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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages and frequencies vary across the world, but those voltages have already been dealt with by the time it...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages and frequencies vary across the world, but those...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages...
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  2. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    Hi @aisha badmus and welcome to the forum! :)What a great project, your plan sounds to me to be very much on the right tracks.How deep is the concrete pond and what are you planning to grow?...
    Hi @aisha badmus and welcome to the forum! :)What a great project, your plan sounds to me to be very much on the right tracks.How deep is the concrete pond and what are you planning to grow?The reason I'm asking is that it makes a big difference if the pond is, say, 50cm or 150cm deep. A...
    Hi @aisha badmus and welcome to the forum! :)What a great project, your plan sounds to me to be very much on the right tracks.How deep is the concrete pond and what are you planning to grow?The reason I'm asking is that it makes a big...
    Hi @aisha badmus and welcome to the forum! :)What a great project, your plan sounds to me to be very much on the right tracks.How deep is the concrete pond and what are you planning to grow?...
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  3. Thevictorian

    Cuttlefish bone uses

    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed with crispy duck pancakes with a hoisin sauce and spring onions. A rather messy meal but...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed with crispy duck pancakes with a hoisin sauce and...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New...
    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New Year to all weather watchers and we'll see what 2026 brings.
    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New Year to all weather watchers and we'll see what...
    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New...
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  6. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Or they threw it over the fence!
    Or they threw it over the fence!
    Or they threw it over the fence!
    Or they threw it over the fence!
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
    I don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
    I don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
    I don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
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  8. Plantminded

    Fern ID

    Thank you @Silver surfer, the Blechnum has a much closer likeness. It’s a good one for covering shady places, l’m planning to get some more :).
    Thank you @Silver surfer, the Blechnum has a much closer likeness. It’s a good one for covering shady places, l’m planning to get some more :).
    Thank you @Silver surfer, the Blechnum has a much closer likeness. It’s a good one for covering shady places, l’m planning to get some more :).
    Thank you @Silver surfer, the Blechnum has a much closer likeness. It’s a good one for covering shady places, l’m planning to get some more :).
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    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
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
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  11. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by...
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by Palram.They slot into the channel of the metal supports and a quick twist locks them in place.
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by Palram.They slot into the channel of the metal supports and...
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by...
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  12. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac bouquet - instead of Blush Noisette so another one to look for @SelleriI do have Generous gardener...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac bouquet - instead of Blush Noisette so another one to...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac...
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  13. Logan
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  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the front garden they've been there a few years now...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
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  15. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I saw someone post a photo earlier this week from a Sainsbury's store - apparently the milk that they'd taken to the till wouldn't scan and folks were perplexed until they realised that it was a...
    I saw someone post a photo earlier this week from a Sainsbury's store - apparently the milk that they'd taken to the till wouldn't scan and folks were perplexed until they realised that it was a Tesco one. Whole dolly of milk from Tesco was pictured sitting in Sainsbury's aisle.
    I saw someone post a photo earlier this week from a Sainsbury's store - apparently the milk that they'd taken to the till wouldn't scan and folks were perplexed until they realised that it was a Tesco one. Whole dolly of milk from Tesco was...
    I saw someone post a photo earlier this week from a Sainsbury's store - apparently the milk that they'd taken to the till wouldn't scan and folks were perplexed until they realised that it was a...
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  16. MrHappyDays
    Like x 6

    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
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  17. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best shape. Monday morning, I brought it to the service. When we...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
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  18. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
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  19. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
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  20. JWK
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