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  1. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    The 1.2 Renault lump is actually fairly reliable in all fairness - especially comparatively to the likes of the Ford EcoBoom and the the PSA/Stellantis 1.2 three pot turbo (another wet belt...
    The 1.2 Renault lump is actually fairly reliable in all fairness - especially comparatively to the likes of the Ford EcoBoom and the the PSA/Stellantis 1.2 three pot turbo (another wet belt catastrophe looking for some poor sucker to hand a bill to). I wouldn't have anything Stellantis in a...
    The 1.2 Renault lump is actually fairly reliable in all fairness - especially comparatively to the likes of the Ford EcoBoom and the the PSA/Stellantis 1.2 three pot turbo (another wet belt catastrophe looking for some poor sucker to hand a bill...
    The 1.2 Renault lump is actually fairly reliable in all fairness - especially comparatively to the likes of the Ford EcoBoom and the the PSA/Stellantis 1.2 three pot turbo (another wet belt...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
    A sunny and pleasant day. 4c tonight.Next week just wet and grim and getting colder.
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  3. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    The flowers today were very cheering. I am going to say good night now and see you all in the morning. I hope that painkiller works for you @lizzie27!
    The flowers today were very cheering. I am going to say good night now and see you all in the morning. I hope that painkiller works for you @lizzie27!
    The flowers today were very cheering. I am going to say good night now and see you all in the morning. I hope that painkiller works for you @lizzie27!
    The flowers today were very cheering. I am going to say good night now and see you all in the morning. I hope that painkiller works for you @lizzie27!
    ny-719.gif Thank you 2025 Welcome 2026.jpg True happiness.jpg Happy First Friday.jpg Happy Friday Evening.jpg Happy Saturday.jpg
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
    I suspect that he really thinks Greenland is really green and will give him scope to build loads of golf courses.
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  5. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    I remember trying the yoghurt thing. It was just a waste of yoghurt...
    I remember trying the yoghurt thing. It was just a waste of yoghurt...
    I remember trying the yoghurt thing. It was just a waste of yoghurt...
    I remember trying the yoghurt thing. It was just a waste of yoghurt...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    Plantminded is right, it doesn't seem to affect the birds at all.Two points, I kept triggering the flash when walking up and down past it - it has quite a wide range and that might run the...
    Plantminded is right, it doesn't seem to affect the birds at all.Two points, I kept triggering the flash when walking up and down past it - it has quite a wide range and that might run the battery down faster and secondly it doesn't deter squirrels at all, which is what I originally bought it...
    Plantminded is right, it doesn't seem to affect the birds at all.Two points, I kept triggering the flash when walking up and down past it - it has quite a wide range and that might run the battery down faster and secondly it doesn't deter...
    Plantminded is right, it doesn't seem to affect the birds at all.Two points, I kept triggering the flash when walking up and down past it - it has quite a wide range and that might run the...
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  7. JWK
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  8. 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...
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  9. BobMcFish

    Can anyone please tell me about these squashes

    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
    could be more like the italian snake gourds. same species different variety. the asiian ones are more... waterbottle shaped :rolleyespink:
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  10. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had...
    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had been cultivated before were fine with one spade deep.Clay is great once improved, everything, in...
    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had been cultivated before were fine with one spade...
    I'm on heavy clay and have spent a year in my new garden digging in copious amounts of shop bought compost, manure, sand and gravel. Some areas needed two spades deep digging but areas that had...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    No water Again!!Funny how that when you ring up they don't know anything about it, when with in minutes they is a crew fixing it, there replacing a main pipe not far away and i think they are...
    No water Again!!Funny how that when you ring up they don't know anything about it, when with in minutes they is a crew fixing it, there replacing a main pipe not far away and i think they are turning off the water when they need to do something but they aren't telling us, as the time from tap...
    No water Again!!Funny how that when you ring up they don't know anything about it, when with in minutes they is a crew fixing it, there replacing a main pipe not far away and i think they are turning off the water when they need to do...
    No water Again!!Funny how that when you ring up they don't know anything about it, when with in minutes they is a crew fixing it, there replacing a main pipe not far away and i think they are...
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  12. 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.
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  13. Tidemark
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
    Gosh, that's going to be hard work @Selleri but the path skeleton looks good.
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  15. Tidemark
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    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
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  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.
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  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...
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  18. pete
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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 :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...
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  19. ArmyAirForce
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    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...
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  20. Logan

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