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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Looks like we've had the best of the day, very cold but bright with a bit of a breeze, sat freezing in a hide in the middle of a forest for three hours, this was condensed into a 15 minute video.
    Looks like we've had the best of the day, very cold but bright with a bit of a breeze, sat freezing in a hide in the middle of a forest for three hours, this was condensed into a 15 minute video.
    Looks like we've had the best of the day, very cold but bright with a bit of a breeze, sat freezing in a hide in the middle of a forest for three hours, this was condensed into a 15 minute video.
    Looks like we've had the best of the day, very cold but bright with a bit of a breeze, sat freezing in a hide in the middle of a forest for three hours, this was condensed into a 15 minute video.
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  2. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I suppose many years ago a synchromesh gear box was considered new fangled, but it was an improvement, I do realise that once you get used to being lazy,:biggrin: (driving an automatic), you probably won't...
    I suppose many years ago a synchromesh gear box was considered new fangled, but it was an improvement, I do realise that once you get used to being lazy,:biggrin: (driving an automatic), you probably won't want to go back, but some of the newer innovations do seem to be there "just because we can", kind...
    I suppose many years ago a synchromesh gear box was considered new fangled, but it was an improvement, I do realise that once you get used to being lazy,:biggrin: (driving an automatic), you probably won't want to go back, but some of the newer...
    I suppose many years ago a synchromesh gear box was considered new fangled, but it was an improvement, I do realise that once you get used to being lazy,:biggrin: (driving an automatic), you probably won't...
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  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 :)
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  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use...
    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use the Polo for, though if we're feeling frugal we do take it further afield, but it's not as...
    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use the Polo for, though if we're feeling frugal we do...
    Yes I meant to say earlier the main reason for keeping the Avensis is the huge boot space especially with the rear seats down. In all honesty an EV would be fine for most of the journeys we use...
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  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:
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  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the...
    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the nightmares and statins as two family members have mentioned similar… interesting.I hope any trips,...
    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the nightmares and statins as two family members have...
    Afternoon all.Busy day (for me) as went into work for a meeting. I haven’t done my walk but in my defence- I did walk quite a long way from car to work today.I’m going to find out about the...
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
    Not heard of it affecting birds but if so, I agree it's not a good solution. Good luck :)
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  8. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
    My Melianthus has pretty much had it for this year as well, frost below minus 4c seems to kill the top growth.
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  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...
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  10. JWK
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  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:
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  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.
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  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...
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  14. Logan
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  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...
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  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.
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  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...
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  18. Fof
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    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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  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.
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  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
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