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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I would have been 6 in 1963, but remember nothing of the snow as we were living in the tropics in Singapore. Probably having a monsoon instead.Here, it's stormy with heavy rain and gusty winds....
    I would have been 6 in 1963, but remember nothing of the snow as we were living in the tropics in Singapore. Probably having a monsoon instead.Here, it's stormy with heavy rain and gusty winds. So dreary and depressing today. Tomorrow looks much brighter.
    I would have been 6 in 1963, but remember nothing of the snow as we were living in the tropics in Singapore. Probably having a monsoon instead.Here, it's stormy with heavy rain and gusty winds. So dreary and depressing today. Tomorrow looks...
    I would have been 6 in 1963, but remember nothing of the snow as we were living in the tropics in Singapore. Probably having a monsoon instead.Here, it's stormy with heavy rain and gusty winds....
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 41 42 43
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    cactus_girl
    Jan 27, 2026 at 9:53 AM
  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. ...
    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. There was even one that I didn't like at all but he was a brilliant constituency MP.
    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. There was even one that I didn't like at all but he...
    As I have been fortunate, or unfortunate, enough to know the candidates for all the elections in the last 60 years I have always voted for the one I think would be best for the constituency. ...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 331 332 333
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    shiney
    Jan 27, 2026 at 8:37 AM
  3. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We...
    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We had a small piece of carpet on the top shelf for cats.And they never disturbed any plants -...
    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We had a small piece of carpet on the top shelf for...
    That would be a worry as well as the rain getting in. Although, to be fair, mice have never been a problem although the door is always left open as it is open just enough for cats to get in. We...
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    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 13 14 15
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    shiney
    Jan 27, 2026 at 8:32 AM
  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.Well done for the QuizRaining again. I cleaned the sitting room yesterday so it's the turn of the dining room today. Cedric's piano is dusty.
    Good morning all.Well done for the QuizRaining again. I cleaned the sitting room yesterday so it's the turn of the dining room today. Cedric's piano is dusty.
    Good morning all.Well done for the QuizRaining again. I cleaned the sitting room yesterday so it's the turn of the dining room today. Cedric's piano is dusty.
    Good morning all.Well done for the QuizRaining again. I cleaned the sitting room yesterday so it's the turn of the dining room today. Cedric's piano is dusty.
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 26 27 28
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Jan 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM
  5. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    Michael Hewett, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM, Computer Corner
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    pete
    Jan 27, 2026 at 7:47 AM
  6. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 8 9 10
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 27, 2026 at 6:50 AM
  7. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    kindredspirit
    Jan 27, 2026 at 6:32 AM
  8. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    I now checked everything available for sale online, I tend to love the upright growing bholua. Now thinking if it's ok to buy in "blind". Sellers don't have pictures of actual plants for sale....
    I now checked everything available for sale online, I tend to love the upright growing bholua. Now thinking if it's ok to buy in "blind". Sellers don't have pictures of actual plants for sale. Plants cost £30 and up.
    I now checked everything available for sale online, I tend to love the upright growing bholua. Now thinking if it's ok to buy in "blind". Sellers don't have pictures of actual plants for sale. Plants cost £30 and up.
    I now checked everything available for sale online, I tend to love the upright growing bholua. Now thinking if it's ok to buy in "blind". Sellers don't have pictures of actual plants for sale....
    Alisa, Jan 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Other Plants
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    Alisa
    Jan 27, 2026 at 10:13 AM
  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we had sunshine and the tit couple was looking for...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 27, 2026 at 4:52 AM
  10. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The Euphorbia 'Galaxy Glow' has survived drought and frost, but the Geum 'Totally Tangerine' next to it has...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The Euphorbia 'Galaxy Glow' has survived drought and...
    You know, January is the best time to be in the garden. So much is starting. I spare you to look at endless pictures with buds.:) Just the essentials.Echinacea starting the new year.The...
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    Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 27, 2026 at 3:19 AM
  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    The only thing I have done today is to nip out and rescue the two new pots that arrived yesterday as they were blowing all over the garden. They can live inside for the moment until I get round to...
    The only thing I have done today is to nip out and rescue the two new pots that arrived yesterday as they were blowing all over the garden. They can live inside for the moment until I get round to drilling drainage holes in the bottom.
    The only thing I have done today is to nip out and rescue the two new pots that arrived yesterday as they were blowing all over the garden. They can live inside for the moment until I get round to drilling drainage holes in the bottom.
    The only thing I have done today is to nip out and rescue the two new pots that arrived yesterday as they were blowing all over the garden. They can live inside for the moment until I get round to...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    katecat58
    Jan 27, 2026 at 10:09 AM
  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then...
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then you had three options, renew the lease, buy the solar panels at a reduced cost or have them removed....
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then you had three options, renew the lease, buy the...
    The lease was popular in the 2010's when it was the old feed in tariff, it also helped to promote the uptake in solar panels and were based on a 25 year contract based on the feed in tariff. Then...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    gks
    Jan 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM
  13. plantgirl

    Lilac

    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    plantgirl, Jan 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM, Other Plants
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    plantgirl
    Jan 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
  14. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    :thud: I'll be on the chaise-longue, clutching my pearls.
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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    eatenbyweasels
    Jan 26, 2026 at 7:27 PM
  15. BB3
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    What an eejit!

    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
    BB3, Jan 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    BB3
    Jan 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
  16. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Fat Controller, Jan 16, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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    Fat Controller
    Jan 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
  17. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
    Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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    JennyJB
    Jan 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  18. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
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    shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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    Penny_Forthem
    Jan 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM
  19. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love reading about plant purchases. And even more so...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love...
    Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
    Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    Golarne
    Jan 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
  20. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    I saw a blackbird while walking. It landed a half a meter in front of me on a stone wall. It’s the first time since 2024 that I saw one again.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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