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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
They did me! Quick shot of morphine, onto a trolley and then a CT scan (hours later but not their fault, there was a strike on).
They did me! Quick shot of morphine, onto a trolley and then a CT scan (hours later but not their fault, there was a strike on).
They did me! Quick shot of morphine, onto a trolley and then a CT scan (hours later but not their fault, there was a strike on).
They did me! Quick shot of morphine, onto a trolley and then a CT scan (hours later but not their fault, there was a strike on).
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025 ... 397 398 399
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lizzie27
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
Frosty start, but the sun soon rose and it was quite pleasant.Warmish tonight at 8c and temps not rising much tomorrow - max 11c. Cloudy so no sky watching tonight.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025 ... 523 524 525
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cactus_girl
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then went to top up the cider container. A real pity...
Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then...
Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025 ... 9 10 11
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On the Levels
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply...
I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply rutted pavements was her abiding memory.
I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply rutted pavements was her abiding memory.
I don't remember it @shiney, but my mother used to reminisce about the horror of it all. At that stage, she had 3 young children and didn't drive. Trying to get a pushchair along the deeply...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025 ... 24 25 26
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ViewAhead
Dec 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Poems
Oh, I see, @Allex50, you posted your poem on the 2017 thread and I replied. This one dates from 2024. I wonder if it's the most recent poem thread, maybe no one has started another.
Oh, I see, @Allex50, you posted your poem on the 2017 thread and I replied. This one dates from 2024. I wonder if it's the most recent poem thread, maybe no one has started another.
Oh, I see, @Allex50, you posted your poem on the 2017 thread and I replied. This one dates from 2024. I wonder if it's the most recent poem thread, maybe no one has started another.
Oh, I see, @Allex50, you posted your poem on the 2017 thread and I replied. This one dates from 2024. I wonder if it's the most recent poem thread, maybe no one has started another.
shiney, Sep 16, 2024 ... 2 3
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 3, 2025
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What's Cooking Today??
No mushrooms here as Possum thinks she doesn't like them. OH will be having dinner with pals after a golf competition so Possum and I will have duck breast with plum sauce, gratin dauphinois,...
No mushrooms here as Possum thinks she doesn't like them. OH will be having dinner with pals after a golf competition so Possum and I will have duck breast with plum sauce, gratin dauphinois, cavolo nero and peas.
No mushrooms here as Possum thinks she doesn't like them. OH will be having dinner with pals after a golf competition so Possum and I will have duck breast with plum sauce, gratin dauphinois, cavolo nero and peas.
No mushrooms here as Possum thinks she doesn't like them. OH will be having dinner with pals after a golf competition so Possum and I will have duck breast with plum sauce, gratin dauphinois,...
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021 ... 81 82 83
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Obelix-Vendée
Oct 26, 2025
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Household tips
The little interdentate brushes are excellent for cleaning computer keyboards and other small holes and crevices.
The little interdentate brushes are excellent for cleaning computer keyboards and other small holes and crevices.
The little interdentate brushes are excellent for cleaning computer keyboards and other small holes and crevices.
The little interdentate brushes are excellent for cleaning computer keyboards and other small holes and crevices.
Sheal, Oct 12, 2022 ... 3 4 5
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NigelJ
Sep 5, 2025
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Part Of A Thank You From Our Charity
Over many years we have opened our garden for a local charity and many GC members have come and supported us.We have raised quite a bit of money for them (probably over £50k) and we always...
Over many years we have opened our garden for a local charity and many GC members have come and supported us.We have raised quite a bit of money for them (probably over £50k) and we always receive a thank you. This time, amongst the other messages from them they have included this story which...
Over many years we have opened our garden for a local charity and many GC members have come and supported us.We have raised quite a bit of money for them (probably over £50k) and we always receive a thank you. This time, amongst the other...
Over many years we have opened our garden for a local charity and many GC members have come and supported us.We have raised quite a bit of money for them (probably over £50k) and we always...

shiney, Dec 25, 2024
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Hints On Booking Cruises
The Villa Vie is now offering “escape from Trump” packages.Cruise line offers ‘escape’ from Trump presidency with multi-year packagesVILLA VIE ODYSSEY Current Location
The Villa Vie is now offering “escape from Trump” packages.Cruise line offers ‘escape’ from Trump presidency with multi-year packagesVILLA VIE ODYSSEY Current Location
The Villa Vie is now offering “escape from Trump” packages.Cruise line offers ‘escape’ from Trump presidency with multi-year packagesVILLA VIE ODYSSEY Current Location
The Villa Vie is now offering “escape from Trump” packages.Cruise line offers ‘escape’ from Trump presidency with multi-year packagesVILLA VIE ODYSSEY Current Location
shiney, Sep 24, 2023 ... 5 6 7
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Tidemark
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Corona Virus Treatment
My theory is that at least some of the arm pain/stiffness around the injection site is a reaction to having something injected into the muscle, pretty much irrespective of what was in the...
