Monthly Archives: February 2023

CCC223: No Goblins Today

Posted on February 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

Spindle-Legs called to Nimble-Fingers, “Come on, let’s hurry it. The swings are free, the goblins aren’t here today!” The two play-friends had just hitched themselves onto the high swings and were working them into an exhilarating arc, whooping and laughing … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #223

Posted on February 15, 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: Beached Boats

Posted on February 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Cromer is a town built on fishing. But it hasn’t a harbour; it has a sharply shelving beach. The fishing boats were in, their hauls being cleaned and sorted. And you know I love boats and tractors… Tractors are used … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Sun, Sky and Sea

Posted on February 12, 2023 by crispina kemp

After a month of mostly slab-grey sky, 27th January promised to be sunny. We take a bus to Norwich, and another to Cromer on the North Norfolk Coast. Here’s some of the photos from our day out. Enjoy… Cromer Pier, … Continue reading →

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Huh?

Posted on February 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

It is, of course, a landing place for an air-sea rescue helicopter Pick a Letter, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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To My Would-Be Valentine

Posted on February 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

Oh would-be lover, I entreat No more of your rough-hewn poems without meat I tire of this naïve talk of the moon And how you swoon It’s altogether too jejune 30 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Jejune

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CCC222: Happy Moving Day

Posted on February 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

Micky the Robo-Crab Grown too big for his shell Beseeched the ship’s carpenter to craft him a fitted crib Oh happy Micky Robo-Crab Into his new shell he crept

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #222

Posted on February 8, 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: Dingies, Boats and Yachts

Posted on February 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

Southwold 12th January 2023, a world of boats… which just happen to be one of my photographic passions. And so, happy to share these with you Aren’t they just beautiful, such elegant lines, even those that have seen better days. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Grey Day Down South

Posted on February 5, 2023 by crispina kemp

12th January and the weather forecast isn’t encouraging. Overcast and windy. But we board a bus to the next coastal town to south of us (Lowestoft) where we catch another bus…to the next coastal town to the south of there. … Continue reading →

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