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Nine jays in three trees
early morning station treat
off to a good start
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by Scooj
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Nine jays in three trees
early morning station treat
off to a good start
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by Scooj

The tunnel, under the railway, at Boiling Wells Lane is usually pretty useless for graffiti, more commonly used for throw ups and tagging than serious artworks, but some new pieces from Hemper and friends have rather upgraded this spot, and I wonder if it will encourage others to paint there a little more.

Hemper has arisen from his mini-slumber for the last month or so and started producing these slimline ‘Hems’ pieces of which this is an absolute cracker. The black and white letters, portraying local scenes of trains and caravans, and full of mischievous characters, contrast superbly with the quilt-like patchwork of colourful patterns surrounding the piece. This is masterful work from one of the very best writers in the country.
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Cutting through the chalk
amidst green and pleasant land
South Downs rolling by
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by Scooj

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Weary journey home
and two more connecting trains
sunset on the tracks
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by Scooj
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Team get together
London the preferred venue
another train trip
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by Scooj
Recent experiences on the rail network have not been good, but I am ten minutes into my journey from Bristol to London and all seems well.
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Stationary train
destination feels distant
stress levels rising.
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by Scooj
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Clickety clacking
through this English countryside
silver snow blanket
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by Scooj
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A chance encounter
with a fellow traveller
great conversation
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by Scooj
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One, Cross Country trains
two, repeat, Cross Country trains
three, Cross Country trains
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by Scooj
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Thick frosted pastures
shimmer under pink-tinged clouds
this is my treasure
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by Scooj