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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
2026-04-09 10:30
Motorhoming in the New Forest, UK
Longbeech Campsite, Fritham, New Forest
As sunshine was forecast for the coming week, I decided to visit a friend in Dorset, England. From there, we set off in the motorhome for a campsite in the neighbouring county of Hampshire, in the New
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Shadow Hunters
2026-04-06 11:25
Shadow Hunter's Community SMASh Contest - Round 420
Well, Storm Dave came and went without too many issues in my village, apart from a few fallen trees, branches and my neighbour's shed door being blown off, but it was half off its hinges anyway. Everything
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HiveGarden
2026-04-05 10:33
The Reluctant Gardener ...
As yesterday was a fine day, I decided to do a little gardening. The operative word being "little". One of my tasks was to replace the old white ornamental pebbles in the communal garden around
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Lifestyle
2026-04-04 13:01
Lost in the Woods … But Found Monica Geller from Friends (Sort Of)
I went for a walk around the Upper Moor woods this morning. It was overcast but still quite mild. The lay-by was quite full of cars, but I didn’t bump into many people, as there are quite a few paths to
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FungiFriday
2026-04-03 08:09
Fungi Friday: The Little, the Large and the Lost to Decay
I went looking for fungi in the wood again today. The weather was nice and dry which made it a lot easier to walk around, as opposed to wet and muddy. I saw a mix of fresh and decaying fungi mostly growing
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Wednesday Walk
2026-04-01 15:53
A Walk Past the Golf Course with Mild Risk Involved!
This morning it was slightly overcast but fine. I decided to go on what the villagers call 'the Teddy Bear's Walk' although nobody knows why. I've never seen any teddy bears on the way and I don't think
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Photography
2026-03-31 16:11
Four Chickens, One Squirrel, a Walk in the Woods, but Still Waiting on the Bluebells
It was quite fine this morning. I decided to revisit the woods to see if more bluebells had appeared. I think it might be a little too early yet. There are plenty of yellow daffodils and celandines out
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Feel Good
2026-03-30 17:13
Phone Photography Contest - Round 106 - Blossom and a Bit of Fresh Air
The weather was mixed this morning as I went for my walk around a local country park. It was only a few miles' drive away, but I arrived to a lovely blue sky, and the sun was shining. The white blossom
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The City of Neoxian
2026-03-29 16:22
A Spin Around Town (Without Getting On)
I nipped into my local town this morning to check out the big wheel that’s there. My hometown used to be a vibrant market town, complete with cobblestones. Unfortunately, things have changed, with high
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Lifestyle
2026-03-28 16:06
A Walk Through Darwin Forest: Birdsong and a Bushcraft Den
Walking through Darwin Forest is always a nice peaceful experience with lots of birdsong. The path winds through the tall trees, with a little bit of sunlight peeping through the leaves. As per usual,
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FungiFriday
2026-03-27 15:56
Fungi Friday: Fungi Finds and a Cameo by Feathers McGraw!
For #fungifriday initiated by @ewkaw, I went fungi hunting in one of my favourite woods. It was overcast and there was a bit of rain in the air. Unfortunately, I didn't spot too much, but here is what
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StreetArt
2026-03-26 14:31
CCC's Street Art Contest #293 - Derelict Factory
The last time I ventured up to the derelict factory, it was very windy, and it was far too dangerous to enter the buildings. I could hear the metal roof (what is left of it) banging in the wind. I was
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Wednesday Walk
2026-03-25 16:06
Wednesday Walk: Hail One Minute, Sunshine the Next!
The UK weather is even more odd than it usually is. I was able to wear shorts for a couple of days last week, however, today we've had hailstones and snow showers! For my #wednesdaywalk initiated by
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Worldmappin
2026-03-24 16:29
Woodland and Wildflowers at Linacre Reservoir
Linacre Reservoirs
The weather is back to being slightly overcast and chilly as we visited Linacre Reservoir this morning. There are actually three reservoirs here, consisting of the Upper, Middle, and Lower reservoir. This
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Lifestyle
2026-03-23 15:57
Walking, Finding Art, and Finding a Single Bluebell
I ventured up to my local woods this morning with the fields next to me. I had heard on the grapevine that bluebells had started to appear. It was slightly overcast but it still had a touch of spring about
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HiveGarden
2026-03-22 11:09
A Garden Spring Clean: Ladybirds, Leaves, and a Bit of Smoke!
It was a lovely sunny day, so it was perfect gardening weather. The communal garden finally has a few daffodils that have come through. I'm not a big fan of daffodils but it was good to see some colour.
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Lifestyle
2026-03-21 11:11
A Woodland Wrapped in Mist
After spending a couple of days in shorts, the misty, cool weather returned in typical British style. The weather is teasing us at the moment. The further I drove for my morning walk, the mistier it became.
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FungiFriday
2026-03-20 14:58
Fungi Finding for Fun
A misty walk this morning yielded quite a few fungi for #fungifriday initiated by @ewkaw. They were mostly birch polypores and turkey tails, I think, though not sure about the others. The misty air always
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Worldmappin
2026-03-18 17:30
Exploring the Mossy Boulders and Caves of Huelgoat, Brittany, France
Huelgoat Forest, Brittany, France
Again, looking back through my archive photos, this is from a past trip to Huelgoat Forest in Brittany, France, a place where we walked, took lots of photographs, and spent time chilling in nature. One
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Worldmappin
2026-03-17 16:00
A Walk Around Beeley Village with Piggy Paths and The Reading Rooms
Beeley, Derbyshire
We visited the quaint village of Beeley in Derbyshire, UK that is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Strolling along its narrow lanes, it felt as though we had stepped back in time, especially with the
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