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  1. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Weird! Something happened today that I can’t explain.We often buy tins of mackerel in spring water as a treat for our cats.When we buy them as part of an Ocado order I generally buy 10 tins at...
    Weird! Something happened today that I can’t explain.We often buy tins of mackerel in spring water as a treat for our cats.When we buy them as part of an Ocado order I generally buy 10 tins at a time of a brand called Fish 4 Ever. The tins come packed in little individual cardboard boxes...
    Weird! Something happened today that I can’t explain.We often buy tins of mackerel in spring water as a treat for our cats.When we buy them as part of an Ocado order I generally buy 10 tins at a time of a brand called Fish 4 Ever. The tins...
    Weird! Something happened today that I can’t explain.We often buy tins of mackerel in spring water as a treat for our cats.When we buy them as part of an Ocado order I generally buy 10 tins at...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight...
    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight reading all of your posts. I will see you in the morning (next year even) so if you are staying awake...
    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight reading all of your posts. I will see you in the...
    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight...
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  3. Peter Rose
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    Hi from Cornwall!

    Welcome to ‘the’ corner @Peter Rose:sign0016:
    Welcome to ‘the’ corner @Peter Rose:sign0016:
    Welcome to ‘the’ corner @Peter Rose:sign0016:
    Welcome to ‘the’ corner @Peter Rose:sign0016:
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    What's looking Exotic 2025

    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
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  6. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it took forever just to play three notes.This...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
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  7. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    It depends on whether you roast and grind your own spices. I shall write it and post it here later as I'm in the middle of cooking our evening meal now.If you don't do your own spices then you...
    It depends on whether you roast and grind your own spices. I shall write it and post it here later as I'm in the middle of cooking our evening meal now.If you don't do your own spices then you should buy a jar of Jalfrezi sauce from the supermarket. I understand that both Sainsbury's and...
    It depends on whether you roast and grind your own spices. I shall write it and post it here later as I'm in the middle of cooking our evening meal now.If you don't do your own spices then you should buy a jar of Jalfrezi sauce from the...
    It depends on whether you roast and grind your own spices. I shall write it and post it here later as I'm in the middle of cooking our evening meal now.If you don't do your own spices then you...
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  9. wiseowl
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    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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  10. 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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  11. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    I know it's too expensive to get rid of all the concrete, I would at least remove the bottom part, and add some lining between walls and compost, so that nothing leaks from the concrete into the...
    I know it's too expensive to get rid of all the concrete, I would at least remove the bottom part, and add some lining between walls and compost, so that nothing leaks from the concrete into the soil. Then your layers are ok.
    I know it's too expensive to get rid of all the concrete, I would at least remove the bottom part, and add some lining between walls and compost, so that nothing leaks from the concrete into the soil. Then your layers are ok.
    I know it's too expensive to get rid of all the concrete, I would at least remove the bottom part, and add some lining between walls and compost, so that nothing leaks from the concrete into the...
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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.
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  15. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    I think you will find @NigelJ put up the Two Wests website link in post #3.
    I think you will find @NigelJ put up the Two Wests website link in post #3.
    I think you will find @NigelJ put up the Two Wests website link in post #3.
    I think you will find @NigelJ put up the Two Wests website link in post #3.
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  16. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
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  17. Logan
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  18. 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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  19. MrHappyDays
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    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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  20. 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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