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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking...
    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking runs the motor in regen mode which creates a counter torque and slows the motor (car) and throws the...
    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking runs the motor in regen mode which creates a counter...
    Two forms of braking on an EV, motor braking and traditional friction braking. Either will put the lights on as the car is slowing but it's bloody annoying when following one! The motor braking...
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  2. 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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  3. JWK
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  4. 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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  5. Bear

    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...
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  6. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    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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  7. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    We had a couple of inches of snow overnight, but it hasn't stuck to the trees as it got a bit windy. I think it's melting now. The only damage seems to be the pampas grass - demolished!In the...
    We had a couple of inches of snow overnight, but it hasn't stuck to the trees as it got a bit windy. I think it's melting now. The only damage seems to be the pampas grass - demolished!In the old days this would have been classified as a normal snow storm and we would have gone to school and...
    We had a couple of inches of snow overnight, but it hasn't stuck to the trees as it got a bit windy. I think it's melting now. The only damage seems to be the pampas grass - demolished!In the old days this would have been classified as a...
    We had a couple of inches of snow overnight, but it hasn't stuck to the trees as it got a bit windy. I think it's melting now. The only damage seems to be the pampas grass - demolished!In the...
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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats)...
    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats) back to bed.
    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats) back to bed.
    Morning @Ladybird4 and those looking in later.No snow here! Yet just up the valley, about 10 miles, it is quite bad apparently and the schools are closed.I’ve brought a cuppa (and two cats)...
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  9. Warren Jones

    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...
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  10. JWK
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  11. Selleri
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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.
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  12. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Bah, humbug!
    Bah, humbug!
    Bah, humbug!
    Bah, humbug!
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  13. Logan
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The boiler was leaking. We left a message for our excellent local boiler company, and was called 5...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The boiler was leaking. We left a message for our...
    I noticed yesterday morning after having a shower a noise from the boiler which reminded me on a problem we had three years ago. I checked the pressure and found "0" and water on the ground. The...
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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