Writing

The written word

The topic for this day is writing, now seeing as writing is 'what I do' within RickWrites I had better do some, I was recently reminded I am at times, a little inconsistent with actually getting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. I must admit this statement is true and I apologize up front for this lack of dedication to my writing. I need to apply myself and rectify the situation immediately, although, most know I have been somewhat preoccupied of late with the restoration work on my 1943 Willys Army Jeep.

I recently (four weeks ago) underwent a near on full shoulder reconstruction to my left shoulder, and have been restricted to the use of my right arm/hand only, consequently my endeavours to work on the Jeep have dropped off considerably. I've still been able to perform some much needed research on-line, although I'm now battling the keyboard one handed, not that I was much of a speedster on the keyboard anyway, more of a two finger operator who needs to constantly look at the keyboard.

My passion for the 'Written Word' is well known and it seems at present I have ample time to write and with one hand I find once again I am forced to revert to pen and paper, thank goodness I'm right handed. I must admit on past projects while working on a story line I'd find this method often gets my thoughts onto paper so much quicker, seems I write (by hand) just as quick as I can think. Often it is hard to decipher what is written on the page at the end as the mind goes into a sort of trance and the pen often does not leave the paper, so you end up with script that continues like some ancient scroll. I don't even stop for spelling, grammar or what ever, it just flows, editing comes later, much later. 

I'm considering writing about the Jeep restoration process. I know much has been written on the subject of Jeep Restoration, but I could write this on my personal journey during the process including why I chose a Jeep for my project, where I found it, how I started restoring it and what I have discovered along the way. I have learnt a lot so far and still have much to learn. I have been documenting what I have done to date in photographs which could complement the story. 

What do you think? Let me know in the comments.

Cheers all,

Rick Canhan


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