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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
    I was with my sister, 15 months older than me. I got a job at 16 as Private Secretary for the President of a company contracted to NASA. British Secretaries with Shorthand and Typing were rare.
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    How absolutely marvellous @Busy-Lizzie . @Liriodendron, it must be getting on to nearly a year since you went to Finland - unless I just made that up! It is markedly colder here now since the...
    How absolutely marvellous @Busy-Lizzie . @Liriodendron, it must be getting on to nearly a year since you went to Finland - unless I just made that up! It is markedly colder here now since the darkness set in and we have weather warnings for icy roads starting at midnight tonight. Maybe its...
    How absolutely marvellous @Busy-Lizzie . @Liriodendron, it must be getting on to nearly a year since you went to Finland - unless I just made that up! It is markedly colder here now since the darkness set in and we have weather warnings for icy...
    How absolutely marvellous @Busy-Lizzie . @Liriodendron, it must be getting on to nearly a year since you went to Finland - unless I just made that up! It is markedly colder here now since the...
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  3. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Further to my OH’s attempts at renewing his over 70s driving licence, he looked to the Post Office’s official website for help. It said that only certain branches will do it. It said that, of...
    Further to my OH’s attempts at renewing his over 70s driving licence, he looked to the Post Office’s official website for help. It said that only certain branches will do it. It said that, of those, for some you need to book an appointment and for some you don’t. He looked for the nearest branch...
    Further to my OH’s attempts at renewing his over 70s driving licence, he looked to the Post Office’s official website for help. It said that only certain branches will do it. It said that, of those, for some you need to book an appointment and...
    Further to my OH’s attempts at renewing his over 70s driving licence, he looked to the Post Office’s official website for help. It said that only certain branches will do it. It said that, of...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes for using the VegTrug again. I have only to order a...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to minimise the foxes tremendously, I have new hopes...
    After it rained for hours, I seized the opportunity to get screws into the wood of the VegTrug. The foxes had managed to break off one board while jumping over the fence. Since I found a way to...
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
    Our mp is useless, you can't even contact him and if you do you don't usally get a reply and then the reply are words that come out of a windy pudding
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  6. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The help consists of her pushing potted up plants off...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for my charity plant sale she appears to “ help”. The...
    “And they never disturbed any plants - he's in the top righthand corner” Hmm well that cannot be said about Bella now more appropriately called Beezer.During the many hours of potting up for...
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  7. Michael Hewett

    Meta ?

    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
    I suddenly had one of those messages the other day Michael, after years of using FB, I assume it's just procedure when they make changes.
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  8. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    A friend in Scotland sent me this the other day. I just remembered about it. Sorry it’s a bit late.An English doctor is being shown around a Scottish hospital. At the end of his visit, he's...
    A friend in Scotland sent me this the other day. I just remembered about it. Sorry it’s a bit late.An English doctor is being shown around a Scottish hospital. At the end of his visit, he's shown into a ward with a number of patients who show no obvious signs of injury. He goes to examine the...
    A friend in Scotland sent me this the other day. I just remembered about it. Sorry it’s a bit late.An English doctor is being shown around a Scottish hospital. At the end of his visit, he's shown into a ward with a number of patients who show...
    A friend in Scotland sent me this the other day. I just remembered about it. Sorry it’s a bit late.An English doctor is being shown around a Scottish hospital. At the end of his visit, he's...
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  9. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
    A Newcastle Drain Spade is your answer. It'll even chop concrete blocks in half.
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  10. Alisa

    Daphne - which variety to choose

    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks better on neutral to acid conditions. Mine are...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice but some things you might like to know. It looks...
    If you are thinking of buying Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' then I can show you some photos of that, and advise on how it grows. If I was to buy only one Daphne, then this would be my choice...
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  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we had sunshine and the tit couple was looking for...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take pictures of two Robins.Last week, when we...
    I have a bumblebee in my garden since December, but it's the first time I have that. I think since last year, birds and plants are confused.While having a walk on 30 December, I was able to take...
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  12. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
    A very wet hellebore
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Friendly or not, it's enough to give you a headache if it scores a direct hit! :yikes:
    Friendly or not, it's enough to give you a headache if it scores a direct hit! :yikes:
    Friendly or not, it's enough to give you a headache if it scores a direct hit! :yikes:
    Friendly or not, it's enough to give you a headache if it scores a direct hit! :yikes:
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  14. plantgirl

    Lilac

    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
    Thanks, I clocked that one and will be keeping an eye on it.
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  15. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is entirely due to weather conditions if I can get any decent results outside. I have always grown...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is entirely due to weather conditions if I can get...
    I first tried Maskotka a couple of years ago as I was given some seeds. They did do well but at present I tend to concentrate on Sungold and Black/Chocolate cherry. GH space is limited and it is...
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  16. BB3
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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.....
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  17. Fat Controller
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    All things automotive

    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
    Rarely is there anything without bias nowadays. The only variation seems to be whether your bias is deemed virtuous or not, regardless of whether you right or wrong :biggrin:
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  18. Kevin Cowans

    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).
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  19. shiney
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    JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
    Food porn
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  20. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
    I think it might have a spot of jet lag, :biggrin:
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