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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I only have it on direct debit because they charge an extra service charge if you don't. I change the direct debit if I don't like it and they try to tell me that I can't - but I do it anyway...
    I only have it on direct debit because they charge an extra service charge if you don't. I change the direct debit if I don't like it and they try to tell me that I can't - but I do it anyway because the amount I change it is always reasonable. I think they must have a red sticker next to my...
    I only have it on direct debit because they charge an extra service charge if you don't. I change the direct debit if I don't like it and they try to tell me that I can't - but I do it anyway because the amount I change it is always reasonable. ...
    I only have it on direct debit because they charge an extra service charge if you don't. I change the direct debit if I don't like it and they try to tell me that I can't - but I do it anyway...
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  2. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place 2026

    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
    A Christmas present from my dearest Brother, delivered in a ziplock bag without the picture as the family tradition goes. I might not speak to him for a while. :biggrin:
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  3. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, very overcast rain forecasted this afternoon for a good few hours ,high of 6c.
    Good morning all, very overcast rain forecasted this afternoon for a good few hours ,high of 6c.
    Good morning all, very overcast rain forecasted this afternoon for a good few hours ,high of 6c.
    Good morning all, very overcast rain forecasted this afternoon for a good few hours ,high of 6c.
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  4. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
    I went to Settings, then Accessibility, and toggled on Reduce Motion. :blue thumb:
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  5. 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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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution,...
    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but they'll hopefully keep the gravel in place and the aesthetics will hopefully be improved by...
    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but they'll hopefully keep the gravel in place and...
    Thanks! The edging bits were here, scalloped side up, here and there when we moved in and I thought they'd be just fine as path edging turned upside down.Perhaps not the most elegant solution,...
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  7. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Two reasons really...- ULEZ as I have to drive into the zone for work (and live less than a mile from the boundary) and Mr Khan has more or less mooted that his next move is to ban diesels...
    Two reasons really...- ULEZ as I have to drive into the zone for work (and live less than a mile from the boundary) and Mr Khan has more or less mooted that his next move is to ban diesels entirely.- Short journeys can feature a lot in my current use, which no diesel really tolerates well,...
    Two reasons really...- ULEZ as I have to drive into the zone for work (and live less than a mile from the boundary) and Mr Khan has more or less mooted that his next move is to ban diesels entirely.- Short journeys can feature a lot in my...
    Two reasons really...- ULEZ as I have to drive into the zone for work (and live less than a mile from the boundary) and Mr Khan has more or less mooted that his next move is to ban diesels...
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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Safe journey
    Safe journey
    Safe journey
    Safe journey
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'd say he is a flippin' great big one!
    I'd say he is a flippin' great big one!
    I'd say he is a flippin' great big one!
    I'd say he is a flippin' great big one!
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With closing that route, they have to take a different...
    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and continued using a hole under the fence. With...
    I haven’t tried it, but I believe I nailed it. A fox always follows its route, which by chance led from the road coming through a path, and they jumped into my garden, did what they had to do, and...
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  11. 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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  12. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
    Maybe it was the wrong flavour.
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  13. JWK
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  14. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
    What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
    What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
    What is that first picture please? I love the leaves.
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  15. 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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  16. Tidemark
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  17. 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
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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...
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