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  1. Victoria

    Tortoise

    I saw one on the grass in the park one summer, there was always a local myth that there were some in the lake, but I never saw any until then, or since.
    I saw one on the grass in the park one summer, there was always a local myth that there were some in the lake, but I never saw any until then, or since.
    I saw one on the grass in the park one summer, there was always a local myth that there were some in the lake, but I never saw any until then, or since.
    I saw one on the grass in the park one summer, there was always a local myth that there were some in the lake, but I never saw any until then, or since.
    Victoria, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM, Wildlife Corner
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    pete
    Jan 11, 2026 at 11:16 AM
  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's forecast high is 11C, a big change from yesterday's 5C.Very pleased to hear the your cold is...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's forecast high is 11C, a big change from yesterday's...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.The weather changed overnight. The wind has shifted from Northerly to Southerly. The dry cold weather has given way to mild, rainy, stormy weather. Today's...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 11 12 13
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    Badly_Maintained
    Jan 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
  3. Dorset-Tim

    Umbrella Tree Looking for a new Home

    I have an Umbrella tree free to a good home, comes in a large clay pots, currently stands about 4.5ft tall.I am in the Bournemouth Area, could deliver locally but would prefer collection
    I have an Umbrella tree free to a good home, comes in a large clay pots, currently stands about 4.5ft tall.I am in the Bournemouth Area, could deliver locally but would prefer collection
    I have an Umbrella tree free to a good home, comes in a large clay pots, currently stands about 4.5ft tall.I am in the Bournemouth Area, could deliver locally but would prefer collection
    I have an Umbrella tree free to a good home, comes in a large clay pots, currently stands about 4.5ft tall.I am in the Bournemouth Area, could deliver locally but would prefer collection
    Dorset-Tim, Jan 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM, Swaps/Freebies
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    Dorset-Tim
    Jan 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Don't remind me, our school cross-country run started in the street and then went across an old quarry that was at the time a landfill site, then we actually reached the country side wading across...
    Don't remind me, our school cross-country run started in the street and then went across an old quarry that was at the time a landfill site, then we actually reached the country side wading across a stream and up and down one massive hill, can't say I enjoyed it.
    Don't remind me, our school cross-country run started in the street and then went across an old quarry that was at the time a landfill site, then we actually reached the country side wading across a stream and up and down one massive hill, can't...
    Don't remind me, our school cross-country run started in the street and then went across an old quarry that was at the time a landfill site, then we actually reached the country side wading across...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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    pete
    Jan 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    Wet, gusty, 10 to 13°C.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    NigelJ
    Jan 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    I'm sure there are worse sights out there, some of Ralph Steadman's Thatcher Reagan cartoons for example.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 320 321 322
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    NigelJ
    Jan 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
  7. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM
  8. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    There’s some crackers on here! Thanks for posting them folks.The January one is spot on @Ergates, and the garden centre one
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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    AuntyRach
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM
  9. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t...
    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t find work and life looked so sad. We were best mates. She didn’t care how small my flat was, or...
    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t find work and life looked so sad. We were best...
    @Michael Hewett That saving a life or two and caring for each other connected my first cat and me so much. She was my mental health in difficult times after I (like so many East Germans) couldn’t...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM
  10. ricky101

    Silver Birch

    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
    ricky101, Jan 10, 2026 at 9:20 PM, Trees
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    Escarpment
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM
  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they...
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they shouldn't suffer from wind rock now.
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they shouldn't suffer from wind rock now.
    Yesterday was relatively mild and dry so I pruned the front garden roses. I hadn't done them before as up till Christmas some still had flowers. I may do more later in winter but at least they...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM
  12. Victoria
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    Brugmansia

    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    It is a wow for months, especially this time of year. :biggrin:
    Victoria, Jun 2, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 5 6 7
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    Victoria
    Jan 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM
  13. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    Logan
    Jan 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Lots of bird footprints. Looks like FlightRadar24.
    Grey Wag 1.jpg Gold 2.jpg Chiffchaffs.jpg Goosander 2.jpg Goose 30.jpg goose 1.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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    cactus_girl
    Jan 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
  15. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of many trades complete an apprentice piece that was assessed by his master. He then became a journeyman...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of many trades complete an apprentice piece that was...
    Back in the day a master would receive a fee to take on an apprentice in his workshop or business. The apprentice would work there for a number of years (typically 3, 5, or 7) and in the case of...
    GreenFingeredPete, Mar 12, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    NigelJ
    Jan 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
  16. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.:snowing:
    Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 13 14 15
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    Flumpy
    Jan 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
  17. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it "dissappears" into the background.
    @hailbopp Aaah now I see the full glory (hideousness... if that's a word). I agree cut off the uprights put hinges on the roof and make some sort of storage box out of it. A dark stain so it...
    hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
  18. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Ergates
    Jan 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM
  19. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste. After straining off the juice to use for the wine,...
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That literally "sweated out" a lot of colour and taste....
    I did mine a little differently - I cheated sorta. I washed the beets but did not peel them. Then I pressure cooked the beets using a bit more water in the bottom of the cooker than usual. That...
    Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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    CanadianLori
    Jan 10, 2026 at 1:31 PM
  20. Fat Controller

    What has tunnelled in?

    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
    I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...
    Fat Controller, Jan 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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