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  1. 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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  2. hailbopp

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

    @hailbopp You have my full support. That thing looks so ugly, I can't deny the idea that this person who gave it to you wanted to get rid of it. We have a local tip nearby and there is a corner...
    @hailbopp You have my full support. That thing looks so ugly, I can't deny the idea that this person who gave it to you wanted to get rid of it. We have a local tip nearby and there is a corner for furniture etc., things that can be still used. I'm sure there will be someone who likes that and...
    @hailbopp You have my full support. That thing looks so ugly, I can't deny the idea that this person who gave it to you wanted to get rid of it. We have a local tip nearby and there is a corner for furniture etc., things that can be still used....
    @hailbopp You have my full support. That thing looks so ugly, I can't deny the idea that this person who gave it to you wanted to get rid of it. We have a local tip nearby and there is a corner...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good afternoon all. @Busy-Lizzie I love the picture of your daughter's cat. A friend of mine sent a picture of the cat who thinks it lives with her as well as with its real owners, curled up...
    Good afternoon all. @Busy-Lizzie I love the picture of your daughter's cat. A friend of mine sent a picture of the cat who thinks it lives with her as well as with its real owners, curled up asleep on a duvet she had draped over a chair in her conservatory to air it. Tomorrow I am hoping to get...
    Good afternoon all. @Busy-Lizzie I love the picture of your daughter's cat. A friend of mine sent a picture of the cat who thinks it lives with her as well as with its real owners, curled up asleep on a duvet she had draped over a chair in her...
    Good afternoon all. @Busy-Lizzie I love the picture of your daughter's cat. A friend of mine sent a picture of the cat who thinks it lives with her as well as with its real owners, curled up...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    We had glass frost this morning. I noticed that because I needed urgently green vegetable after the unhealthy food in the last 6 days. When I left half past 8, it took me some minutes to get the...
    We had glass frost this morning. I noticed that because I needed urgently green vegetable after the unhealthy food in the last 6 days. When I left half past 8, it took me some minutes to get the car ready. Roads were a bit icy.It was 0c this morning, but warmed up over the day to 7c and we...
    We had glass frost this morning. I noticed that because I needed urgently green vegetable after the unhealthy food in the last 6 days. When I left half past 8, it took me some minutes to get the car ready. Roads were a bit icy.It was 0c this...
    We had glass frost this morning. I noticed that because I needed urgently green vegetable after the unhealthy food in the last 6 days. When I left half past 8, it took me some minutes to get the...
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  5. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
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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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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
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  9. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Thanks.I don't understand the commissioning period part as it was all up and running right after they had finished the installation. The installers notified the electricity company who turned...
    Thanks.I don't understand the commissioning period part as it was all up and running right after they had finished the installation. The installers notified the electricity company who turned up whilst they were finishing the installation. All done in one day. It almost didn't get finished...
    Thanks.I don't understand the commissioning period part as it was all up and running right after they had finished the installation. The installers notified the electricity company who turned up whilst they were finishing the installation. ...
    Thanks.I don't understand the commissioning period part as it was all up and running right after they had finished the installation. The installers notified the electricity company who turned...
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  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
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  11. 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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  12. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
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  13. 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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  14. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana gold and red aji delight. Im told they get bigger than normal chillis. not spicy. scotch bonnets are...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana gold and red aji delight. Im told they get bigger...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana...
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  15. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Victoria
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    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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  19. 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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  20. 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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