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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
    It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
    It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
    It ha been a grey dreary day here getting to 13.6c, now 12.7c and the rain should arrive this evening.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    Victoria
    Jan 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:....
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:. Mine are always set at the same temperature which suits me, the driver. Any passengers wanting...
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:. Mine are always set at the same temperature which...
    One thing that mystifies me in modern cars is the ability to select different temperatures for the left and right air vents which, in my car, are about 3 feet apart. Why? It all blends together :rolleyespink:....
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 183 184 185
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    Plantminded
    Jan 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
  3. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
    Dear Admin, can we get an envy icon? Seeing @Plantminded and @stephenprudence ’s garden, a Like is not really all what I feel seeing their wonderful garden and pictures :)
    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the...
    That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the thresholds.
    That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the thresholds.
    That one is courtesy of George Osborne when he was chancellor. Thing is, back then a car over £40k was a luxury car... now, not so much and as with everything government, they've not moved the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 17 18 19
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
  5. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Are you sure that isn't a type of glue?:scratch::biggrin:
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    pete
    Jan 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I've had an interesting day! i took the car to the garage for 11 and was home by 11.15; they changed the bulb, checked all tyres, including putting air in one and promised to remind me about new...
    I've had an interesting day! i took the car to the garage for 11 and was home by 11.15; they changed the bulb, checked all tyres, including putting air in one and promised to remind me about new tyres in 2 months. AND they charged me nothing! Nada! I had a good chat to my NDBO's daughter, thus...
    I've had an interesting day! i took the car to the garage for 11 and was home by 11.15; they changed the bulb, checked all tyres, including putting air in one and promised to remind me about new tyres in 2 months. AND they charged me nothing!...
    I've had an interesting day! i took the car to the garage for 11 and was home by 11.15; they changed the bulb, checked all tyres, including putting air in one and promised to remind me about new...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 15 16 17
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    Penny_Forthem
    Jan 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
  7. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
    I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
    I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
    I think the ultrasonic ones only work at night, so shouldn't cause problems for birds, since owls don't lurk low down.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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    CarolineL
    Jan 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
  8. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Good growth though @pete
    Good growth though @pete
    Good growth though @pete
    Good growth though @pete
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening
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    CarolineL
    Jan 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
  9. BB3

    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
  10. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
  11. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    @Adam I invasions do make us go all addlepated even before gassing ourselves :heehee:I hope you're okay. :fingers crossed:
    CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    CanadianLori
    Jan 15, 2026 at 1:11 AM
  12. Paul Norfolk

    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
  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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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
  14. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    Logan
    Jan 14, 2026 at 10:49 PM
  15. Cornsquashandy

    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
  16. JWK
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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
  17. JWK
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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
  18. Fof
    Like x 3

    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
    Mammillaria bombycina has decided to join in.
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    Fof, Dec 20, 2025, Cacti and Succulents
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    Fof
    Jan 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
  19. RoseBush

    To sow or not to sow....

    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    @RoseBush I'd agree with In my experience, badgers keep coming to the same area for quite a while, so even if it was warm, it would be worth waiting in case they messed things up again.
    RoseBush, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM, Lawns
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    CarolineL
    Jan 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
  20. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Had a quiet night shift 3 months ago and watched Harry's game and enjoyed it
    Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    mac12
    Jan 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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