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Things you always say wrong
My (actually mild) Welsh accent was the cause of much amusement to my friends when I lived in Oxford and London - the one that created the most laughter was saucepan - said as ‘soss-pan’. Other...
My (actually mild) Welsh accent was the cause of much amusement to my friends when I lived in Oxford and London - the one that created the most laughter was saucepan - said as ‘soss-pan’. Other apparently hilarious sayings included - ‘now in a minute’ and ‘over b(y)there’. They would have been...
My (actually mild) Welsh accent was the cause of much amusement to my friends when I lived in Oxford and London - the one that created the most laughter was saucepan - said as ‘soss-pan’. Other apparently hilarious sayings included - ‘now in a...
My (actually mild) Welsh accent was the cause of much amusement to my friends when I lived in Oxford and London - the one that created the most laughter was saucepan - said as ‘soss-pan’. Other...
Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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AuntyRach
Jan 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
Ohhhhh… Right. In that case…. I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Was a nice day here getting to 14.3c, now 13c. Expecting rain late tonight and tomorrow but a cold night again.
Was a nice day here getting to 14.3c, now 13c. Expecting rain late tonight and tomorrow but a cold night again.
Was a nice day here getting to 14.3c, now 13c. Expecting rain late tonight and tomorrow but a cold night again.
Was a nice day here getting to 14.3c, now 13c. Expecting rain late tonight and tomorrow but a cold night again.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 30 31 32
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Victoria
Jan 19, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
Thanks all for the help and advice.
TheMadHedger, Jan 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
IOS. Problem.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
roders, Jan 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM, Computer Corner
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roders
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the...
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the propagator in stages to evaporate some of the water. It has been kept moist for decades. There is no...
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the propagator in stages to evaporate some of the water. ...
Reusing is my first choice but after a couple of months out in the open I don't know how mucky it will be. It shouldn't be too bad as I could skim the surface off. I could then put it in the...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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shiney
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Plant not doing good
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
Alan Aldred, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:24 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself. But this absolute proliferation of long thin shoots...
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked quite odd, but has become a nice shape by itself....
I wouldn't even say I'm reshaping, tbh. I've literally never pruned my Acers other than snipping off any dead bits. This one is definitely leaning toward a 'weeping' shape, and initially looked...
LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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LG_
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Whaaattt?
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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Tidemark
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 18 19 20
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Ladybird4
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I wouldn't go with British Gas if they were the only supplier... Those charlatans robbed me of just over £400 about 25 years ago and I've never forgiven them for it.
I wouldn't go with British Gas if they were the only supplier... Those charlatans robbed me of just over £400 about 25 years ago and I've never forgiven them for it.
I wouldn't go with British Gas if they were the only supplier... Those charlatans robbed me of just over £400 about 25 years ago and I've never forgiven them for it.
I wouldn't go with British Gas if they were the only supplier... Those charlatans robbed me of just over £400 about 25 years ago and I've never forgiven them for it.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 20 21 22
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Fat Controller
Jan 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 6 7 8
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Logan
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 38 39 40
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ArmyAirForce
Jan 19, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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strongylodon
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Oh, him again.
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
Tidemark, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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Fat Controller
Jan 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...

Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Macraignil
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Allotment Boy
Jan 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
programmes to watch
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
Logan, Sep 26, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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ViewAhead
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
How do you tell a tic from a small spider?
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
BB3, Oct 6, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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pete
Jan 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM

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