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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
All ok with us, but the bungalow across the road had two trees fall on the roof at 10pm last night. The tree surgeons came at 11pm to make sure all was safe, and have just arrived back to sort it...
All ok with us, but the bungalow across the road had two trees fall on the roof at 10pm last night. The tree surgeons came at 11pm to make sure all was safe, and have just arrived back to sort it out. We were very lucky. Not so the pigeon, whose remains and feathers are spread all over the lawn....
All ok with us, but the bungalow across the road had two trees fall on the roof at 10pm last night. The tree surgeons came at 11pm to make sure all was safe, and have just arrived back to sort it out. We were very lucky. Not so the pigeon, whose...
All ok with us, but the bungalow across the road had two trees fall on the roof at 10pm last night. The tree surgeons came at 11pm to make sure all was safe, and have just arrived back to sort it...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 9 10 11
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Ergates
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Booja-Booja are my go-to for chocs! Pity they're so expensive
Booja-Booja are my go-to for chocs! Pity they're so expensive
Booja-Booja are my go-to for chocs! Pity they're so expensive
Booja-Booja are my go-to for chocs! Pity they're so expensive
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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Bluejayway
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Heat mat recomendations
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With...
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With Temperature Control | eBay UKPS - I put the heat mat on the bottom of my propagator (my propagator...
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With Temperature Control | eBay UKPS - I put the heat...
I use one very similar to this one. It keeps my propagator around 24c even in my unheated greenhouse - but I don't use it until March.Garden Greenhouse Plant Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat With...
markharry66, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM, Tropical Gardening
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Pete8
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit ....
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit . Yesterday a British Gas engineer arrived within the allotted booking period and after an hour both...
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit . Yesterday a British Gas engineer arrived within...
After years of avoiding having smart meters installed, I agreed when I was advised that my meters were approaching their "best before date". I must admit than one did look like a museum exhibit ....
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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Plantminded
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?
It could be either as both cornus and salix match your photo.Google AI has come up with a way to check though - See the bit below in bold font -AI OverviewThe key differences between...
It could be either as both cornus and salix match your photo.Google AI has come up with a way to check though - See the bit below in bold font -AI OverviewThe key differences between Cornus (dogwood) and Salix (willow) are the leaf/bud arrangement (opposite vs. alternate) and the...
It could be either as both cornus and salix match your photo.Google AI has come up with a way to check though - See the bit below in bold font -AI OverviewThe key differences between Cornus (dogwood) and Salix (willow) are the leaf/bud...
It could be either as both cornus and salix match your photo.Google AI has come up with a way to check though - See the bit below in bold font -AI OverviewThe key differences between...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM, Identification Area
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Pete8
Jan 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
I've not done figs before, but I believe they are quite easy. I have been successful with rose cuttings in a deep pot. If you have a deep pot like the ones they often sell potted roses in, that's...
I've not done figs before, but I believe they are quite easy. I have been successful with rose cuttings in a deep pot. If you have a deep pot like the ones they often sell potted roses in, that's ideal but any deep pot will do. Use a soil based compost, use cutting 8-10 inches long and plunge...
I've not done figs before, but I believe they are quite easy. I have been successful with rose cuttings in a deep pot. If you have a deep pot like the ones they often sell potted roses in, that's ideal but any deep pot will do. Use a soil based...
I've not done figs before, but I believe they are quite easy. I have been successful with rose cuttings in a deep pot. If you have a deep pot like the ones they often sell potted roses in, that's...
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM, Edible Gardening
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Allotment Boy
Jan 9, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Electric cars.
My previous ev was ok in the snow as it had quite skinny tyres. Our current ev has big fat tyres and is rear wheel drive so was a bit of fun skidding about a few days ago on purpose. It has a snow...
My previous ev was ok in the snow as it had quite skinny tyres. Our current ev has big fat tyres and is rear wheel drive so was a bit of fun skidding about a few days ago on purpose. It has a snow mode and once activated is much better than any of my previous ice autos and I've had a few from...
My previous ev was ok in the snow as it had quite skinny tyres. Our current ev has big fat tyres and is rear wheel drive so was a bit of fun skidding about a few days ago on purpose. It has a snow mode and once activated is much better than any...
My previous ev was ok in the snow as it had quite skinny tyres. Our current ev has big fat tyres and is rear wheel drive so was a bit of fun skidding about a few days ago on purpose. It has a snow...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 182 183 184
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JWK
Jan 9, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
A wet, windy night but no storm damage here... A lot warmer and just a frisky breeze from the West , All is well..... Jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 14 15 16
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Jenny namaste
Jan 9, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
Apart from it not being made very well - probably made in china - it looks not that bad.I've had worse presents myself.
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Jungle Jane
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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Logan
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 22 23 24
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Logan
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show
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NigelJ
Jan 9, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Whaaattt?
The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and...
The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and agreements it disagrees with or believe shouldn't apply to the US.
The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and agreements it disagrees with or believe shouldn't apply...
The problem with the Monroe Doctrine is that only one country signed up to it, everybody else just ignored it and continues to. Just as the US admin ignores those international bodies and...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 314 315 316
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NigelJ
Jan 9, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
Are those just used teabags @eatenbyweasels ?
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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JWK
Jan 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
Welcome back @CostasK, hope your garden will be ok in the morning.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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lizzie27
Jan 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of grapes it's their third year now.
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants. Hoping this year I'll get a small harvest of...
I've still got a few to pick tooAlso got lots of kallettes to pick as well, hopefully this cold spell has made them tastierI did a bit of pruning over Xmas, mainly the grapes and redcurrants....
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Hanglow
Jan 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Slow pages
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 5 6 7
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pete
Jan 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2026
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
Just normal room temperature, good light but no strong hot sunshine. Always flowers around the Christmas period.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants
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pete
Jan 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the feeder, so the male had to make do with a...
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries today.Earlier in the week she was hogging the apple on the...
If a long tailed tit loses its tail, is it now just a tit? It's not moulting season so I think this fellow must have been in the wars.Female blackcap was eating pyracantha berries...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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Escarpment
Jan 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Apple tree pruning
I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck.
I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck.
I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
Rich_83, Jan 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM, Trees
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Allotment Boy
Jan 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM

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