A bit sketchy...(memories of the real world, that is)

Dappled shade in high summer

Wide vistas from the cafe's upper terrace

Easter 2008, early, cold, snow and a work load to match. Apparently my garden has flowers growing in it, all I can do is guess what is or isn't out there. My world is dominated by this make believe world that is sunny Bexhill. I will venture out into my garden sometime, when that will be I've no idea.

Here are a couple of sketches from my current world. Sunny days, dappled shade and hints of relaxation. What an imagination I have!

What will life be like...

...after the work is done? Bexhill-on-Sea, in detail...

We are slowly and often painfully being dragged towards the finishing line. No longer counting down the months, it's only weeks away!

This weekend year one are in Paris, learning all about cracked pavements, clipped hedges and importance of keeping up with the group. They will return wiser, confident and willing to criticise our work on final pin-up. I know this because we did the same. Enjoy it when you can. Yes our hand-writing may not be straight or sloping to the right. It may not even be hand-written at all!

Year two gets tough, deadlines shorter, standards higher. Soak it up and enjoy it.

Year three will come soon enough, let it wait.

Just take a deep breath and remember everything you were told this weekend. The little gem in passing, every throw-away remark.

Year three you'll be tested on every bit of it...

Last months 'What on Earth' - Bexhill-on-Sea's cruise liner.

How simple do I have to make these things?

Anyone would think no one was out there.







Hello....

'Alfie' is back on the road!

Alfie my daughters Morris Minor flat bed 'Ute' has just had a complete braking system overhaul and is back on the road. I even managed to pass a 50cc moped the other day, and yes it was moving...

Like my very first Moggie, Alfie normally only used 1/4 of his brakes until now. New drums all round and a servo means I don't have to plan 2 streets ahead when it comes to braking!

Next will be a new flat bed and a lick of paint.