That is no shit... There's lots of little things like that you don't initially think about when living in a jungle in the middle of the pacific. Rust, obviously, is another big thing. Casny's cars are covered in oil. They've been there a couple of years now and I was surprised by how much he's kept it under control. Neither car show any sings. I've been sort of experimenting with my tools using air tight tool boxes and silica pouches. Thus far, it has worked really well. I have a control wrench that I've left out in the open air and it is rusty as hell after a year. Everything in my boxes, however, still looks great. You can get an idea of what I did here: And here:
Such appreciation Ryan, you, undoubtably were the right person for Chris to share his world with. Thanks for sharing it with us.....
Different strokes for different folks. I'd be ready to leave there after a day or two, just not my cup of tea. That's the good thing about this big country we have, there's a happy place for everyone. Mine is here in the Old South, don't ever want to leave it. I can understand the desire to make something new in a different place, I'll just stay here with my junk and be happy.
Living a full life. I respect and admire that immensely. I was hoping to see the roadster or Merc out on some road when I was in Maui a couple weeks back.
What a wonderful read, Casney is certainly one of my auto heroes, and hearing his current status is great. Nice shots and they are perfect, even when Mr. Particular shoots quickly.
Y'all about have this How to Live thing figured out. "Have as much fun as possible while living it" is the best answer to the question "What is life all about?" that I have come across. Nice work.
You’re such a great writer. You make me miss Kauai and Maui my favorites. Just beautiful. We talked about visiting there again for our 50th anniversary. Your place is cool. Sure looks like you’re in the Middle of it although I don’t think I’d be happy trying to keep my stuff rust free for a lifetime. Coming from a rust belt Ohioan. Beautiful pictures. You can’t screw up any picture from that place.
I admire that.... loving where you live... and I strive to do that. I grew up in Texas, lived in Europe for a bit as a teen, and then spent considerable time in both Oklahoma and Missouri as a working adult. When I moved to Austin in 2003, it was the place for me. It's not anymore and hasn't been for a couple of years now. As I've gotten older, I've realized that perspective is important to me - both my ability to see things from another perspective as well as those around me to do the same. When those things line up, life gets just a little more simple. In Hawaii, there are so many perspectives that it can almost get confusing. And it's not perfect... it's not paradise day in and day out. Real life shit happens there just as easily and as often as it happens anywhere in America. But, I've found that a good percentage of people in Hawaii are very good at understanding that everyone comes from somewhere and there's a certain faith in people that's hard to label... It sounds like some hippy bullshit, but it makes life just a little more simple and inline with the way I like to live. Add to that environment an old car to putt around in as well as some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and I'm pretty much in heaven... at this period in life anyway...
I think everybody ought to experience what this country has to offer. I've been fortunate enough to travel a lot of the lower 48 states, each has it's own draws, along with it's own shortcomings. I couldn't exist in the Northeast or the West coast, just too busy for me. That's what I love about the South, it's more laid back, backwards to some, but even at that we have some areas that are just as busy as the coastal cities. Some areas of the Midwest remind me of here. Life is too short to stay where you aren't happy.
I have been all over the USA, indeed, each state and region of this country has something good to experience and enjoy, and at the same time, some elements to be aware of and to avoid, that is true of just about any place on the planet, some, more so than others. 10 years ago, I was over in Kauai for the first time, it was my wife's 50th Birthday and we spent a week on the north shore at Princeville and it was simply amazing. The softness of the air,, the ocean, and the very laid back, slow pace of life on that island, I totally got it and was amazed at how cool and beautiful and tranquil the place was. I hope to go back for another visit, to a place that isn't all goofed up with over development, Of all of the islands out there in the middle of the Pacific, for my money, Kauai is the best of all of those islands ! Your results may vary ! But you WONT be disappointed !
I can understand why he needed the move... Sounds like it was right what he needed for sure. best of luck on the endeavors and glad he kept those two cars... I am a do it all pretty much except for interior, just dont have the room for a consew in the 2 car garage. The solitude actually makes you work better honestly, less influence from anyone and make your own taste reality.
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