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  1. The Muppet Show

    ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK !!!! Section For General Banter And Laughs Including Jokes
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  2. Gardeners Corner Question Time

    Members willing to be interrogated by other members can start a thread in here. PLEASE READ THE STICKY ANNOUNCEMENT FIRST.
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  1. merleworld
    Like x 3

    Now that's what you call ball skills!

    Incredible. I've watched quite a lot of gymanstics but I've never seen anyone like as good as that. Amazing.
    Incredible. I've watched quite a lot of gymanstics but I've never seen anyone like as good as that. Amazing.
    Incredible. I've watched quite a lot of gymanstics but I've never seen anyone like as good as that. Amazing.
    Incredible. I've watched quite a lot of gymanstics but I've never seen anyone like as good as that. Amazing.
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  2. liliana

    Guess what I am knitting?

    I've had so much fun looking at the pics on this thread (and reading the witty comments of course :loll:). I had no idea you could make so many things from wool! Liliana you're a star - please more pics...
    I've had so much fun looking at the pics on this thread (and reading the witty comments of course :loll:). I had no idea you could make so many things from wool! Liliana you're a star - please more pics of your knits! I learned to knit from my grandma when I was little, and then at school - I still...
    I've had so much fun looking at the pics on this thread (and reading the witty comments of course :loll:). I had no idea you could make so many things from wool! Liliana you're a star - please more pics of your knits! I learned to knit from my grandma...
    I've had so much fun looking at the pics on this thread (and reading the witty comments of course :loll:). I had no idea you could make so many things from wool! Liliana you're a star - please more pics...
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  3. Hannah's Rose Garden

    HAYFEVER

    one thing worth remembering...pollen comes from spores after they germinate. There are several types of spores. Some germinate in dry warm weather, some in wet weather. Therefore you will notice...
    one thing worth remembering...pollen comes from spores after they germinate. There are several types of spores. Some germinate in dry warm weather, some in wet weather. Therefore you will notice the symptoms more when the spores your daughter is allergic to are around (give or take a few hours...
    one thing worth remembering...pollen comes from spores after they germinate. There are several types of spores. Some germinate in dry warm weather, some in wet weather. Therefore you will notice the symptoms more when the spores your daughter...
    one thing worth remembering...pollen comes from spores after they germinate. There are several types of spores. Some germinate in dry warm weather, some in wet weather. Therefore you will notice...
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  4. ClaraLou
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  5. HarryS

    Nook E-reader Special offer

    I have never used an E-reader Sheal , so don't know how the Nook and Kindle compare. I understand that the Nook is more compatible with the different formats though. I ordered my Nook on Wednesday...
    I have never used an E-reader Sheal , so don't know how the Nook and Kindle compare. I understand that the Nook is more compatible with the different formats though. I ordered my Nook on Wednesday , they took payment got a shipping email , got an email last night saying it would be with me in 5...
    I have never used an E-reader Sheal , so don't know how the Nook and Kindle compare. I understand that the Nook is more compatible with the different formats though. I ordered my Nook on Wednesday , they took payment got a shipping email , got an...
    I have never used an E-reader Sheal , so don't know how the Nook and Kindle compare. I understand that the Nook is more compatible with the different formats though. I ordered my Nook on Wednesday...
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  6. shiney
    Funny x 4

    The Court Reporter

    IT CAN BE HARD KEEPING A STRAIGHT FACE AS A COURT REPORTER. These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down...
    IT CAN BE HARD KEEPING A STRAIGHT FACE AS A COURT REPORTER. These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while the exchanges were...
    IT CAN BE HARD KEEPING A STRAIGHT FACE AS A COURT REPORTER. These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters that had the...
    IT CAN BE HARD KEEPING A STRAIGHT FACE AS A COURT REPORTER. These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down...
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  7. clueless1

    Robofly

    Right on both counts Clueless! :heehee:
    Right on both counts Clueless! :heehee:
    Right on both counts Clueless! :heehee:
    Right on both counts Clueless! :heehee:
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  8. Fat Controller

    Silver or black?

    All set up, working beautifully, and it looks tidy too - all in all, quite happy :)
    All set up, working beautifully, and it looks tidy too - all in all, quite happy :)
    All set up, working beautifully, and it looks tidy too - all in all, quite happy :)
    All set up, working beautifully, and it looks tidy too - all in all, quite happy :)
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  9. Scrungee

    Red Diesel Adverts

    I have never seen that one but I looked at Velda ponds a week or so back & after that I kept getting velda pond adds, but they stopped for me after cookie clearance...;)
    I have never seen that one but I looked at Velda ponds a week or so back & after that I kept getting velda pond adds, but they stopped for me after cookie clearance...;)
    I have never seen that one but I looked at Velda ponds a week or so back & after that I kept getting velda pond adds, but they stopped for me after cookie clearance...;)
    I have never seen that one but I looked at Velda ponds a week or so back & after that I kept getting velda pond adds, but they stopped for me after cookie clearance...;)
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  10. silu

    Part of the reason our fuel bills are so high?

