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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Happy news about your friend's daughter @Obelix-Vendée I can only imagine the stress for them and for the people waiting for news. Please let me know how your cake turns out as it sounds nice and...
    Happy news about your friend's daughter @Obelix-Vendée I can only imagine the stress for them and for the people waiting for news. Please let me know how your cake turns out as it sounds nice and I'm assuming gluten free? How did the 'no drive' day go @Penny_Forthem? As i said earlier, I was...
    Happy news about your friend's daughter @Obelix-Vendée I can only imagine the stress for them and for the people waiting for news. Please let me know how your cake turns out as it sounds nice and I'm assuming gluten free? How did the 'no drive'...
    Happy news about your friend's daughter @Obelix-Vendée I can only imagine the stress for them and for the people waiting for news. Please let me know how your cake turns out as it sounds nice and...
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  2. pete
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    Electric cars.

    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
    Stellantis have said they are going back to producing some diesel engine cars!
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  3. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds...
    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds gathering either on the flat roofs of large buildings, which presumably are warmer than the surrounding...
    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds gathering either on the flat roofs of large buildings,...
    This is an excerpt from 'Birds in Cheshire & Wirral' (a survey completed in 2007 by Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society):"This species is renowned for its urban winter roosts, birds...
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  4. DaveyB

    Photinia red robin help

    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
    I saw a Red Robin tree for sale this morning and it was £50! I think that's a bit pricey. And it was no more than 6ft high.
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other...
    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other countries if they had nuclear weapons, so that kind of thing would be my worry. How fa r they off they...
    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other countries if they had nuclear weapons, so that kind...
    So would you just talk nicely to them, or just leave them to it. Personally I'd leave them to it, what they do in their own country is up to them, but I'm not sure they would not threaten other...
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  6. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I don't think they are usable.
    I've just brought the last 1/4 sack of last years Sarpo Mira crop home. They have kept well in the Allotment shed. I do have some Anya as well but they have long shoots and are going soft so I ...
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  7. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
    A dull day here - only reached about 8-9 degrees and feels colder. Uninspiring forecast for next week.
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  8. Tidemark
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    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude to life. Makes a change.Tiny possum and glider...
    This made my morning today :)Not just the most uplifting animals, but also how the article described the humans, both the locals and the scientists seem to have quite kind and respectful attitude...
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  9. james_uk

    would upgrading to 36v Ryobi mower stop it slowing down

    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the battery but it's only been a year. I will say that...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up quickly so storage is great too. No issue with the...
    Ego LM1903E-SP. I also added a rear roller which I haven't tried yet (laziness!). It's a superb machine and light as a feather, certainly compared to the old Honda I had before, and it folds up...
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  10. shiney
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  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    We spent an hr in garden. Swept the patio area thats to be the new Italian tuscan theme area. It has lovely tile type paving that im sure was expensive, that previous owner put down, but l badly...
    We spent an hr in garden. Swept the patio area thats to be the new Italian tuscan theme area. It has lovely tile type paving that im sure was expensive, that previous owner put down, but l badly negeleted :( as used the area since we moved in for container salad growing. Hubby might have to...
    We spent an hr in garden. Swept the patio area thats to be the new Italian tuscan theme area. It has lovely tile type paving that im sure was expensive, that previous owner put down, but l badly negeleted :( as used the area since we moved in for...
    We spent an hr in garden. Swept the patio area thats to be the new Italian tuscan theme area. It has lovely tile type paving that im sure was expensive, that previous owner put down, but l badly...
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  12. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
    Pleased to hear it. :)
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  13. JWK
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  14. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats would remain in their own gardens.
    We have to constantly rearrange the tunnel entrance to our Hhog feeding station due to 2 cats which come in overnight. They are a real nuisance and I wish their owners would ensure their cats...
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  15. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a single plant. Looks to be a 2 or 3 plants per cell hopefully, I'll divide them up and plant them half...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a single plant. Looks to be a 2 or 3 plants per cell...
    Been to B&Q today went for some bitumen paint but come away with some cyclamen coum, I've been after some white ones for years just never wanted to pay the rather expensive price they are for a...
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  16. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since then which is higher than normal. Boiler does both...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. Nearest estimate is probably 400 litres used since...
    Like anything else it depends on the usage but I'd say we have used more over the last few months than previously. Our tank holds 1000 litres and we bought 600 litres to top it up in January. ...
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  17. Logan
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  18. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
    Johnnie Walker Meets... - Neil Sedaka: The Music of My Life - BBC Sounds Johnny Walker and Neil Sedaka; The Music of my Life.
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  19. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of the flowers were amazing. A really friendly group...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely scents and the different colours and structures of...
    Not a garden as such but this morning we visited the South West Orchid Society Show. As usual some superb plants and many are SO big the growers must have HUGE areas to grow them in. Some lovely...
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  20. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a distance as you work.The Spear and Jackson model...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting entangled, you just need to arrange the cable at a...
    You’ll need to amend the bumpy areas if you want to avoid damaging the mower or scalping the lawn. I had a corded mower at my last property and managed with it on a 100 ft lawn without getting...
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