My theory is that at least some of the arm pain/stiffness around the injection site is a reaction to having something injected into the muscle, pretty much irrespective of what was in the injection. Previously I've had covid and flu vaccines separately so I know they both make my arm sore for...
My theory is that at least some of the arm pain/stiffness around the injection site is a reaction to having something injected into the muscle, pretty much irrespective of what was in the injection. Previously I've had covid and flu vaccines...
My theory is that at least some of the arm pain/stiffness around the injection site is a reaction to having something injected into the muscle, pretty much irrespective of what was in the...
ricky101, Feb 10, 2020 ... 647 648 649
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JennyJB
Oct 22, 2024
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Parking Fine Scams and others
I thought it best to start a new thread on this as the other ones I have posted are fairly old now.There is a spate of parking fine scams going around at the moment.Most of them are sent by...
I thought it best to start a new thread on this as the other ones I have posted are fairly old now.There is a spate of parking fine scams going around at the moment.Most of them are sent by text or email and all of those are scams.Real Penalty Charge Notices or parking charge notices...
I thought it best to start a new thread on this as the other ones I have posted are fairly old now.There is a spate of parking fine scams going around at the moment.Most of them are sent by text or email and all of those are scams.Real...
I thought it best to start a new thread on this as the other ones I have posted are fairly old now.There is a spate of parking fine scams going around at the moment.Most of them are sent by...
shiney, Oct 11, 2024
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Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
Semi-final tonight so two dances each!Looking forward to it…
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AuntyRach
Dec 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
YouTube mega thread
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Logan
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Whaaattt?
If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome".
If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome".
If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome".
If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome".
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024 ... 274 275 276
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ViewAhead
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Just when you thought he had finished tellng stories
Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
Latest book now out on Amazon. Amazon.co.uk
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My visit to Norfolk
Marvellous @Ante1 . He loves it, he looks so content.
Marvellous @Ante1 . He loves it, he looks so content.
Marvellous @Ante1 . He loves it, he looks so content.
Marvellous @Ante1 . He loves it, he looks so content.
Ante1, Dec 6, 2025 ... 2
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Songbird
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Electric cars.
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Fat Controller
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
The ditch that run's near here is a brown colour when it rains, may be they would like to come here a do some enforcing
The ditch that run's near here is a brown colour when it rains, may be they would like to come here a do some enforcing
The ditch that run's near here is a brown colour when it rains, may be they would like to come here a do some enforcing
The ditch that run's near here is a brown colour when it rains, may be they would like to come here a do some enforcing
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025 ... 17 18 19
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Christmas Decorations 2025
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.
These Xmas decorations lark is hard work.

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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gks
Dec 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it.
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging style! I recommend it.
Am currently reading "Human-ish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional" by Justin Gregg. Am really enjoying it. Entertaining, informative, and written in a very engaging...
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ViewAhead
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WORDS
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
The word that i don't like is when people say absolutely instead of just yes or no.
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Logan
Dec 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Kitchen knife
Yes. If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
Yes. If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
Yes. If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
Yes. If it was a long blade you should then tilt the angle of the blade, handle raised very slightly, on the stone as you go round the curve. On a short blade it doesn't really matter much.
Sheal, Dec 2, 2025 ... 2 3
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shiney
Dec 5, 2025
Favorite Poems "Garden Related"
Great thread, especially on a very dull wet day.
Great thread, especially on a very dull wet day.
Great thread, especially on a very dull wet day.
Great thread, especially on a very dull wet day.
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Allotment Boy
Dec 4, 2025
Amusing moments
I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through...
I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through when the security guy stopped my wife. "Can I see your Fast Track document please?" My wife handed...
I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through when the security guy stopped my wife. "Can I see...
I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through...
KT53, Nov 15, 2025
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When the head goes- managing life with a close one with a memory disease.
So sorry to hear your news Selleri. My mother-in-Law moved in with us when this started to happen to her. Then when things became worse she had to move into a care home. So here are a few tips if...
So sorry to hear your news Selleri. My mother-in-Law moved in with us when this started to happen to her. Then when things became worse she had to move into a care home. So here are a few tips if this has to happen. Make a list of those ones that take in residents and keep them if they...
So sorry to hear your news Selleri. My mother-in-Law moved in with us when this started to happen to her. Then when things became worse she had to move into a care home. So here are a few tips if this has to happen. Make a list of those ones that...
So sorry to hear your news Selleri. My mother-in-Law moved in with us when this started to happen to her. Then when things became worse she had to move into a care home. So here are a few tips if...
