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  1. JWK
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good afternoon all. I had a nice visit with my friend and we had a good catch up with lots of laughter. When I got home I was SO excited about how I was going to spend my extra minute of daylight...
    Good afternoon all. I had a nice visit with my friend and we had a good catch up with lots of laughter. When I got home I was SO excited about how I was going to spend my extra minute of daylight today that I put a wash load on. It probably won't dry but at least it is getting an airing. Big...
    Good afternoon all. I had a nice visit with my friend and we had a good catch up with lots of laughter. When I got home I was SO excited about how I was going to spend my extra minute of daylight today that I put a wash load on. It probably won't...
    Good afternoon all. I had a nice visit with my friend and we had a good catch up with lots of laughter. When I got home I was SO excited about how I was going to spend my extra minute of daylight...
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  3. 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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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    I'll take colder and dry air, as long as it doesn't go arctic. Cant stand all this wet and dampness.
    I'll take colder and dry air, as long as it doesn't go arctic. Cant stand all this wet and dampness.
    I'll take colder and dry air, as long as it doesn't go arctic. Cant stand all this wet and dampness.
    I'll take colder and dry air, as long as it doesn't go arctic. Cant stand all this wet and dampness.
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  5. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
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  6. 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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  7. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
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  8. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
    Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
    Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
    Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
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  10. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    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. ...
    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...
    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...
    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. ...
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  11. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
    I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
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  12. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it. My decision-making process involves changing my...
    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on the sorbus and I think I will take my time with it....
    Thanks again @hailbopp That looks wonderful! A very nice combination of colours and textures. Of course that makes sense regarding pruning, especially with a large garden.I haven't decided on...
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
    We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
    We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
    We had a stork in our field this morning, it stayed for about an hour. Unusual to see one on its own away from the flock.
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow onslaught. No queue at the tills. And it did not rain on me on the walk home.Even the relentless...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow onslaught. No queue at the tills. And it did not rain...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow...
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  15. JWK
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  16. wiseowl
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  17. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately :wallbanging: No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not...
    Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately :wallbanging: No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not helping - particularly with their most recent approval of illegal settlements. They quite openly state...
    Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately :wallbanging: No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not helping - particularly with their most recent approval...
    Nowadays it's hot air - no shortage of that lately :wallbanging: No one could deny that the recent attacks ( Manchester and Australia ) on Jewish communities were appalling but the Israeli govt. are not...
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  18. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
    I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.
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  19. 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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  20. wiseowl
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    Crafters Corner 2025

    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
    A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.
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