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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    When we had a new boiler installed two years ago, I asked the fitter to move it to the adjacent wall to make it easier to access. (it had always annoyed me!) He then suggested he could pipe the...
    When we had a new boiler installed two years ago, I asked the fitter to move it to the adjacent wall to make it easier to access. (it had always annoyed me!) He then suggested he could pipe the condensate straight into the washing machine drain pipe which was underneath. Bingo, the condensate...
    When we had a new boiler installed two years ago, I asked the fitter to move it to the adjacent wall to make it easier to access. (it had always annoyed me!) He then suggested he could pipe the condensate straight into the washing machine drain...
    When we had a new boiler installed two years ago, I asked the fitter to move it to the adjacent wall to make it easier to access. (it had always annoyed me!) He then suggested he could pipe the...
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  2. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Lucky you @lizzie27, we had a call to say our boiler man can't come tomorrow as they are too busy with broken down boiler emergencies. We wanted it done before we go back to France next week so we...
    Lucky you @lizzie27, we had a call to say our boiler man can't come tomorrow as they are too busy with broken down boiler emergencies. We wanted it done before we go back to France next week so we booked it some time ago.
    Lucky you @lizzie27, we had a call to say our boiler man can't come tomorrow as they are too busy with broken down boiler emergencies. We wanted it done before we go back to France next week so we booked it some time ago.
    Lucky you @lizzie27, we had a call to say our boiler man can't come tomorrow as they are too busy with broken down boiler emergencies. We wanted it done before we go back to France next week so we...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    The "gas" used was probably a mixture of carfentanil and remifentanil as an aerosol. Both of these are fast acting, very powerful, synthetic opiates. Carfentanil is used as a tranquiliser for...
    The "gas" used was probably a mixture of carfentanil and remifentanil as an aerosol. Both of these are fast acting, very powerful, synthetic opiates. Carfentanil is used as a tranquiliser for elephants and other large wild animals.
    The "gas" used was probably a mixture of carfentanil and remifentanil as an aerosol. Both of these are fast acting, very powerful, synthetic opiates. Carfentanil is used as a tranquiliser for elephants and other large wild animals.
    The "gas" used was probably a mixture of carfentanil and remifentanil as an aerosol. Both of these are fast acting, very powerful, synthetic opiates. Carfentanil is used as a tranquiliser for...
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  4. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Well Alan's private paradise is a lot less private now.
    Well Alan's private paradise is a lot less private now.
    Well Alan's private paradise is a lot less private now.
    Well Alan's private paradise is a lot less private now.
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire

    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    A quick trot round the garden at midday revealed more snowdrops clumps appealing and also daffs trying to grow from under and around a spare trellis panel I'd propped up on the apple tree. Better...
    A quick trot round the garden at midday revealed more snowdrops clumps appealing and also daffs trying to grow from under and around a spare trellis panel I'd propped up on the apple tree. Better move the trellis asap before the daffs grow any taller. Trouble is where on earth can I put it?
    A quick trot round the garden at midday revealed more snowdrops clumps appealing and also daffs trying to grow from under and around a spare trellis panel I'd propped up on the apple tree. Better move the trellis asap before the daffs grow any...
    A quick trot round the garden at midday revealed more snowdrops clumps appealing and also daffs trying to grow from under and around a spare trellis panel I'd propped up on the apple tree. Better...
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  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Just had a snow shower. Picture earlier this morning.
    Just had a snow shower. Picture earlier this morning.
    Just had a snow shower. Picture earlier this morning.
    Just had a snow shower. Picture earlier this morning.
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  7. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    First bunch of supermarket daffs purchased. £1 well spent!:hapydancsmil:
    First bunch of supermarket daffs purchased. £1 well spent!:hapydancsmil:
    First bunch of supermarket daffs purchased. £1 well spent!:hapydancsmil:
    First bunch of supermarket daffs purchased. £1 well spent!:hapydancsmil:
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  8. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use...
    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use grow lights or a heat pad so I won't be starting them till next month.
    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use grow lights or a heat pad so I won't be starting them...
    If my chillies get a bit leggy I just plant them deeper when they are potted on. They root readily from any buried leaf nodes and I don't remember ever losing one from this method. I don't use...
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  9. JWK
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  10. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
    Ir was much better yesterday evening but more erratic again here this morning. Logging on much better but switching pages very slow again
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  11. Logan
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    what's looking good January 2026

    Frosted pond and pine.
    Frosted pond and pine.
    Frosted pond and pine.
    Frosted pond and pine.
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  12. Joao
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  13. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue...
    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue with red spider mite so I'll look at a biological control for that this year.Temperature wise, it's...
    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue with red spider mite so I'll look at a biological...
    Brilliant as it goes! I didn't overdo it last season but everything seemed to grow and produce well, we even got a few bonus plants from seeds leftover from the previous year. Did have an issue...
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  14. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Old map I guess before the price change.
    Old map I guess before the price change.
    Old map I guess before the price change.
    Old map I guess before the price change.
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  15. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
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  16. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
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  17. markharry66

    Bird of paradise

    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as Alberta. S leucophylla RHS have this as hardy down to -1 - -5°C. Nepenthes (Monkey cups) are a lot more...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as Alberta. S leucophylla RHS have this as hardy down to -1...
    Aye and there's the rub and demonstrates the problem with common names. More seriously mine are all Sarracenias of various species and hybrids. Sarracenia purpurea is found as far north as...
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  18. machtucker

    When to prune Amelanchier Lamarckii

    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
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  19. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
    That was a quick warm up period. You must project calmness that Dewi picked up on right away! Good going @Michael Hewett . :dbgrtmb:
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  20. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but...
    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but small G/C's and growers tend to be family run businesses. With the younger generation being brought...
    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but small G/C's and growers tend to be family run...
    This will become the norm in the future. According to RHA and RHS the number of nurseries in the UK has declined from 837 in 2000 to 541 in 2025, a decline of 35%. There are numerous factors but...
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