tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343101732024-03-13T10:03:15.027-07:00On the road againA Travel Blog of my trip around the western United States in a VW Vanagon Camper.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-74482601653893115742015-01-15T19:51:00.000-08:002015-02-02T16:21:28.903-08:00SOLD-1985 VW Westy full camper- SOLDBest Offer.
This is a project van. It is not drivable, and will need a considerable investment in time and money to restore. Before making an offer, Please do the following: Be knowledgable about these vans and their value; check out The Samba Classifieds (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/cat.php?id=55)to see what these are selling for, both unrestored and restored; be serious with your offer; and read this post all the way through. I'll be as thorough as possible.
1985 Vanagon GL Westfalia Full Camper. 1.9 L engine with an automatic transmission. Power Steering, Air conditioning. Approximately 225-250K miles on van. All the original equipment is there, except for one front bumper cap.
The engine needs a rebuild,although it does run. I estimate it has 100K on it (was installed as a rebuilt before I bought it). There is an issue in cylinder one that creates an erratic compression problem. I've been told it needs a deep disassembly to determine the cause. More importantly, it has a serious head gasket (coolant)leak on that same cylinder bank. I would describe the engine as "tired", even though it continued to get me wherever I went. The Automatic Transmission went out, which is why it was parked. Started slipping/disengaging and finally no grab in forward gears, although reverse still seems to work. It is in California, and I know it will need at least a catalytic converter to pass smog. Rear tires are good, front tires are a bit less than good. The reason for the estimated mileage is that the odometer went out on it. I drove it for a year that way, until a friend passed on a used one from his van. I lost my paperwork/notes on the exchange, so I have to ballpark it. The air conditioner compressor turns freely, but I rarely used it and when the belt frayed, I just cut it off. Power steering reservoir does leak somewhat, but works fine.
The body has a few dents, but not deep or major. There is rust, with a few places fairly significant. Needs a paint job (original paint) to stop that from killing the van! All of the camper appliances work, but the fridge is as flakey as advertised for these vans. Fridge should be pulled and a thorough cleaning done. The heater box ? in the back got overly hot and actually singed the wood of the adjacent cabinet once. I've never had a problem with the water supply, it does need a flushing as it hasn't been used much in the last couple of years. Stove works fine. I replaced the the propane regulator (was original) a year and a half ago. The tent is in good shape, being 30 years old. No rips or rot. I patched in a replacement screen when I first bought this van 10 years ago. It still holds up but isn't the prettiest looking job. I have always used the lower bed, although the top one is in fine shape. The seat cushion of the lower bed is showing its wear and tear and the seams are coming apart. The rear bed cushion is fine. A lot of the drawer/cabinet hardware has broken over the years. I know you can but these new, but always just managed without. The exterior of the cabinets, drawers, fridge and the like are fine. They and the interior need a thorough deep cleaning, as I am a smoker. The fuzzy ceiling has mildewed and needs to cleaned. All of the original curtains are there, needing a cleaning too. The front curtain is missing one snap, and elastic is stretched out. I have a GoWesty screen and shade cover for the roof vent. There is also the original rear hatch screen so that you can sleep with hatch open. The rear floor is original linoleum, and is in great shape for being 30 years old. There are covered tracks for an additional bench seat.
Up front. The front end needs some work/alignment and has always worn the tires to the inside. The interior front is pretty good, with a few problems. Carpet isn't bad for being original, dash is showing dry cracking. The inside door latch for the drivers side does not work. The linkage separated within, and having taken the door panel off once before, I procrastinated on doing so to repair. The drivers seat is showing the wear of sliding in and out, but isn't too bad. The right armrest broke a pin, and I couldn't figure out how to replace it, but I still have the armrest. The passenger seat is in great shape. The stereo has a short in the wiring to the drivers side speaker which is out. The fuse to this is also the 4 way flasher, which I removed to stop battery drain.
This is a California van. I hold clear title. It is currently registered as "Non Operating". California requires the seller smogs a vehicle at sale. Obviously, I am not gong to do that, so it will have to stay "Non Operating" until you have it smogable.
The history of the van: What I know. The original owners bought it under the program where they made the purchase in the states, flew to Germany and picked up the van for a european tour(have some of the paperwork and the stickers are still on the back.) From there, unknown until I bought it from a dealer late in 2004. I used it extensively on weekends in California until I left my job late in 2006 and went full-timing for nearly 4 years around the west. After a 3 year hiatus, I have been back in it for over a year and a half. You can see the blog posts on some of my full-time wanderings and adventures here on this blog, and more at https://www.facebook.com/HanksNatureArt. In late 2006 it became "Finagon" for a Jimmy Buffett concert with friends. Went from Santa Rosa to Mountain View with plywood fins and a tail fin that pivoted...
