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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. tiggs&oscar

    Simple pleasures- what's yours?

    That sounds wonderful dancing queen. I used to do a lot of walking over the moors. Don't seem to get chance now. Very busy schedule with business and my job at the uni.
    That sounds wonderful dancing queen. I used to do a lot of walking over the moors. Don't seem to get chance now. Very busy schedule with business and my job at the uni.
    That sounds wonderful dancing queen. I used to do a lot of walking over the moors. Don't seem to get chance now. Very busy schedule with business and my job at the uni.
    That sounds wonderful dancing queen. I used to do a lot of walking over the moors. Don't seem to get chance now. Very busy schedule with business and my job at the uni.
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  2. Jack by the hedge

    Processing Charge

    Thanks for the update JBTH. I agree, just because you have a direct debit set up doesn't mean it wont bounce
    Thanks for the update JBTH. I agree, just because you have a direct debit set up doesn't mean it wont bounce
    Thanks for the update JBTH. I agree, just because you have a direct debit set up doesn't mean it wont bounce
    Thanks for the update JBTH. I agree, just because you have a direct debit set up doesn't mean it wont bounce
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  3. Gogs

    Chapelcross power station

    No didn't make it Jarbax ,thats why its good to see your pics.(i got them saved )
    No didn't make it Jarbax ,thats why its good to see your pics.(i got them saved )
    No didn't make it Jarbax ,thats why its good to see your pics.(i got them saved )
    No didn't make it Jarbax ,thats why its good to see your pics.(i got them saved )
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  4. Scotkat

    Skype

    I use Skype quite a bit but mainly text, have to fiddle about plugging in the headset if I want to talk, have had the web cam working with it too. Much cheaper than phone calls as long as both are...
    I use Skype quite a bit but mainly text, have to fiddle about plugging in the headset if I want to talk, have had the web cam working with it too. Much cheaper than phone calls as long as both are on the net. You can have, I think, up to 5 people talking together, maybe more now, 5 was a year...
    I use Skype quite a bit but mainly text, have to fiddle about plugging in the headset if I want to talk, have had the web cam working with it too. Much cheaper than phone calls as long as both are on the net. You can have, I think, up to 5 people...
    I use Skype quite a bit but mainly text, have to fiddle about plugging in the headset if I want to talk, have had the web cam working with it too. Much cheaper than phone calls as long as both are...
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  5. rosa

    Rosas New Car

    sunshineP no dont mind you answering to jazz it is seaton sluice. Jazz looking forward to the 1st and seeing you at the party for a few of these :D :D
    sunshineP no dont mind you answering to jazz it is seaton sluice. Jazz looking forward to the 1st and seeing you at the party for a few of these :D :D
    sunshineP no dont mind you answering to jazz it is seaton sluice. Jazz looking forward to the 1st and seeing you at the party for a few of these :D :D
    sunshineP no dont mind you answering to jazz it is seaton sluice. Jazz looking forward to the 1st and seeing you at the party for a few of these :D :D
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  6. pip

    What does it take?????

    Thank goodness it turned out ok Pip if you are ever in a desperate situation when you ring the police tell them you thought you saw the offender with a weapon and you thought it was a gun you will...
    Thank goodness it turned out ok Pip if you are ever in a desperate situation when you ring the police tell them you thought you saw the offender with a weapon and you thought it was a gun you will have an armed response team there in minutes.
    Thank goodness it turned out ok Pip if you are ever in a desperate situation when you ring the police tell them you thought you saw the offender with a weapon and you thought it was a gun you will have an armed response team there in minutes.
    Thank goodness it turned out ok Pip if you are ever in a desperate situation when you ring the police tell them you thought you saw the offender with a weapon and you thought it was a gun you will...
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  7. mabchapman

