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  1. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Good morning all, clear sky and light winds temp 0c to 4c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 8.18 Sunset 16.04 No rain is expected today
    Good morning all, clear sky and light winds temp 0c to 4c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 8.18 Sunset 16.04 No rain is expected today
    Good morning all, clear sky and light winds temp 0c to 4c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 8.18 Sunset 16.04 No rain is expected today
    Good morning all, clear sky and light winds temp 0c to 4c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 8.18 Sunset 16.04 No rain is expected today
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    In the big 2 meter upright freezer in the kitchen I have different draws for different types of food so not too hard to find. Most of the drawers contain foods from batch cooking and some of...
    In the big 2 meter upright freezer in the kitchen I have different draws for different types of food so not too hard to find. Most of the drawers contain foods from batch cooking and some of those go for my 'meals on wheels' - cooked vegetarian, chicken, meat, fruit, soups etc. and also...
    In the big 2 meter upright freezer in the kitchen I have different draws for different types of food so not too hard to find. Most of the drawers contain foods from batch cooking and some of those go for my 'meals on wheels' - cooked...
    In the big 2 meter upright freezer in the kitchen I have different draws for different types of food so not too hard to find. Most of the drawers contain foods from batch cooking and some of...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    A very good morning one and all. Really hard frost here last night so washing is probably as stiff as a board on the line. I'll investigate later. I hope everyone has a super day today as we see...
    A very good morning one and all. Really hard frost here last night so washing is probably as stiff as a board on the line. I'll investigate later. I hope everyone has a super day today as we see out 2025. My nicest memories will be the two teeny additions to the family - Eleanor Robin, who...
    A very good morning one and all. Really hard frost here last night so washing is probably as stiff as a board on the line. I'll investigate later. I hope everyone has a super day today as we see out 2025. My nicest memories will be the two teeny...
    A very good morning one and all. Really hard frost here last night so washing is probably as stiff as a board on the line. I'll investigate later. I hope everyone has a super day today as we see...
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  5. Thevictorian

    Cuttlefish bone uses

    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes,...
    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cabbage. One video I looked at recommended soaking them in clean water then...
    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cabbage. One video I looked at...
    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes,...
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  6. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can...
    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can probably put up with a bit of tap water.:biggrin:
    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can probably put up with a bit of tap water.:biggrin:
    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can...
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Yesterday morning I did a lot more clearing of leaves, digging out some pernicious weeds that were growing nicely beneath them (still got loads more to dig) and carried on making more lawn edges. ...
    Yesterday morning I did a lot more clearing of leaves, digging out some pernicious weeds that were growing nicely beneath them (still got loads more to dig) and carried on making more lawn edges. Sadly the raking revealed hundreds of ladybirds seemingly hibernating under them. I moved some to...
    Yesterday morning I did a lot more clearing of leaves, digging out some pernicious weeds that were growing nicely beneath them (still got loads more to dig) and carried on making more lawn edges. Sadly the raking revealed hundreds of ladybirds...
    Yesterday morning I did a lot more clearing of leaves, digging out some pernicious weeds that were growing nicely beneath them (still got loads more to dig) and carried on making more lawn edges. ...
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  8. JWK
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  9. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I darent say what my moan is today after purchasing a new ipad and a laptop for OH. Suffice to say the air has been a bright blue all afternoon and night…...
    I darent say what my moan is today after purchasing a new ipad and a laptop for OH. Suffice to say the air has been a bright blue all afternoon and night…...
    I darent say what my moan is today after purchasing a new ipad and a laptop for OH. Suffice to say the air has been a bright blue all afternoon and night…...
    I darent say what my moan is today after purchasing a new ipad and a laptop for OH. Suffice to say the air has been a bright blue all afternoon and night…...
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  10. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
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  11. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best shape. Monday morning, I brought it to the service. When we...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
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  12. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
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  13. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
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  14. hailbopp

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

    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
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  15. JWK
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    Chillies 2025

    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
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  16. Logan
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  17. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
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  18. hi2u_uk
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  19. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
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  20. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
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