Obviously, I have an interest in where this van goes. I'd love to be able to see it continue on its adventures. If you are interested in making a respectable offer, email me at hankspringer@gmail.com. Please include the title of this post in the title of the e-mail.
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salehttp://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/rvs/4834440430.htmlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-70090845397151712462014-10-27T13:19:00.001-07:002014-10-27T13:19:26.100-07:00Hanks Nature Art on FaceBookTo keep up with what's new with me and Big Sur news, like my FaceBook page Hanks Nature ArtAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-29914541423897636682014-02-20T15:34:00.000-08:002014-02-20T15:34:15.412-08:00Big Sur update February 20, 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOQhojg-6lQ4GyO7wgk_iYbVQjutRMdNGjGYcJETgZWoKlU70gArdqjYamKTAosELqO8-WMkgn_hm1P_8JF3acOLvSBMfBaNjxL-xX2Ifl44PmwtrOIIPgNXVIuB41O9LDFK-/s1600/IMG_6277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs7BtyQ2ww34n1KNXu7IqvmPWBnzm2fjtkV_iqKV1N6y-wcqaT1TN_RfEAma4JiGXhMNQXRPZ5xkjrCHglhMPcqNypEtJMRX3rRTpoQVrgLay9p8VGF8EC0fcFXLs9BTYGkOL8/s1600/IMG_6263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs7BtyQ2ww34n1KNXu7IqvmPWBnzm2fjtkV_iqKV1N6y-wcqaT1TN_RfEAma4JiGXhMNQXRPZ5xkjrCHglhMPcqNypEtJMRX3rRTpoQVrgLay9p8VGF8EC0fcFXLs9BTYGkOL8/s320/IMG_6263.jpg" /></a></div>Seeing some flowers this week as the little rain we have experienced has awaken mother nature. The Weather Channel's 10 day forcast shows rain possible starting middle of next week, but it actually backed off significantly on the % of possibility just from this morning. With every passing dry week, the situation for all of California (and for consumers country wide for that matter)becomes more dire!
Without the Winter Storms and swell, Jade hunting is slow. Occasional great pieces do find someone, but overall a subpar year. A beautiful piece of Vulcanized Jade was found last month at Willow Creek, one of the nicest I have seen, But things have been scarce for me.
Presidents's Day W/E was crowded with campgrounds full and HWY 1 a summerlike nightmare. Glad to see everyone who visited...
Cayucas Sea Glass Festival is coming up March 8th and 9th. This is a great show with music and food and some awesome glass. Perhaps I will see you there.
If you do make a visit, beware that the recent rains have loosened the cliff walls and rock debris on the road is typical in the early morning hours before Caltrans has a chance to make a sweep.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-62769418560208548502014-02-11T15:51:00.000-08:002014-02-11T16:17:15.185-08:00Short Video of the Russian River and Sonoma County Coast on Sunday February 9, 2014After we had such a potent storm system come in and after so long a dry period, the Russian River came alive. I took a loop drive out the river and southward along the coast, taking video of all the water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjxaKxrg9II
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-44254080083360931622014-01-18T19:25:00.000-08:002014-01-18T19:25:50.373-08:00Acquire A Cappella performance videoThis is a Cappella group from UC Santa Cruz. They are performing on a street corner of downtown Santa Cruz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60ZEG6lZ3yM&feature=youtu.be
I'm experiencing a problem here with links, and I apologize for that.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-83146202137836546362014-01-17T15:16:00.001-08:002014-01-17T15:28:28.713-08:00New Days and Better Ways...A changing of views.
I experienced a great deal of negativity in my life about eight months ago, which led to a "life event". What those negative experiences were is not at all important here, so I won't go into detail. What's important is how I processed them. I could have grown bitter, angry or hurt, but I knew to survive...better yet, to thrive, I had to face them in a different manner.
I chose the karma of Big Sur, California as a place to heal. I spent months contemplating what happened, how it affected me and how I needed to make changes in who I am to prevent anything similiar from happening again.
I have gone deep within myself, explored, and started developing a new set of values that are leading me down this new path. These values are about me, not so much others. I have finally understood the meaning of being true to ones self. In a nutshell, it's ALL ABOUT RESPECT. I feel that I have always practiced respect towards others, but cheated myself by allowing others to be disrespectful towards me! I have now set up "House Rules", a set of values that I expect from others if they want to be welcome within my space. And, I am rigid about them. If someone does not respect my values in my space, I will distance myself from them in one manner or another.
