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  1. hailbopp

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

    Put it by your front gate, fix a metal lid with a slot for coins and hang a laminated photo of something heartwarming such as a crying baby orangutang.Reap your harvest when the box is full and...
    Put it by your front gate, fix a metal lid with a slot for coins and hang a laminated photo of something heartwarming such as a crying baby orangutang.Reap your harvest when the box is full and buy chocolate and wine.Passer bys will feel like they have contributed to a random act of...
    Put it by your front gate, fix a metal lid with a slot for coins and hang a laminated photo of something heartwarming such as a crying baby orangutang.Reap your harvest when the box is full and buy chocolate and wine.Passer bys will feel...
    Put it by your front gate, fix a metal lid with a slot for coins and hang a laminated photo of something heartwarming such as a crying baby orangutang.Reap your harvest when the box is full and...
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  2. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the...
    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the fence will be coming down to its quite rotten.
    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the fence will be coming down to its quite rotten.
    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the...
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  3. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    They have put up some new housing around here, all with solar panels, its a mix of housing association and shared ownership apparently.I walked around there today and they are small...
    They have put up some new housing around here, all with solar panels, its a mix of housing association and shared ownership apparently.I walked around there today and they are small semi-detached, what I cant understand is why the left hand house has one panel less than the right hand house in...
    They have put up some new housing around here, all with solar panels, its a mix of housing association and shared ownership apparently.I walked around there today and they are small semi-detached, what I cant understand is why the left hand...
    They have put up some new housing around here, all with solar panels, its a mix of housing association and shared ownership apparently.I walked around there today and they are small...
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    You need to stay up late to see them.:biggrin:
    You need to stay up late to see them.:biggrin:
    You need to stay up late to see them.:biggrin:
    You need to stay up late to see them.:biggrin:
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  5. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Hello to you all!We have sun! It came out about 11am and looks here to stay!! I hope it will dry out some of those flooded homes.Congratulations are in order @Ladybird4 and to the parents...
    Hello to you all!We have sun! It came out about 11am and looks here to stay!! I hope it will dry out some of those flooded homes.Congratulations are in order @Ladybird4 and to the parents of the newcomer!! How lovely! I'm glad @Obelix is all right and enjoyed the Christmas...
    Hello to you all!We have sun! It came out about 11am and looks here to stay!! I hope it will dry out some of those flooded homes.Congratulations are in order @Ladybird4 and to the parents of the newcomer!! How lovely! I'm glad @Obelix...
    Hello to you all!We have sun! It came out about 11am and looks here to stay!! I hope it will dry out some of those flooded homes.Congratulations are in order @Ladybird4 and to the parents...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Today's high will be 24f -3c and we are supposed to get more snow. I've got lots of work to do inside which makes the timing for miserable weather just perfect!
    Today's high will be 24f -3c and we are supposed to get more snow. I've got lots of work to do inside which makes the timing for miserable weather just perfect!
    Today's high will be 24f -3c and we are supposed to get more snow. I've got lots of work to do inside which makes the timing for miserable weather just perfect!
    Today's high will be 24f -3c and we are supposed to get more snow. I've got lots of work to do inside which makes the timing for miserable weather just perfect!
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  7. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
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  8. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
    On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
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  10. SomersetChap

    Wisteria - Any ideas what this is?

    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend grew well too then she also moved house but she...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
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  11. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana gold and red aji delight. Im told they get bigger than normal chillis. not spicy. scotch bonnets are...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana gold and red aji delight. Im told they get bigger...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana...
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  12. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
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  13. Alan Tomox

    Supporting a plant in a plant pot container

    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
    Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
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  14. BB3
    Funny x 8

    Fugitive pickled walnuts.

    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having to drink lots of cold beer to sooth it.;)
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
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  15. Victoria
    Like x 3

    Plumeria

    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
    I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
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  16. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
    I've taken up using Perry Mason's Paul Drake style address. Hey Beautiful or Hello Handsome. It usually gives the person something to smile about.
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  17. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
    The continuing Epstein Files saga.............. a classic example of "non" news.
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  18. Spruce
    Like x 10

    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
    Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy.
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  19. Victoria
    Like x 14

    Christmas Decorations 2025

    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
    And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
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  20. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Hi,Thanks so much @Songbird it's very much appreciated. :dbgrtmb:The Sound Of Silence is a brilliant song but so are many others of Simon & Garfunkel; I'm sure you'll enjoy this if you haven't already...
    Hi,Thanks so much @Songbird it's very much appreciated. :dbgrtmb:The Sound Of Silence is a brilliant song but so are many others of Simon & Garfunkel; I'm sure you'll enjoy this if you haven't already heard it;As I type; beautiful violin instrumental music is playing on YouTube; it's so peaceful...
    Hi,Thanks so much @Songbird it's very much appreciated. :dbgrtmb:The Sound Of Silence is a brilliant song but so are many others of Simon & Garfunkel; I'm sure you'll enjoy this if you haven't already heard it;As I type; beautiful violin...
    Hi,Thanks so much @Songbird it's very much appreciated. :dbgrtmb:The Sound Of Silence is a brilliant song but so are many others of Simon & Garfunkel; I'm sure you'll enjoy this if you haven't already...
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