181
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    shiney
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
  18. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't arrive til about the middle of January. I had a nice...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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    CanadianLori
    Dec 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
  19. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening
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    eatenbyweasels
    Dec 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
  20. hailbopp

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

    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    pete
    Dec 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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