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Things you always say wrong
Not as obvious when spoken, but writing 'of' instead of 'have' e.g. 'should of' drives me nuts. A friend of mine couldn't say Monopoly, always pronounced is as Molopony. It was highly amusing...
Not as obvious when spoken, but writing 'of' instead of 'have' e.g. 'should of' drives me nuts. A friend of mine couldn't say Monopoly, always pronounced is as Molopony. It was highly amusing seeing him trying to get it right, and failing every time.
Not as obvious when spoken, but writing 'of' instead of 'have' e.g. 'should of' drives me nuts. A friend of mine couldn't say Monopoly, always pronounced is as Molopony. It was highly amusing seeing him trying to get it right, and failing...
Not as obvious when spoken, but writing 'of' instead of 'have' e.g. 'should of' drives me nuts. A friend of mine couldn't say Monopoly, always pronounced is as Molopony. It was highly amusing...
Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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KT53
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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markharry66
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning all.We arrived back home last night just before dark, around 5.40 pm. We had a lovely weekend. The 3 ill granddaughters weren't very ill and tried to keep away from us. Would have...
Good morning all.We arrived back home last night just before dark, around 5.40 pm. We had a lovely weekend. The 3 ill granddaughters weren't very ill and tried to keep away from us. Would have been nice to cuddle them though. Rose has always been very affectionate and cuddly.Everyone seemed...
Good morning all.We arrived back home last night just before dark, around 5.40 pm. We had a lovely weekend. The 3 ill granddaughters weren't very ill and tried to keep away from us. Would have been nice to cuddle them though. Rose has always...
Good morning all.We arrived back home last night just before dark, around 5.40 pm. We had a lovely weekend. The 3 ill granddaughters weren't very ill and tried to keep away from us. Would have...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Busy-Lizzie
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Dull with light rain showers and light winds from the south west temp 8c feels like 5c.
Dull with light rain showers and light winds from the south west temp 8c feels like 5c.
Dull with light rain showers and light winds from the south west temp 8c feels like 5c.
Dull with light rain showers and light winds from the south west temp 8c feels like 5c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:36 AM
programmes to watch
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Among other things, yes.And I do have Irish ancestors, funnily enough.
Among other things, yes.And I do have Irish ancestors, funnily enough.
Among other things, yes.And I do have Irish ancestors, funnily enough.
Among other things, yes.And I do have Irish ancestors, funnily enough.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Whaaattt?
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or...
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or ethics required.
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or ethics required.
Well, the dress code is slightly more formal than baseball caps, but it churns out a fair few narcissists who go onto hold positions of power despite having none of the skills, insights or...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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pete
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Acanthus pruning
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Thank you for your comments I’ll play it safe and trim the leafs March onwards.
Simon Peake, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Simon Peake
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Oh, him again.
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Tidemark, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Fat Controller
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I've just had a call 'on behalf of British Gas'. We had a leak from the boiler about a year ago and they replaced a part. The engineer did a full service at the same time and said that although...
I've just had a call 'on behalf of British Gas'. We had a leak from the boiler about a year ago and they replaced a part. The engineer did a full service at the same time and said that although the boiler is over 15 years old it's still in great condition and good for a few more years yet. A...
I've just had a call 'on behalf of British Gas'. We had a leak from the boiler about a year ago and they replaced a part. The engineer did a full service at the same time and said that although the boiler is over 15 years old it's still in...
I've just had a call 'on behalf of British Gas'. We had a leak from the boiler about a year ago and they replaced a part. The engineer did a full service at the same time and said that although...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 20 21 22
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KT53
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Improving drainage help
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork through the soil, and repeat it, until the soil...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my garden. Follow the instructions. Sprinkle 6x, water area, fork...
You have probably Oxford clay in your garden. I used 6x to break the soil. If you go to Bampton Garden Centre, they sell it there. 1 bag is for 84sqm. It worked like a miracle in my...
kristie davies, Jan 16, 2026 at 6:37 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Macraignil
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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All things automotive
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k approx miles a year, the emission regulations are...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else than a diesel to be honest lots of short journeys 5k...
My Van ( ford custom )has a wet belt I has been done though 3000miles ago before I bought it won't of entertained it otherwise, got the receipt of the job £1200 . I rather have something else...
Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Perki
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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.
CarolineL, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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katecat58
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Allotment Boy
Jan 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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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...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3 4
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simone_in_wiltshire
Jan 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Currently Listening To 2026
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz First one after Melvyn Bragg's retirement as presenter.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2
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NigelJ
Jan 17, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
LollipopsA short video
LollipopsA short video
LollipopsA short video
LollipopsA short video
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner
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burnie
Jan 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM

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