Selleri, Nov 9, 2025 ... 2
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waterbut
Nov 11, 2025
Garden gift ideas
What about RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2026 just &13.99 with a few pkts of seeds inside , just looked at it online or Sarah Ravens Diary a bit cheaper. My OH every year in my stocking gets me a...
What about RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2026 just &13.99 with a few pkts of seeds inside , just looked at it online or Sarah Ravens Diary a bit cheaper. My OH every year in my stocking gets me a Diary to keep check on things not a posh though !!
What about RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2026 just &13.99 with a few pkts of seeds inside , just looked at it online or Sarah Ravens Diary a bit cheaper. My OH every year in my stocking gets me a Diary to keep check on things not a posh though !!
What about RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2026 just &13.99 with a few pkts of seeds inside , just looked at it online or Sarah Ravens Diary a bit cheaper. My OH every year in my stocking gets me a...
Penny_Forthem, Nov 8, 2025
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Valleysgirl
Nov 8, 2025
Movies or TV Shows Recommended
For all those bemoaning modern drama fear not! To celebrate its fortieth anniversary BBC4 is repeating Edge Of Darkness. Quite simply one of the greatest series of all time
For all those bemoaning modern drama fear not! To celebrate its fortieth anniversary BBC4 is repeating Edge Of Darkness. Quite simply one of the greatest series of all time
For all those bemoaning modern drama fear not! To celebrate its fortieth anniversary BBC4 is repeating Edge Of Darkness. Quite simply one of the greatest series of all time
For all those bemoaning modern drama fear not! To celebrate its fortieth anniversary BBC4 is repeating Edge Of Darkness. Quite simply one of the greatest series of all time
Victoria, Oct 5, 2025 ... 2 3
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longk
Nov 7, 2025
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Forgive me for I have sinned
Thank you @Bluejayway
Thank you @Bluejayway
Thank you @Bluejayway
Thank you @Bluejayway
Allotment Boy, Nov 3, 2025 ... 2 3 4
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Logan
Nov 6, 2025
Petrol prices in years gone by
No I don't think so, or it would have said what it was advertising, but it was just a sign saying 1/- on the front of the pump. It was quite big. Maybe it was there from many years before, the...
No I don't think so, or it would have said what it was advertising, but it was just a sign saying 1/- on the front of the pump. It was quite big. Maybe it was there from many years before, the garage was old. When the price went up the 1/- sign disappeared but the petrol was 1/6 and then half a...
No I don't think so, or it would have said what it was advertising, but it was just a sign saying 1/- on the front of the pump. It was quite big. Maybe it was there from many years before, the garage was old. When the price went up the 1/- sign...
No I don't think so, or it would have said what it was advertising, but it was just a sign saying 1/- on the front of the pump. It was quite big. Maybe it was there from many years before, the...
Michael Hewett, Nov 1, 2025 ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Nov 2, 2025
Welsh farm life in 1960
I once harboured ideas of going into farming. My fathers family had farming roots in Kent, one Uncle had a smallholding on the outskirts of Croydon. When the whole vally was bought up for housing...
I once harboured ideas of going into farming. My fathers family had farming roots in Kent, one Uncle had a smallholding on the outskirts of Croydon. When the whole vally was bought up for housing I was apalled, but he always said it was the best days work he ever did. With the benefit of 20:20...
I once harboured ideas of going into farming. My fathers family had farming roots in Kent, one Uncle had a smallholding on the outskirts of Croydon. When the whole vally was bought up for housing I was apalled, but he always said it was the best...
I once harboured ideas of going into farming. My fathers family had farming roots in Kent, one Uncle had a smallholding on the outskirts of Croydon. When the whole vally was bought up for housing...
Tidemark, Oct 17, 2024
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Allotment Boy
Oct 31, 2025
Hearing aid experience and recommendation
I've also got ostecelerosis and tinnitus and have had NHS aids for about ten years. I don't like the look of them but I have tried a few privately bought sets and all were worse functionally than...
I've also got ostecelerosis and tinnitus and have had NHS aids for about ten years. I don't like the look of them but I have tried a few privately bought sets and all were worse functionally than the NHS ones. That included a pair that were £6000 or so.They did upgrade my set to a pair that...
I've also got ostecelerosis and tinnitus and have had NHS aids for about ten years. I don't like the look of them but I have tried a few privately bought sets and all were worse functionally than the NHS ones. That included a pair that were £6000...
I've also got ostecelerosis and tinnitus and have had NHS aids for about ten years. I don't like the look of them but I have tried a few privately bought sets and all were worse functionally than...
NigelJ, Aug 14, 2022 ... 2 3
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Hanglow
Oct 30, 2025

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