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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Dog fighting, cock fighting, bear baiting, hare coursing all traditional "sports" at one time, and a few still going on illegally.Personally I'd bring back public execution.:biggrin:
    Dog fighting, cock fighting, bear baiting, hare coursing all traditional "sports" at one time, and a few still going on illegally.Personally I'd bring back public execution.:biggrin:
    Dog fighting, cock fighting, bear baiting, hare coursing all traditional "sports" at one time, and a few still going on illegally.Personally I'd bring back public execution.:biggrin:
    Dog fighting, cock fighting, bear baiting, hare coursing all traditional "sports" at one time, and a few still going on illegally.Personally I'd bring back public execution.:biggrin:
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  2. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
    Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Those early morning pinks and blues in the dawn sky are being replaced with greys and yellows now, jenny namaste
    Those early morning pinks and blues in the dawn sky are being replaced with greys and yellows now, jenny namaste
    Those early morning pinks and blues in the dawn sky are being replaced with greys and yellows now, jenny namaste
    Those early morning pinks and blues in the dawn sky are being replaced with greys and yellows now, jenny namaste
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    The one I use only opens at 6am and there is not a lot on the shelves at that time, often I get there at 10.30 and they are still filling the counters.
    The one I use only opens at 6am and there is not a lot on the shelves at that time, often I get there at 10.30 and they are still filling the counters.
    The one I use only opens at 6am and there is not a lot on the shelves at that time, often I get there at 10.30 and they are still filling the counters.
    The one I use only opens at 6am and there is not a lot on the shelves at that time, often I get there at 10.30 and they are still filling the counters.
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  5. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Dry but a bit cold here. OH has fixed and installed the final light display. Soldering was involved, and a voltage regulator. The guest room and bathroom are cleaned and ready for our visitors on...
    Dry but a bit cold here. OH has fixed and installed the final light display. Soldering was involved, and a voltage regulator. The guest room and bathroom are cleaned and ready for our visitors on the 27th, and now there is just a bit of vacuuming round to do, before we can relax. I’m still...
    Dry but a bit cold here. OH has fixed and installed the final light display. Soldering was involved, and a voltage regulator. The guest room and bathroom are cleaned and ready for our visitors on the 27th, and now there is just a bit of...
    Dry but a bit cold here. OH has fixed and installed the final light display. Soldering was involved, and a voltage regulator. The guest room and bathroom are cleaned and ready for our visitors on...
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  6. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a friend's daughter who is learning to sew.I use Pound...
    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a...
    Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
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  7. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
    Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
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  8. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It...
    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I hadn't done my homework. I know that there are...
    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I...
    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It...
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  9. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some of the pots of plants on the patio and in the...
    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some...
    We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
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  10. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
    Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
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  11. JWK
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  12. Logan
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
    A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
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  14. 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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  15. Victoria
    Like x 14

    Christmas Decorations 2025

    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
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  16. Allex50
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  17. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe megapotamica.
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
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  18. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I am glad when it's cooked.
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
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  19. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
    Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
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  20. 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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