The beauty, it may be there only in sadness.

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Sunset view from my cabin is sorrowful.
The clouds are singing "Erbarme dich, mein Gott".
The trees are lamenting the ugly society.

The beauty, It may be there only in Sadness.

"St. Matthew Passion" of JS Bach
Based on the New Testament "Gospel of St. Matthew"
In which depicts the Passion of Jesus.
"Erbarme dich, mein Gott" is the 39th song,
St. Peter, who betrayed Jesus be against his will
Lament sung by contralto is deep contrition.

In contralto Eula Beal and Yehudi Menuhin (link) playing the violin,
Bach's St. Matthew Passion "Erbarme Dich, mein Gott"
Yehudi Menuhin's violin solos is wonderful.

Yehudi Menuhin is reminds me of my childhood that had learned to play the violin.
There was a picture of Yehudi Menuhin, who visited Japan in the teacher's room.
Every time my left arms are tired and fall was noted teacher "look at the picture."
It was a picture which Yehudi Menuhin played by the neat posture.
I was age of 13 in 1951.

This video is a very precious recording of 1947.
Symphony Orchestra of Hollywood under Antal Dorati (link);
recorded at the Charlie Chaplin Studios, Hollywood.

The richest of my time, looking for car parts.

Joy of classic car, it's pleasure to be repaired than to driving pleasure.
Looking for parts from the world, made ​​of one-off parts.
From the need to read the manual, is also studying English.

Anyone can do only drive classic car, because it is not interesting,

Only drive, I have more fun in modern Porsche.
But, to derive performance underdevelopment of classic car,
Technology and engineering knowledge is required.
So, rather than styling and atmosphere of classic cars,
I am interested in the mechanisms and performance.

Now, I will be able to order in the UK and U.S.on the net easily,
Old days, I had to order it took a month to write a contact letter.
I was also studying the customs clearance procedures like trader.

And I was also learning English.
Air cargo because it was expensive, I was using a cheap shipping service.
And I have taken three months to delivery.
But, now will be delivered in a week at DHL.

I have a parts catalog and the parts are stock ride like lifetime,

I went to the meeting with Mr. Sakuma of Grand Auto.
For the master cylinder and the wheel cylinders,
Lockheed repair kit was enough in stock.
Only adjustable parts and brake shoes was required purchase.

Let's overhaul also replace the bearings of the wheel hub.
Parts catalog to find the parts needed for my fun time.
With reference to the parts catalog and workshop manual XK120,
and my favorite cigars, It is the best time for me. 

Difficult part will receive a request 

with the photos from Mr. Sakuma

Overhaul have finished by Lockheed repair kit
Master cylinder and wheel cylinders

Birdhouse has been swaying in north wind

Where the little birds would have gone
Birdhouse has been swaying in north wind
Frozen swaying in my sorrow

Where the flowers would have gone
Pampas grass has been swaying in north wind
Withered swaying in my sorrow

The morning air was 10 degrees below zero
And by the time the sun sets four o'clock
Frozen leaves covering the forest
Frost is lift up the ground
Cold winter came to the foothills of Fuji

Soon, around here is covered with the white snow

Then, the snow would wrapping my sorrow

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  K.Keiji

Contemporary Art by Mr. Sakuma "Sadness of disappear"

Mr. Sakuma is an excellent car mechanic.

But, he would have succeeded if aspiring to artist.
I admire look at the photo report of my XK120 repair process.
In cheap camera, he simply pressing the shutter automatically.
But, composition and contrast that he will catch the unconsciously,
It is just instinct of the artist.
He had unwittingly arranged parts is perfect like the layout 
has been calculated. It is really beautiful.
"Sadness of disappear" into his art are represented.

Always, I have enjoyed his contemporary art.

The photo, left front wheel cylinder broken at classic car meeting.
I was distracted by the engine performance and steered drivability, 

Had not only to check the thickness of the drum brake shoes.

I had forgotten the importance of the brake.

It's because it was too familiar to modern cars.
Now, I am full of shame.

Master cylinder, wheel cylinders, hoses & pipes, brake shoe.

Brake system has been overhauled all perfectly.

Shooting stick with embossing initials KK.

I was walking with a cane at Classic car meeting "Vetro Montagna".
Mr. Inoue saw my cane, kindly sent me a British antique seat stick.
I really liked it, and every day I have used it for walk with my dog Pepe.
Mt. Fuji to watch while enjoying a cigar, is my best time.
And now, Mr.Inoue gave me the old cane is polished to restore like new.

Seat Stick is called Shooting Stick or Seat Cane usually.
Originally, to the base of the gun when hunting, 
and it is used seat that was used while waiting for their prey.
Also used not only hunting, it will be used golf and watching horse racing.

I felt interested in the seat cane, had examined the type and its history,
I found a shop in the UK that will put the initials on the leather seat.
Leather are wound like the grip may not be cold for cold day.
The weight of this stick is 800~1000 grams.
The correct length of the cane is the length of 3cm plus half the height.
There is also an adjustable length type, but there was best length for me.
Another one, I want to have this cane-filled initials.
and I ordered it the carved initials KK gold in the UK shop.
A few days later, it was delivered from England.

