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What's your weather like 2026
Just come back from the park and it's lethal on any surface other than grass, the ground is still rock solid and the rain last night can't get away, so it's black ice under puddles on the dirt...
Just come back from the park and it's lethal on any surface other than grass, the ground is still rock solid and the rain last night can't get away, so it's black ice under puddles on the dirt paths and just totally glazed on any tarmac. Even the rough rubble carpark was impossible to stand up...
Just come back from the park and it's lethal on any surface other than grass, the ground is still rock solid and the rain last night can't get away, so it's black ice under puddles on the dirt paths and just totally glazed on any tarmac. Even the...
Just come back from the park and it's lethal on any surface other than grass, the ground is still rock solid and the rain last night can't get away, so it's black ice under puddles on the dirt...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 12 13 14
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pete
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Currently Listening To 2026
and for something completely different.. He had such a haunting voice
and for something completely different.. He had such a haunting voice
and for something completely different.. He had such a haunting voice
and for something completely different.. He had such a haunting voice
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show
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Pete8
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Plus, I think your taste buds change as you get older, which can make things you loved as a child very disappointing 30+ yrs later.I remember having a strawberry lolly on holiday when I was...
Plus, I think your taste buds change as you get older, which can make things you loved as a child very disappointing 30+ yrs later.I remember having a strawberry lolly on holiday when I was about 9. My father asked me if it tasted of strawberry. I said it did. He said a strawberry had never...
Plus, I think your taste buds change as you get older, which can make things you loved as a child very disappointing 30+ yrs later.I remember having a strawberry lolly on holiday when I was about 9. My father asked me if it tasted of...
Plus, I think your taste buds change as you get older, which can make things you loved as a child very disappointing 30+ yrs later.I remember having a strawberry lolly on holiday when I was...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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ViewAhead
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Electric cars.
My days of flooring it are generally behind me, not least given that a significant chunk of what I do is local, low speed. The replacement for the Volvo is currently likely to be a petrol hybrid...
My days of flooring it are generally behind me, not least given that a significant chunk of what I do is local, low speed. The replacement for the Volvo is currently likely to be a petrol hybrid plug in
My days of flooring it are generally behind me, not least given that a significant chunk of what I do is local, low speed. The replacement for the Volvo is currently likely to be a petrol hybrid plug in
My days of flooring it are generally behind me, not least given that a significant chunk of what I do is local, low speed. The replacement for the Volvo is currently likely to be a petrol hybrid...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 181 182 183
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Fat Controller
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Whaaattt?
It wasn't that long back that the Chinese couldn't make a ball point pen. That's not a criticism, it's actually very hard to create a ball bearing that small that works. The trouble is now they...
It wasn't that long back that the Chinese couldn't make a ball point pen. That's not a criticism, it's actually very hard to create a ball bearing that small that works. The trouble is now they are becoming the leaders in technology simply because they nab the best graduates and pay them amazing...
It wasn't that long back that the Chinese couldn't make a ball point pen. That's not a criticism, it's actually very hard to create a ball bearing that small that works. The trouble is now they are becoming the leaders in technology simply...
It wasn't that long back that the Chinese couldn't make a ball point pen. That's not a criticism, it's actually very hard to create a ball bearing that small that works. The trouble is now they...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 313 314 315
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Thevictorian
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
COFEA arabica
I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and...
I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and warmth. I believe they grow it in the tropical biodome at the Eden project but don't know if they...
I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and warmth. I believe they grow it in the tropical...
I know someone who grew coffee in Maine, which is considerably colder in the winter than here but you have to really put the effort in. Coffee is a tropical rainforest plant, so likes humidity and...
Bear, Jan 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM, Other Plants
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Thevictorian
Jan 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Slow pages
A bit iffy again here too.
A bit iffy again here too.
A bit iffy again here too.
A bit iffy again here too.
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 4 5 6
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Bluejayway
Jan 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Much warmer here, up to 6C overnight. It’s dull and grey though, with high winds and rain expected. OH is in regular contact with a relative in Stockholm, where they have plenty of snow every...
Much warmer here, up to 6C overnight. It’s dull and grey though, with high winds and rain expected. OH is in regular contact with a relative in Stockholm, where they have plenty of snow every winter, so supposedly laugh when we in the UK get disrupted by unexpected wintry conditions. He tried...
Much warmer here, up to 6C overnight. It’s dull and grey though, with high winds and rain expected. OH is in regular contact with a relative in Stockholm, where they have plenty of snow every winter, so supposedly laugh when we in the UK get...
Much warmer here, up to 6C overnight. It’s dull and grey though, with high winds and rain expected. OH is in regular contact with a relative in Stockholm, where they have plenty of snow every...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 8 9 10
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Ergates
Jan 8, 2026 at 10:28 AM
TurfWorld Limited
With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf...
With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf damage at this time of year comes from simple things like excessive foot traffic on frozen or...
With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf damage at this time of year comes from simple...
With the colder weather many of us are experiencing right now, it’s completely normal to wonder what (if anything) you should be doing for your lawn over winter.The good news is that most turf...
Warren Jones, Dec 3, 2025, Business Directory
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Warren Jones
Jan 8, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026
A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
A Geordie lass went to the hairdresser and asked for a perm......The hairdresser replied..... “I wandered lernly as a clood…..”
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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Cordy
Jan 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
I ordered seeds from Chiltern Seeds yesterday and that's it (honest) for this year.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Jan 8, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Bah, humbug!
Bah, humbug!
Bah, humbug!
Bah, humbug!

shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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cactus_girl
Jan 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 22 23 24
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Logan
Jan 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2026
Nice size, parsnip digging was always in my memory as the ground being frozen solid.
Nice size, parsnip digging was always in my memory as the ground being frozen solid.
Nice size, parsnip digging was always in my memory as the ground being frozen solid.
Nice size, parsnip digging was always in my memory as the ground being frozen solid.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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pete
Jan 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
I use Clover, as @hailbopp suggested. It has peat in it. At the moment it's sold by 2 garden centres fairly local to me in South Norfolk. I'm happy with it.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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Busy-Lizzie
Jan 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
I've just found a bar of dark chocolate in the freezer.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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NigelJ
Jan 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat for the first time after 12 days!
Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat for the first time after 12 days!
Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat for the first time after 12 days!
Which I just did for a few hours. 1c forecast over night again. But it’s out of its fleece coat for the first time after 12 days!
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Portuguese Laurels problem
Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
Selwynha, Jan 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Jan 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more...
I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more importantly I could trace where the muntjac were getting in. We have a completely open allotment site (I'm...
I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more importantly I could trace where the muntjac were getting in....
I used the snow to see what had been where in the garden. I could see plenty of cat prints but not much else. I then went down the allotment and saw what I think are rat trails and more...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Thevictorian
Jan 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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Chillies 2026
If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use...
If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use grow lights or a heat pad so I won't be starting them till next month.
If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use grow lights or a heat pad so I won't be starting them...
If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use...
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Jan 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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