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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Back from our trip to Suffolk which included a gallery visit to discuss OH’s exhibition in the summer. We also visited an award winning farm shop and have come back laden with lamb, poultry,...
    Back from our trip to Suffolk which included a gallery visit to discuss OH’s exhibition in the summer. We also visited an award winning farm shop and have come back laden with lamb, poultry, sausages, pies , bred, cakes and hot cross buns.The weather was fine in our journey south, then the...
    Back from our trip to Suffolk which included a gallery visit to discuss OH’s exhibition in the summer. We also visited an award winning farm shop and have come back laden with lamb, poultry, sausages, pies , bred, cakes and hot cross buns.The...
    Back from our trip to Suffolk which included a gallery visit to discuss OH’s exhibition in the summer. We also visited an award winning farm shop and have come back laden with lamb, poultry,...
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  2. Punkdoc
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    Assisted dying

    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which...
    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which we would want to be assisted to die, (and change it at any time for example if new treatments become...
    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which we would want to be assisted to die, (and change...
    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which...
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  3. Escarpment
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    Lunchtime Fox

    Oh love her. Foxes are beautiful. I fully expect to see some mum & cubs photos soon enough!
    Oh love her. Foxes are beautiful. I fully expect to see some mum & cubs photos soon enough!
    Oh love her. Foxes are beautiful. I fully expect to see some mum & cubs photos soon enough!
    Oh love her. Foxes are beautiful. I fully expect to see some mum & cubs photos soon enough!
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  4. wiseowl
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    Informative x 4

    What's your weather like MARCH 2024

    It's clearly shown up there first! And Trafalgar, of Nelson fame, is on the coast of Spain.Winds of 200kph recored on the Ile d'Yeu up the coast from here. A conifer wood has had nearly all the...
    It's clearly shown up there first! And Trafalgar, of Nelson fame, is on the coast of Spain.Winds of 200kph recored on the Ile d'Yeu up the coast from here. A conifer wood has had nearly all the trunks snapped or twisted off. Impressive.
    It's clearly shown up there first! And Trafalgar, of Nelson fame, is on the coast of Spain.Winds of 200kph recored on the Ile d'Yeu up the coast from here. A conifer wood has had nearly all the trunks snapped or twisted off. Impressive.
    It's clearly shown up there first! And Trafalgar, of Nelson fame, is on the coast of Spain.Winds of 200kph recored on the Ile d'Yeu up the coast from here. A conifer wood has had nearly all the...
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  5. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    And now I'm shouting profanities as I run up the garden because we have a rat. The poor birds will have to go on a diet for a while. That galls me. :mad:
    And now I'm shouting profanities as I run up the garden because we have a rat. The poor birds will have to go on a diet for a while. That galls me. :mad:
    And now I'm shouting profanities as I run up the garden because we have a rat. The poor birds will have to go on a diet for a while. That galls me. :mad:
    And now I'm shouting profanities as I run up the garden because we have a rat. The poor birds will have to go on a diet for a while. That galls me. :mad:
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    Lap 3.JPG Dunlin 1.JPG canada 1.JPG Greylag 4.JPG Guillemots (9).JPG Guillemots (8).JPG
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  7. wiseowl
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  8. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Cheers both. Beginners luck no doubt.Will leave well alone then!
    Cheers both. Beginners luck no doubt.Will leave well alone then!
    Cheers both. Beginners luck no doubt.Will leave well alone then!
    Cheers both. Beginners luck no doubt.Will leave well alone then!
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  9. wiseowl
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  10. wiseowl
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    What's looking good MARCH 2024

    First irises.
    First irises.
    First irises.
    First irises.
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  11. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
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  12. pattie

    how to grow herbs

    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
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  13. wiseowl
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    Crafters Corner 2023

    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an almost vertical learning curve. I'd seen my mum doing tent stitch tapestries (not my thing) and...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an almost vertical learning curve. I'd seen my mum...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an...
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  14. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    I didn't know that colorado beetle are around in Europe.
    I didn't know that colorado beetle are around in Europe.
    I didn't know that colorado beetle are around in Europe.
    I didn't know that colorado beetle are around in Europe.
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  15. JWK
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  16. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
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  17. Clueless 1 v2

    Lurgy remedies

    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
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  18. earlydaze
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    Cuttings that root in water

    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
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  19. PJA190
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    Slow and steady - Beginner :-)

    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and maybe just lay stones. (Put some edging in to stop the stones migrating on to the lawn). You could...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and maybe just lay stones. (Put some edging in to stop...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and...
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  20. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered...
    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered SpeciesCould be a way of passing time if it's too wet to get out in the garden :)
    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered SpeciesCould be a way of passing time if it's too wet...
    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered...
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