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  1. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Nice looking tree Pete. Mines looking sickly.
  2. Smudger

    Computer help

    I`ve just signed up to Cyberghost & it won`t let me view any sites whilst it`s running so i have to disconnect it to visit a site, which begs the question "what`s the point" ? Have i picked a duff vpn or have i got my settings wrong ?
  3. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    I have 3 sweet cherry trees with a total of 5 cherries ! One of my apple trees is looking very poorly but still has apples growing well. Sweet peas, annual { lovely scent } & perennial, same flower but no scent, in fact all flowers are blooming lovely !! Sadly i have an invasion of what i...
  4. Smudger

    Computer help

    I have this at the bottom of my forum screen... "Birmingham History Forum would like your permission to enable push notifications." I presume that means adverts { does the forum still get revenue from ads ?
  5. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Some gorgeous colours in nature.
  6. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Here in s/east Durham we have a abundance of birds, Blue & Great tits, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Sparrows, Dunnocks, Pigeons, Doves, greedy Starlings, & we had a Bullfinch pay a brief visit {first time i`ve ever seen one } Cherry trees are very poor this year & one of my apple trees seems to have...
  7. Smudger

    happy 80th to richard dye

    Happy Birthday Richard. Sit in the garden & count your blessings.
  8. Smudger

    Its Oldbrit's birthday !

    Happy Birthday you old saddletramp ! Hope you had enough puff to blow out all those candles. !
  9. Smudger

    A well deserved award to David Olusoga

    He`s good but my favourite is Lucy Worsley, she tells a cracking history with all the fibs left out.
  10. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Steve, look on the bright side, when all the plants further south are going over, yours will still be there to admire.
  11. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Oh the joys of being in Britain in the spring. Not much sign of global warming here. But we know how to enjoy it when it comes.
  12. Smudger

    HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY MIKEJEE

    Happy birthday Mike, have a peaceful day.
  13. Smudger

    Plumbers

    It`s just for a fit. I've bought everything else, shower enclosure, wall panels, tray, silicone. It`s so difficult getting a plumber these days.
  14. Smudger

    Plumbers

    I`m having to get rid of our bath because my wife can`t get her leg over { no sniggering please ] I `ve bought a nice walk in shower & decided to get a couple of quotes for the fitting. The first quote i got was for £ 1,575 ! Is this a case of a old geezer being taken advantage of or is this...
  15. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    You`ve got to love those yellow Primrose especially on a miserable day like today. { It is here }
  16. Smudger

    Computer help

    My bank has sent me a otpc but i`ve just about to check only to find my sms icon has disappeared from my phone. I`ve checked apps & it says installed. Disabled is greyed out which leaves force stop. Any ideas?
  17. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Tis the yellow season. Daffs, Dandelions, & the Rape seed is in flower here. It`s a gorgeous sunny day here in s/e Durham but don`t be fooled, there are a few frosty days in the week ahead, in other words a typical English spring.
  18. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    I can`t remember what these Daffs are called. Three flowers per stem with a lovely scent. The blue flowers are Glory of the Snow in todays glorious sunshine.
  19. Smudger

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Surely that`s not all your garden is it. Looks more like a park. You need a few sheep to keep the grass down ! Yellow bush looks cheerful, is it a Broom ?
  20. Smudger

    Computer help

    I don`t find it as intuitive as w10 but i suppose i thought the same way when i moved from 7 to 10. Maybe i`ll get used to it in time !
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