    Bird nesting

    What a shame MAB, as you say, nature can be cruel. Better luck next year.I have had a birdbox up for a couple of years, a few birds have checked it out but no nesting, think I will re-sight it...
    What a shame MAB, as you say, nature can be cruel. Better luck next year.I have had a birdbox up for a couple of years, a few birds have checked it out but no nesting, think I will re-sight it for next spring.
    What a shame MAB, as you say, nature can be cruel. Better luck next year.I have had a birdbox up for a couple of years, a few birds have checked it out but no nesting, think I will re-sight it for next spring.
    What a shame MAB, as you say, nature can be cruel. Better luck next year.I have had a birdbox up for a couple of years, a few birds have checked it out but no nesting, think I will re-sight it...
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  8. pete

    Virgin media

    I keep getting bills from tiscali even though we stopped using them January 2006. I have two letters from them saying sorry and i don't owe them any money, after i complained. Have just recently...
    I keep getting bills from tiscali even though we stopped using them January 2006. I have two letters from them saying sorry and i don't owe them any money, after i complained. Have just recently been contacted by a debt collection agency and threatened with court action and a debt against my...
    I keep getting bills from tiscali even though we stopped using them January 2006. I have two letters from them saying sorry and i don't owe them any money, after i complained. Have just recently been contacted by a debt collection agency and...
    I keep getting bills from tiscali even though we stopped using them January 2006. I have two letters from them saying sorry and i don't owe them any money, after i complained. Have just recently...
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  9. strongylodon

    Walk along the Fleet lagoon (again)

    "It only shines on the righteous" don't it?? :DWe knew the festivals were on there and decided last week would be less hectic...Hope the Candle night at Abbotsbury went off ok though
    "It only shines on the righteous" don't it?? :DWe knew the festivals were on there and decided last week would be less hectic...Hope the Candle night at Abbotsbury went off ok though
    "It only shines on the righteous" don't it?? :DWe knew the festivals were on there and decided last week would be less hectic...Hope the Candle night at Abbotsbury went off ok though
    "It only shines on the righteous" don't it?? :DWe knew the festivals were on there and decided last week would be less hectic...Hope the Candle night at Abbotsbury went off ok though
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  10. Victoria

    Why Gardeners Corner ??????

    They are beautiful, Nathan. Such lovely eyes .. take after their Dad for sure!Thanks yet again .. there's really only one place to be if you've got to be somewhere!
    They are beautiful, Nathan. Such lovely eyes .. take after their Dad for sure!Thanks yet again .. there's really only one place to be if you've got to be somewhere!
    They are beautiful, Nathan. Such lovely eyes .. take after their Dad for sure!Thanks yet again .. there's really only one place to be if you've got to be somewhere!
    They are beautiful, Nathan. Such lovely eyes .. take after their Dad for sure!Thanks yet again .. there's really only one place to be if you've got to be somewhere!
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  11. Daisies

    Skype

    back soon girls...
    back soon girls...
    back soon girls...
    back soon girls...
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  12. Dorsetmike

    Vase with hard water marking

    soda crystals, perhaps...?
    soda crystals, perhaps...?
    soda crystals, perhaps...?
    soda crystals, perhaps...?
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  13. Fran

    Away for 3 weeks

    Doubt if the midges will have been much bother Fran, as they'll have either been blown over to Norway or drowned. So sorry that our weather took a downturn for your trip but we enjoyed meeting you...
    Doubt if the midges will have been much bother Fran, as they'll have either been blown over to Norway or drowned. So sorry that our weather took a downturn for your trip but we enjoyed meeting you and the al-fresco fermented grape sampling in Rothie'. Loved meeting your wee pal too. Those...
    Doubt if the midges will have been much bother Fran, as they'll have either been blown over to Norway or drowned. So sorry that our weather took a downturn for your trip but we enjoyed meeting you and the al-fresco fermented grape sampling in...
    Doubt if the midges will have been much bother Fran, as they'll have either been blown over to Norway or drowned. So sorry that our weather took a downturn for your trip but we enjoyed meeting you...
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  14. Liz

    Senior moment?

