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  1. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Wife used to have a golf and they're great cars. I've had a couple of seat Leon's which I was also impressed with (they're basically the same platform anyway). Wife now has an id3 (great but...
    Wife used to have a golf and they're great cars. I've had a couple of seat Leon's which I was also impressed with (they're basically the same platform anyway). Wife now has an id3 (great but short range) and I have a Jag (not what you're after)
    Wife used to have a golf and they're great cars. I've had a couple of seat Leon's which I was also impressed with (they're basically the same platform anyway). Wife now has an id3 (great but short range) and I have a Jag (not what you're after)
    Wife used to have a golf and they're great cars. I've had a couple of seat Leon's which I was also impressed with (they're basically the same platform anyway). Wife now has an id3 (great but...
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    I'm sure that @lizzie27 has the same and would have noticed by now if the birds had gone :) I will report back once it has arrived and put to the fence.
    I'm sure that @lizzie27 has the same and would have noticed by now if the birds had gone :) I will report back once it has arrived and put to the fence.
    I'm sure that @lizzie27 has the same and would have noticed by now if the birds had gone :) I will report back once it has arrived and put to the fence.
    I'm sure that @lizzie27 has the same and would have noticed by now if the birds had gone :) I will report back once it has arrived and put to the fence.
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It i is all blue skies and sunny with 10,3c. At 11am Furries were out but all of a sudden Van rushed in and jumped on my lap ... quite wet ... so T'other Half had to run out and get the laundry...
    It i is all blue skies and sunny with 10,3c. At 11am Furries were out but all of a sudden Van rushed in and jumped on my lap ... quite wet ... so T'other Half had to run out and get the laundry in as we had an unexpected shower. It is back out now (on an airer). Showers are forecast for 1...
    It i is all blue skies and sunny with 10,3c. At 11am Furries were out but all of a sudden Van rushed in and jumped on my lap ... quite wet ... so T'other Half had to run out and get the laundry in as we had an unexpected shower. It is back out...
    It i is all blue skies and sunny with 10,3c. At 11am Furries were out but all of a sudden Van rushed in and jumped on my lap ... quite wet ... so T'other Half had to run out and get the laundry...
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
    Gorgeous pictures A very cheering sight, especially during the duller weather.
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Ah..........that's what he wants Greenland for then...........dig out any valuable natural resources and then build hotels on what's left ? Just the odd nuclear missile site as well to defend the...
    Ah..........that's what he wants Greenland for then...........dig out any valuable natural resources and then build hotels on what's left ? Just the odd nuclear missile site as well to defend the tourists from another invasion by Erik the Red.
    Ah..........that's what he wants Greenland for then...........dig out any valuable natural resources and then build hotels on what's left ? Just the odd nuclear missile site as well to defend the tourists from another invasion by Erik the Red.
    Ah..........that's what he wants Greenland for then...........dig out any valuable natural resources and then build hotels on what's left ? Just the odd nuclear missile site as well to defend the...
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  6. CarolineL

    Butler sinks and hypertufa

    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
    This reminds me of the old Geoff Hamilton trick for making rocks for your rockery.Dont forget to paint it with yoghurt.:biggrin:
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  7. JWK
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  8. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits here and blackbirds :biggrin: they just got used to eating...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time they turn yellow theyre devoured. same with fruits...
    in many warmer countries insect pressure is absurdly high even with predators. bananas are never picked close to ripe even on obscure heirloom varieties in the deep jungle, because by the time...
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  9. BobMcFish

    Can anyone please tell me about these squashes

    I don't think I've got photos of them - having trouble with that at the moment but I will try once I get things updated. However, as I'm going back some 30 years, it's possible we are talking...
    I don't think I've got photos of them - having trouble with that at the moment but I will try once I get things updated. However, as I'm going back some 30 years, it's possible we are talking about different "bottle" gourds. The ones I grew had a slim neck and a bulbous base. To get anything...
    I don't think I've got photos of them - having trouble with that at the moment but I will try once I get things updated. However, as I'm going back some 30 years, it's possible we are talking about different "bottle" gourds. The ones I grew...
    I don't think I've got photos of them - having trouble with that at the moment but I will try once I get things updated. However, as I'm going back some 30 years, it's possible we are talking...
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  10. kristie davies

    Improving drainage help

    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously...
    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously break it up ( with spade and trowel) and then mixed in top soil, compost and manure and dug it over...
    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously break it up ( with spade and trowel) and then mixed...
    To improve our soil, when we first moved here, we had to break up the “ soil” as just beneath the soil surface, it was a clay table and water would sit on top of this clay. We had to laboriously...
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
    We can do indeed - in fairness, anyone can start whatever thread they like (within reason) - thread as below:All things automotive
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  12. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
    Yes its true, Brugmansia sanguinea will over winter in the ground at root level. You do have to treat it as a dieback perennial in that situation though.
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  13. Tidemark
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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was...
    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was going to be delivered.So before work, I quickly moved a vigorous rose to a pot, to create more...
    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was going to be delivered.So before work, I quickly...
    Today was going to be busy because of having to finish something at work while also having a tiler in the house, doing the bathroom (I work from home). But.. I knew that a tree I had ordered was...
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  15. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
    Not like this then:Tobacco Slave - STOP
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  16. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
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  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t let them have human food much but they do like...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but Charlie prefer to have it off the floor. I don’t...
    George likes to lick the olive juice off a dish (if I let him) but I’ve never tried him with a whole olive. They are all different aren’t they. George will avidly take a morsel from my fingers but...
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  18. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago tho :biggrin:
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that was our version of AC. That was about 30 years ago...
    A Canadian friend came over to the UK for a visit and rented a car. She moaned about the lack of AC in it and asked why . I pointed out the handle for winding down the window and told her that...
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  19. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The other Jeep was fine, but the broken one wasn't just...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must have had some flaws in the stone casting.The...
    7th January 2026Jumping back a day, one of the plant pot Jeeps took a direct hit over the cold spell. I probably should have brought them indoors earlier, but I think the one that exploded must...
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  20. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

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