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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I can’t make sense of this either? So if a European power, obviously not Denmark, attempted to colonise Greenland, that wouldn’t be recognised as an act of aggression by the US?The first two...
    I can’t make sense of this either? So if a European power, obviously not Denmark, attempted to colonise Greenland, that wouldn’t be recognised as an act of aggression by the US?The first two points quoted seem pretty clear, especially the second one, the US will not interfere with existing...
    I can’t make sense of this either? So if a European power, obviously not Denmark, attempted to colonise Greenland, that wouldn’t be recognised as an act of aggression by the US?The first two points quoted seem pretty clear, especially the...
    I can’t make sense of this either? So if a European power, obviously not Denmark, attempted to colonise Greenland, that wouldn’t be recognised as an act of aggression by the US?The first two...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It has been foggyish all day and damp.The snow has just started! We have an "orange" warning after 8pm. And gales from the east. Batten down the hatches.Food cupboards are fully...
    It has been foggyish all day and damp.The snow has just started! We have an "orange" warning after 8pm. And gales from the east. Batten down the hatches.Food cupboards are fully stocked.Local forum meeting up the road has been cancelled.
    It has been foggyish all day and damp.The snow has just started! We have an "orange" warning after 8pm. And gales from the east. Batten down the hatches.Food cupboards are fully stocked.Local forum meeting up the road has been cancelled.
    It has been foggyish all day and damp.The snow has just started! We have an "orange" warning after 8pm. And gales from the east. Batten down the hatches.Food cupboards are fully...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    And it's not just Mars I've got a personal vendetta against :paladin:Why on earth did Rowntrees withdraw their gorgeous Nutty bar? I used to eat lots of them.
    And it's not just Mars I've got a personal vendetta against :paladin:Why on earth did Rowntrees withdraw their gorgeous Nutty bar? I used to eat lots of them.
    And it's not just Mars I've got a personal vendetta against :paladin:Why on earth did Rowntrees withdraw their gorgeous Nutty bar? I used to eat lots of them.
    And it's not just Mars I've got a personal vendetta against :paladin:Why on earth did Rowntrees withdraw their gorgeous Nutty bar? I used to eat lots of them.
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  4. JWK
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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.
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  5. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    So just over 2 million new cars were registered in the UK last year, the first time since the pandemic, with the sales of new Chinese cars being a major contributor. Chinese manufactured cars had...
    So just over 2 million new cars were registered in the UK last year, the first time since the pandemic, with the sales of new Chinese cars being a major contributor. Chinese manufactured cars had a 9.7% market share selling almost 200k new cars with a 12.5% market share of electric cars. BYD...
    So just over 2 million new cars were registered in the UK last year, the first time since the pandemic, with the sales of new Chinese cars being a major contributor. Chinese manufactured cars had a 9.7% market share selling almost 200k new cars...
    So just over 2 million new cars were registered in the UK last year, the first time since the pandemic, with the sales of new Chinese cars being a major contributor. Chinese manufactured cars had...
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  6. JWK
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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.
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  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Signing out for this evening. I hope that you all have restful nights. See you all in the morning.
    Signing out for this evening. I hope that you all have restful nights. See you all in the morning.
    Signing out for this evening. I hope that you all have restful nights. See you all in the morning.
    Signing out for this evening. I hope that you all have restful nights. See you all in the morning.
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  8. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is thinning out ...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is thinning out ...
    Just went out to check on my Hibiscus as it is sunny and 12c but coulfn't sit on my chair as Munchkin has occupied it ...The Hibiscus are fine and some have buds ...But the Jacaranda is...
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  9. Selwynha

    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.
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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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...
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  11. JWK
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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…..”
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  12. Logan
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  13. CanadianLori
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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...
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  14. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    Snail's pace right now, having been OK earlier.
    Snail's pace right now, having been OK earlier.
    Snail's pace right now, having been OK earlier.
    Snail's pace right now, having been OK earlier.
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  15. Joao
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  16. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
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  17. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
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  18. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
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  19. markharry66

    Bird of paradise

    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as Alberta. S leucophylla RHS have this as hardy down to -1 - -5°C. Nepenthes (Monkey cups) are a lot more...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as Alberta. S leucophylla RHS have this as hardy down to -1...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as...
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