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Julie @ellenripley
@ellenripley
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Just me * Animal lover * Nature lover * Into Nerdy Things.
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ellenripley
Worldmappin
2026-06-28 13:18
Discovering Vigo: Cruising to Spain’s Northwest Coast
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During my cruise aboard Liberty of the Seas, one of the ports we visited was Vigo, Spain. It was a nice change to wake up and see the port from the ship. After breakfast, we got ready and headed off the
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Ocean Lovers
2026-06-25 20:06
My Last Beach Walk - Ocean Lover's Writing Challenge #5
Travelling down to the Dorset area to meet up with a friend was a bit uncomfortable as we are still in the throes of a heatwave. The air con on the coach was quite good though, and I did take my neck fan
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Feel Good
2026-06-23 14:08
Phone Photography Contest - Round 118 The Heatwave: An Early Morning Walk
I enjoyed a lovely early morning walk along a country path and through the woods. It was a good time to be out, with the peaceful countryside all around me. However, I was glad I had set off early, as
ellenripley
Shadow Hunters
2026-06-22 08:17
Shadow Hunters Community SMASh Contest - Round 431
It was quite a warm, summer day where the sun was beating down on the hot concrete. Even the local wildlife needed a refreshing break! On this particularly hot afternoon, two mallards decided they had
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SublimeSunday
2026-06-21 10:42
Spotting Lapwings and Wildflowers
It was a lovely, warm day for a walk. The weather was just right because it wasn't too hot. I started out by checking out the lapwings in the fields. There had been some talk on Facebook about lapwings
ellenripley
Worldmappin
2026-06-20 09:48
Visiting Southwell Workhouse: A Place My 91 Year Friend Once Called Home
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We recently took a trip into the next county of Nottinghamshire, UK, to visit Southwell Workhouse, which is now owned by the National Trust. Before the 1530s, there was no government help for poor people.
ellenripley
FungiFriday
2026-06-19 14:15
Fungi Friday: Nature's Rudest Mushroom (and Other Fungi Finds)
A walk in the woods can bring many strange surprises. On my last walk, I looked closely at the trees and the ground and found three mushrooms. The first ones I found were a couple of Stinkhorns. These
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Cinnamon Cup Coffee
2026-06-18 14:26
Fairy Lights, Good Coffee and a Full Stomach
We went to the 'Hunloke Arms' pub on the outskirts of our village for a coffee and a bite to eat. It was a nice day so we decided to walk there. On entering the pub, it was quite dark, but there were lots
ellenripley
Wednesday Walk
2026-06-17 15:30
Wednesday Walk: The Downhill, the Uphill, and the Pub at the End of the Trail
There are times that deserve a proper celebration, and a new job is certainly one of them. Rather than jumping in the car, we walked to the pub for a meal to celebrate my friend's new job. The weather
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Lifestyle
2026-06-16 18:02
Beeley Brook: A Little Adventure Through Moors, Brooks and Trees
This morning, I enjoyed a walk near a place called Beeley Brook, a nice spot with lovely views. As it was a weekday, there was hardly anyone about so parking was very easy this time. One of the highlights
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Feel Good
2026-06-15 18:21
I Stumbled Upon a Sea of Poppies on My Walk Today
My walk began beside a field full of bright red poppies moving gently in the breeze. The flowers stretched across the field, creating a lovely sea of red. It was a shame it was slightly dull. The poppy
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SublimeSunday
2026-06-14 12:36
New Life, Dog Roses and the Morning After the Fete Clean Up
There have been some lovely new arrivals in the village this week. While out walking, I spotted four little cygnets swimming along with their mum. They were only a few days old and looked so fluffy following
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The City of Neoxian
2026-06-13 16:04
Village Fun Day: Wet Sponges, Wagging Tails, Vintage Cars, and Tunes
This afternoon, I walked over the road to the park to attend the Village Fun Day. There was a variety of things to see and do, and thankfully, the weather was sunny from start to finish. At the main marquee,
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The City of Neoxian
2026-06-12 14:47
Rainy Morning at the Dam: Kingfishers, Ducks and Canada Geese
There’s something quite calming about walking around the local dam, even when the weather isn’t great. This morning was wet, grey and a little miserable, but it didn’t stop a few photographers and bird
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The City of Neoxian
2026-06-11 17:15
Tall Pines and Quiet Spaces
While visiting a friend in a neighbouring county, I took a short walk through a local woodland. The weather was not great, with a light drizzle falling for most of the morning, but I thought it would still
ellenripley
Wednesday Walk
2026-06-10 10:51
Wednesday Walk: Muddy Paths, Birdsong and a Geocache Find
Today, for my #wednesdaywalk initiated by @tattoodjay, I had a stroll through Ashgate Plantation. I was looking forward to it as I've never been to this spot before. The Weather ☁️ It was overcast and
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Feel Good
2026-06-09 13:29
Phone Photography Contest - Round 116.
I went for a walk around the country park just after a brief shower had passed. There was that fresh smell you get after rain, and the air felt cool and clean. The path was mostly dry, with only a few
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Photography
2026-06-08 15:58
A Village Walk and Garden Envy!
There is nothing quite like a walk through my village in the early summer. Everywhere I look, people's gardens are bursting with colour. It is hard not to feel a little bit of garden envy! There are quite
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HiveGarden
2026-06-07 11:27
Tidying the Garden and the Return of the Stubborn Snail ...
Tidying up the communal garden has become a bit of an ongoing project. Much more than I thought it would be. I start one task and it dominoes into another. The main task this week has been a large Lonicera
ellenripley
Shadow Hunters
2026-06-06 10:04
Shadow Hunter's Community #SMASh Contest - Round 428
I was just wondering what I could blog about next, when inspiration arrived in the garden in the form of a large snail! As it was a sunny day, it cast a shadow for the Shadow Hunter’s Contest. The shadow
