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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Couldn't read it as they don't allow you if you don't subscribe.
    Couldn't read it as they don't allow you if you don't subscribe.
    Couldn't read it as they don't allow you if you don't subscribe.
    Couldn't read it as they don't allow you if you don't subscribe.
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  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters :rolleyespink:.What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
    There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters :rolleyespink:.What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
    There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters :rolleyespink:.What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
    There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters :rolleyespink:.What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
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  3. wiseowl
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It was a dry day with just a little sun and felt chilly but not too cold.
    It was a dry day with just a little sun and felt chilly but not too cold.
    It was a dry day with just a little sun and felt chilly but not too cold.
    It was a dry day with just a little sun and felt chilly but not too cold.
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  5. 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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  6. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available:)
    Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available:)
    Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available:)
    Can recommend Bosch dishwashers @Penny_Forthem . Other brands are also available:)
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
    I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
    I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
    I thought the problem that occured with commercial seed a few years ago was put down to the seed crop crossing with a different type, possibly something growing wild even.
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  10. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I can understand the fun created for you @Escarpment when the printer spits pages out all over the place; I find 10 is enough to cope with so 64 pages must be like sorting confetti. Well...
    Hi,I can understand the fun created for you @Escarpment when the printer spits pages out all over the place; I find 10 is enough to cope with so 64 pages must be like sorting confetti. Well done. I'm sure you'd benefit from @NigelJ's very useful suggestion of using the projector?I made a...
    Hi,I can understand the fun created for you @Escarpment when the printer spits pages out all over the place; I find 10 is enough to cope with so 64 pages must be like sorting confetti. Well done. I'm sure you'd benefit from @NigelJ's very...
    Hi,I can understand the fun created for you @Escarpment when the printer spits pages out all over the place; I find 10 is enough to cope with so 64 pages must be like sorting confetti. Well...
    Studio (1).JPG Studio (2).JPG Studio (3).JPG Studio (4).JPG Studio (5).JPG Studio (6).JPG
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  11. JWK
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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. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of a fight but we got there. They went back into the...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
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  14. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
    I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
    I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
    I've also got the Gold Leaf Tough Touch gloves and can thoroughly recommend them. Mine were a bit cheaper than above though.
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  15. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    My neighbour unexpectedly gave me a present today. He had been on holiday in Tenerife and "smuggled" it back in his top pocket.The plant, which looks like a crassula, is in a small cork pot,...
    My neighbour unexpectedly gave me a present today. He had been on holiday in Tenerife and "smuggled" it back in his top pocket.The plant, which looks like a crassula, is in a small cork pot, which has a magnet at the back for attaching it to your fridge door!I thought it was very sweet...
    My neighbour unexpectedly gave me a present today. He had been on holiday in Tenerife and "smuggled" it back in his top pocket.The plant, which looks like a crassula, is in a small cork pot, which has a magnet at the back for attaching it to...
    My neighbour unexpectedly gave me a present today. He had been on holiday in Tenerife and "smuggled" it back in his top pocket.The plant, which looks like a crassula, is in a small cork pot,...
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  16. Logan
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  17. 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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  18. Victoria
    Like x 14

    Christmas Decorations 2025

    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
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  19. Allex50
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  20. 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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