Monthly Archives: February 2022

Sunday Picture Post: By Wood and Water

Posted on February 27, 2022 by crispina kemp

At last the storms have gone away. We hop on a bus to Hopton. We’re going to Lound Lakes. This is the first part of the walk. You’ll need to dress warm but it’s not too wet. Here we join … Continue reading →

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Honey Suckling

Posted on February 26, 2022 by crispina kemp

Silhouette, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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The Mighty Quin

Posted on February 26, 2022 by crispina kemp

“Dummy!” Melissa swung her eyes round. “Dummy, here!” It took an effort to move her head. She wasn’t doing that till she knew who was calling. “Who are you?” “I am the Mighty Quin.” She laughed, though she kept it … Continue reading →

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CCC172: Best Buddies

Posted on February 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

The moon is full It can’t hold any more Put another drop in It’ll fall to the floor That’s why the moon Is best buddies with me I hold out my arms And catch it, you see.

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #172

Posted on February 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

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 A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Winter Fungus

Posted on February 22, 2022 by crispina kemp

Just when I thought no more fungus would show till the late end of the year, these… The scarlet elf cup has to be the easiest to identify This was growing nearby. It didn’t tell me its name… This fungal … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: In Winter Woods

Posted on February 20, 2022 by crispina kemp

7th February, we hop on a bus to Norwich to walk along the Wensum Valley and visit the little Tud. From there we head into Costessey where there are wooded hills. Please come with me… Woodland photography isn’t easy when … Continue reading →

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Paid With Wool

Posted on February 19, 2022 by crispina kemp

East Anglia has no native rock, but it has plenty of flint. The medieval flint-knapper and mason worked together to produce this wonderfully decorative flushwork, a common feature on East Anglian churches. Paid for with the profits of East Anglian … Continue reading →

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Calamitous Cake

Posted on February 19, 2022 by crispina kemp

You know my mother’s favourite saying? That’s a sure recipe for disaster. We kids used to laugh and say the outcome wouldn’t be so calamitous if only she would use one – for her cooking, that is. 36 words written … Continue reading →

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CCC171: Keen Eyed Jack

Posted on February 17, 2022 by crispina kemp

Dizzy Behold could eat no cold Dozy from Torham could eat no warm But Keen-Eyed Jack, if he was bold Could catch and eat a squiggly worm.

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