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The Day I Caught the Train

Posted on November 14, 2020 by crispina kemp

Happiness, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek The train line to Norwich runs alongside Breydon Water, Great Yarmouth, where I was taking photos of the sunset… happy as happy could be. So when I heard the train, I turned … Continue reading →

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O Yay, a Celebration

Posted on November 13, 2020 by crispina kemp

O Yay, O Yay, O Yay, the butterfly has landed!!! Eight years this week since I started this blog…not bad for someone with a reputation for restlessly flittering. I have grown to be something other over those years. An (International) … Continue reading →

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CCC105: Lady Anne

Posted on November 12, 2020 by crispina kemp

“Lady, where are you wintering this year?” asked Lady Anne’s iridescent-armoured beau. “Burlingham. As usual,” she answered, a little bit haughty. “But, Lady, you know who’ll be there.” She turned a scornful look on him. “Lady, he wears black and … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #105

Posted on November 11, 2020 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: Berries and Foliage

Posted on November 10, 2020 by crispina kemp

Photos of Foliage and Berries taken on my walk to Ringland Hills (28 Oct 2020) And you can’t have holly without… And for colour… For me, it isn’t properly autumn until the beech turns The alder already bears next spring’s … Continue reading →

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I’m Glad He’s Gone

Posted on November 9, 2020 by crispina kemp

I bequeath to you my best left shoe These past ten years I’ve had no use of it What use when I’ve no foot to put in it? When your father pushed me over the railings at the zoo He … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk to Ringland Hills

Posted on November 8, 2020 by crispina kemp

Last Thursday, my daughter and I had arranged to walk Oulton to Hopton, 10-miles, mostly off-road. However, the weather forecast wasn’t good: high winds and heavy rain. So we cancelled. Oh, but my legs weren’t happy with that. So the … Continue reading →

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An English Country Cottage

Posted on November 7, 2020 by crispina kemp

A friend on Twitter had said her image of England was of thatched cottages and gardens. We’d already said that white picket fences were the English image of the States. This photo includes them both… plus some typically autumn foliage. … Continue reading →

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EMERGENCY NOTICE

Posted on November 5, 2020 by crispina kemp

I’ve a problem with my internet connection and will be unable to post any photos until it is sorted. I don’t know how long that will take. But don’t lament. I shall be back with my photos ASAP

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CCC104: Health Warning

Posted on November 5, 2020 by crispina kemp

WARNING Living can substantially increase your chances of death

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