My "House Rules"
NO DISRESPECT
NO CONFLICT
NO ANGER
NO HATE
TOWARDS ME OR ANYONE ELSE WITHIN MY CIRCLE. PERIOD. IT IS SO DRAINING!
Follow those rules and You will not only be welcome in my space, you will be appreciated, and will recieve the same courtesy's I have just outlined.
Eight months ago, I was empty, spent, had lost my karma. Now, I am whole, full of positive energy and am recrafting my reality to be exactly what I want in life. The late, great Zig Ziglar loved to talk about how what you allow into your life manifests into your reality. I fully believe this. The more that I practice positive energy/karma the more it becomes my reality.
By rejecting those things noted in my house rules, more harmony comes to me each and every day. My outlook on the future is exceptional and I am excited by what each day brings. I share the positive on my facebook page and if you practice similiar values, you are welcome to join me there. Facebook Hank Springer 7.
Peace, Love and Karma to you.
Hank
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-20940846682191198622013-12-20T15:47:00.001-08:002013-12-20T15:58:56.808-08:00Pfieffer Fire update, Big Sur 12/20/13The fire is now over 90 % contained. Some of the evacuees were to be allowed back today. There have been at least two reports of thefts from fire victims vehicles. That is pretty low. Karma will catch up with thise responsible!
Here are two links to keep abreast of things.
<a href="http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/"></a>
Kate has a great blog on Big Sur and has tirelessly kept current with the fire status.
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/bigsurfirerelief"></a>
A community venture to raise funds, support and awareness for the Pfeiffer Ridge fire. This page is a celebration of an incredible community, which is facing immense adversity. This page will disseminate information, raise funds, coordinate efforts, and share the stories of those affected by the fire on Pfeiffer Ridge. Please use this as a source to be in touch with all relief efforts. Our Wild Coast... Wild and Lonely, but never alone. We are in this together.
<a href="http://bigsurfire.org/ "></a>. The Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade's page. Thanks you to all of its members.
There is a long road ahead for those who have lost property to the fire. One of the beauties of Big Sur is its community. I have read accounts of those who did lose property, spending their time and efforts helping neighbors defend their homes instead of just grieving their own loss.
To all of Big Sur, the firefighters especially, all of you who have jumped in to help those affected, and who will continue to support others through the process of rebuilding and cleanup and everything that come, a BIG THANK YOU. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-47376943763473397762013-12-16T11:37:00.000-08:002013-12-16T11:37:18.680-08:00BIG SUR FIREA fire started on Pfeifer ridge last night. I've posted pictures to my FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/HanksNatureArt and also recommend you look in at Big Sure Kates blog http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/2013/12/16/fire-on-pfeiffer-ridge/
Godspeed to all those affected, and to the firefighters.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-59268049967752415102013-12-11T13:24:00.000-08:002013-12-11T13:24:06.939-08:00Big Sur Status update. December 9, 2013Greetings from South County Big Sur (Jade Country). It has been as cold here the last week as the rest of the central coast. Cold and windy. 12/11/13 Just got notification from Parks Management that fire restrictions have been lifted for camp fires at the developed campgrounds. No mention about other fire restrictions outside developed camping. I checked the forest service website and nothing new there at all.
I have been noticing Gray Whales making their southern journey in the last week. The upper vista parking lot at Willow Creek is an awesome spot for whale watching. The Grays seem to move in close to shore here, possibly to feed. Look for them at the northernmost "stack" (rock). They seem to come in right around this point and then work their way around Cape San Martin and along the coastline past Gorda, and the Whale Watcher Cafe.
Treebones resort will open again on Saturday 12/14 after their annual closure for general maintenance.
I haven't heard of any great scores of Jade. We need the storm window to fully open and give us some good seas to stir things up. A friend did find a nice chunk of clear blue. I got to see it before he lost it out of his pocket! Big time Bummer.
All for now. Time to head back off the grid and into Jade Country.
Peace, Love and karma to all.
