I never used to believe in the concept of “Fake it ’til you make it”… but it works. Maybe Randie is employing it now… or maybe she IS learning. Artists can be taught.
Maybe they should consider the cost of the repair to the cost of another vehicle. There comes a point in every car’s life where it’s nearly as expensive to repair as it is to replace with a more reliable mode of transportation. Whether you’re pouring $200/month into repairs or $200/month into a car payment, no mater the budget, it’s still $200/month.
When I was in high school, you would see all kinds of VW bugs around. My dad was an original owner. Now, you see less of them about (my dad’s gave up the ghost years ago). I guess they do give out at some point. Ryan’s bug is a classic… and kept in good shape (he’s fastidious as was the owner before him)…But starters, I imagine, don’t last forever.
Bugs still turn my eyeballs. When I see one go by, I stare… I guess it’s polite… I’m not sure. ANYHOW, Ryan parting with Sis. Bern Hotwheels…? nevah!
I still miss my Bug – his name was Jake. He was a ’62 40 horse. Bought it as a basket case for $50. Rebuilt the engine in my kitchen sitting on top of a plastic milk crate. Added one of those outboard oil coolers on the back of the fan housing, and had the case cut to accept 1300-style camshaft bearings (the original 40 horse had permanent bearings pressed into the case). He was all tricked out on the inside, with newer front seats from a 65 or 66 – the ones that included headrests. On the outside? Well, let me put it this way – my boss saw it once, said he was afraid to touch it because he might get gangrene…
Wow… I think when you put that kind of energy into something, you can’t help but love it. Building an engine in your kitchen… well, your boss mighta contracted something from you kitchen, rather than touching the outside of your bug!
An older friend got me into restoration and one of the first cars he threw in my direction was a ’81 Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. Flat 12 – the first year they had fuel injection rather than four carbs. Then he sold her for me when I had barely started work on her! I only got to drive her twice. And to add insult to injury, I keep seeing photos of her on Deviant! She’s in Vancouver now. I wonder if she still thinks about me…
Gah, all caught up! Long week. Well, I must say kudos to Randie for having her priorities straight! It must be nice to have people around you who understand you as well as you understand them. Some things you just need a car for and a scooter won’t do. Besides, he did cook a nice meal! I hope that this dent in her aspirations serves only to goad her into further acts of artistic merit and work to earn her prize! ‘Work hardened muscle is the most satisfying and work earned prizes the most endearing’ as they say!
Maybe it was just the wine talking.
And later on, the beans did their share of talking…
It could be the wine… and funny you remembered the beans. Toot toot toot.
Randie has come a long way in her ability to share what she has and put other people’s needs before her own. I am proud if her!
I never used to believe in the concept of “Fake it ’til you make it”… but it works. Maybe Randie is employing it now… or maybe she IS learning. Artists can be taught.
Major kudos and a tip of the glass to Randie.
Maybe they should consider the cost of the repair to the cost of another vehicle. There comes a point in every car’s life where it’s nearly as expensive to repair as it is to replace with a more reliable mode of transportation. Whether you’re pouring $200/month into repairs or $200/month into a car payment, no mater the budget, it’s still $200/month.
When I was in high school, you would see all kinds of VW bugs around. My dad was an original owner. Now, you see less of them about (my dad’s gave up the ghost years ago). I guess they do give out at some point. Ryan’s bug is a classic… and kept in good shape (he’s fastidious as was the owner before him)…But starters, I imagine, don’t last forever.
Bugs still turn my eyeballs. When I see one go by, I stare… I guess it’s polite… I’m not sure. ANYHOW, Ryan parting with Sis. Bern Hotwheels…? nevah!
I still miss my Bug – his name was Jake. He was a ’62 40 horse. Bought it as a basket case for $50. Rebuilt the engine in my kitchen sitting on top of a plastic milk crate. Added one of those outboard oil coolers on the back of the fan housing, and had the case cut to accept 1300-style camshaft bearings (the original 40 horse had permanent bearings pressed into the case). He was all tricked out on the inside, with newer front seats from a 65 or 66 – the ones that included headrests. On the outside? Well, let me put it this way – my boss saw it once, said he was afraid to touch it because he might get gangrene…
Wow… I think when you put that kind of energy into something, you can’t help but love it. Building an engine in your kitchen… well, your boss mighta contracted something from you kitchen, rather than touching the outside of your bug!
An older friend got me into restoration and one of the first cars he threw in my direction was a ’81 Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. Flat 12 – the first year they had fuel injection rather than four carbs. Then he sold her for me when I had barely started work on her! I only got to drive her twice. And to add insult to injury, I keep seeing photos of her on Deviant! She’s in Vancouver now. I wonder if she still thinks about me…
“Sister Bernie Hotwheels” is in a religious order?
Gah, all caught up! Long week. Well, I must say kudos to Randie for having her priorities straight! It must be nice to have people around you who understand you as well as you understand them. Some things you just need a car for and a scooter won’t do. Besides, he did cook a nice meal! I hope that this dent in her aspirations serves only to goad her into further acts of artistic merit and work to earn her prize! ‘Work hardened muscle is the most satisfying and work earned prizes the most endearing’ as they say!