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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the...
We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the cobwebs off. Closes properly and hasn’t warped. The original looked like one we had in school, with a...
We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the cobwebs off. Closes properly and hasn’t warped. The...
We had a new front door fitted 20 years ago. One of those composite ones that looks like real wood, with a pretty glazed and leaded panel. It still looks very good, especially if I clean the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 10 11 12
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Ergates
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
There were lots of yellow and brown patches in the snow when I went up the road. No loo paper though.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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cactus_girl
Jan 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Heat mat recomendations
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -
This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -

markharry66, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM, Tropical Gardening
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Pete8
Jan 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
Interesting. Thanks for the tip We all need a cheering up. I can’t wait to get the chilli seeds into the soil. Another two weeks to wait.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Cornus or Salix? / Dogwood or Willow?
See posts above. Cornus leaf test ..show the leaf held by silk strands
See posts above. Cornus leaf test ..show the leaf held by silk strands
See posts above. Cornus leaf test ..show the leaf held by silk strands
See posts above. Cornus leaf test ..show the leaf held by silk strands

Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM, Identification Area
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Silver surfer
Jan 9, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?
Jungle Jane, Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM, Edible Gardening
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Logan
Jan 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Electric cars.
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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Escarpment
Jan 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over...
Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over an hour trying to get his car up our road onto his drive. Wheels spinning and lots of shovel work to...
Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over an hour trying to get his car up our road onto his...
Well, we did get the storm. Plenty snow, but it's the ice tonight that's worse. After some melting today the melt water was not able to drain away. It's lethal out there. Our neighbour took over...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 16 17 18
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cactus_girl
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
No such luck Allotment BoyHere’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”
No such luck Allotment BoyHere’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”
No such luck Allotment BoyHere’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”
No such luck Allotment BoyHere’s a better photo of the monstrosity in all its glory. I wonder if it did originally have a bucket and that fell off on it’s journey on a “ slow boat from China”

hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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hailbopp
Jan 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026
The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The...
The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The Church Warden went out and returned moments later duly producing 3 sets of false choppers. One set...
The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The Church Warden went out and returned moments later...
The Bishop was due to give an address at a local parish church and he’d forgotten his new false teeth. Not wanting to give a ‘gummy’ presentation he asked the Church Warden if he could help.The...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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LunarSea
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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NigelJ
Jan 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show
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NigelJ
Jan 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Whaaattt?
To be fair, I don't think intent was there. However, lack of intent wouldn't get you off a death by dangerous driving charge here in the UK. She very clearly did not do as instructed and as you...
To be fair, I don't think intent was there. However, lack of intent wouldn't get you off a death by dangerous driving charge here in the UK. She very clearly did not do as instructed and as you say he had been seriously injured 6 months ago by someone in a vehicle. Much, much more to this...
To be fair, I don't think intent was there. However, lack of intent wouldn't get you off a death by dangerous driving charge here in the UK. She very clearly did not do as instructed and as you say he had been seriously injured 6 months ago by...
To be fair, I don't think intent was there. However, lack of intent wouldn't get you off a death by dangerous driving charge here in the UK. She very clearly did not do as instructed and as you...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 317 318 319
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Fat Controller
Jan 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.
Heh, no. They're (supposedly) single use/biodegradable non woven seedling bags. I just keep washing and re-using them.

eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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eatenbyweasels
Jan 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
They will probably still be there but rotting by spring, perhaps. They only survive overwinter in the ground here if they are deep enough not to freeze.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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pete
Jan 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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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....
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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Hanglow
Jan 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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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.
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 5 6 7
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pete
Jan 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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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.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Other Plants
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pete
Jan 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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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...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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Escarpment
Jan 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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.
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.
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...
Rich_83, Jan 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM, Trees
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Allotment Boy
Jan 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM

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