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Rose, perhaps this one will work better than the others. I don't have a Chrome Book so I can't say if it will but I've used this programme for for years than I can remember & it works very well & has never given me any problems. It's called

https://adblockultimate.net/

There are 2 buttons on the page to download it & with a click or two it should work on any browser.

This is one that designed for Chrome browser so it shouldn't be a problem on a Chrome Book laptop.

https://filehippo.com/download_adblock-ultimate-for-chrome/

Filehippo is a software & PC programmes sharingsite which I get most of my updates from & it has never caused me any problems.

I have 3 or 4 programmes that block all ads in my FireFox browser. They are all free & I don't see ads.

Those are very slow to make a trunk. Going to be awhile before anybody can stand under it. Great looking palm. I've seen photos of them here,but very young.

I suspect you are correct. That is a shame.
The left hand stem also looks greyer, if you cut a twig are there dark rings in the wood. I suspect it may be fungal failing that bacterial.

Sorry to hear about all floods in your area. I hope things will get back to normal for you all very soon, Bb.

Your garden is lovely Ckaren. You have well to get it so in on.y a year. We look forward to see it as it develops & see the blooms in summer. Ty for sharing it with us.

I have tried this on my chrome book but it will not accept it so have to put up with the adverts now!

That's good Meadowland ! :)

Thanks for that advice too Klahanie, people will find it very helpful :)

The link no longer works, but you can pull it up by going to webarchive dot org or wayback machine, both are the same thing. Just copy and paste the URL. Cheers.

Success! It has worked..thanks Hywel.

I do not believe that all computers and programs allow people just click on the link.
I have a feeling that some people do not know how to high lite the link and copy it and then just go to "search" in another window and "paste" it. They also have to know how to paste it.
I would recommend to go to "Google search" and just type AdBlock and then click on their site showed just below.
After that ...there is a big red bar which says "Ad a block now" which they must click on to download it..

Exactly ... the long range forecast for our area says dry, cloudy, maximum 7 degrees for the coming week.

Will do Hywel. Thanks.

They are free Meadowland, try again.
I'm not aware they have access to anything private, they just block ads on the page you're looking at.

I THINK that downloading them gives them access to your contacts on your computer. But I’m not techy, so could easily be mistaken!

Thanks Hywel for your help … I’ve passed the links to Janey. 🤞 x

Oh,that has given me encouragement to try again..thank you Thorneyside.

Thanks all. Some of the areas across north Queensland that were seriously flooded still haven't cleared yet as the rain continued right up until yesterday.

There are some places where the floodwaters have receded and these towns have become accessible now and have power restored.

So many poor people have a massive clean-up ahead of them now and I think that's the time when most become very depressed and feel totally overwhelmed. That's when the communities pull together and help each other out.

I have Adblock plus like Hywel and it costs nothing.I've had it for years. No adverts at all. Now and again, every few months, a pop up from them will ask if you want to make a donation. That's it really.

I have tried the ones you suggest Hywel ...they don't seem to be free unless I'm doing something wrong.

Why don't you instal an adblocker Meadowland ? I never see adverts on GoY or any other forums.

I must say the ads are becoming very tedious ..They have increased in size too.

Janey said in a comment she was trying to send me a PM. I replied in a comment with the 'things' (don't know the words for them - they begin with https) for adblockers. She probably isn't able to see it,

Here they are and maybe you could give them to her Sheila

https://adblockplus.org/adblock-plus-edge
https://getadblock.com/en/edge/

You just download them and they are totally free and block all ads for me.

Awful to hear about the severe weather and devastation caused to many properties, I hope it's over now and people can get back to some sort of normality.
I'm glad your area wasn't so badly affected.

Thanks Josee.

Thanks Janey, good luck. Xx

That's a new 6' fence. It's never been top pruned by me or frost. I have pruned the right side to get around it. Before the fence was a hedge.

Hi Janey, I didn't actually help anyone, all I did was say I've installed adblockers
Here are the 'things' (Sorry I don't know the proper words)

https://adblockplus.org/adblock-plus-edge
https://getadblock.com/en/edge/

Just download them, they are free and block all adverts. They may ask if you want to upgrade to a paying version but the free ones stop ads so I've just got those.

Hi Rose…it’s the wind. The greggii (shrubby) ones are very brittle, so they snap and/or get flattened and grow horizontally. So I realised it’s just too windy here at the top of the hill. The nemorosa and verticillata are much stronger. Ugliginosa ‘African Skies’ grew too well to be honest. It’s a bit of a monster. Too big for here. Beautiful though.

Thank you Klahanie. I really think we did!

They're lovely photos Hywel. So good to see the snowdrops, another few weeks and the daffies will be out.🌞
I've crocus just on the verge of opening too.

Hywel, I've tried to send you a pm but aren't able to as adverts are covering half my screen.
Could you give me some advice on how to get rid of them please?
I remember you helping another member a while ago. I'd be very grateful if you could.

I am sorry about your sister Sheila and that she'd been unhappy since losing her husband. Having a fall and at this time of year must have brought her down too.

I can't see your photo as I have adverts covering have the page and can't get round them. If I can manage to get through to Hywel somehow I know he's a whizz on how to get round them..x

Some Salvias don't do well in my garden Karen, so have taken them out and then Janey gave me two cuttings from one of hers when we met up, so will put them in the raised bed and hopefully will do well in there.

Thanks Shirley. I have had it for years and can't remember where I bought it from.

It sure is Shirley! Longing for some sunny days!

I saw this on our news last week. Devastating.

oh my word. flooding is becoming a global issue isn't it.
hope hings get back to 'normal' quickly for you all.
clicked like blog as it is well written etc.

That’s a big plant. How old is it?

My neighbor has some that are 4 ft tall in her front yard. I’ve seen some here over 6 ft tall, I bet they’re over 15 years old.

It really loves more shade than sun.

Wow! That’s a long ways off.

Extraordinary story Bushbernie. Your pictures looks unbelievable. Hopefully the flooding will drain quickly and the life will be back to normal soon (for everybody).

Congratulation on your accomplishment Karen. You did an amazing job in a year.

Exciting!

Linda…you are so patient and wise to wait! :)

Thank you all for your comments.

Thank you Rose.

I hope the snow will not arrive at your spot Feverfew.

Appreciate your comments Bushbernie and Linda.

I remember you posing pictures of your nice avocados, Linda.They grow to be large trees so it is a good idea to keep trimming them.

I agree with Lindak ... :o)

Rose, this has made my day to see some sunny flowers as it's so dreary outside.

Rose, these are lovely in their pale tones. It looks similar to H. 'Christmas Carol' that I seem to have lost from my garden ... :o(

Ha ha Julia, the Sunflower Hearts in the feeders tend to stick at the base of the tubes when the weather is wet so I clean them more often these days.

It's amazing how useful an old skewer is for dislodging the stuff!