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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
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What's Looking Good January 2026
To my thinking frost is the deciding factor, up until Christmas things still looked good, one night of minus 5 can alter the whole look of things. Its always annoyed me that basically Britain has...
To my thinking frost is the deciding factor, up until Christmas things still looked good, one night of minus 5 can alter the whole look of things. Its always annoyed me that basically Britain has a mild climate, rarely very cold and rarely very hot and if we could just be frost free there is a...
To my thinking frost is the deciding factor, up until Christmas things still looked good, one night of minus 5 can alter the whole look of things. Its always annoyed me that basically Britain has a mild climate, rarely very cold and rarely very...
To my thinking frost is the deciding factor, up until Christmas things still looked good, one night of minus 5 can alter the whole look of things. Its always annoyed me that basically Britain has...
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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pete
Jan 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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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What's your weather like 2026
Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months...
Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months before Christmas.
Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months before Christmas.
Cloudy morning brighter afternoon, not much wind so 10c felt pretty good for mid January, yep halfway through winter, we hope.It occured to me this morning that its only a bit over 11 months...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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pete
Jan 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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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
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
Actually my thoughts this morning, I thought I was on the EV thread TBH.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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pete
Jan 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just...
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just their natural chemicals. These days they are grown for the chemical galanthine which is used to make an...
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just their natural chemicals. These days they are grown for...
I used to pick daffodils on a flower farm when I was younger. You have to wear rubber gloves as they are super toxic. You definitely do not want to get the juice in your eyes! And that's just...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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Baalmaiden
Jan 16, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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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
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Where to go and what can I expect
I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the...
I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the other side. The neighbour doesn’t want chicken wire, which I understand.
I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the other side. The neighbour doesn’t want chicken...
I had seen it, but OH had ordered another one in the meantime. If that doesn’t work, I will invest into yours.I closed now two entries, but this won’t stop them to jump over the fence from the...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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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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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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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
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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What are we doing in the garden 2026
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general...
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general tidying I did some Rose pruning, the ones I could reach from the paths, and general tidying as well. .
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general tidying I did some Rose pruning, the ones I could...
At long last a day bright morning. I was going to the Allotments but in the end stayed in the garden with my wife. She did a lot of deadheading of violas and cyclamen in pots plus general...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Allotment Boy
Jan 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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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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
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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
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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.

Fof, Dec 20, 2025, Cacti and Succulents
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Fof
Jan 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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
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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