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Things you always say wrong
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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LG_
Jan 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
Had some light rain overnight, not raining now but pretty cloudy. 8c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 30 31 32
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pete
Jan 20, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
TheMadHedger, Jan 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
I was told I’d got my knickers in a twist.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
IOS. Problem.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
roders, Jan 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM, Computer Corner
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roders
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the...
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the propagator in stages to evaporate some of the water. It has been kept moist for decades. There is no...
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the propagator in stages to evaporate some of the water. ...
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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shiney
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Plant not doing good
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
Alan Aldred, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself. But this absolute proliferation of long thin shoots...
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself....
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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LG_
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Whaaattt?
If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. Same rich and entitled upbringing.
If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. Same rich and entitled upbringing.
If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. Same rich and entitled upbringing.
If you shove a dictionary and thesaurus up the orange one's back cheeks, you'd create another Conrad Black. Same rich and entitled upbringing.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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CanadianLori
Jan 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Morning all. What a lovely gesture @Ladybird4 from Jacks daughter. It’ll be a nice reminder of him in the garden. Good of that chap to come and dig you the hole as I would imagine quite a large...
Morning all. What a lovely gesture @Ladybird4 from Jacks daughter. It’ll be a nice reminder of him in the garden. Good of that chap to come and dig you the hole as I would imagine quite a large hole may be required.Our car is going into the garage this morning as one of the back doors doesn’t...
Morning all. What a lovely gesture @Ladybird4 from Jacks daughter. It’ll be a nice reminder of him in the garden. Good of that chap to come and dig you the hole as I would imagine quite a large hole may be required.Our car is going into the...
Morning all. What a lovely gesture @Ladybird4 from Jacks daughter. It’ll be a nice reminder of him in the garden. Good of that chap to come and dig you the hole as I would imagine quite a large...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Songbird
Jan 20, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows,
You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows,
You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows,
You are just gonna have to solve it in 4 rows,
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 20 21 22
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ViewAhead
Jan 20, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Ladybird4
Jan 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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ArmyAirForce
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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strongylodon
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Oh, him again.
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Tidemark, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Fat Controller
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Macraignil
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in...
Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in England.I had marked out the new bed, which will be roses and perennials, and removed the weeds. Today I...
Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in England.I had marked out the new bed, which will be...
Now I'm back in France I can collect my rose order that a friend has been keeping for me. The Gardening Club got a discount for a bulk order and the roses arrived in November when I was in...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Busy-Lizzie
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:53 PM
programmes to watch
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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pete
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM

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