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  1. 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:....
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  2. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    In fairness, it being a Toyota helps... they generally don't die.
    In fairness, it being a Toyota helps... they generally don't die.
    In fairness, it being a Toyota helps... they generally don't die.
    In fairness, it being a Toyota helps... they generally don't die.
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  3. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Yep it's a Bt A Brugmansia aanguinea in our community garden in Heswall (Wirral), it's an experiment to see what we can grow in a sheltered area. The area is home to a Mediterranean border with...
    Yep it's a Bt A Brugmansia aanguinea in our community garden in Heswall (Wirral), it's an experiment to see what we can grow in a sheltered area. The area is home to a Mediterranean border with olives, cistus etc. We have a challenging area as it's really dry but this is an area with enough...
    Yep it's a Bt A Brugmansia aanguinea in our community garden in Heswall (Wirral), it's an experiment to see what we can grow in a sheltered area. The area is home to a Mediterranean border with olives, cistus etc. We have a challenging area as...
    Yep it's a Bt A Brugmansia aanguinea in our community garden in Heswall (Wirral), it's an experiment to see what we can grow in a sheltered area. The area is home to a Mediterranean border with...
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  4. JWK
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    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.
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  5. 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.
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good evening all. Goodness @Busy-Lizzie, once more living up to your name. I bet you will be pleased, after the joys of another Christmas celebration with your family, to get home and check out...
    Good evening all. Goodness @Busy-Lizzie, once more living up to your name. I bet you will be pleased, after the joys of another Christmas celebration with your family, to get home and check out all that has been going on in your garden. @Liriodendron, I remember the good old days when we had to...
    Good evening all. Goodness @Busy-Lizzie, once more living up to your name. I bet you will be pleased, after the joys of another Christmas celebration with your family, to get home and check out all that has been going on in your garden....
    Good evening all. Goodness @Busy-Lizzie, once more living up to your name. I bet you will be pleased, after the joys of another Christmas celebration with your family, to get home and check out...
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  11. JWK
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Logan
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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
    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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  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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