    A few days ago I looked at the registered members and thought we were over 3500... now we are back below 3500. Am I going more potty than I thought or has there been some weeding out? :D
    A few days ago I looked at the registered members and thought we were over 3500... now we are back below 3500. Am I going more potty than I thought or has there been some weeding out? :D
    A few days ago I looked at the registered members and thought we were over 3500... now we are back below 3500. Am I going more potty than I thought or has there been some weeding out? :D
    A few days ago I looked at the registered members and thought we were over 3500... now we are back below 3500. Am I going more potty than I thought or has there been some weeding out? :D
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  15. tiggs&oscar

    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Sorry, t&o, Portugal wins ... sorry Hy!Still want my XKE ...
    Sorry, t&o, Portugal wins ... sorry Hy!Still want my XKE ...
    Sorry, t&o, Portugal wins ... sorry Hy!Still want my XKE ...
    Sorry, t&o, Portugal wins ... sorry Hy!Still want my XKE ...
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  16. tiggs&oscar

    Sick "sports"

    I am not against killing animals if it has to be done...I think I would be a vegetarian if i felt that way and I have shot rabbits. However I feel it has to be done in as humane way as possible....
    I am not against killing animals if it has to be done...I think I would be a vegetarian if i felt that way and I have shot rabbits. However I feel it has to be done in as humane way as possible. The rabbits had to be controlled, there was no other way, but I got absolutely no pleasure whatsoever...
    I am not against killing animals if it has to be done...I think I would be a vegetarian if i felt that way and I have shot rabbits. However I feel it has to be done in as humane way as possible. The rabbits had to be controlled, there was no...
    I am not against killing animals if it has to be done...I think I would be a vegetarian if i felt that way and I have shot rabbits. However I feel it has to be done in as humane way as possible....
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  17. pip

    Memory foam mattress

    I have had mine fro approaching a year now. It wasn't the most expensive type - but has done wonders for my 'gardener's back'! I haven't noticed the thermal reflective problem - but I do have a...
    I have had mine fro approaching a year now. It wasn't the most expensive type - but has done wonders for my 'gardener's back'! I haven't noticed the thermal reflective problem - but I do have a wool blanket, and two sheets covering the mattress, so maybe they insulate it enough to keep my body...
    I have had mine fro approaching a year now. It wasn't the most expensive type - but has done wonders for my 'gardener's back'! I haven't noticed the thermal reflective problem - but I do have a wool blanket, and two sheets covering the...
    I have had mine fro approaching a year now. It wasn't the most expensive type - but has done wonders for my 'gardener's back'! I haven't noticed the thermal reflective problem - but I do have a...
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  18. Dorsetmike

    In Memoriam

    Mike - I totally agree with what you wrote. However I am sure you will be pleased to hear that certain sectors of the public have more common sense that you might think - the criminal...
    Mike - I totally agree with what you wrote. However I am sure you will be pleased to hear that certain sectors of the public have more common sense that you might think - the criminal fraternity.An economist,whose name I forget, recently got a nobel prize for his work on the economics of...
    Mike - I totally agree with what you wrote. However I am sure you will be pleased to hear that certain sectors of the public have more common sense that you might think - the criminal fraternity.An economist,whose name I forget, recently got a...
    Mike - I totally agree with what you wrote. However I am sure you will be pleased to hear that certain sectors of the public have more common sense that you might think - the criminal...
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  19. papajo

    Washington DC/ NYC any must sees?

    Heading off on holiday soon. Anybody been there?. Apart from the theatre we have nothing planned. Anything that we shouldn't miss out on??
    Heading off on holiday soon. Anybody been there?. Apart from the theatre we have nothing planned. Anything that we shouldn't miss out on??
    Heading off on holiday soon. Anybody been there?. Apart from the theatre we have nothing planned. Anything that we shouldn't miss out on??
    Heading off on holiday soon. Anybody been there?. Apart from the theatre we have nothing planned. Anything that we shouldn't miss out on??
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  20. Webmaster

    i am standing in a q at abbey

    No need for that Webmaster.TO
    No need for that Webmaster.TO
    No need for that Webmaster.TO
    No need for that Webmaster.TO
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