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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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Gemini

Posted on January 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Castor and Pollux, thrown high into the night sphere – hanging around with nothing to do Talented at acquiring more talents – if not with innate abilities then through their trading and dubious dealing Maybe not kings but guardians of … Continue reading →

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Fungi Friday

Posted on January 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

To continue this feature I’ve pulled from last year’s unused photos. These are from 7th November when we visited Costessey. Straddling two rivers, the village is blessed with ample woodland. Enjoy That’s all for now, folks. Hope you enjoyed. More … Continue reading →

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