Double-breasted cashmere overcoat, scarf wrapped around and this cane.
It is old-fashioned, but I will walk with Pepe in wearing this.
Would be fun tramping frigid 10 degrees below zero.

Example of the use of shooting seat

But, it is not an exit tunnel

　
　Time left to me there is only a little longer
　So, I can not give you anything

　Only, the Fuji shining white in the moonlight 
　"Look at" I will only be showing it to you
　Although I have been thinking of you so much
　Yes, you are my muse

　Return highway that sent you home
　The dark road illuminated by headlights
　Your little lips are floating
　Long tunnel feel like there is no exit
　Your warm eyes are floating

　But, it is not an exit tunnel
　But, it is not an exit tunnel

                                      　　Keiji

"Man, Do not become a onlooker never !"

Hotel Yunosato: Hashimoto city in Wakayama ( link )

Kumano-Kodo / Kumano Hongu Torii ( link )　　Photography: Yoh Onda 

Trip to Koyasan, I ran with my son in this XK120.
I wanted to tell him. Do not be satisfied with a bystander.
"Man, Do not become a onlooker never !"

Just criticism, people are participating in the illusion as politics.
Just watch sports, people illusion became an athlete.
Just collect toys, people like the illusion got the real thing.
I can not admit, the men with a big mouth like this. 

I have been teaching my son how to drive classic car. 
The technology of the old race car that I've learned.
Heel and toe. How to align the revolution speed at the time of shift down.
Cornering techniques. How you step on the drum brake.
Mechanism of the drive train, fuel system. etc...
In the rain, the brake problem would have been a good experience for him.

Beijing to Paris. I gave up and it is impossible to physically anymore.
But, hoping that my son would come true me that dream.

Classic car fashion of Henry Poole for Aston Martin

This is a classic car driving fashion of Henry Poole for Aston Martin.
These photo will be candy my eyes...

Classic car meeting, originally It's a the world like this.
Childish meetings in Japan is different from the atmosphere.
Originally it's impossible in Japan.

If we even had a meeting that mimics the atmosphere like in Japan,
It would be like the Evening Ball of shameful atmosphere Rokumeikan (link).

We can buy any expensive classic car.
But, we can not buy such elegance.

Autumn, many classic car meeting has been held in Japan.
And, surprised by the dreadfulness of great car that exist in Japan.
But, never saw a person look good on classic car.
Everyone, it looks poorly in jeans, baseball cap and down jacket uniformly,
Have lost the dignified of a classic car.
Classic cars are merely accessory. 
Owner should be recognized as a leading actor. 
Not only classic car, I hope to classic car enthusiasts
want to enjoy the more fashion.

Please reference:
Henry Poole & Co. english (Link) / japanese (Link) 

Taylor menswear at number 15 Savile Rowin London, UK. 

Widely known as "Taylor's oldest Savile Row."

Traditional seat stick made ​​in England sent me by Mr. Inoue

Traditional seat stick made ​​in England sent me by Mr. Inoue

Sitting in the cockpit of a 1947 MG TC of Mr. Inoue at Vetro Montagna.

Fascinated by the Big Jaeger dials, it's British sporting tradition.

Always, I want to be that old cane like look nice.
And it want to be a natural form, I was walking my ​​Pepe with a stick.
It is because of my yearning, not because painful to walk.                    

This year, I went to have my favorite stick of Vetro Montagna.
I feel that I have a stick, and anyone old enough strange.
Many people prefer to be seen younger,
But, I want to be seen in aged that have been refined over years.
So, I was glad that it is not strange that I also have a stick.

Mr. Inoue, who participated in the1947 MG TC. I was meet again this year.
With a smile he said, "I will send you a nice present" to me.
Last year, he gave me a wooden box of rare antique British (Link) to me.

He often went to the antique auction in Britain, 

and he knew the goods likely my favorite.

From the time I saw seat stick the first time in the race track in the UK,
I thought I did want to get older.
Therefore, I came to an age where I need it now.
I will enjoy a cigar while watching the Mt.Fuji sitting in this seat stick.

Mr. Inoue. Thank you so much.

Clothes brush, I always put it into luggage when out on trip.

Photo from Mr.Sakuma. There was the brush on the side of the spare tire.

Recently, I often lost my favorite tools.
I think it's sad but not be helped because the age.

When traveling, I have always put in luggage clothes brush.
This clothes brush with the handle of ebony wood,
This brush I got when I was tailored clothes in Eikokuya in Ginza.
Hair texture, weight, shapes is I like.
And it's memories of when I was brilliant.

But I was leave this brush with the trip to Koyasan.
Maybe it would have been left in the trunk of the XK120 was repaired.
I asked to Grand Auto do not forget to clothes brush in the car.

Photo was sent from Mr. Sakuma  "Is this brush? "
And he soon gave me to sent by express delivery.

And yet, I'm looking for another favorite tool lost this time....