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Tuesday Treats: All Kinds of Everything

Posted on September 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

It is what it says in the title, photos from our walk on 30th August 2024. Enjoy… Not much variety amongst the baked grasses in the new reserve. But who can resist poppies? Above: not a wild rose but a … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic, Final Chapter

Posted on September 23, 2024 by crispina kemp

The final chapter of Thredwyl’s adventure. But if you want to read it from the beginning, you can Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * He ought to be dust – a mega-million nano-sized … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Onwards to Costessey Ponds

Posted on September 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

30th August 2024 and we’d reached the newly opened Sweet Briar Reserve. Now to continue to the place that I love best (or one of them!) An underpass takes us under the busy Sweet Briar Road The grassland give way … Continue reading →

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As You Like It

Posted on September 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Please,” she said. “Really? You mean it,” he asked. “Oh yes. Never meant it more.” “Brilliant. For I do love to please.” 22 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Please  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge: Watch This Space

Posted on September 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

Last week, with much regret I announced the demise of CCC. The numbers had dwindled it didn’t seem worth continuing. Your response set me to thinking. Is there a way to present the challenge that might encourage more participation. Well, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Late Summer Flora

Posted on September 17, 2024 by crispina kemp

A few floral photos, berries and ‘things’ from our walk on 30th August 2024. Enjoy Old Man’s Beard, always love it (Clematis vitabla) and Bittersweet, two common hedgerow plants still in flower Elderberries, slowly stripped by the birds, and rose … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic, Chapter Twenty-Six

Posted on September 16, 2024 by crispina kemp

Oops, I was a bit previous last week. But this really is the penultimate chapter of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * Daisy read the notice fixed to the south porch. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Marriott’s Way Out of Norwich

Posted on September 15, 2024 by crispina kemp

A new nature reserve was opened early this year alongside Marriott’s Way, on the outskirts of Norwich. And so on this late summer day (30th August 2024) we get kitted out and bus into Norwich and walk out to check … Continue reading →

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Up Above The Streets And Houses

Posted on September 14, 2024 by crispina kemp

When I saw today’s prompt word This played in my head “Up above the streets and houses “Rainbow climbing high…” Bungle, Rainbow’s bear Called Bungle because…? Maybe cos he was a clumsy bungler Miss you, Bungle More than Zippy and … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge: It’s Demise

Posted on September 11, 2024 by crispina kemp

Yea, you read that right, I’m pulling Crimson’s Creative Challenge. There will be no more. Sadness abounds. I began this weekly challenge in November 2018 and to begin with the number of participants grew, then held steady. But over recent … Continue reading →

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