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Now here's one tradition I would be VERY sorry to lose:The Guardian view on sending letters: the writing’s on the wall
Now here's one tradition I would be VERY sorry to lose:The Guardian view on sending letters: the writing’s on the wall
Now here's one tradition I would be VERY sorry to lose:The Guardian view on sending letters: the writing’s on the wall
Now here's one tradition I would be VERY sorry to lose:The Guardian view on sending letters: the writing’s on the wall
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 289 290 291
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Tinkerton
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Squash/gourd id help please!
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area ... 2
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Adam I
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 537 538 539
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Bluejayway
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the...
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the huge restocking cages all over the place.I've done well this year; I remembered how awful the music...
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the huge restocking cages all over the place.I've...
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 410 411 412
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Escarpment
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember...
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember which of the big brands we managed to work out had made it, but it is possibly Siemens. We have Bosch...
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember which of the big brands we managed to work out had...
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 404 405 406
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Ergates
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Latest hobby.
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a friend's daughter who is learning to sew.I use Pound...
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a...
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Escarpment
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 109 110 111
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Tidemark
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
New Tree for the Garden
Having seen this year's crops I'd be a bit wary of buying an apple tree!I have bought an apricot this year and plan to get a plum too during bare root season.
Having seen this year's crops I'd be a bit wary of buying an apple tree!I have bought an apricot this year and plan to get a plum too during bare root season.
Having seen this year's crops I'd be a bit wary of buying an apple tree!I have bought an apricot this year and plan to get a plum too during bare root season.
Having seen this year's crops I'd be a bit wary of buying an apple tree!I have bought an apricot this year and plan to get a plum too during bare root season.
Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2 3
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Escarpment
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some of the pots of plants on the patio and in the...
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some...
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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shiney
Dec 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Rose Gauntlet
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Meomye
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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31,304
Tidemark
Dec 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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On the Levels
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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19,484
Songbird
Dec 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
My first wreath
My first wreath
My first wreath
My first wreath

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Penny_Forthem
Dec 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Another Hello from Dorset!
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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Flumpy
Dec 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe megapotamica.
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe...
My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...

Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 12 13 14
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Plantminded
Dec 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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What's Cooking Today??
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I am glad when it's cooked.
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I...
I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 81 82 83
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1,242
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138,588
cactus_girl
Dec 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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cactus_girl
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
is my plant about to flower ?
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM, Container Gardening
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228
waterbut
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM

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