Hank
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-38582992808578023882013-11-16T18:46:00.001-08:002013-11-16T18:46:18.996-08:00Big Sur Jade Pendants - Classified Ad<a href="http://www.classifiedads.com/jewelry_clocks-ad71649145.htm">Big Sur Jade Pendants - Classified Ad</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-24649624666649615972013-10-28T05:48:00.000-07:002013-10-29T17:50:29.054-07:00Hanks Nature Art On Etsy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKmTJJGVkxRjEPCqUCcNzCvmkWUl244hGkRrAfQQuM-WwGGJ5ZuBQrk9RmpVS7D5Sm0fc5b14X13OXO9K8_fm6MixaH7kUw9G2tAOOE89gr7_iUODTpZRRBWEuCTRQjOhmrWX/s1600/IMG_4706.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKmTJJGVkxRjEPCqUCcNzCvmkWUl244hGkRrAfQQuM-WwGGJ5ZuBQrk9RmpVS7D5Sm0fc5b14X13OXO9K8_fm6MixaH7kUw9G2tAOOE89gr7_iUODTpZRRBWEuCTRQjOhmrWX/s320/IMG_4706.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaTgF9KigcRoXqxKCMyJAtBCHPO10to1widaE7-tmYSMLv6EfNNcukdc-sRkbp9gMLS_L9KKBWr6_DhiCSjX005Q6BiUEsGURXo-jU3qHKGwgw_IXerh_YRi5DuPCCpuEMC_d/s1600/sharks+tooth+agate+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaTgF9KigcRoXqxKCMyJAtBCHPO10to1widaE7-tmYSMLv6EfNNcukdc-sRkbp9gMLS_L9KKBWr6_DhiCSjX005Q6BiUEsGURXo-jU3qHKGwgw_IXerh_YRi5DuPCCpuEMC_d/s320/sharks+tooth+agate+1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMm0WriDwxMh9fdJjjDPEtdbR6XqpvmgaSOr7JIaALCuvIpJZGHwYsqpN0PQ-r1NRiX3t97vMeHTNL_y_pgJsjoW34I8K-Vcs7ouynq_ecvl1cLJ7To0jzWDEpxIQqoGuDgaLz/s1600/weved+jade+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMm0WriDwxMh9fdJjjDPEtdbR6XqpvmgaSOr7JIaALCuvIpJZGHwYsqpN0PQ-r1NRiX3t97vMeHTNL_y_pgJsjoW34I8K-Vcs7ouynq_ecvl1cLJ7To0jzWDEpxIQqoGuDgaLz/s320/weved+jade+2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShoaXkLqsL4D5Xio9mK6EQ9YiMag7g83rrS3G_zdboBo_y-W7Sgomv6nBr7d7D8dza9QUzKvuq8OTKYmp6v6UQf0UZfyDoW7fSFzYqBDQaymhxXNXBvmVr07hgnDgKEeTWn5K/s1600/3+band+jade.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShoaXkLqsL4D5Xio9mK6EQ9YiMag7g83rrS3G_zdboBo_y-W7Sgomv6nBr7d7D8dza9QUzKvuq8OTKYmp6v6UQf0UZfyDoW7fSFzYqBDQaymhxXNXBvmVr07hgnDgKEeTWn5K/s320/3+band+jade.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpFmQZ_iEtVMI-8UMzgCKg3yPX85TmQtAe9L3N7lqh3pqnAgMg_1eI6BLZziFdLHtMaBeAYQ778z99Drl42SxjpBggaIvUEfbZsiPfPNFDGk-jD_VSnXnv4tG0kjCgLO2PQqd/s1600/seaglass+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpFmQZ_iEtVMI-8UMzgCKg3yPX85TmQtAe9L3N7lqh3pqnAgMg_1eI6BLZziFdLHtMaBeAYQ778z99Drl42SxjpBggaIvUEfbZsiPfPNFDGk-jD_VSnXnv4tG0kjCgLO2PQqd/s320/seaglass+1.jpg" /></a>
I have opened a shop for my wire wrapped pendants. Primarily Big Sur Jade, I also offer an array of other items to choose from.
Please take a moment to have a look at
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HanksNatureArt">http://www.etsy.com/shop/HanksNatureArt</a>
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The festival had been placed "on hold" after the Federal Government shutdown. The Forest Service campgrounds remained closed, as did the day use areas, which did cause some headaches for attendees, but more smiles than complaints.
So Much Jade. <b>This posting is a work in progress. Please chack back for updates.</b>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-89387648793604445172013-10-09T15:40:00.000-07:002013-10-28T06:10:33.428-07:00HWY 1 Closures @ 11 pm Sunday Night, Oct. 13, if you are heading home northward from BS Jade FestRelease from CalTrans
HIGHWAY 1/ROCKY CREEK VIADUCT PROJECT CONTINUES WITH DAYTIME ROADWORK AND INTERMITTENT OVERNIGHT CLOSURES
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: THERE WILL BE FIVE, FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES, FROM 11 PM TO 7 AM, STARTING SUNDAY, OCT. 13 THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 17 (OPENING FRIDAY MORNING) TO REMOVE THE VIADUCT FALSEWORK.
Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek continues next week from 7 am to 5 pm Monday, Oct. 14 through Friday, Oct. 18, with 10-minute delays as needed.
Daytime work being performed next week consists of roadway grading and paving.
