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Electric cars.
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago tho
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago...
A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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Philippa
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Whaaattt?
Only if they have anything worth pinching and then it will be the usual - need it for defensive purposes.
Only if they have anything worth pinching and then it will be the usual - need it for defensive purposes.
Only if they have anything worth pinching and then it will be the usual - need it for defensive purposes.
Only if they have anything worth pinching and then it will be the usual - need it for defensive purposes.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 322 323 324
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Philippa
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I'd better get my order in quick then with this increased demand . Good to know that you have been happy with your Toyota.
I'd better get my order in quick then with this increased demand . Good to know that you have been happy with your Toyota.
I'd better get my order in quick then with this increased demand . Good to know that you have been happy with your Toyota.
I'd better get my order in quick then with this increased demand . Good to know that you have been happy with your Toyota.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Plantminded
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
Dry, mild and calm. A bit of sun peeping through some clouds. More blue sky appearing. 6c to 8c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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Bluejayway
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had...
I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had bedding fuchsia's flowering until the recent snow but there isn't a lot else looking happy in the...
I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had bedding fuchsia's flowering until the recent snow...
I think how well plants fair is more to do with the first real cold weather. You could live in a warmer microclimate but if you have an earlier cold snap, the plants have already shut down. We had...
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Thevictorian
Jan 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The other Jeep was fine, but the broken one wasn't just...
7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The...
7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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ArmyAirForce
Jan 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain...
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain holds off until I get back. Didn't do my exercises yesterday as the pain was too intense and I...
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain holds off until I get back. Didn't do my...
Good morning to you all!!Rain is forecast so Fizz and I have been out and I have been down to the markets - food side was rather sparse for a Friday.Physio this afternoon, so I hope the rain...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Tui34
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM
YouTube mega thread
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Logan
Jan 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Where to go and what can I expect
Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera....
Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera. And in the lawn and flowerbeds the mole are dreadfull, but at the moment they must be asleep.I...
Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera. And in the lawn and flowerbeds the mole are...
Our foxes never dig holes, but they do leave presents behind even on the patio.What do dig holes in our tubs and planters are the magpies and squirrels. I have got evidence on my trail camera....
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3
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cactus_girl
Jan 16, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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Ladybird4
Jan 16, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
@stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious! As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural...
@stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious! As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural Nottinghamshire who did. He just cut them down and mulched over winter.
@stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious! As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural Nottinghamshire who did. He just cut them down and mulched...
@stephenprudence thanks for making me totally envious! As it reached -4.7c here week before last, I don't think I'll be trying brugs outside! Though saying that, I knew someone in rural...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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CarolineL
Jan 16, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
They are gorgeous.My first cat loved olives and their water, got literally crazy. Our second cat loved prawns and catmint. None of them liked tuna.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3 4
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Crafters Corner 2026
That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
That’s brilliant! And such a bargain, I bet it would cost a fair bit to buy the ready made bag.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Golarne
Jan 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Fern tree problem
I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
I think it's a lost cause @Paul Norfolk - best to remove it altogether.
Paul Norfolk, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Jan 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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pete
Jan 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2026
For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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Alisa
Jan 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A word to the wise
I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used to spit out (you didn't have to display it but you...
I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper tickets that the car park entry barriers in town used...
I've dropped all sorts of things down the black holes at the sides of the car seat - keys, the USB stick that I play music from in the car, pens, coins, supermarket trolley tokens, the paper...
BB3, Jan 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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JennyJB
Jan 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Summer or Autumn raspberry?
I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it, those that don't are new and will fruit later. In...
I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers or fruit is an old cane and you can remove it,...
I always think people over complicate raspberries. It doesn't really matter if it's autumn or summer fruiting in terms of what you are advised to cut off. Any stem that has the remnants of flowers...
Cornsquashandy, Jan 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM, Identification Area
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Thevictorian
Jan 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Chillies 2026
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
@Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves I hope you're okay.
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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CanadianLori
Jan 15, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.
Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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stephenprudence
Jan 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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