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  1. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Serious suggestion - take a look at the Dacia Sandero. One of the few small cars that I'd entertain now, especially in terms of reliability.Most manufacturers have disappeared down that...
    Serious suggestion - take a look at the Dacia Sandero. One of the few small cars that I'd entertain now, especially in terms of reliability.Most manufacturers have disappeared down that 3-cylinder, turbo-charged, wet belt, small capacity engine route, so if you are being forced that way,...
    Serious suggestion - take a look at the Dacia Sandero. One of the few small cars that I'd entertain now, especially in terms of reliability.Most manufacturers have disappeared down that 3-cylinder, turbo-charged, wet belt, small capacity...
    Serious suggestion - take a look at the Dacia Sandero. One of the few small cars that I'd entertain now, especially in terms of reliability.Most manufacturers have disappeared down that...
    Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM
  2. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits here and blackbirds :biggrin: they just got used to eating...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Adam I
    Jan 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM
  3. BobMcFish

    Can anyone please tell me about these squashes

    the recipe i saw for water bottles involved shaking it with sharp rocks inside to help remove the pulp, then when the inside is smooth pouring molten bees wax inside and coating the inside with it...
    the recipe i saw for water bottles involved shaking it with sharp rocks inside to help remove the pulp, then when the inside is smooth pouring molten bees wax inside and coating the inside with it to make it water proof. ive never tried this, only seen it online.very cool you grew them. id...
    the recipe i saw for water bottles involved shaking it with sharp rocks inside to help remove the pulp, then when the inside is smooth pouring molten bees wax inside and coating the inside with it to make it water proof. ive never tried this,...
    the recipe i saw for water bottles involved shaking it with sharp rocks inside to help remove the pulp, then when the inside is smooth pouring molten bees wax inside and coating the inside with it...
    BobMcFish, Nov 21, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    Adam I
    Jan 16, 2026 at 10:57 PM
  4. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously...
    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously break it up ( with spade and trowel) and then mixed in top soil, compost and manure and dug it over...
    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously break it up ( with spade and trowel) and then mixed...
    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously...
    kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026 at 6:37 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    Songbird
    Jan 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
  5. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 16, 2026 at 9:09 PM
  6. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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    stephenprudence
    Jan 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
  7. 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 17, 2026 at 6:43 AM
  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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    Blue arbour
    Jan 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM
  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear...
    There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear it. I’ve seen blackbirds eating worms about a foot away from my CATWatch deterrent quite happily.
    There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear it. I’ve seen blackbirds eating worms about a...
    There will be an on and off switch You could just turn it off during the day and set yourself a reminder to turn it back on. The frequency should be specific for foxes though and birds won’t hear...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3
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    Plantminded
    Jan 17, 2026 at 9:48 AM
  10. Tidemark
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

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    Tidemark, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    Tidemark
    Jan 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was...
    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was going to be delivered.So before work, I quickly moved a vigorous rose to a pot, to create more...
    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was going to be delivered.So before work, I quickly...
    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    CostasK
    Jan 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM
  12. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 18 19 20
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    Tidemark
    Jan 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived...
    I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived over a 1000 years ago.
    I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived over a 1000 years ago.
    I believe Trump is in line for an award from the Greenland Hospitality Association for services to tourism. They haven't had so many tourists since Erik the Red and his band of Vikings arrived...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 324 325 326
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    NigelJ
    Jan 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
  14. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
    Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
    Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
    Currently very April like; fantastic sunshine, beautiful rainbows and then an absolute downpour for 5 - 10 minutes, then sunshine.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    NigelJ
    Jan 17, 2026 at 10:41 AM
  15. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside...
    You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside the greenhouse and planting a cactus garden in it, but I am going to leave it looking like what it is.
    You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside the greenhouse and planting a cactus garden in...
    You could just leave it as it is, looking like a sink. I've got one and it's outside at the moment, and I've been growing lettuces and spring onions etc in it, but I'm thinking of moving it inside...
    CarolineL, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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    Michael Hewett
    Jan 17, 2026 at 10:37 AM
  16. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    CostasK, Jan 2, 2026, Trees ... 2
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    Victoria
    Jan 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t let them have human food much but they do like...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 2 3 4
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    AuntyRach
    Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
  18. pete
    Funny x 5

    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 :biggrin:
    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
  19. ArmyAirForce
    Like x 3

    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
  20. Logan

    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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