Tag Archives: Photos

The Gatehouse Door

Posted on October 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

Every English Country House has a gatehouse; sometimes they come in pairs. But it wasn’t the gatehouse which drew my camera (see below) it was the door. Entry Way, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week 

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

The various fungi seen on our walk 13th September 2023. Nothing outstanding and exciting, but early days yet. And so, I give you these… I think this one is an Oyster-something. It’s part-eaten-something, I do know! Pretty, like flowers At … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Leaves And Berries In This Autumn’s Colours

Posted on October 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

All the colour from our walk along the lanes to Tyrrell’s Wood on 13th September 2023 We start with the green, unripe berries of privet…dripping after the rain And its neighbour, unripe Dogwood Further down the lane, the hawthorn is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk On The Green Side

Posted on October 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th September 2023. After a day of torrential rain, the heatwave that has gripped our little land has finally broken. We venture again into the (formerly hot) interior!!! Bus to Norwich. Bus to Long Stratton. Met Office said excellent visibility, … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on September 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

It’s still early for fungi. But here are a few, mostly “field” fungi. Enjoy. Tiny-tiny things… Sheep had been grazing this field! Sometimes I take the shot from a respectful distance…this is not kneeling country! Ah, brackets, so much more … Continue reading →

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CCC255: All’s Fair

Posted on September 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

But Gerald, I don’t understand what’s wrong with the new garden seating. Just…just…just LOOK at them! I thought you’d like them. You’ve always said how much your enjoy the fairground rides.

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Tuesday Berries

Posted on September 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

Berries, loads of berries, some of them edible, some poisonous, from our walk on 2nd September 2023. Enjoy Elderberry…caught them before the birds stripped them! Bittersweet…do not eat Ditto Honeysuckle. Do not touch Rose Hips, in ages past used to … Continue reading →

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Monday Flyers

Posted on September 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

One of the reasons I like this week’s walk is, this time of year, loads of dragonflies. So let’s get to it… And a recent arrival to our shores, I feel privileged to have seen it: Western Willow Widewing Damselfly… … Continue reading →

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Walking Out To The Old Mill

Posted on September 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

2nd September 2023. Where should we go? I know, across the marshes to the mill. Which takes us through Damgate Carr, and I love that little bit of wet woodland. Let’s go. We bus to Acle… And over the fleet, … Continue reading →

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A Cottage By The Common

Posted on September 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

In the Old English way of place-names, a “green” was a common more often wet that dry. As with all commons, they attracted people to set up home around them, where free grazing and access to firewood and nature’s goodies … Continue reading →

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