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  1. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it :biggrin:.
    I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it :biggrin:.
    I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it :biggrin:.
    I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it :biggrin:.
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  2. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Our panels were installed twelve years ago and paid the capital back in under four years. Since then we have been making lots of electricity with quite a bit of it going back into the grid and...
    Our panels were installed twelve years ago and paid the capital back in under four years. Since then we have been making lots of electricity with quite a bit of it going back into the grid and being paid for it at a lower rate than they are charging the consumer but easily sufficient for us to...
    Our panels were installed twelve years ago and paid the capital back in under four years. Since then we have been making lots of electricity with quite a bit of it going back into the grid and being paid for it at a lower rate than they are...
    Our panels were installed twelve years ago and paid the capital back in under four years. Since then we have been making lots of electricity with quite a bit of it going back into the grid and...
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  3. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is perfect at 6.30 am), and run wild around the foreign...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is...
    My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ? :biggrin:
    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ? :biggrin:
    I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
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  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.
    We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.
    We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.
    We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.
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  6. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above...
    Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above 0c. Radiation frost.
    Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above 0c. Radiation frost.
    Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above...
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and feel home in the North East clay. :noidea:Potted up the...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and...
    Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but...
    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but they must verify my account and are sending a code to my account; it doesn't arrive. Why? Because my...
    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but they must verify my account and are sending a code...
    Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but...
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
    Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
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  10. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
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  11. SomersetChap

    Wisteria - Any ideas what this is?

    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend grew well too then she also moved house but she...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
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  12. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
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  13. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
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  14. Alan Tomox

    Supporting a plant in a plant pot container

    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
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  15. BB3
    Funny x 8

    Fugitive pickled walnuts.

    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having to drink lots of cold beer to sooth it.;)
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
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  16. Victoria
    Like x 3

    Plumeria

    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
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  17. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
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  18. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
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  19. Spruce
    Like x 10

    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
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  20. Victoria
    Like x 14

    Christmas Decorations 2025

    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
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