    Intentionally diddling the peope they are supposed to serve for profit? They wouldn't would they?! The devils!
    Intentionally diddling the peope they are supposed to serve for profit? They wouldn't would they?! The devils!
    Intentionally diddling the peope they are supposed to serve for profit? They wouldn't would they?! The devils!
    Intentionally diddling the peope they are supposed to serve for profit? They wouldn't would they?! The devils!
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  11. Sheal

    Snow toll

    Yes there was a fund set up for the farmers Silu, but I heard very little about it. Praise has to go to those people from the general public too that volunteered to help the farmers rescue many...
    Yes there was a fund set up for the farmers Silu, but I heard very little about it. Praise has to go to those people from the general public too that volunteered to help the farmers rescue many animals, without there help the loss would have been a lot greater.
    Yes there was a fund set up for the farmers Silu, but I heard very little about it. Praise has to go to those people from the general public too that volunteered to help the farmers rescue many animals, without there help the loss would have been...
    Yes there was a fund set up for the farmers Silu, but I heard very little about it. Praise has to go to those people from the general public too that volunteered to help the farmers rescue many...
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  12. music

    Too Cocky.

    Hate exams. Hate them!! Did really well with GCSE, failed or nearly failed all A levels (due to finding a pub that served me) and then had to do 5 years at uni. In case you're wondering how I got...
    Hate exams. Hate them!! Did really well with GCSE, failed or nearly failed all A levels (due to finding a pub that served me) and then had to do 5 years at uni. In case you're wondering how I got a place, I had a very good recommendation made to the uni by the school liaison who I only met that...
    Hate exams. Hate them!! Did really well with GCSE, failed or nearly failed all A levels (due to finding a pub that served me) and then had to do 5 years at uni. In case you're wondering how I got a place, I had a very good recommendation made to...
    Hate exams. Hate them!! Did really well with GCSE, failed or nearly failed all A levels (due to finding a pub that served me) and then had to do 5 years at uni. In case you're wondering how I got...
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  13. Madahhlia

    For Pamsdish, Joolz68, Ariadae

    I have answered you, and you replied. :scratch:
    I have answered you, and you replied. :scratch:
    I have answered you, and you replied. :scratch:
    I have answered you, and you replied. :scratch:
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  14. Loofah
    Agree x 7

    Just wanted to thank the admins and web master

    Ah, righto. No worries. Good idea - have planted new fruit trees to supplement my existing ones so should have jam to spare soon!
    Ah, righto. No worries. Good idea - have planted new fruit trees to supplement my existing ones so should have jam to spare soon!
    Ah, righto. No worries. Good idea - have planted new fruit trees to supplement my existing ones so should have jam to spare soon!
    Ah, righto. No worries. Good idea - have planted new fruit trees to supplement my existing ones so should have jam to spare soon!
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  15. Greecko

    Solar Power

    I think its 18 watt, its about 2 foot by 1. It would drain the batteries if you left the lights on all night, but its fine for power cuts, which we do get around here, lots of trees to hit the...
    I think its 18 watt, its about 2 foot by 1. It would drain the batteries if you left the lights on all night, but its fine for power cuts, which we do get around here, lots of trees to hit the power lines.
    I think its 18 watt, its about 2 foot by 1. It would drain the batteries if you left the lights on all night, but its fine for power cuts, which we do get around here, lots of trees to hit the power lines.
    I think its 18 watt, its about 2 foot by 1. It would drain the batteries if you left the lights on all night, but its fine for power cuts, which we do get around here, lots of trees to hit the...
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  16. Bilbo675
    Like x 6

    Off On Me Hols Tomorrow

    Wonderful!
    Wonderful!
    Wonderful!
    Wonderful!
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  17. clueless1

    Anyone skilled in mending upholstery?

    I've emailed him Clueless and he said he was told to use Beeswax. He said that it worked a treat and brightened the colours in the leather. :)
    I've emailed him Clueless and he said he was told to use Beeswax. He said that it worked a treat and brightened the colours in the leather. :)
    I've emailed him Clueless and he said he was told to use Beeswax. He said that it worked a treat and brightened the colours in the leather. :)
    I've emailed him Clueless and he said he was told to use Beeswax. He said that it worked a treat and brightened the colours in the leather. :)
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  18. Lolimac

    There's something funny going on...

    We took precautions, unplugged the lot & waited for half an hour.
    We took precautions, unplugged the lot & waited for half an hour.
    We took precautions, unplugged the lot & waited for half an hour.
    We took precautions, unplugged the lot & waited for half an hour.
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  19. clueless1

    National Trust vs English Heritage

    Very little! I use a Tesco Bank credit card for all I spend, and pay off the total every month which pays me 0.5% in clubcard points wherever I purchase. I use Topcashback to purchase wherever...
    Very little! I use a Tesco Bank credit card for all I spend, and pay off the total every month which pays me 0.5% in clubcard points wherever I purchase. I use Topcashback to purchase wherever I can, so get 12.12% from the like of T&M, or 4.04% from Wilkos +5% bonus when paid in Clubcard...
    Very little! I use a Tesco Bank credit card for all I spend, and pay off the total every month which pays me 0.5% in clubcard points wherever I purchase. I use Topcashback to purchase wherever I can, so get 12.12% from the like of T&M, or...
    Very little! I use a Tesco Bank credit card for all I spend, and pay off the total every month which pays me 0.5% in clubcard points wherever I purchase. I use Topcashback to purchase wherever...
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  20. shiney
    Informative x 5

    Microwaving Food In Plastic - Safe Or Not?

    Yeah but it always clings to itself before you can wrap it around anything.:)
    Yeah but it always clings to itself before you can wrap it around anything.:)
    Yeah but it always clings to itself before you can wrap it around anything.:)
    Yeah but it always clings to itself before you can wrap it around anything.:)
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