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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I'd say regardless of drivetrain, the most important things in the equation are the bum in the seat and the tyres on the vehicle. Winter tyres make a massive, massive difference and in countries...
    I'd say regardless of drivetrain, the most important things in the equation are the bum in the seat and the tyres on the vehicle. Winter tyres make a massive, massive difference and in countries where it is the norm to see ice and snow, they are fitted to everything (in some cases, mandated). ...
    I'd say regardless of drivetrain, the most important things in the equation are the bum in the seat and the tyres on the vehicle. Winter tyres make a massive, massive difference and in countries where it is the norm to see ice and snow, they are...
    I'd say regardless of drivetrain, the most important things in the equation are the bum in the seat and the tyres on the vehicle. Winter tyres make a massive, massive difference and in countries...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my...
    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my careful attention today, so it you need me, I'll be on the sofa...
    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my careful attention today, so it you need me, I'll be on...
    I have marked myself safe from Storm Garibaldi (or similar! :rolleyespink:) Lots of snow, but little stuck - not the same story up at the caravan! I have a very hefty D T Brown catalogue, which requires my...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Been with out water all morning, so i thought i go and get some water from the stream to get rid of our poo & pee, well, i don't know if that's wise now, pic of stream water in a bucket :rolleyespink:I think...
    Been with out water all morning, so i thought i go and get some water from the stream to get rid of our poo & pee, well, i don't know if that's wise now, pic of stream water in a bucket :rolleyespink:I think the water in the loo is cleaner, farmer must be letting cow poo into the ditch :yikes:
    Been with out water all morning, so i thought i go and get some water from the stream to get rid of our poo & pee, well, i don't know if that's wise now, pic of stream water in a bucket :rolleyespink:I think the water in the loo is cleaner, farmer must be...
    Been with out water all morning, so i thought i go and get some water from the stream to get rid of our poo & pee, well, i don't know if that's wise now, pic of stream water in a bucket :rolleyespink:I think...
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  4. 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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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Trump may be largely bluff, but the powerful people around him are not. If he utters it, they feel vindicated in enacting it. That's the worry, IMV.
    Trump may be largely bluff, but the powerful people around him are not. If he utters it, they feel vindicated in enacting it. That's the worry, IMV.
    Trump may be largely bluff, but the powerful people around him are not. If he utters it, they feel vindicated in enacting it. That's the worry, IMV.
    Trump may be largely bluff, but the powerful people around him are not. If he utters it, they feel vindicated in enacting it. That's the worry, IMV.
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  6. 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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  7. 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...
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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. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I haven't seen any snow, and not much rain either. All parts of 'Wales' don't get the same weather.
    I haven't seen any snow, and not much rain either. All parts of 'Wales' don't get the same weather.
    I haven't seen any snow, and not much rain either. All parts of 'Wales' don't get the same weather.
    I haven't seen any snow, and not much rain either. All parts of 'Wales' don't get the same weather.
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  10. JWK
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. JWK
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  15. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although...
    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although they're in 9's pots, they are pretty mature - not just new tender rooted cuttings. Not their fault,...
    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although they're in 9's pots, they are pretty mature - not...
    Ordered from Eleplants. They delayed a little bit to avoid worst cold in transit. Leucadendron Burgundy Sunset, akebia Quinta, holboellia latifolia and grevillea aurea. Good plants - although...
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  16. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Bah, humbug!
    Bah, humbug!
    Bah, humbug!
    Bah, humbug!
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  17. Logan
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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 that 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 that 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 that 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 that one did look like a museum exhibit :biggrin:....
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