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Monday Flyers

Posted on July 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

A collection of photos taken on our walk 24th June 2023, united by wings. Enjoy This first was serendipitous! Moth. According to my app, a Large Yellow Underwing Again, resorting to my app, a Black Tailed Skimmer. But my book … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Down By Upton Way

Posted on July 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

24th June. Met Office forecast a blistering day. But if we go early… and we don’t go too far… We opt for Upton, a short walk across the fields from Acle, and we can bus to there. Make sure you’ve … Continue reading →

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Welcome In The Day

Posted on July 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

So many photos I could use for this title. I ummed and ahhed for ages, but finally decided on this. Always Sunny, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week Coincidently, this complete 2 lines on the bingo card!

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You, The Accused

Posted on July 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

Duncan Sumerlade You appear before this court, this parade Accused of defection, desertion, betrayal, of pursuing your own crusade Of having disobeyed In leaving this stockade Of forming your own brigade With intention to invade A land without aggression ever … Continue reading →

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CCC245: The Seaside Shanty Singer

Posted on July 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

A fisherman singing jack Living in a seaside shack Side-by-side with seals and squealing birds That sing along to my shantified words The shushing of the susurrating sea Provides the background music for me Tide-washed mermaid-purses filled with glee Oh … Continue reading →

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Crimson Creative Challenge #245

Posted on July 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Cliff-Side Flowers

Posted on July 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

Flowers from our visit to Sheringham on 14th June. There are not many, but they are beautiful Sea Aster Thrift Bladder Campion Sea Holly, not yet in flower Bird’s Foot Trefoil Alas, not much, but the flowers paint the cliffs … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Crabs, Lobsters, Sand and Sea

Posted on July 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

14th June, the day dawns bright and we’re heading to the North Norfolk coast, to visit one of my favourite towns, more of a fishing village than a glitzy resort. Sheringham. Please do join us. The fishing here is small … Continue reading →

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Wind Powered

Posted on July 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

There’s no getting bored when the heat is on and there’s a stiff breeze! Up in the Air, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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No Desire to Reconnect

Posted on July 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

He said I’d been resurrected His attention had been redirected From the beauty down the street He said he’d like to get reconnected That he cared for me more than he’d suspected He was sorry if I’d felt neglected His … Continue reading →

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