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Friday Fungi

Posted on November 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

So difficult to select so few photos of fungi from so many. I give you fifteen from our walk of 30th October 2023. Enjoy… Pretty pink… no idea what it is! A four-leaf fungus? Not often we find purple fungi … Continue reading →

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CCC262: Anne and Martin of Sorrel Farm

Posted on November 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

Anne turned her car into the lane, to see Sorrell Farm growing larger, advancing towards her. She sighed and smiled. Her every teen summer spent here, with her grandma. Sad the day her grandma died. But the farm stayed in … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #262

Posted on November 15, 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 Treat: Flowers, Seeds and Foliage

Posted on November 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Here’s a dozen treats to brighten your Tuesday… The last poppy? Hops hanging around in the hedgerow Well, it was the day before Halloween A strange mix of horsetails and marjoram Delighted to see the oak finally turning golden Three … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Smockmill Common

Posted on November 12, 2023 by crispina kemp

30th October 2023 we’re heading out to Smockmill Common on outskirts of Saxlingham Nethergate, an excellent location for a fungi-hunt. But the Common is no long walk from the bus stop, so we go the longer way round. Please join … Continue reading →

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Tis The Season

Posted on November 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

Tis fungi season, and these brackets had colonised the tree. All were way above my head but I did manage one shot by holding my camera up at arm’s length and pointing down, and hoping (see below) Growing, one of … Continue reading →

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A Big Guy With An Axe

Posted on November 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

Describe… Well, he was kinda tall and kinda wide. A big guy. Ascribe… I’d say he was possibly a Viking. Could be I think that cos of his axe. Subscribe… No, I don’t subscribe to the theory all Vikings were … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on November 10, 2023 by crispina kemp

Photos of fungi seen on the very rainy day of 24th October 2023. Enjoy… And finally, that special one… Hope you enjoyed. More next week!

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CCC261: Alf the Traumatised Tree

Posted on November 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

As a youngster, no more than maybe twenty years old, Alf heard the local children discussing the meaning of his name. Alf. He didn’t stop to consider how they knew his name, but immediately reacted. Alien. Life. Form. But he … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #261

Posted on November 8, 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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