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Tuesday Treat: From Dawn to Dusk

Posted on October 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

I live on a spit of land. At the front is the sea. At the back is an estuary. The sea faces east, the estuary west. Here’s some shots taken 3 days apart. Enjoy. Could have shown you more but… … Continue reading →

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A Bit of a Slip

Posted on October 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

Come closer and hush I don’t want to make you blush You know that lady at number ten I heard she went to the beautician’s She went for her ‘tash, her upper lip That’s what she said But somewhere the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: No Apologies, Sea & Surf

Posted on October 10, 2021 by crispina kemp

Last week we left the walk at Crazy Mary’s Hole that marks the transition of Kessingland & Pakefield and a marked difference in beach. Now to complete the walk. And as the title says, I make no apologies: This is … Continue reading →

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My Passion for Pylons

Posted on October 9, 2021 by crispina kemp

Within a Frame, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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CCC152: A Love-Lost Lass

Posted on October 7, 2021 by crispina kemp

Whose heart is this upon the shore? Some distraught lass who’ll love no more Her sailor-man has gone to sea His ship is lost She’s left to grieve Now sadness bids me also leave For that love-lost lass you know … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge 152

Posted on October 6, 2021 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN 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 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Dune Communities

Posted on October 5, 2021 by crispina kemp

Kessingland on Suffolk coast has an extensive and unusual dune system back by crumbling cliffs. Fed by water draining from those cliffs, there is a water hole (Crazy Mary’s). These are some of the plants we found there… That’s all … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Dunes, Cliffs (and Sea)

Posted on October 3, 2021 by crispina kemp

23rd September we jump on a bus to Lowestoft. Excellently timed for as we arrive at the bus station the bus we need is there. We’re heading to Kessingland to walk back to Lowestoft by beach. This is new country … Continue reading →

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Whatever a Dipsy-Doodle

Posted on October 3, 2021 by crispina kemp

Kitty Caboodle lived a life that was brutally frugal Fasting five days out of every septuple And on those two days when she’d eat She forsook her favourite apple strudel To feast like a Chinese monk on air-dried noodles (with … Continue reading →

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That Time of Day

Posted on October 2, 2021 by crispina kemp

Golden Sunset, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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