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  1. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best shape. Monday morning, I brought it to the service. When we...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
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  2. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I was talking to a travel agent friend and she told me they are already seeing a change in where their regular travel clients are going. Over 50% of them that usually fly to the U.S. have changed...
    I was talking to a travel agent friend and she told me they are already seeing a change in where their regular travel clients are going. Over 50% of them that usually fly to the U.S. have changed to travelling elsewhere after Trump announced that for people applying for the Visa Waiver for...
    I was talking to a travel agent friend and she told me they are already seeing a change in where their regular travel clients are going. Over 50% of them that usually fly to the U.S. have changed to travelling elsewhere after Trump announced...
    I was talking to a travel agent friend and she told me they are already seeing a change in where their regular travel clients are going. Over 50% of them that usually fly to the U.S. have changed...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Totally sunny here also, 4c max.
    Totally sunny here also, 4c max.
    Totally sunny here also, 4c max.
    Totally sunny here also, 4c max.
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  5. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
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  6. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
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  7. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I’ve just attempted to cut into this one and cook a bit of it. The stalk was 4” across and required the sharpest, biggest knife in the kitchen. The florettes, when I finally prised some off, were...
    I’ve just attempted to cut into this one and cook a bit of it. The stalk was 4” across and required the sharpest, biggest knife in the kitchen. The florettes, when I finally prised some off, were absolutely delicious and smelled really fresh. I made a cauliflower cheese with one fifth of the...
    I’ve just attempted to cut into this one and cook a bit of it. The stalk was 4” across and required the sharpest, biggest knife in the kitchen. The florettes, when I finally prised some off, were absolutely delicious and smelled really fresh. I...
    I’ve just attempted to cut into this one and cook a bit of it. The stalk was 4” across and required the sharpest, biggest knife in the kitchen. The florettes, when I finally prised some off, were...
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  9. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    ......or even leave it outside someone else's door.
    ......or even leave it outside someone else's door.
    ......or even leave it outside someone else's door.
    ......or even leave it outside someone else's door.
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  10. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the front garden they've been there a few years now...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
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  11. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover...
    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover attachments. I can say Hoover as it is one. I took the sofa covers off and washed them. The bits that...
    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover attachments. I can say Hoover as it is one. I took the...
    I've had quite a busy day, got fed up with doing nothing much. I've deep cleaned the sitting room, moved the furniture and vacuumed under it and everywhere that was fiddly with the Hoover...
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  12. JWK
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    Chillies 2025

    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
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  13. Logan
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  14. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
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  15. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
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  17. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
    Firecrest, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit and Chiffchaff (one of twenty or more) at the Sewage Treatment works near Corfe. Lots of insects on the filter beds.
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  19. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
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  20. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
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