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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 8 9 10
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Ergates
Jan 26, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle of wine, which allows me to do my famous party...
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any items requiring a proof of age, such as a bottle...
I rather enjoy the self check outs in Morrisons, mainly because of the friendly assistants who rush to my help when the machine has a tantrum, which happens every time.The staff has to clear any...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 22 23 24
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Selleri
Jan 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
Maybe they are making a quick attempt to sell off any American themed items before we all start to boycott them!
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 26 27 28
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Ergates
Jan 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
The hourly rain never developed and we stayed 13codd all day, as we are now, Heavy rain forecast for tonight.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 40 41 42
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Victoria
Jan 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom. I will probably remove these once...
I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom. I will probably remove these once the tree gets bigger, to raise the crown. I will try to retain a natural shape, depending on how the...
I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom. I will probably remove these once the tree gets bigger, to raise the crown. I will...
I have already just tidied the crown @simone_in_wiltshire by snipping off some damaged ends and equalising the size of a couple of the branches near the bottom. I will probably remove these once...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 6 7 8
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Plantminded
Jan 26, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I still have to rebuild the power to the greenhouse. The catenary armoured cable is still there, just dropped down the wall at the moment, but we need to get up to date sockets and also work out...
I still have to rebuild the power to the greenhouse. The catenary armoured cable is still there, just dropped down the wall at the moment, but we need to get up to date sockets and also work out how to get the cable into the greenhouse. We shall probably fix it to an external pole and run it...
I still have to rebuild the power to the greenhouse. The catenary armoured cable is still there, just dropped down the wall at the moment, but we need to get up to date sockets and also work out how to get the cable into the greenhouse. We...
I still have to rebuild the power to the greenhouse. The catenary armoured cable is still there, just dropped down the wall at the moment, but we need to get up to date sockets and also work out...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 13 14 15
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shiney
Jan 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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What an eejit!
I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
I knew someone who bought a job lot of smoke detectors and put them under the stairs in a carrier bag and forgot about them. You know the rest of the story.....
BB3, Jan 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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BB3
Jan 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Succulent ID please.
I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
I am going with some sort of Cotyledon orbiculata but I already have one of these and the leaf shape is the same but grey leaved with a floury surface. More digging needed I think!!
madpenguin, Jan 23, 2026 at 12:10 AM, Cacti and Succulents
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madpenguin
Jan 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Daphne - which variety to choose
Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties...
Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties available.
Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties available.
Daphnes have a tendency to be fairly short lived. They are also a bit tricky to propagate and grow slowly initially hence they are quite pricey. There are quite a number of D bholua varieties...
Alisa, Jan 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Other Plants
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NigelJ
Jan 26, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor your neighbour can definitey prove one way or another...
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor...
I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
TheMadHedger, Jan 19, 2026, Trees
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Philippa
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love reading about plant purchases. And even more so...
Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we wanted something in the space.By the way, I love...
Just ordered a couple of large obelisks to replace a wooden arch/pergola that was rotting and in danger of collapse. We've left it a while after removing the wood so that we could be sure that we...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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Golarne
Jan 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Food porn
Food porn
Food porn
Food porn

shiney, Jan 1, 2026, Photo Competitions
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Penny_Forthem
Jan 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM
My Garden Progress
I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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JennyJB
Jan 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the manure we get for free at the allotment
Ahh seaweed, I added it to my allotment for a few years but haven't for a couple. Might go for trip down the Ayrshire coast tomorrow with some bags and get some as I seem to have missed the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Hanglow
Jan 24, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their...
Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their property boundary for a token repayment, it could create all manner of problems down the line.
Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their property boundary for a token repayment, it could create...
Personally, I think this is likely to become another of those mis-selling scandals. If freehold homeowners are basically signing away the rights to full ownership of anything within their...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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ViewAhead
Jan 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the...
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the recent storms and an extreme rarity. A larger version of our Ringed Plover.
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the recent storms and an extreme rarity. A larger version...
At about 150m away the other side of a small reservoir just over the border in Hampshire, a couple of distant fuzzy pics of a Killdeer (Plover). Another bird blown across the Atlantic in the...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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strongylodon
Jan 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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What's Looking Good January 2026
Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
Sarcococca flowering now as well as the Hellebores, Primrose, Calendula and wallflowers.
Plantminded, Dec 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Philippa
Jan 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Whaaattt?
I live in Shineyland!
I live in Shineyland!
I live in Shineyland!
I live in Shineyland!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 330 331 332
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shiney
Jan 26, 2026 at 9:13 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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Logan
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Potted Blueberries and honeyberries experiences ?
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not...
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not tried yet as mine aren't particularly productive where they are. I keep meaning to move them and get...
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not tried yet as mine aren't particularly productive where...
I thought it was quite hard to kill a honeyberry. I've read lots of people have very poor luck with hardwood cuttings and that stool layering is the easiest method to propagate them. I've not...
glosmike, Feb 16, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Thevictorian
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:57 AM

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