Monthly Archives: April 2021

This Man of Mine

This man, what can I say?Colliding on the internetsuch is the common waysent me pics.Uncanny likeness:Man from UncleSapphire and Steel.Can this be real?But I’ve no doubtA Scotsman’s genes will out 39 words for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Uncanny

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Into The Woods

Oh yay! Although the sun’s hiding, yet spring is truly come. We take the bus from Great Yarmouth to the small town of Acle on the far side of the grazing marshes. Most of our route will be off-road. But … Continue reading

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Double Vision

Take Two, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia And they stood like that for what seemed an age, blocking my path!

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Misery

Mercy was her nameTo the door she cameA nurse, she wore a maskThe look she gave me, I was scared to askIn truth, I didn’t dareDoes Stephen King still live here?

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #127

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.)You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treat: When it’s Spring Again

I’ll bring again Tulips From Amsterdam Putting the new camera to the test I promise next week we’ll be back to wild flowers

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Behind Enemy Lines

Who’d be the youngest in the brigade?I swear it isn’t fairDo this, do thatGroom the horsesFetch the waterAnd never mind the dangerOff you go to forage.————————No, I’m not a deserterI’m foraging food and waterWas I to know these are enemy … Continue reading

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Sunday Picture Post: A Different Way

My new camera arrived on 3rd April. Impatient, the next day I take it for a walk. I’m out early. The light isn’t good and it’s cold, but… Too cold to walk on Breydon bank, I join a farm track … Continue reading

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New Camera

What do you do when you can’t get out because Winter has descended again and you have a new camera you’re itching to try? You focus on the tulips in the vase by the window. Fill the Frame from the … Continue reading

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CCC126: Primmy Primrose

Crimson’s Creative Challenge Primmy Primrose, prim and properWon’t look up till a new Spring calls herCalls with balmy sun and melting snowWith whispered winds that gently blowNo torn leaves and tattered petalsFor Primmy Primrose is too precious

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