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I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...

There is a definite distinction between trophy hunting and culling, the two are not even on the same page in my opinion. Culling is, or should be, a last resort to stop starvation or to take out old or sick animals, trophy hunting belongs in history.I must admit I do get a bit fed up when the...

Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all

Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively narrow). I don't want it to look rectangular, or massacred (e.g. bluntly taking the top off) - I want it...

Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations

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

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

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...

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. ...

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.

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

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? I've been in the workshop this morning making the enlarged sheet music support; I had quite a number of scores enlarged; one seen...