NOTE: Through traffic has been shifted to the newly constructed southbound half of the viaduct while work continues on the northbound half.
The project to construct a permanent viaduct about 15 miles south of Carmel near the Rocky Creek Bridge began on Sept. 4, 2012. Completion is scheduled by the end of October, weather permitting. Daily roadwork schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors so stay tuned for regular updates.
The contractor for this $11 million viaduct project is Golden State Bridge of Martinez, CA.
Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway work zones.
For more information, please visit: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/paffairs/ or contact the Hwy. 1 Cambria to Carmel Toll-
Free Hotline at 888-836-0866.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-58672331812948391602013-10-08T06:48:00.002-07:002013-10-28T06:10:56.221-07:00Big Sur Jade Festival is back onAlthough Kirk Creek and Plaskett Campgrounds remain closed, the festival got its permit back and so the show will go on. The parking area next to Sand Dollar day use parking lot will be open. Sand Dollar day use remains closed. I'll update any news that might come my way.
HankAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-31020667266580686262013-10-07T09:16:00.001-07:002013-10-28T06:11:21.557-07:00Big Sur Jade Festival "ON HOLD"Due to the Federal Government Shut down, and the subsequent shut down of Public Lands, specifically the campgrounds and day use areas of the Los Padres National Forest in Jade Country Big Sur, the festival is on hold. I will start by stating that I am not going to use this forum to voice my opinion on all of this, but to try to provide details and status updates to those that follow my blog. I left jade country Sunday morning. The campgrounds and day use areas were closed, with the exception of Willow Creek, which is most likely closed by now. As far as access to Jade Cove and other jading areas, and regarding "dispersed camping" within the forest, nothing had changed before I left. I heard rumors to the contrary, but can find little information to confirm anything. I will say this. Those that are involved in the shutdown (on the front line) are doing the best they can while they themselves are affected personally by it. Hats off to Parks Management Company. What a tough position to be in. Same to the staff of Los Padres National Forest. If you have to channel any anger, it should be to the top of the foodchain! My heart goes out to the locals who will be so greatly impacted if the fest is canceled. Of course, there are millions of us who are also impacted by the shutdown in some manner. OK, so I did voice a little of my opinion, now back on-track. I have reached out to Congressman Sam Farr, as I read on BigSurKate's blog <a href="http://bigsurkate.wordpress.com/"></a> that he was able to get an exemption on te use permit for the festival, but nothing in regards to the campgrounds and parking. If anyone out there has additonal information, please e-mail me and I will update my posts.
Thanks, Peace and Karma to you all
HankAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-53713388459789956282013-09-29T10:31:00.000-07:002013-10-28T06:18:03.831-07:00Race Night On The Row- FIM Superbike World Championship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3nxGGepdpuwWWj26LaWP5KexORnhvEx_pI-LkVMfTtNYljwLDSeXBNb0UkdannVEHwmJToJxE3-1pUt9MRbbpNOgGLoMh1C3rZfz8h6FrL5PJtLna1LDSVit7eUKkmW1CkkV/s1600/IMG_4451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3nxGGepdpuwWWj26LaWP5KexORnhvEx_pI-LkVMfTtNYljwLDSeXBNb0UkdannVEHwmJToJxE3-1pUt9MRbbpNOgGLoMh1C3rZfz8h6FrL5PJtLna1LDSVit7eUKkmW1CkkV/s320/IMG_4451.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DlTLqo6gTNssI8MnGg3zmAa3EpxdVXb67yvrOc373OHgoJnWKiNfgYExO5__qj5b2l6ixvY_ZOqT-gQ-7md_ftINiUUXcPNtHbuipBjr7PVleK0AZ0eRzT5dW9ZRW1Mpd9dY/s1600/IMG_4452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Big Larry told me that the July Laguna Seca event drew a much larger crowd of bikes, and the picture in the ad proves that. Still, a lotta nice bikes there. I definitely liked the Ducati's the best, but there were bikes from every bracket to enjoy. I'll let the pics tell the rest.