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  1. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    @lizzie, I, too, agree about M and S. In the good old days you could always guarantee that the quality was good and items would last for ages. The quality has gone now and a lot of the garments...
    @lizzie, I, too, agree about M and S. In the good old days you could always guarantee that the quality was good and items would last for ages. The quality has gone now and a lot of the garments are geared towards the younger generation. The material of some garments are horrible to the touch. I...
    @lizzie, I, too, agree about M and S. In the good old days you could always guarantee that the quality was good and items would last for ages. The quality has gone now and a lot of the garments are geared towards the younger generation. The...
    @lizzie, I, too, agree about M and S. In the good old days you could always guarantee that the quality was good and items would last for ages. The quality has gone now and a lot of the garments...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    A nice sunny afternoon, high was 14.7c, now 11.7c.
    A nice sunny afternoon, high was 14.7c, now 11.7c.
    A nice sunny afternoon, high was 14.7c, now 11.7c.
    A nice sunny afternoon, high was 14.7c, now 11.7c.
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
    Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.;)
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  4. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
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  5. Esoxlucius

    Feeding houseplants in winter.

    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed all year round. And mist some too.I have a...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
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  6. 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...
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  7. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for...
    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for each other is the best way to access assistance.
    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for each other is the best way to access assistance.
    Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for...
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  8. JWK
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    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:
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
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  10. 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...
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  11. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Just the one really, Putin. He needs sorting out with a machine gun.
    Just the one really, Putin. He needs sorting out with a machine gun.
    Just the one really, Putin. He needs sorting out with a machine gun.
    Just the one really, Putin. He needs sorting out with a machine gun.
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  12. 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...
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  13. 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...
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  14. 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:
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  15. Retired
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    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...
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  16. 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
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  17. 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...
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  18. JWK
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    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
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  19. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
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  20. JWK
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    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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