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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    4c bright but cloudy
    4c bright but cloudy
    4c bright but cloudy
    4c bright but cloudy
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  2. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    I’m delighted that your OH has returned and that you have finished both of your projects, but I’m more delighted that you know what all of the above is on about. I haven’t a baldy clue.:rolleyespink::biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    I’m delighted that your OH has returned and that you have finished both of your projects, but I’m more delighted that you know what all of the above is on about. I haven’t a baldy clue.:rolleyespink::biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    I’m delighted that your OH has returned and that you have finished both of your projects, but I’m more delighted that you know what all of the above is on about. I haven’t a baldy clue.:rolleyespink::biggrin::dbgrtmb:
    I’m delighted that your OH has returned and that you have finished both of your projects, but I’m more delighted that you know what all of the above is on about. I haven’t a baldy clue.:rolleyespink::biggrin::dbgrtmb:
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Tbh I don't think some of those forced to fight are far off zombies.
    Tbh I don't think some of those forced to fight are far off zombies.
    Tbh I don't think some of those forced to fight are far off zombies.
    Tbh I don't think some of those forced to fight are far off zombies.
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  4. BB3

    Supermarket potato disease

    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec) when spuds roast their best.Many years ago I met a...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec)...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I was awakened at 4.15 by a car alarm. Could I get back to sleep? Answers on a postage stamp... We are going to take the dogs to the hills, as it may be the last opportunity for a while, with the...
    I was awakened at 4.15 by a car alarm. Could I get back to sleep? Answers on a postage stamp... We are going to take the dogs to the hills, as it may be the last opportunity for a while, with the snow forecast. OH mentioned a picnic. I won't rush to take the camping chairs! I need to address our...
    I was awakened at 4.15 by a car alarm. Could I get back to sleep? Answers on a postage stamp... We are going to take the dogs to the hills, as it may be the last opportunity for a while, with the snow forecast. OH mentioned a picnic. I won't rush...
    I was awakened at 4.15 by a car alarm. Could I get back to sleep? Answers on a postage stamp... We are going to take the dogs to the hills, as it may be the last opportunity for a while, with the...
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  6. pete
    Funny x 5

    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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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't arrive til about the middle of January. I had a nice...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
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  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I would like to know exactly who the target audience is, who pays to listen to classical music and then drowns it all out by blowing a whistle.Just so that I can avoid them generally in life.
    I would like to know exactly who the target audience is, who pays to listen to classical music and then drowns it all out by blowing a whistle.Just so that I can avoid them generally in life.
    I would like to know exactly who the target audience is, who pays to listen to classical music and then drowns it all out by blowing a whistle.Just so that I can avoid them generally in life.
    I would like to know exactly who the target audience is, who pays to listen to classical music and then drowns it all out by blowing a whistle.Just so that I can avoid them generally in life.
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  10. 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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  11. hailbopp

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

    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit has other than to block light and rain. Mixed plants that climb and trail so as to cover the bottom...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit has other than to block light and rain. Mixed...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit...
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  12. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
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  13. JWK
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  14. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
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