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  1. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Hello there everyone. Hoorah for the dish washer! I, too, watched Death in Paradise @Penny_Forthem as it is a long time favourite with me. I have to confess that I thought last night's episode...
    Hello there everyone. Hoorah for the dish washer! I, too, watched Death in Paradise @Penny_Forthem as it is a long time favourite with me. I have to confess that I thought last night's episode was a little too convoluted but relished the thought that Selwyn could make a come back as was also...
    Hello there everyone. Hoorah for the dish washer! I, too, watched Death in Paradise @Penny_Forthem as it is a long time favourite with me. I have to confess that I thought last night's episode was a little too convoluted but relished the thought...
    Hello there everyone. Hoorah for the dish washer! I, too, watched Death in Paradise @Penny_Forthem as it is a long time favourite with me. I have to confess that I thought last night's episode...
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  2. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We never mind them having it and I hope it works for...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    3c currently and going up to 4c over the day. No rain or sunshine to expect, just cloudy all day. It will be interesting what will happen after New Year. Some models forecast a cold winter,...
    3c currently and going up to 4c over the day. No rain or sunshine to expect, just cloudy all day. It will be interesting what will happen after New Year. Some models forecast a cold winter, something with below 20c in Europe or what we had winter 2009/2010. We are overdue for a big freeze.
    3c currently and going up to 4c over the day. No rain or sunshine to expect, just cloudy all day. It will be interesting what will happen after New Year. Some models forecast a cold winter, something with below 20c in Europe or what we had...
    3c currently and going up to 4c over the day. No rain or sunshine to expect, just cloudy all day. It will be interesting what will happen after New Year. Some models forecast a cold winter,...
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  4. pete
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    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    I can imagine why. Mist in German is the equivalent of the English "damned" :)
    I can imagine why. Mist in German is the equivalent of the English "damned" :)
    I can imagine why. Mist in German is the equivalent of the English "damned" :)
    I can imagine why. Mist in German is the equivalent of the English "damned" :)
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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Never watch TV adverts @Jack McHammocklashing, always fast forward them. Don’t really want to change the iphone, just replace the battery which shouldn’t be too much, I hope. Thanks for info...
    Never watch TV adverts @Jack McHammocklashing, always fast forward them. Don’t really want to change the iphone, just replace the battery which shouldn’t be too much, I hope. Thanks for info though. :).
    Never watch TV adverts @Jack McHammocklashing, always fast forward them. Don’t really want to change the iphone, just replace the battery which shouldn’t be too much, I hope. Thanks for info though. :).
    Never watch TV adverts @Jack McHammocklashing, always fast forward them. Don’t really want to change the iphone, just replace the battery which shouldn’t be too much, I hope. Thanks for info...
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  7. BB3

    Supermarket potato disease

    There’s a range of causes identified here:Potato Defect Identification | AHDB
    There’s a range of causes identified here:Potato Defect Identification | AHDB
    There’s a range of causes identified here:Potato Defect Identification | AHDB
    There’s a range of causes identified here:Potato Defect Identification | AHDB
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  8. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
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  9. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Looks nice, you should put up more pictures, especially during the summer.
    Looks nice, you should put up more pictures, especially during the summer.
    Looks nice, you should put up more pictures, especially during the summer.
    Looks nice, you should put up more pictures, especially during the summer.
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
    Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
    Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
    Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
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  11. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
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  12. hailbopp

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

    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
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  13. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
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  14. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Thank you @Ladybird4
    Thank you @Ladybird4
    Thank you @Ladybird4
    Thank you @Ladybird4
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  15. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
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  16. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it would then become truly portable.
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
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  17. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
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  18. Allex50
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    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
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  19. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new and they have altered the design. The first version...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
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  20. shiney

    Gardening For Women - ebook freebie

    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
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