Monthly Archives: October 2026

CCC109: Ever Hallowed Be Her Name

Posted on October 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

The old man climbed the hill Grandma behind him With her angled staff warding Pressing, prodding At top of hill the old men sat On a bench beneath a young oak tree And there he sat while the days passed … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #109

Posted on October 21, 2026 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: October Leaves

Posted on October 20, 2026 by crispina kemp

6th October 2026, and in my search for autumnal colour I focus mostly on leaves. Enjoy… 🔼 Autumnal colour. Hooray!  🔽 Crimson haws of the Hawthorn 🔼 Hazel leaves are starting the long descent into winter and looking fantastic against that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Walking With Trees

Posted on October 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

6th October 2026 and summer doesn’t want to leave us. No autumnal mists. No showers to leave picture-perfect droplets on the branches. So no waterproof shoes required on today’s walk. We’re hopping a bus to south of the border, to … Continue reading →

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An Easy Climb

Posted on October 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

Not a hill Just a slope Easy climb I hope 10 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Hope

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s early yet in the season for a glut of fungi, and with the weather generally dry…and yet…and yet… here’s some from our walk on 26th September 2026 for all you fungi fiends. As before, I only give an id … Continue reading →

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CCC108: Learning To Swim

Posted on October 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

The hottest day of the summer. And that water looked so inviting. “Come on, Luce. You can’t not swim on a day like today.” I could, cos I couldn’t swim. And that river was deeper than me. “Jo, grab her … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #108

Posted on October 14, 2026 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: Autumn’s (Almost) In Sight

Posted on October 13, 2026 by crispina kemp

A mellow medley of photos taken along the second half of our walk on 26th September 2026. Enjoy… 🔼 I confess to a cheat. These swans appeared before the end of the first half. But I wanted to start this … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Marriott’s Way, Part 2

Posted on October 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Continuing our walk out of Norwich along Marriott’s Way on 26th September 2026, we pick up the trail at the city/county boundary. Please join us… and enjoy 🔼 It surprised me mightily the first time I saw this reinstated station … Continue reading →

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