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Tuesday Treats: Wow! Colours…

Posted on October 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

Some colourful details from our walk on 14th October 2023. Enjoy… Incredible colours on this strayed-by-the-wayside Virginia Creeper… The wild privet is tame by comparison… Willow leaves, golden in the sun… Orange timber of alder, showing the four trunks that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: By Woods and Lake

Posted on October 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

14th October 2023 we hop on a bus to Norwich, and hop off again on the outskirts of the city… we’re going to Whitlingham Country Park. Please join us, it’s such a sunny day… Blinded by the light as we … Continue reading →

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Fresh Cut Alder

Posted on October 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

We visited Whitlingham Country Park on 14th October (see my posts for tomorrow, Tuesday and Friday). Several of the alders had been recently cut, exposing such wondrous vibrant colour! Orange Rules, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week 

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The Eagle and the Crow

Posted on October 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

“That’s it, I’ve had enough,” said the crow. “But you’ve barely begun,” the eagle screeched. “How many fields have you stripped?” “I’ve stripped my share. I’m not as young as I seem.” “You’re not old. Were you here before those … Continue reading →

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CCC258: A Bottle Bewitched

Posted on October 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

Trudy the Witch enjoyed a tipple Just a sip or two She couldn’t cope with a bottle full She couldn’t cope with two She stood the second on the wall When I passed I felt its pull Irresistible Alas the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #258

Posted on October 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

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 fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Down Berry Lane

Posted on October 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

25th September 2023 we visit Felbrigg Hall estate, and walk back to town along a full-berried and fungi-studded lane. Enjoy… Such a rich medley of berries, totally amazed me It’s an old lane, as shown by how steep and high … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Jacobean House

Posted on October 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

25th September 2023, second day of our holiday, we hopped on a bus, and ten minutes later the driver dropped us outside the gates of the C17th Felbrigg Hall. Our interest was the estate, which we’d wander around… and then … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Leaving

Posted on October 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

Summer’s leaving Colours changing Leaves are dropping Fall is here Winds are blowing Air is cooling Winter’s vesper Now I’m wishing Spring’s warm whisper. 24 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Whisper

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Stairway Down To Dreams

Posted on October 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

The sun has set. Now the lamps light up to see you safely down to the shore. Dawn or Dusk, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week 

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