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-41085136327713943012013-09-29T10:07:00.000-07:002013-10-28T06:17:24.196-07:00Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society Gem and Mineral Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKkIzDwpA8V1QzCItZ4Cf3TUnT8ENPvq5c8iyuNP1bFyXaL23tpvYVXy6bkFvpoLSan-Xb6oV4G_zcC-Dhn7yMf_puFc3M2_aKZmVGKnZVo6Q8PIeQfxTPvVZRlO_yQTkfySY/s1600/geodes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKkIzDwpA8V1QzCItZ4Cf3TUnT8ENPvq5c8iyuNP1bFyXaL23tpvYVXy6bkFvpoLSan-Xb6oV4G_zcC-Dhn7yMf_puFc3M2_aKZmVGKnZVo6Q8PIeQfxTPvVZRlO_yQTkfySY/s320/geodes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_ydhEey-gxXVioOMCvM4fGs9NPk-FLcWLusmsJKA41jCDk6pyI6iCmOvn6_vlcL4ioepo4zQ9j1hf9uiJsRVTn1-2cqeBQ0kTJPgSZRBxTEF_nMSiUs6nv_qwMWmHZhaT0uA/s1600/geodes+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Found out that one of the members is a fellow wire wrapper that teaches the art within the society membership. I will probably apply for membership in the society in the near future. The displays that the members had were incredible. I had been enticed to attend the show by their display at The Monterey Library. I was able to identify some items I had through the vendors, and liked showing off some of my treasures. It was a good prelude to the upcoming Big Sur Jade Festival (<a href="http://hankstoybox.blogspot.com/2013/09/big-sur-jade-festival.html">http://hankstoybox.blogspot.com/2013/09/big-sur-jade-festival.html</a>).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-87139750405065571412013-09-24T19:13:00.001-07:002013-10-28T06:19:38.855-07:00EXPECT NOTHING. ACCEPT EVERYTHINGExpect Nothing, Accept everything. This is painted on a parking lot at a vista point in Big Sur. I have been contemplating the statement since I first saw it. It really, really speaks of my Karma, yet I still struggle with it as it pertains to my "pact" with myself. I love giving of myself to others when the energy is there. I never expect something in return, I just want to convey positive energy. I find that the more I live my life in that Karma, the more positive energy that comes to me. I'll try not to be over the top on this, at least not in this post. When I first came to Big Sur, I was empty! Spent! I had nothing left, physically, emotionally or spiritually! Honest truth. I knew the direction I had to point myself in order to survive, so I started spending hours of my days at the vista point mentioned above, meeting travelers coming through, and trying to slow them down so that they would truly experience what Big Sur is. Too often people allot 3 hrs to travel the 70+ miles called Big Sur, stopping in turnouts, taking a quick photo or two, look at their watch and hurry off. They may see some of the raw, natural beauty that is Big Sur, but they don't really experience it. I liked to point out (and still do) things like the Jade right below them on the beach, the waterfalls (other then McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns state park), Where they might best have the chance of seeing the Condors (condors? is the usual response), Wanna see Albino Redwoods?, and sometimes if I feel the right energy from them, I'll give up a local secret or two. I collected (still do) chips of Jade too small for me to do anything with and handed it out to those that didn't want to search for themselves, AND to those that wanted to look, so they'd have a sample for comparison. And I never look for anything in return. I always get a "feel good" from sharing, and a lot of smiles, thanks, handshakes and sometimes a hug, and those are what healed my maladies. I am so thankful to those that extended those things, and I hope that I somehow enhanced their Big Sur adventures. So what is the problem? I wrote a post last friday and spoke of my pact. I stated what my expectations were from others, mainly respect. I will not tolerate certain things coming into my space. Period! So, I find that to be in conflict with "accept everything" To do so is to compromise who I am. Hmmm, such a struggle.
Peace and Karma
HankAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-55045925070063789532013-09-23T13:34:00.000-07:002013-09-23T13:37:20.074-07:00Pickup Truck burns near Lover's Point Pacific Grove and I hit a parked car! Friday, 9/20/13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhrjwOGjgLthcj6n_2OJK0e-_Jj2hzF-ruJp_meAcVttU4yAmTJHo5Wkjewc9upNmfb3UH_uUm-QafgESmI-bTjnmR-TG-rpSTqV_tVhurHocBeUv0D54G-1tpj2oyQmAD5Cu/s1600/IMG_4293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhrjwOGjgLthcj6n_2OJK0e-_Jj2hzF-ruJp_meAcVttU4yAmTJHo5Wkjewc9upNmfb3UH_uUm-QafgESmI-bTjnmR-TG-rpSTqV_tVhurHocBeUv0D54G-1tpj2oyQmAD5Cu/s320/IMG_4293.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzW19O0nXzfIKLpiDX3Np8FeNligQa2eYdCqBHiHYdxHi16tGSUIxL-ZWlVX0TtC5uJY0Ps0ytfT6H9zI2E-aK7FjnJ2REzM_14Ikl6nTQoYaaNz8Tp65J0Q-7JIn1n1aoTgw/s1600/IMG_4318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzW19O0nXzfIKLpiDX3Np8FeNligQa2eYdCqBHiHYdxHi16tGSUIxL-ZWlVX0TtC5uJY0Ps0ytfT6H9zI2E-aK7FjnJ2REzM_14Ikl6nTQoYaaNz8Tp65J0Q-7JIn1n1aoTgw/s320/IMG_4318.