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  1. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
    Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good evening all. I did make a major complaint about the heating at the clib but I think @Busy-Lizzie may have hit the nail on the head as there must be a fault in the system. The blower was...
    Good evening all. I did make a major complaint about the heating at the clib but I think @Busy-Lizzie may have hit the nail on the head as there must be a fault in the system. The blower was gushing forth, trouble is it was blowing out cold air. At least we haven't another match now until...
    Good evening all. I did make a major complaint about the heating at the clib but I think @Busy-Lizzie may have hit the nail on the head as there must be a fault in the system. The blower was gushing forth, trouble is it was blowing out cold air....
    Good evening all. I did make a major complaint about the heating at the clib but I think @Busy-Lizzie may have hit the nail on the head as there must be a fault in the system. The blower was...
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  3. MrHappyDays

    Is there anything I can do now?

    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
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  4. hi2u_uk

    Which branches should I chop off ?

    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
    Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
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  5. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
    I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking...
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking day, not a breath of wind, rain forecast for tomorrow.
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking day, not a breath of wind, rain forecast for tomorrow.
    A hard frost first thing with everything looking very seasonal, was only 0.5 degrees at mid day when we nipped to the shops, sun was out trying to burn off a heavy fog, really was a nice looking...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and...
    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and chip shop in our village so Googled for it and AI said "there is no reported fish and chip shop...
    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and chip shop in our village so Googled for it and AI...
    I've already said that I find a lot of AI answers to posted questions (they always come up as the first post :mad:) a definitely wrong.A good example is when I had forgotten the name of the fish and...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so...
    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so the batter is lovely and crispy. In the 'olden days' when everything seemed to be batch cooked I...
    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so the batter is lovely and crispy. In the 'olden...
    We have a very good local chippie too. 'Giant Haddock/Cod and chips' is £15.80 but the fish easily feeds both of us, and the 'small' chips is never more than half eaten. All cooked to order so...
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  9. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog...
    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog could then hear fine. The vet then proceeded to tell Andrea that, if she wanted to keep this from...
    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog could then hear fine. The vet then proceeded to tell...
    Maggie found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian. The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog’s ears.He cleaned both ears, and the dog...
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  10. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
    Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
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  11. shiney
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    Poems

    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after him the parson ran, the sexton and the squire; A...
    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after...
    Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    From my window.
    From my window.
    From my window.
    From my window.
    Snow Bunting.JPG SB 19.JPG PS 3.JPG SB 19.JPG PS 2.JPG DSCF1941.jpg
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  13. BB3

    WORDS

    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase :sad: That never quite says what you mean. You’d better...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase :sad:...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
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  14. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
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  15. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
    My area is probably too warm for Meconopsis from what I've read about them.
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  16. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
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  17. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
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  18. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    P1100768 - small.jpg P1100783 - small.jpg P1100773 - small.jpg P1100778 - small.jpg Dendrobium kingianum (Pink rock orchid)  01 - small.jpg P1110827 - small.jpg
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  19. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
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  20. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
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