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  1. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best shape. Monday morning, I brought it to the service. When we...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It was a dreary overcast day and the sun only peeped out once. Our high was 14.7c and over 14c most of the afternoon. It is 13.5c now and rain is forecast late tomorrow and Friday and Saturday. ...
    It was a dreary overcast day and the sun only peeped out once. Our high was 14.7c and over 14c most of the afternoon. It is 13.5c now and rain is forecast late tomorrow and Friday and Saturday. Apparently they were opening the gates of our nearest dam, Arade at 11am this morning.
    It was a dreary overcast day and the sun only peeped out once. Our high was 14.7c and over 14c most of the afternoon. It is 13.5c now and rain is forecast late tomorrow and Friday and Saturday. Apparently they were opening the gates of our...
    It was a dreary overcast day and the sun only peeped out once. Our high was 14.7c and over 14c most of the afternoon. It is 13.5c now and rain is forecast late tomorrow and Friday and Saturday. ...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    We'll be needing that Jalfrezi recipe please... ;)
    We'll be needing that Jalfrezi recipe please... ;)
    We'll be needing that Jalfrezi recipe please... ;)
    We'll be needing that Jalfrezi recipe please... ;)
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    It will be because the Costal crunch is still using traditional methods and is still produced in a certain area, it will probably have a PDO certificate. There might only be one or a few dairies...
    It will be because the Costal crunch is still using traditional methods and is still produced in a certain area, it will probably have a PDO certificate. There might only be one or a few dairies that will have a license to produce that type of cheese, same for blue stilton, hence the luxury food...
    It will be because the Costal crunch is still using traditional methods and is still produced in a certain area, it will probably have a PDO certificate. There might only be one or a few dairies that will have a license to produce that type of...
    It will be because the Costal crunch is still using traditional methods and is still produced in a certain area, it will probably have a PDO certificate. There might only be one or a few dairies...
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  5. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
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  7. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
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  8. JWK
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  9. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
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  10. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover...
    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover attachments. I can say Hoover as it is one. I took the sofa covers off and washed them. The bits that...
    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover attachments. I can say Hoover as it is one. I took the...
    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover...
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  11. hailbopp

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

    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
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  12. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the front garden they've been there a few years now...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
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  13. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
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  14. hi2u_uk
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  15. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
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  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
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  17. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
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  19. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it took forever just to play three notes.This...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
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  20. Esoxlucius

    Feeding houseplants in winter.

    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed all year round. And mist some too.I have a...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
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