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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Hi,I was at the local tip by 8:30 this morning and what a dreary visit it was; dark; misty and very wet but not raining. 7C actually felt warmer so I must be getting used to single figure...
    Hi,I was at the local tip by 8:30 this morning and what a dreary visit it was; dark; misty and very wet but not raining. 7C actually felt warmer so I must be getting used to single figure temperatures?Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,I was at the local tip by 8:30 this morning and what a dreary visit it was; dark; misty and very wet but not raining. 7C actually felt warmer so I must be getting used to single figure temperatures?Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,I was at the local tip by 8:30 this morning and what a dreary visit it was; dark; misty and very wet but not raining. 7C actually felt warmer so I must be getting used to single figure...
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  2. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    I hope the Sorbus does well for you @CostasK if you decide that is what you are going with. I grow many different Sorbus, Glendoick is not my favourite but its habit might suit your location...
    I hope the Sorbus does well for you @CostasK if you decide that is what you are going with. I grow many different Sorbus, Glendoick is not my favourite but its habit might suit your location better than some which are stronger growers. Sorbus trees are, in my experience, very successful if...
    I hope the Sorbus does well for you @CostasK if you decide that is what you are going with. I grow many different Sorbus, Glendoick is not my favourite but its habit might suit your location better than some which are stronger growers. Sorbus...
    I hope the Sorbus does well for you @CostasK if you decide that is what you are going with. I grow many different Sorbus, Glendoick is not my favourite but its habit might suit your location...
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  3. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    That sounds good, I take it you'd scale the pattern (S,M,L) on the computer and then project life size.
    That sounds good, I take it you'd scale the pattern (S,M,L) on the computer and then project life size.
    That sounds good, I take it you'd scale the pattern (S,M,L) on the computer and then project life size.
    That sounds good, I take it you'd scale the pattern (S,M,L) on the computer and then project life size.
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  4. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of a fight but we got there. They went back into the...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a tap root right into the paving, so it was a bit of...
    I was at my step daughters yesterday. We've been using one of the newly qualified apprentices from Capel, to help get her garden in better control. We re-potted 2 Acers, one of them had grown a...
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  5. Meomye

    Rose Gauntlet

    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
    I bought these in 2013 to deal with my many climbing/rambling/shrub roses and brambles.I use them frequently and they're still completely thorn-proof- They're quite thin so easy to work with too.
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  6. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with avian flu, they're as rare as, well, hen's teeth! I'm hoping OH will feel able to put some outside...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with avian flu, they're as rare as, well, hen's...
    Morning from a rather cloudy Wales. I have 1 sub on the Tesco order, but it's for eggs. Well, eggs is eggs, so that's OK, as long as they're 'free range'. I prefer 'proper' free range, but with...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
    I want to know who thought that pigs in blankets flavour coated peanuts was a good idea.
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  8. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    With Musk and Tesla of course it was the tree that caused the accident.
    With Musk and Tesla of course it was the tree that caused the accident.
    With Musk and Tesla of course it was the tree that caused the accident.
    With Musk and Tesla of course it was the tree that caused the accident.
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow onslaught. No queue at the tills. And it did not rain on me on the walk home.Even the relentless...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow onslaught. No queue at the tills. And it did not rain...
    Back from Sainsbury's. :yahoo: Got everything on my list. Fruit and veg aisles were deserted, so I must have just missed the early bird rush and been a whisker ahead of the mums-with-kids-in-tow...
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  10. JWK
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  11. Logan
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
    How lovely. I get a flock visiting several times a day but it's generally about 6 - 8 individuals.
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  13. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
    Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson. :)
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  14. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
    My first wreath
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  15. Allex50
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  16. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe megapotamica.
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
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  17. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I am glad when it's cooked.
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
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  18. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
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  19. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
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  20. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
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