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  1. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    We had several lovely days in Mount Maunganui many years ago. I always remember OH asking the young man serving us in a restaurant there, how to pronounce it .It does seem to be nothing but...
    We had several lovely days in Mount Maunganui many years ago. I always remember OH asking the young man serving us in a restaurant there, how to pronounce it .It does seem to be nothing but gloom and doom these days. Thank goodness for places like this ! Best wishes to all Yawners and those...
    We had several lovely days in Mount Maunganui many years ago. I always remember OH asking the young man serving us in a restaurant there, how to pronounce it .It does seem to be nothing but gloom and doom these days. Thank goodness for places...
    We had several lovely days in Mount Maunganui many years ago. I always remember OH asking the young man serving us in a restaurant there, how to pronounce it .It does seem to be nothing but...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 21 22 23
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    AnniD
    Jan 22, 2026 at 11:13 AM
  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the nearby fox. They had their den 3 houses further to...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3 4
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
  3. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    @KT53 we are in the same position. The surgery we are registered at is further from us than the new one they built but the catchment area for the new surgery doesn't cover us but it does cover...
    @KT53 we are in the same position. The surgery we are registered at is further from us than the new one they built but the catchment area for the new surgery doesn't cover us but it does cover people from miles away. Our surgery is absolutely hopeless, if you need to see someone then you can't,...
    @KT53 we are in the same position. The surgery we are registered at is further from us than the new one they built but the catchment area for the new surgery doesn't cover us but it does cover people from miles away. Our surgery is absolutely...
    @KT53 we are in the same position. The surgery we are registered at is further from us than the new one they built but the catchment area for the new surgery doesn't cover us but it does cover...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    Thevictorian
    Jan 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
  4. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of...
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of furiously tidying up before an unexpected visitor arrives: scurryfunge.
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of furiously tidying up before an unexpected visitor...
    The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 3 4 5
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    AuntyRach
    Jan 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM
  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    KT53
    Jan 21, 2026 at 10:49 AM
  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Not very dry today still have light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c.
    Not very dry today still have light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c.
    Not very dry today still have light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c.
    Not very dry today still have light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the east south east temp 9c feels like 7c.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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    Logan
    Jan 22, 2026 at 11:55 AM
  7. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
    At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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    infradig
    Jan 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM
  8. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 7 8 9
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    Ladybird4
    Jan 22, 2026 at 6:31 AM
  9. markharry66

    B and m exotic bulb range

    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials. :)
    markharry66, Jan 21, 2026 at 6:53 AM, Tropical Gardening
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    Selleri
    Jan 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
  10. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 11 12 13
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 22, 2026 at 10:23 AM
  11. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Sheal, Oct 12, 2022, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    BB3
    Jan 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
  12. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    Logan
    Jan 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
  13. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    Logan
    Jan 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
  14. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CarolineL
    Jan 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  15. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered, the muck is very very wet and heavy. The ground is...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered,...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
  16. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.
    LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    Jiffy
    Jan 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
  18. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    A seat at the Board of Peace could cost you a $1 billion, now where does that go?
    A seat at the Board of Peace could cost you a $1 billion, now where does that go?
    A seat at the Board of Peace could cost you a $1 billion, now where does that go?
    A seat at the Board of Peace could cost you a $1 billion, now where does that go?
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 326 327 328
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    NigelJ
    Jan 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
  19. Selleri
    Funny x 3

    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    LG_
    Jan 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
  20. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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