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.

14th June 2023 

The fishing here is small scale, the catch of crabs and lobsters simply delicious.

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There is no wharf, jetty, harbour. There’s only the sharply sloping shore. Boats have to be secured!

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The lifeboat station, crewed by courageous and dedicated volunteers, funded by donations

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When tide is high the beach consists of sea-tumbled stones, almost all are flints. When tide is low the beach is this beautiful flat expanse, inviting barefoot strolling

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The promenade makes for easy walking…

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Somewhere to stop for a coffee and cake…

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Plenty of traditional beach huts…somewhere to hide away from the wind!

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A busy corner!

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Typical Sheringham architecture. Love it.

Hope you enjoyed this little visit. I did.

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Wind Powered

Posted on July 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

7th July 2023 

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

image by Carola68 on pixabay

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 flirtation had been but fleet.

I said I’d never felt dejected
That my defences were erected
That his advances were rejected
Best he returned to that beauty down the street.

70 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Dejected

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CCC244: Bonny Is My Love

Posted on July 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

She is a rose by name
Fresh petals her face frame
Every spring
A joy she brings
Into bud as the cuckoo sings
Wafting scent sweet as honey
Truly, my love is bonny

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #244

Posted on July 12, 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 fiction)
  • A poem
  • A newly minted proverb, adage or saying
  • An essay
  • A song—the lyrics or the performance

You have plenty of scope and only two criteria:

  • Your creative offering is indeed yours
  • Your writing is kept to 150 words or less

If you post a link in the comments section of this post I’ll be able to find it
If you include Crimson’s Creative Challenge as a heading, WP Search will find it (theory) by ‘Searching’ in the WP Reader (fingers crossed)

Here’s wishing you inspirational explosions. And FUN

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Tuesday Treats: June Roses…and Others

Posted on July 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

A selection of the photos taken on our walk 8th June 2023. Enjoy.

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These are our native roses…

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Pink Hogweed, up close…

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Cranesbill, up close…

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You mightn’t think of these as flowers, and yet they are!

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Last year’s crop lingers on…

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White Campion, always a gem…

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And now for the others…

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That’s all for now folks.

Next week we’ll be beside the sea. Join me then.

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Sunday Picture Post: England’s Green and Pleasant Land

Posted on July 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

8th June, after 2 separate buses we reach the Norfolk village of Brooke, and pick up a footpath on its outskirts. Please, do come along with us.

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The path leads us across arable fields, the crops beautiful in their shades of green

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Making hay while the sun shines! Smells divine

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We see Howe church in the distance, but today we’re not visiting

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Perfection…in my opinion

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And poppies where poppies belong!

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Our walk close to the end, heading back to habitation, and 2 buses home

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And yes, our eyes are not deceiving us. This is a field of ox-eyed daisies!

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That’s all for now folks. We saw loads of flowers, difficult to choose which ones to show you on Tuesday. Best to join me and find out!

Hope you enjoyed

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As Above, So Below

Posted on July 8, 2023 by crispina kemp

30th June 2023 

In the great days of steam trains this 25mile walkers/cyclists route was a railroad. The bridge carries a rural road over it. As above, so below…

Road Trip, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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Some Things Stick

Posted on July 8, 2023 by crispina kemp

Image by Matyze on pixababy

Yea, yea, I know what you’re going to say
Ever since Disney’s production
The name Sparrow calls to mind Jack.

20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sparrow

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CCC243: All Aboard

Posted on July 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

All aboard
All aboard
All aboard the train
Hurry now, don’t be late
Don’t be late
Don’t be late
Don’t be late
Don’t be late the train won’t wait
Won’t wait
Won’t wait
Hear that hoot as the stoker stokes
The stoker stokes
The stoker stokes
The stoker stokes
Hurry now
Jump aboard

 

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