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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I would definitely have a look at this We spend most of our travels on local roads slaloming around like F1 drivers warming their tyres before a race. I joke, but it isn't funny at all...
    I would definitely have a look at this We spend most of our travels on local roads slaloming around like F1 drivers warming their tyres before a race. I joke, but it isn't funny at all tbh.Claim for damage to your vehicle
    I would definitely have a look at this We spend most of our travels on local roads slaloming around like F1 drivers warming their tyres before a race. I joke, but it isn't funny at all tbh.Claim for damage to your vehicle
    I would definitely have a look at this We spend most of our travels on local roads slaloming around like F1 drivers warming their tyres before a race. I joke, but it isn't funny at all...
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  2. Selleri
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    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Good morning all, dry with a high of 8c a little bit better.
    Good morning all, dry with a high of 8c a little bit better.
    Good morning all, dry with a high of 8c a little bit better.
    Good morning all, dry with a high of 8c a little bit better.
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away. He was obviously annoyed by the sound. Another fox...
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to protect the beds. One fox can be seen going away....
    I got the Foxwatch delivered yesterday. I turned it on at 4pm. I placed it strategically at the garden entrance to give the signal to the foxes that come over the fence on the right side and to...
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  5. JWK
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  6. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    I took the plunge and did the update on my new phone, reasoning that as I haven’t got used to it yet, it can’t mess it up too much. It didn’t take that long, and I can’t see any...
    I took the plunge and did the update on my new phone, reasoning that as I haven’t got used to it yet, it can’t mess it up too much. It didn’t take that long, and I can’t see any difference.However, it is now offering me another update, two days later! I decided to look up the details and list of...
    I took the plunge and did the update on my new phone, reasoning that as I haven’t got used to it yet, it can’t mess it up too much. It didn’t take that long, and I can’t see any difference.However, it is now offering me another update, two days...
    I took the plunge and did the update on my new phone, reasoning that as I haven’t got used to it yet, it can’t mess it up too much. It didn’t take that long, and I can’t see any...
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  7. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
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  8. Sheal
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    Household tips

    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the paracetamol and rub it across the affected area. I used up about five tablets as something had badly...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the paracetamol and rub it across the affected area. I...
    @lizzie27 , I’ve just had the very same problem and after googling it, I used ( quite a few )paracetamols getting rid of the gunk off the bottom of the iron.The iron has to be on , take the...
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  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in...
    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in England.I had marked out the new bed, which will be roses and perennials, and removed the weeds. Today I...
    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in England.I had marked out the new bed, which will be...
    Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in...
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
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  11. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
    Best response to that ?? Look puzzled and say " I'm not wearing any" :biggrin:
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  12. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
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  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Looking forward to seeing pictures when progress is made.
    Looking forward to seeing pictures when progress is made.
    Looking forward to seeing pictures when progress is made.
    Looking forward to seeing pictures when progress is made.
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  14. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself. But this absolute proliferation of long thin shoots...
    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself....
    I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
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  15. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
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  16. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
    Thanks all for the help and advice.
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  17. Logan
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  18. Alan Aldred

    Plant not doing good

    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
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  19. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
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  20. Tidemark
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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...
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