Monthly Archives: July 2025

CCC045: That’s Dead Slow

Posted on July 30, 2025 by crispina kemp

Context is everything Believe me 6mph, my crow-friend croaks 6mph, that’s a joke 6mph, what, cos their wings are broke? 6mph, I can fly faster But that sign is for humans in charge of Broads’ cruisers Because 6mph is all … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #045

Posted on July 30, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Penultimate Shots of July

Posted on July 29, 2025 by crispina kemp

A miscellany of photos taken along our walk on 17th July 2025. Please note, I’ll post the butterfly pics this coming Friday. Enjoy One thing I like about walking early in the day is the quality of light at this … Continue reading →

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Seed Fall Ch27

Posted on July 28, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Twenty-Seven of my current wip. As before, all and any comments very much appreciated Please note: This is a weekly post Jess had a problem. The Techs’ hive beside the fly-port had insufficient space for the five would-be fliers … Continue reading →

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Like Cardinals Gathering

Posted on July 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

The day dawns warm But depressing guy with the weather Says rain maybe later Am I being pinned by that? I’ll take a mack I’ll not stay home Cinderella with a broom I have to get out, go feed my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Beside the Bure

Posted on July 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

17th July 2025, forecasted as growing hotter as the day wakes up and blossoms, we decide to keep it local so we can set out early, no travel. We aim to walk along the River Bure as far as Bure … Continue reading →

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The Lichen On The Wall

Posted on July 26, 2025 by crispina kemp

Orange, one of the titles provided by Maria for her 2025 Pic of the Month  And to put it in context: The flood protection wall alongside River Bure. The river does sometimes rise that high, though usually only with a … Continue reading →

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Friday Fliers

Posted on July 25, 2025 by crispina kemp

Butterflies and Damsels and Dragons photographed on our walk 8th July 2025, part 2. Enjoy Gatekeepers are everywhere 🔼🔽 meadow browns less so Once we’d seen one green-veined white, it seems they too are everywhere 🔼🔽 We get so excited … Continue reading →

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CCC044: Lost in a Time Warp

Posted on July 24, 2025 by crispina kemp

The hare stopped at the gate Looked at his watch Declared he was late Truth For he’d been expected two centuries back Back before this house was built And the garden laid When this gentle place still held his nest … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #044

Posted on July 23, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here there are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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