Monthly Archives: October 2023

Monday Extra: Cromer Boats

Posted on October 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

Just a quick intro to say these boats are owned by hard-grafting “everyday fishermen”, the usual catch being crabs and lobsters… as witness the first photo Most of these were shot in the afterglow of Sunday’s sunrise And not forgetting … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Week Centred on Cromer

Posted on October 8, 2023 by crispina kemp

From 23rd September to 29th September we are based at Cromer on the North Norfolk coast. It’s a great place to travel out from every day, and a great place to stay. Here’s a selection of the photos taken around … Continue reading →

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The Gatehouse Door

Posted on October 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

Every English Country House has a gatehouse; sometimes they come in pairs. But it wasn’t the gatehouse which drew my camera (see below) it was the door. Entry Way, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week 

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Lime Meringue Pie

Posted on October 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

It was my idea Not theirs to steal Like slithery eels Stealing out of woven creels On my knees I knelt to appeal Truly the offence is real A most awful ordeal No use to conceal Though it might make … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

The various fungi seen on our walk 13th September 2023. Nothing outstanding and exciting, but early days yet. And so, I give you these… I think this one is an Oyster-something. It’s part-eaten-something, I do know! Pretty, like flowers At … Continue reading →

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CCC256: Tittle-Tattle

Posted on October 5, 2023 by crispina kemp

Molly was a tittle-tattle Always whispering in Edna’s ear Thinking that way no one else would hear Alas, the day did come when all the herd overheard Then Molly had to turn and run!

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #256

Posted on October 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

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 fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Leaves And Berries In This Autumn’s Colours

Posted on October 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

All the colour from our walk along the lanes to Tyrrell’s Wood on 13th September 2023 We start with the green, unripe berries of privet…dripping after the rain And its neighbour, unripe Dogwood Further down the lane, the hawthorn is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk On The Green Side

Posted on October 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th September 2023. After a day of torrential rain, the heatwave that has gripped our little land has finally broken. We venture again into the (formerly hot) interior!!! Bus to Norwich. Bus to Long Stratton. Met Office said excellent visibility, … Continue reading →

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Charming Bewitching Maligned

Posted on October 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

The incorrigible reprobate Beloved, berated, much underrated Always a smile Spreading a mile Lasting a while Claimed to be wicked A claim that’s insipid Supposedly evil Devilishly gleeful Yet so full of goodness It radiates 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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