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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I think the whole world will always get trouble from these kinds of religious fanatics whether you upset them or not, lets face it they breed hatred wherever they go.Its not possible to totally...
    I think the whole world will always get trouble from these kinds of religious fanatics whether you upset them or not, lets face it they breed hatred wherever they go.Its not possible to totally wipe them out only keep them under.Its only a few weeks ago we were seeing posts about how...
    I think the whole world will always get trouble from these kinds of religious fanatics whether you upset them or not, lets face it they breed hatred wherever they go.Its not possible to totally wipe them out only keep them under.Its only a...
    I think the whole world will always get trouble from these kinds of religious fanatics whether you upset them or not, lets face it they breed hatred wherever they go.Its not possible to totally...
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  2. 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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  3. shiney
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  4. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When...
    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When they were in flower they were 2 pots for £5, so they must have been selling them off.
    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When they were in flower they were 2 pots for £5, so...
    In a not-far-away town they were selling 5 pots of Snowdrops for £5 in the market, so I bought some. The flowers are gone now but I'll put them in the ground where I can see them next winter. When...
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  5. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Rather you than me @Allotment Boy. Shopping on a Saturday is my idea of hell - unless it's a good market.I've been busy re-organising the polytunnel. OH won't be pleased but I'm about to get...
    Rather you than me @Allotment Boy. Shopping on a Saturday is my idea of hell - unless it's a good market.I've been busy re-organising the polytunnel. OH won't be pleased but I'm about to get into major seed sowing and wanted it to be a smooth process with everything to hand and no clutter. ...
    Rather you than me @Allotment Boy. Shopping on a Saturday is my idea of hell - unless it's a good market.I've been busy re-organising the polytunnel. OH won't be pleased but I'm about to get into major seed sowing and wanted it to be a smooth...
    Rather you than me @Allotment Boy. Shopping on a Saturday is my idea of hell - unless it's a good market.I've been busy re-organising the polytunnel. OH won't be pleased but I'm about to get...
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Another Autumnal day.Drizzle later. Temp now 8c and overnight too. Dead still.
    Another Autumnal day.Drizzle later. Temp now 8c and overnight too. Dead still.
    Another Autumnal day.Drizzle later. Temp now 8c and overnight too. Dead still.
    Another Autumnal day.Drizzle later. Temp now 8c and overnight too. Dead still.
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  9. JWK
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless...
    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless amounts of manure, compost and sand and planting as I go.I had to dig out old photos to compare:...
    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless amounts of manure, compost and sand and planting...
    A very pleasant afternoon finally tackling "The Left Side". :)Now that the kennel and the mountain of subclay we dug from the pond site are gone I'm moving forwards bit by bit, mixing in endless...
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  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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