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfjqAHWXJ3YPHug4JKcA3d1autnCqhrhkeN1CnK02Qj38Tew9obJUOJ6VmsO90n9tJ8crk5aCaOTk7luSCuqTcyXpLSs_JSdqrkHbFGQwhL5uA1ckJvbZllLfYFWGY6SroJCF/s1600/IMG_4331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfjqAHWXJ3YPHug4JKcA3d1autnCqhrhkeN1CnK02Qj38Tew9obJUOJ6VmsO90n9tJ8crk5aCaOTk7luSCuqTcyXpLSs_JSdqrkHbFGQwhL5uA1ckJvbZllLfYFWGY6SroJCF/s320/IMG_4331.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2TEJUAAp89AFdCofdExfnER76zgUefYRaKkbgBajjPmWycMXaZNdrGKNJKkMU5flNTNrHGGHuyoanLaYJBpcmU6tCkYe-5M08FcRCN6j88fWY2LxkVtr-aEjEKH6rdzGei7A/s1600/IMG_4353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2TEJUAAp89AFdCofdExfnER76zgUefYRaKkbgBajjPmWycMXaZNdrGKNJKkMU5flNTNrHGGHuyoanLaYJBpcmU6tCkYe-5M08FcRCN6j88fWY2LxkVtr-aEjEKH6rdzGei7A/s320/IMG_4353.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2f7iknc2K6yzlQlpkwnVKFL4Fjl8_7W4CoDeFp0-bNS5c8Rlke5_efjqeZ7oWwfQGmfDdwxc2Unu3Sbv-EBBvTJSu9COmLL4VQZ0faWAa5_H6vtdqAsAS6FihupubTVcb1Jl/s1600/IMG_4367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2f7iknc2K6yzlQlpkwnVKFL4Fjl8_7W4CoDeFp0-bNS5c8Rlke5_efjqeZ7oWwfQGmfDdwxc2Unu3Sbv-EBBvTJSu9COmLL4VQZ0faWAa5_H6vtdqAsAS6FihupubTVcb1Jl/s320/IMG_4367.jpg" /></a></div>
Friday in Pacific Grove. And I thought I had a bad day. Bless the fire dept and PD. They were on this in a heartbeat. They had the fire out before the contents in the camper shell were damaged. I missed an awesome shot, a fireman crawled into the shell, pulling out the items to the front. At last he came out holding a small picture frame and walked over and handed it to the trucks owner. The exchange was awesome. Another firefighter had stepped between me and this as it happened, so no clear pic. OK, it was still an awesome act, and makes me even prouder to say that I have a career fighter in the family (love you Jim).
So, as planned, I made my way to Carmel Village Friday evening to see Red Beans and Rice. A Stressful drive in rush hour traffic (traffic SUCKS big time on the Monterey peninsula) and I finally find an open parking space. Go for it. Well, for the first time in probably 25 years, I'm involved in an accident, as I clipped the front of a parked car! Everybody knows whose fault it is, right? Mannnn! And even worse, it is a beautiful BMW convertible! I get out and check the damage. Oh no, The cars front bumper is detached, and laying face down on the pavement! Almost comical if you don't consider things. And front fender damage to boot. The toybox is darn near unscratched. I wish I could somehow exchange the damage between vehicles. Nope. So, I call my insurance company while I wait on the owner of the car, and actually had a claim set up and all by the time she got there. It was AWFUL! Heartwrenching for me. I did everything that I knew to do to help her through this, and even gave her her choice of one of my Big Sur Jade pendants, when she said she had been under a spell of bad Karma recently. Her girlfriend did show up and that support was helpful. I detached the light cables and loaded the bumper into the backseat of her car for her. Ironically, she was going to the Redbeans and rice show too... I saw her there but tried to give her space so she could take her mind off the incident for a while.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-39938969241820776412013-09-20T10:33:00.001-07:002013-10-28T06:20:52.356-07:00I tried to be normal once...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hMTECJXWQJEYwXyJKLHNEMjJN8O7B35wD7zbNOi03SAwcXpgNsoxfyd5n6zmMjAeNf8SskLYHvQvN5VuxSERF5HGSkNnKes9kslEiHRe0n2_iKUzbs9WY4BItkN5gqV3kQFo/s1600/00Y0Y_lSaoR6bSU2D_600x450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hMTECJXWQJEYwXyJKLHNEMjJN8O7B35wD7zbNOi03SAwcXpgNsoxfyd5n6zmMjAeNf8SskLYHvQvN5VuxSERF5HGSkNnKes9kslEiHRe0n2_iKUzbs9WY4BItkN5gqV3kQFo/s400/00Y0Y_lSaoR6bSU2D_600x450.jpg" /></a></div>
But seriously. I spent way too many ticks off my life clock pursuing "The American Dream". When people look at how I am living my life today, many think that something broke. All that happened was that I woke up to the fact that I was not living MY dream, pursuing MY passions, or doing MYSELF justice. Everything that I am currently pursuing; learning the art of wirewrapping, setting up on-line sales of both the wirework and photography, are part of a bigger plan, one that allows me to start checking off items from my "Bucket List".
