PostsCommentsPayoutsellenripley (76)in #smap • 20 hours agoFeathered Friends: Show Me A Photo Contest #SMaP - Round 200 - Theme: White.Currently, the weather is still quite cold, so the snow continues to stick around. Unfortunately, it has turned to ice, making it tricky underfoot. Nevertheless, we've had a…ellenripley (76)memberin Shadow Hunters • 2 days agoMy Entry for the Shadow Hunter's (SMASh) Contest - Round 355Cats are known for their ability to seek out warmth. Recently, my friend's cat has made a rather funny choice; she has taken to sitting in the sunniest part of the garden, which…ellenripley (76)in Proof of Brain • 3 days agoTrash Talk: My Quest for a Cleaner VillageBefore the snow arrived, I did initially go out for a walk searching for fungi. Unfortunately, there wasn't much about but I thought this was perfect for @friendlymoose's…ellenripley (76)in Cinnamon Cup Coffee • 5 days agoWarm up a snowy day with a cup of hot coffeeAfter the snow, the flooding came, which in its self created a mix of challenges and opportunities for the people in my village. The snowfall throughout Saturday night and early…ellenripley (76)in Photography Lovers • 6 days agoA Snowy Stomp around the VillageThe weather forecasters had predicted snow, and they finally got it right. Throughout the night, a soft blanket of snow covered the ground. ellenripley (76)in Amazing nature (AN) • 7 days agoFeeding the Birds on a Frosty MorningAs I stepped outside to go and feed the birds, I felt a chill in the air. Jack Frost had definitely arrived, marking the beginning of a cold spell. Snow is actually forecast…ellenripley (76)in #smash • 9 days agoShadow Hunters SMASh Contest-Round 354It was a crisp, frosty morning, but lovely and sunny. It was the kind of day that's perfect for shadow hunting. Trying to find shadows seems to make my walk more…ellenripley (76)in Photography • 14 days agoA Scenic Walk around the DamOn a foggy morning, I decided to take a stroll around Walton Dam before heading out to do some shopping. There was a thick mist hanging in the air. As I walked along the path, I…ellenripley (76)in The City of Neoxian • 15 days agoA Tale of Two WalksAs I stepped outside to feed the ducks at the nearby ponds, the atmosphere was thick with mist. The sun, barely visible, was trying its best to break through the fog. I…ellenripley (76)in StreetArt • 17 days agoCCC's Street Art Contest - Round #228On Christmas Day morning, I had a walk to the old factory that has stood derelict for many years. This factory, now serves as a great canvas for graffiti artists to express…ellenripley (76)in Cinnamon Cup Coffee • 19 days agoA Little Bird told me the Coffee is Good at the Birdcage CaféThe Birdcage Café is a popular place renowned for good food and great coffee. Fortunately for us, we stumbled upon a table that had been reserved but not for another hour.…ellenripley (76)in SublimeSunday • 20 days agoJingle All the Way: Santa Charity Run in the ParkI popped down to see the Santa Run in the local park. It's not just a fun event; it is a charity initiative that brings the locals together while supporting a local hospice. This…ellenripley (76)memberin Shadow Hunters • 23 days agoMy Entry to the Reflection Hunters Contest - Round 198I went for an early morning stroll around my village. After a night of rain, the rainfall had caused a bit of flooding down at the restaurant next to the lido. Water had pooled…ellenripley (76)in Photography Lovers • 25 days agoA Journey Through the Mist: Walking in the WoodsAs I left my village and entered the countryside, I noticed that the fog started to get thicker. Thankfully, I could still see in front of me. I got there safely, so I parked…ellenripley (76)in Cinnamon Cup Coffee • 29 days agoA Seasonal Gingerbread Latte at the Quackers Cafè!Today, we decided to pay a quick visit to a lovely little café called Quackers at Thornbridge Hall. We were pleased to see that dogs are still welcome at Quackers. In 2002…ellenripley (76)memberin Shadow Hunters • last monthThis is my Entry to the Shadow Hunter's Contest (SMASh) - Round 350Last week, when the sun finally decided to make an appearance, I took a stroll around my village and the surrounding area. I started at the nature reserve. As I walked along the…ellenripley (76)in Photography Lovers • last monthCelebrating the Spirit of Christmas: A Christmas Tree FestivalDuring a brief break in the showers, I decided to take a stroll up to my local church to check out the Christmas Tree Festival that was going on. This festival is a special…ellenripley (76)in Cinnamon Cup Coffee • last monthCoffee at the Tearooms ..... but what's with the gorilla??In the heart of the countryside lies a lovely café known as Stretton Hall Farm Shop and Tearooms. Located down winding roads that seem to lead to nowhere, this café is a welcome…ellenripley (76)in SublimeSunday • 2 months agoSublime Sunday - Random Acts of Kindness in the ForestI went for a walk in a local forest today. The snow had all melted, and rain had taken its place. I decided to take advantage of a break in the showers to do a circular walk…ellenripley (76)in FungiFriday • 2 months agoFungi Friday - Fungi Finds in the ForestWalking in the forest is always a pleasure. One day, we decided to explore a forest in the next county to us. As we walked along the footpath, we stumbled across a log covered…