Monthly Archives: January 2023

Tuesday Treats: Fowls and Tails

Posted on January 31, 2023 by crispina kemp

3rd January at Whitlingham Country Park, the usual wildfowl… And catkins, wonderfully early Providing us with sun though the sun wasn’t there! Old Man’s Beard aka Wild Clematis Oh yes, and some fungus Hope you enjoyed. Something totally different next … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Water, Water, Rain and Lake

Posted on January 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

3rd January 2023 we catch the bus to Norwich and alight on the outskirts. We’re heading to Whitlingham Country Park. Forecast says rain. But what the heck, there’s a cafe here. Here used to be a summer retreat for the … Continue reading →

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On the Rising Banks of Wensum Valley

Posted on January 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

Norfolk is notoriously flat. But we do have rivers and some, especially those rising in the centre of the county, do have noticeable valleys. The Wensum is one such river. Run For The Hills, one of the titles from Maria … Continue reading →

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I Blame That Op

Posted on January 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

The world can go spin The neighbours make whatever their din The vicar commit his endless sin Cos I’m telling you, Jimmy That full frontal lobotomy Was the very end of me Until that op I didn’t have this apathy … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi: Return to Fritton Woods

Posted on January 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

With no new fungi photos, I’m returning to our visit to Fritton Woods on 14th November to show you the photos missed first time around. Enjoy and a close up That’s all for now, folks. I am running low of … Continue reading →

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CCC220: Of Frost Giants and Wood Elves

Posted on January 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

The wood-elves danced till breaking dawn. But breaking dawn brought down the frost. “Too soon!” some few still-sober dancers roared, which to the rushing swirling waters beneath the bridge sounded more like a rustling, less than a whispering. The frost-giants’ … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #220

Posted on January 25, 2023 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 Treats: The Winter Queen Has Cast Her Jewels

Posted on January 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

Highlights and details from our wintry walk on 14th December 2022. Enjoy Bringing colour to life…it’s what the sun does best Oak leaves from the crown of the Winter King Behold, the princess… An overspill of jewels… Gold I give … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Frosty Walk cont.

Posted on January 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

We continue our frosty walk on 14th December. We began at Thorpe Marriot with a woodland and a frozen pond, and we walked along Marriott’s Way, beside the River Wensum, to Costessey…where there’s more woodland and more frozen ponds. Enjoy … Continue reading →

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What’s On Today’s Menu?

Posted on January 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Gotcha, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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