Category Archives: Photos

Sunday Picture Post: Springtime Blues

Posted on April 26, 2020 by crispina kemp

These photos need no introduction other than to say they were taken on 23rd April last year (2019) Every year since moving from here (back in 1983) I’ve returned for the bluebells. But not this year; to do so requires … Continue reading →

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Bridge Over the River Tud

Posted on April 25, 2020 by crispina kemp

Bridge, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek The title might say where this is (for those who care to google it). But it doesn’t say how close this bridge is to my heart. My grandfather helped build this bridge, … Continue reading →

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CCC76: Marjorie Dore

Posted on April 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

Marjorie Dore crouched in front of the tree Marjorie Dore cocked her head the better to see. Mama told me fairies live here Mama said I had to beware Are you listening, fairies? Do you hear? Then best you take … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #76

Posted on April 22, 2020 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN 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 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Church Flowers

Posted on April 19, 2020 by crispina kemp

On 21st April 2018 our walk took us past three village churches. And of course, we popped in…

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Keeping Their Distance

Posted on April 18, 2020 by crispina kemp

When planning a walk I try to include plenty of green lanes. Here, between two villages, we encountered a delightful cottage. Idyllic, and neatly Tucked Away, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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CCC75: A Lively Lass

Posted on April 16, 2020 by crispina kemp

Named for a lively local lass Notable, her wide-bottomed windlass Plenty of gumption, topped with brass Hands always occupied, holding a glass The mayor at the festival named her first class Come one, come all, no need of a boarding … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #75

Posted on April 15, 2020 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN 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 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Oxlips and Bishies

Posted on April 12, 2020 by crispina kemp

Oxlips, the epitome of an Easter Weekend In Norfolk the Ladybird is better known as Bishy Barny Bee. The origin of the name remains disputed. Does it come from Bishop of St Barnabus (though where is this St Barnabus church?) … Continue reading →

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Beware those low flying balls

Posted on April 11, 2020 by crispina kemp

Walking the green lanes of Norfolk I came upon this. I like unusual signage, and so I snapped it. Which is fortunate, for now I can use it for… Read Me, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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