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    Donbogen reacted to izzy eckerslike's post in the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Here is an unusual plant, I know what it is but does anyone recognise it ?
  • jukebox
    jukebox reacted to izzy eckerslike's post in the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Yes you are right, I have had it a long time and recently moved it from an area too dry due to nearby trees, it can reach 4 feet when...
  • izzy eckerslike
    izzy eckerslike replied to the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026.
    Yes you are right, I have had it a long time and recently moved it from an area too dry due to nearby trees, it can reach 4 feet when...
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    A Sparks reacted to pjmburns's post in the thread Paul Simon Birmingham 1965 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    from: https://paulsimontimeitwas.com/the-60s/paul-simon-60s/paul-simon-1965/ No date given but listed between 18 and 22 October.
  • Lady Penelope
    Lady Penelope replied to the thread Its pjmburns (janice) Birthday.
    Many Happy Returns Janice and thanks for all your help over the years. Penny
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    Brian95 replied to the thread Miss Price's Prep School - Linwood Road, Handsworth.
    I started at All Saints around then (1952) and recall the slate with the wooden edges but thought we used chalk? I later joined the 14th...
  • jukebox
    jukebox replied to the thread help needed.
    I've extracted the relevant picture. As you say the face isn't very clear but maybe one of our AI experts may be able to improve it.
    • Ram inn.jpg
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    jukebox replied to the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026.
    My magic plant identifier and Google Lens both say Roscoea, likely Roscoea purpurea (such as the cultivar 'Spice Island' or a similar...
  • ray b
    ray b replied to the thread Where did you live.
    When I lived at 67 Gower street the coach company was known as Grimbies until I left in 1962. I think it was in Burberry road if I...
  • ray b
    ray b reacted to NORTHFIELD's post in the thread Where did you live with Appreciate Appreciate.
    The bus accident, that killed my sister in law's sister, was on Moat Lane on 19 December 1956.
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    Morturn reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread help needed with Appreciate Appreciate.
    If you put Ancient Ram Inn Wotten in to Google and check images there are numerous views. Quick check can only find this of a person...
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    Maz 60 replied to the thread Its pjmburns (janice) Birthday.
    Have a great birthday!
  • ray b
    ray b replied to the thread Where did you live.
    Anybody born in Gower street Lozells I was born in 1942 lived there until got married in 1962 when to Lozells school then Gower street...
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    Donbogen reacted to Lemonella's post in the thread Its pjmburns (janice) Birthday with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Many Happy Returns Janice! I hope you have the best day and thank you for all your posts and always being ready to help.
  • adap2it
    adap2it replied to the thread Paul Simon Birmingham 1965.
    Not related but I too was a big Simon & Garfunkel fan. Having just celebrated 60 years in Canada, which included music from that era...
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