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Recent content by Smudger

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    IN OUR GARDENS 2026

    I had a small leak in my summerhouse (less than a year old ) Phoned a local handyman offered him £200 to refelt it ( I had the materials ) he said he wasn`t interested. Is he just too lazy or got too much money? I would do it myself but at 83 i`m not allowed up the ladder after what happened...
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    As Seen From Our Gardens 2026

    It`s mind blowing how these giant planets/suns just hang in the sky. Fascinating !
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    What was the demographic of your childhood street?

    Happy, fun & adventure, friendship, beautiful girls.
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    IN OUR GARDENS 2026

    Nice to see goldfinches back in the garden, none at all last year. Plenty of the usual spuggies, blackies, tits. chaffinch, doves & one lonesome pigeon. Weather here in south east Durham has been good compared to most parts of the country,{ I've probably jinxed it now } Angels don`t always...
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    happy birthday Jonob

    Happy Birthday John, have a good one.
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    Fishing

    I think i must have been the bloke next to you with all my fancy fishing gear. Never had any luck at Salford res, much preferred Brookvale park, caught lots of lovely Roach, always put them back in for another day. Did they have Carp in Brookvale park lake? Used to watch large fish gliding...
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    Fishing

    Sorry Pedro, that`s a sad sight.
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    What did you wear?

    The only thing i can think of is hob nail boots!
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    Happy Birthday John L

    Happy Birthday mate, have a good one.:party:
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    Happy birthday Pete (mw0njm)

    Happy birthday Pete, get a shovel on the old tractor & get some snow cleared.;)
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    Happy Birtday NoddKD

    Happy birthday mate, have a good one.
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    Christmas Traditions – What Were Yours Growing Up?

    It hasn`t worn off here. My wife sprays snow & snowballs on the windows every Christmas.
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    Christmas 2025 Greetings

    I don`t know who put that tree on your car Pen but it`s the wrong way round. Happy Christmas to all & let`s hope for a peaceful new year.
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    Erdington

    Not many scruffy little oiks there. We wuz posh in Erdington.:cool:
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    Christmas Traditions – What Were Yours Growing Up?

    Mind you don`t break you teeth on the silver 6p coin.
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