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  1. JWK
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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 :biggrin:....
    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 :biggrin:. 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 :biggrin:. 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 :biggrin:....
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  2. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning everyone! I trust you are all keeping safe and well. This weather is very hit and miss I see. We have very heavy rain and strong winds, certainly milder than of late. Our plumber is...
    Good morning everyone! I trust you are all keeping safe and well. This weather is very hit and miss I see. We have very heavy rain and strong winds, certainly milder than of late. Our plumber is here this morning replacing the water tank, the old one would only have lasted a couple of more days...
    Good morning everyone! I trust you are all keeping safe and well. This weather is very hit and miss I see. We have very heavy rain and strong winds, certainly milder than of late. Our plumber is here this morning replacing the water tank, the old...
    Good morning everyone! I trust you are all keeping safe and well. This weather is very hit and miss I see. We have very heavy rain and strong winds, certainly milder than of late. Our plumber is...
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  3. Jungle Jane

    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...
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  4. Jungle Jane

    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...
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  5. markharry66

    Heat mat recomendations

    I think a variable propagator with thermostat would be advisable for starting seeds this time of year.I have a garland prop with no control, it's in an unheated room and only raises the temp by...
    I think a variable propagator with thermostat would be advisable for starting seeds this time of year.I have a garland prop with no control, it's in an unheated room and only raises the temp by 5 degrees. I've only got onion seedlings so far and they can tolerate cold nights once germinated....
    I think a variable propagator with thermostat would be advisable for starting seeds this time of year.I have a garland prop with no control, it's in an unheated room and only raises the temp by 5 degrees. I've only got onion seedlings so far...
    I think a variable propagator with thermostat would be advisable for starting seeds this time of year.I have a garland prop with no control, it's in an unheated room and only raises the temp by...
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  6. pete
    Funny x 5

    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...
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  7. JWK
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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
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  8. hailbopp

    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.
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  9. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
    Who is @view that I put in by mistake?
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  10. JWK
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  11. Logan
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  12. JWK
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  13. Tidemark

    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...
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  14. eatenbyweasels
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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 ?
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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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.
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  16. JWK
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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....
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  17. Michael Hewett
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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.;)
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  18. JWK
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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.
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  19. JWK
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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...
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
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  20. Rich_83

    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. :thumbsup:
    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. :thumbsup:
    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...
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