Sketch in Progress 1

Details are sketchy. While my father served in Combined Operations during World War 2, he was stationed at HMS Westcliff in Southend-On-Sea, east coast of England.

He often drank pints at the Top Hat Pub, as he called it.

More sketchy details to follow.

[Sketches, photos by G.Harrison]

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Did your father serve in Combined Operations? In another branch of the armed forces?

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Yoga Mat 10: “Squeeze in a good book”

Have you read ‘H.M.C.S.’?

Squeeze it in between apples and sandals when you can.

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IT STRIKES ME FUNNY: “Retired. Now cycling.”

Since retiring from The Londoner (community newspaper) three weeks ago I’ve had more time to doodle - and work at other important projects. As well, one of my last columns linked me to a new hobby.

When I’m not writing ‘Bury Me At Sea’ or smacking nails into a new birdhouse I’m riding around on my new red CCM bike. It's from 1951. So, "new old bike" is more appropriate.

I tip my hat to neighbour Derrick D. Great find. Great work.

[Photos by G.Harrison]

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doodle 12: “Pro crastinator”

The grass has riz. Again! So, I’m doodling.

I’m getting very good at putting things off ‘til next Tuesday.

[doodle by g.harrison]

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Yoga Mat 9: “Lulu who?”

Is Lululemon...

... the lemon of choice?

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doodle 11: moona lisa

The Olympic Games are over.

I have more time now to doodle.

["with hair the colour of green cheese"]

[doodle by g.harrison]

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Yoga Mat 8: The Batman Pose

Even Batman needs to kick off his boots.

Cat pose, Bat pose. It’s all the same to him.

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doodle 10: mona lysa

do you doodle while listening to Dylan?

mona lysa. just like a woman.

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Yoga Mat 7: “A banana a day...?”

What’s better for you? A pound of apples or a pound of bananas?

All I know is, bananas are easier to peel.

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doodle 9: mona lisa

Do you doodle when you’re bored silly at a meeting?

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Yoga Mat 6: “I won’t turnip my nose...”

Do yoga enthusiasts eat more vegetables than the average Joe?

Vegetables. I need to up my intake. (Or is it ‘in my uptake’?) I won't walk away from a good deal on cabbage. 

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doodle 8: shar linn

doodling. it's something to do when I have spare time and a few curved lines on my hands.

do you doodle in the phone book?

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Yoga Mat 5: “Batman matinee”

It’s going around that ‘Batman’ is worth seeing.

I’ll move into Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), promote flexibility in my spine... then I’ll be ready to sit for two hours and face Batman.

Do you match yoga poses to movies?

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doodle 7: cher lyn

Procrastinating and doodling go together. But after a lazy breakfast I’ll start fixing the back gate.

["I think I'll powder my nose."]

What jobs are you putting off at the moment?

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Yoga Mat 4: “Dark roast coffee”

I hauled bricks yesterday. I tried to put it off but couldn’t... well, not for the entire day.

Some say the Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) will rejuvenate my tired legs and calm my brain.

I'm thinking dark roast coffee. 

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doodle 6: chez lynn

Doodling. I should be moving a pile of bricks.

["Angry girl that chez lynn"]

Do you doodle to procrastinate?

[doodle by G.Harrison]

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Yoga Mat 3: “Batman?”

Because I need strength, flexibility, endurance, and unwavering concentration, I’ll work Garudasana (Eagle Pose) into today’s routine.

And what movie was it I wanted to see tonight?

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doodle 5: lynn

Doodling. I should be edging the front sidewalk.

Do you rank doodling higher than edging on your to-do list?

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Yoga Mat 2: “Dolphin?”

Marjaryasana (Cat Pose) is first. It will get the wrinkles out of my spine.

Maybe I’ll do the Dolphin Pose after that. And relax. Then get groceries.

[Picture by G.Harrison]

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doodle 4: desdamona

I’m doodling. I should be picking weeds.

Do you doodle before playing ‘Whack the Mystery Weed?’

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