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Zem Jess Defends

Posted on January 25, 2025 by crispina kemp

“You and your Obs killed our Techs,” Canipse snarled. “The sea took the Techs,” Zem Jess defended. “We cannot swim. Though maybe you can?” “But the sea wouldn’t have taken the Techs if you hadn’t first taken them to those … Continue reading →

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CCC018: A Viking For To Go

Posted on January 23, 2025 by crispina kemp

He selected his toughest gear Packed into his chest, some to wear His chest upon his shoulder slung Then down that hillside to the staithe he run The ship was waiting Slipping ropes Soon departing When with a nimble-footed leap … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #018

Posted on January 22, 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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Tuesday Treats: Wells-next-the-Sea 2023

Posted on January 21, 2025 by crispina kemp

A selection of additional photos from our visit to Wells-next-the-Sea in September 2023. Enjoy. We did! As I mentioned in Sunday Picture Post, Wells is all about boats. And you know how I love boats. But there are birds too, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Wells 2023

Posted on January 19, 2025 by crispina kemp

More forgotten photos to fill in the gap because weather and legs have been against me so far in 2025. These are from the week we spent along the North Norfolk Coast in September 2023. Hope you enjoy this visit … Continue reading →

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Pump Up The Volume

Posted on January 18, 2025 by crispina kemp

You’ve got to keep fit if you want to grow old Least, that’s what we’re told And off we hurry to the gym, their pricey memberships to be sold But hold a moment if you will Maybe working out is … Continue reading →

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CCC017: A Most Mournful Tune

Posted on January 16, 2025 by crispina kemp

I wandered lonely through the dunes With memories of my lost true love Threading and twining And bringing me down Until a shell I found Pretty, teasing my fingers Tempting me to lift, to listen and linger And there it … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #017

Posted on January 15, 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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Tuesday Treat: Our Dunes Community

Posted on January 14, 2025 by crispina kemp

4th October 2024 we walked from Great Yarmouth to Caister-on-Sea. It’s not a long walk, but it’s one I enjoy for the chance to see what’s growing on the dunes. Most folks would answer, Marram Grass, but there’s much more … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Ch5

Posted on January 13, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Five of my current wip. All and any comments very much appreciated Canipse slowly shook his head, his mouth tight and twisting. He didn’t want to concede the point to that Zem-Jess-What’s-His-Name but, shit! He checked the pages again. … Continue reading →

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