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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise it again.We've been to the monthly farmers' market in the village hall. It was today instead of...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise it again.We've been to the monthly farmers'...
    Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise...
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  2. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Hi @lizzie27 When I looked into it, that guidance only applies when you have an actual hedge. It does not if it's a solidary tree. If we weren't allow to break up the fence line, gardens with the...
    Hi @lizzie27 When I looked into it, that guidance only applies when you have an actual hedge. It does not if it's a solidary tree. If we weren't allow to break up the fence line, gardens with the same arrangement as mine would be very boring.Of course I wouldn't get something that would...
    Hi @lizzie27 When I looked into it, that guidance only applies when you have an actual hedge. It does not if it's a solidary tree. If we weren't allow to break up the fence line, gardens with the same arrangement as mine would be very boring....
    Hi @lizzie27 When I looked into it, that guidance only applies when you have an actual hedge. It does not if it's a solidary tree. If we weren't allow to break up the fence line, gardens with the...
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  3. Fof
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    Today's flowers (Cont)

    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
    Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
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  4. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems brighter this morning and wanted to go for a walk, so I think she's over the worst of it now.They...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems brighter this morning and wanted to go for a walk, so I...
    Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems...
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  5. Juliasaurus

    Around the World in 80 Gardens

    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
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  6. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
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  7. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a reply! No problem with any other site. The same...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
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  8. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
    I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
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  9. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
    Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
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  10. Selleri

    Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)

    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power to do something about it before it is too late. ...
    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power...
    Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
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  11. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
    @cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.
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  12. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I seem to remember a Louis Theroux documentary where he went to a hunting lodge in Africa. It's been a very long time since I saw it but I seem to remember the trophy animals were farmed for the...
    I seem to remember a Louis Theroux documentary where he went to a hunting lodge in Africa. It's been a very long time since I saw it but I seem to remember the trophy animals were farmed for the people to then hunt in a controlled environment.Edit it's available hereBBC Two - Louis Theroux,...
    I seem to remember a Louis Theroux documentary where he went to a hunting lodge in Africa. It's been a very long time since I saw it but I seem to remember the trophy animals were farmed for the people to then hunt in a controlled...
    I seem to remember a Louis Theroux documentary where he went to a hunting lodge in Africa. It's been a very long time since I saw it but I seem to remember the trophy animals were farmed for the...
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  13. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
    Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.
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  14. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
    I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
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  15. Joanna Bramley

    Help needed with Buxus Plants!

    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
    Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
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  16. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this...
    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this morning making the enlarged sheet music support; I had quite a number of scores enlarged; one seen...
    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this morning making the enlarged sheet music support; I had...
    Hi,Many thanks @Logan your reply is bang on; I'm finding it to be very slow whilst waiting for the forum to respond; it must be due to the Christmas rush? :dbgrtmb: I've been in the workshop this...
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  17. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
    And no builders bum's
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
    They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.
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  19. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
    Brilliant @roders , that made me laugh out loud :loll:
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  20. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
    This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
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