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Not Facebook, I don't do it, but I've just cringed at this.

I don't think old Putin has much regard for environmental matters. Kind of ironic as his motivation is supposedly to "reclaim a beautiful part of Russia". All he'll end up with is a barren, toxic wasteland at this rate. If he succeeeds. Some light bedtime reading - Ukraine conflict environmental briefing: Nature - CEOBS CEOBS.ORG Joint briefing exploring how the conflict is affecting Ukraine's ecosystems and biodiversity, and its nature governance.

I'd go for Pyracantha. I think that's even worse than Berberis.

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I had a similarly exciting experience with wiring once. Though I was sober. (Not sure if that works in my defense or not). The only thing that I know for sure now about wiring is to assume nothing! I was cutting what I thought was an already disconnected wire. Edit. And remember to use one of those electrical tester screwdrivers before touching anything.

Anyone used this bird call ID app? I was recommended it and installed it yesterday. It seems excellent. It's picked up a whole load of birds, a lot of which I didn't know we had around the garden. I set it recording this morning as I was hanging the washing out and it recognised 10 different species in 6 minutes. Merlin Bird ID - Home MERLIN.ALLABOUTBIRDS.ORG Bird ID Wizard—Step-by-step Answer three simple questions about a bird you are trying to identify and Merlin will give you a list of...

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Interesting idea for a thread, and nice looking house Peds. I'm not even going to attempt to compete with Will C's offering, I think we may have peaked already with that one. I've a couple that were slightly more than whinjuries, but might fit the bill. Back at school, age about 12 maybe, we were playing cricket in PE. I was wicket keeper and enjoying the chance to stand around most of the time. Next thing i know there's a sharp sting and there's a bit of willow in my face. I reckon the batter swung round too much, he said I was stood too close, who knows. I earnt 7 stitches in A&E for that, 1/2 inch below my left eye. All healing nicely so I went in for a Judo competition the following week. As does happen sometimes I got thrown to the mat, normally all part of the fun but I landed smack bang on the wound. Back to A&E for another lot of stitches, thus ensuring a life long scar. Fast forward a good few years. All grown up and supposedly wiser. I went out scrumping plums. After an excellent picking I was happily cycling home feeling very pleased with my haul. Handlebars loaded with heavy carrier bags full of plums to the point of challenging but manageable. So I thought. A narrow section of path edged by metal railings proved otherwise. Straight off over the handlebars with the heavy bags cramping the chance to style it out! Off to A&E again but luckily only a sprained wrist that time.

Not yet but my brother told me that has happened to him recently, and he's been doing it longer than me. I guess it's just a question of time.

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Yeah I think most do. There were a few exposés at the start of this thread. I generally start with one of a select few favourites. Anything with lots of vowels is good I reckon.

And to think we used to be a "Developed" country. 😥

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Toast. Very moreish.

Olives, capers and anchovies makes me think Tapenade. Worth a go if you like a big umami hit. Just a few more ingredients and a blitz up in a blender.

I'd have to agree about them being a waste of time, mores the pity. There's sod all effective roots on them. What a waste, if only the lazy buggers had dug out a bit further around the rootball. @Ty Korrigan - what particular aspects of climate change are driving the orchard owners to rip them out? Too hot, too wet, too dry? Wondering if we'll see similar over here in a year or few.

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What's another few percent on top of the 20% rise in council tax bill that we're already facing? Due to a bankrupt city council. I'm sure others will follow suit in due course.

It would surely improve the mess we're currently in on that front, if nothing else. Raw sewage spills into England rivers and seas doubles in 2023 WWW.BBC.CO.UK Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year. Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40% WWW.BBC.CO.UK The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases. Boat Race rowers told not to enter Thames due to high levels of E. coli WWW.BBC.CO.UK Crews have also been warned to cover blisters and wear footwear due to high levels of E. coli. A sorry state of affairs whichever way you choose to look at it.

There must be something wrong. It's the Easter weekend and there's no rain showing here for the next three days, after today. 🤔

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Correct letters but in the wrong position.

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You're a little bit previous, only a year or so mind.

They're busy in Russia at the moment;- Kate rumours linked to Russian disinformation WWW.BBC.CO.UK Researchers say a co-ordinated campaign deliberately heightened rumours about the Princess of Wales.