I started my bucket list on my 55th Birthday, this past June. Once I finished the draft I realized "Hank, you had better get busy brother!" Topping the list is to resume my travels, explorations and adventures of the western US. My business plan calls for my businesses to be portable so that I can manage them from anywhere. And in the process, the two (businesses and travels) marry together. As I travel, I will pursue the minerals/gems of the regions I visit as the centerpiece of my pendants, and I will take advantage of the myriad outdoor photo ops to add to my portfolio. And the businesses will hopefully support the travels. Perfect Yin and Yang.
So much of my bucket list is about travels, discoveries and adventures that it is no doubt the core passion of my being. The sacrifices I have made to realize these dreams prove not to be sacrifices at all, at least to me. The deeper that I immerse myself into my dreams, the more that I peel away the layers of expectations. Not mine, but those of others. I have had to become selfish, at least in the eyes of the beholders. I have made a pact with myself, one of which I set boundaries of how much I may be influenced or veered off-course by the wishes of others. I realize that I am truly a better person by setting these boundaries, and I will die a happier and more content individual because of them and my pursuits. I WILL live the rest of My life as I want to. I will truly be ME from here on out.
So how about you. Have you created your "Bucket List"? Do you really know what you hope to accomplish in life, or are you stuck in the daze of the "American Dream"? Is life for you the time spent planning for the future? or are you in this moment?
Peace and Karma to you...
HankAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-78308240252532740632013-09-19T11:45:00.001-07:002013-10-28T06:16:11.149-07:00Humpback whales in CapitolaCheck out the photos taken of Humpbacks in Capitola on the Monterey Bay. Very Cool.
<a href="http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_24126155/humpbacks-put-show-off-capitola-coastline?source=rss_viewed"></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-29552508178620893212013-09-11T09:20:00.001-07:002013-10-28T06:12:21.090-07:00Back to Big SurAfter a week in Monterey tending to things, I'm going back off the grid to the paradise known as Big Sur. I've laid the foundation to set-up internet sales of my pendants and photos via Facebook- Hanks Nature Art. You can see this page @ (https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/HanksNatureArt">www.facebook.com/HanksNatureArt</a>)
When I come back on-line, I plan to have enough items to open my store on etsy and will link it here and on facebook.
Thanks for your support of my blog
Kharma to you
Hank
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-86988782921237900912013-09-09T15:38:00.001-07:002013-10-28T06:12:52.932-07:00Big Sur Jade FestivalI'm getting excited about the upcoming 22nd annual BS Jade Fest, happening October 11th, 12th and 13th. (http://www.bigsurjadefest.com/) This will be only my 2nd jade fest, and this one is going to be different for me than the 1st. Now I'm a resident, jade hunter and wire wrapper. i know a lot of my fellow hunters and wrappers and I also anticipate seeing quite a few of the friends I have made from out of the area and folks who have bought my pendants. I haven't decided in what capacity I will be there in, whether strictly a spectator, or seller (if someone gives me a space at their booth) or maybe even doing freelance wrapping. I know that if I were to consider the latter, it will only be with blessing of the festival and vendors (no bad kharma here). Hey, maybe I will run into you there. Be sure and say hi if we do meet.
If you are considering going: Camping options are probably slim, but you can check here (http://campone.com/big-sur/), or through Cal. State Parks and other camping options up in the town of Big Sur (Big Sur proper). There is also limited dispersed camping in Los Padres National Forest.
Hope to see you there
HankAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34310173.post-52176214189041788332013-09-08T10:40:00.003-07:002013-10-28T06:13:25.440-07:00Henry Miller passage on Big SurI ran across a passage by Henry Miller that blows me away. THIS IS BIG SUR!
From Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Beach, by Henry Miller
"At dawn, Big Sur's majesty is almost painful to behold. That same prehistoric look, THE LOOK OF ALWAYS, Nature smiling at herself in the mirror of eternity"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16728522421543007230noreply@blogger.com0