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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 179 180 181
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    shiney
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
  2. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Today was dull again, but surprisingly it did get the washing pretty much dry.
    Today was dull again, but surprisingly it did get the washing pretty much dry.
    Today was dull again, but surprisingly it did get the washing pretty much dry.
    Today was dull again, but surprisingly it did get the washing pretty much dry.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 545 546 547
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    JennyJB
    Dec 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
  3. JWK
    Sticky

    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Dec 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
  4. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    The daily reports of how well the Russia/Ukraine "peace talks" are going............apparently only a couple of "issues" to sort out now according to the latest rhetoric.
    The daily reports of how well the Russia/Ukraine "peace talks" are going............apparently only a couple of "issues" to sort out now according to the latest rhetoric.
    The daily reports of how well the Russia/Ukraine "peace talks" are going............apparently only a couple of "issues" to sort out now according to the latest rhetoric.
    The daily reports of how well the Russia/Ukraine "peace talks" are going............apparently only a couple of "issues" to sort out now according to the latest rhetoric.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 413 414 415
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    Philippa
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
  5. BB3

    Supermarket potato disease

    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec) when spuds roast their best.Many years ago I met a...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec)...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    BB3, Dec 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Pete8
    Dec 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
  6. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Thanks Some of my snowdrops are beginning to bloom, a very uplifting sight on a cold day.It was dry but not windy on our usual morning walk but it's probably the last for me for the next few...
    Thanks Some of my snowdrops are beginning to bloom, a very uplifting sight on a cold day.It was dry but not windy on our usual morning walk but it's probably the last for me for the next few days due to the forecasted very cold weather. I did over 4000 steps so very pleased.After coffee and...
    Thanks Some of my snowdrops are beginning to bloom, a very uplifting sight on a cold day.It was dry but not windy on our usual morning walk but it's probably the last for me for the next few days due to the forecasted very cold weather. I did...
    Thanks Some of my snowdrops are beginning to bloom, a very uplifting sight on a cold day.It was dry but not windy on our usual morning walk but it's probably the last for me for the next few...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 411 412 413
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    lizzie27
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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    shiney
    Dec 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
  8. JWK
    Sticky

    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Tundra Bean Geese were closer today and feeding away from the distant White Fronts.
    Tundra Bean Geese were closer today and feeding away from the distant White Fronts.
    Tundra Bean Geese were closer today and feeding away from the distant White Fronts.
    Tundra Bean Geese were closer today and feeding away from the distant White Fronts.
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 49 50 51
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    strongylodon
    Dec 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    They should make tennis best of 3 sets across the board, then it wouldn't go on for so long and they could get the annual TV-schedule-filling bore that is Wimbledon over with in fewer days. Or...
    They should make tennis best of 3 sets across the board, then it wouldn't go on for so long and they could get the annual TV-schedule-filling bore that is Wimbledon over with in fewer days. Or better still, sudden death one set per match :stirpot:
    They should make tennis best of 3 sets across the board, then it wouldn't go on for so long and they could get the annual TV-schedule-filling bore that is Wimbledon over with in fewer days. Or better still, sudden death one set per match :stirpot:
    They should make tennis best of 3 sets across the board, then it wouldn't go on for so long and they could get the annual TV-schedule-filling bore that is Wimbledon over with in fewer days. Or...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 296 297 298
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    JennyJB
    Dec 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
  10. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening
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    eatenbyweasels
    Dec 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
  11. hailbopp

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

    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    pete
    Dec 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
  12. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 3 4 5
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    Retired
    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
  13. JWK
    Sticky

    A Joke Or Two 2025

    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    I want that t-shirt @ChrislB :biggrin:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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    Ladybird4
    Dec 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
  14. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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    Logan
    Dec 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
  15. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it would then become truly portable.
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 2 3 4
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    pete
    Dec 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
  16. JWK
    Locked

    Tomato Growing 2025

    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    JWK, Dec 31, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 46 47 48
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    JWK
    Dec 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
  17. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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    Philippa
    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
  18. JWK
    Sticky

    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new and they have altered the design. The first version...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    cactus_girl
    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
  19. shiney

    Gardening For Women - ebook freebie

    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    shiney, Dec 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Tidemark
    Dec 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
  20. 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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    CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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    shiney
    Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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