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  1. I drive low-key, low-profile on regulation speed, always, since I am old age (71 y.o.) ,,,,
  2. My Birkin (1993 model) reached 130,000 km mileage in Gotemba city today in Japan. British Ford Kent engine alive and well, 1.6 L OHV. Status post the meter one cycle 99999 finished... Past history: 20,000 km in January 2006 --> 30,000 km in March 2007 --> 40,000 km in July 2008 --> 50,000 km in October 2009 --> 60,000 km in January 2011 --> 70,000 km in September 2012 --> 80,000 km in May 2014 --> 90,000 km in June 2016 --> 100,000 km in March 2018 --> 110,000 km in March 22 2020 --> 120,000 km in Nov 2021. https://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm
  3. Croc, I usually tour this around-Mt Fuji circle till late November, and after spring comes, I resume. The problem is that the traffic jam is murderous in this splendid autumn season, every one is rushing in to Lake Kawaguchi area from every directions. I use back roads (prefectural roads, not national roads) to ward off, however, in some bad day, I resign to u-turn and return to Hayama retreat.
  4. For web version of Nov 6 58th Around-Mt. Fuji Tour, please visit my page at, https://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#221106 To view the images, click the underlined phrases, and to return to this page, click RETURN key of your browser, ,, don't wait till whole page is downloaded.
  5. I reach the usual gorgeous paddy in Oyama town (fixed-point observation site) on the return road from Otome Pass to Hayama. Rice is growing steadily. https://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#220724 Images 6s, 10s, 12s are on July 24 and Image 5s is on June 12 just after a short period of transplanting of rice seedlings. Come on Japanese rice. I am very concerned with calamity of Ukraine farmers,,,,,
  6. to MV8. Thanx for your advice. My chief mechanic also advises me to obtain secondhand VDO meter on the net for worm gear replacement, domestic and international, though, it is very rare, or outrageously expensive in spite of aging. I hope the meter survives till at least 130,000 km mileage. Re: clutch cable - Mine too once broke and replaced. Then I mastered driving without clutch (Non-synchronous transmission driving). I always carry substitute accelerator cables when driving Seven, which broke twice in the past. Boys always take a difficult way !
  7. After mileage exceeds 110,000 km, the trip meter of my old Birkin 1993 stops occasionally, and after several 10 kms, it recovers, again, and again. https://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#201115 Recently, I notice the meter stops after mild backward movement in the parking stop for toilet. So when I notice the trouble, I stop the car at the road side or on the wide open space, and set backward gear, and a bit violently go in reverse 1~2 meters back (kick ass mode). Maybe, twice. Voila, the meter recovers instantly !!. After that, the meter proceeds smoothly for next circa 200 kms. This can work over several times recently. I am not car engineer and actually amateur Seven fan. Does anyone explain this phenomenon with mechanical engineering knowledge ? -- Akio Hasegawa, M.D., PhD Pathologist Koiwa, Tokyo, Japan New Home Page at Sakura server: http://drhasegawa.sakura.ne.jp/index.html or http://drhasegawa.com
  8. Yesterday, on a fine spring day, I tour on Birkin 7 to view cherry in full blossom around Route 413. For images, feel free to visit my page at http://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#220410 (To view the images, click the underlined phrases, and to return to this page, click RETURN key of your browser, Please don't wait until the previous full page is uploaded) A few sample images are up here,
  9. Ukrainian families separated by Russian attack People staying in Ukraine to defend their homeland have been forced to say goodbye to their families, who are evacuating in search of safety. But amid all the chaos, the birth of a child in a makeshift maternity ward shows that life does not stop. Norah O'Donnell https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ukrainian-families-separated-by-russian-attack/#x https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ukrainian-families-separated-by-russian-attack/#x --- Human dignity and decency, weep,,,,
  10. This is my wife, Mineko. An aged couple of 70 and 69 years old,,, hahaha,,, Only when driving on this crazy car occasionally, obeying the speed limit, we have a childhood conversation.
  11. Thank you, Croc. The lowest temperature met in this region of Japan is 0 to minus 2 degrees Celsius in the early morning at the Otome Pass of Hakone, where cold north wind kocks against the Hakone mountains. I still remember the extreme chill felt in Boston in winter 1989 (sight seeing tour). Compared with that, it is like soft breeze in Japan.
  12. This image is a memorial photo on the day of reaching 120,000 km of travel distance meter on November 14 2021.
  13. For New Year's visit of Mount Fuji across Lake Yamanaka, you can see more clear images with single-lens reflex camera D-3000 at http://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#220109 (To view the images, don't wait until whole page is uploaded, simply click the underlined phrases, and to return to this page, click RETURN key of your browser)
  14. SLR (Nikon D 3000) version of Nov 28 trip to Laka Yamanaka and Mikuni Pass, feel free to visit my page, especially with broad-band access and large monitors. https://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#211128 (To view the images, click the underlined phrases, and to return to this page, click RETURN key of your browser) Akio Hasegawa, M.D., PhD Pathologist Koiwa, Tokyo, Japan New Home Page at Sakura server: http://drhasegawa.sakura.ne.jp/index.html or http://drhasegawa.com
  15. On Shizuoka Prefectural Road 72 of Japan, yesterday Oct 14, the odometer of my Birkin hits 120,000 kilometers. The Odometer has already go around one time, so, 100,000+ is indicated. Past history: 20,000 km in January 2006 --> 30,000 km in March 2007 --> 40,000 km in July 2008 --> 50,000 km in October 2009 --> 60,000 km in January 2011 --> 70,000 km in September 2012 --> 80,000 km in May 2014 --> 90,000 km in June 2016 --> 100,000 km in March 2018 --> 110,000 km in March 22 2020 --> 120,000 km Yesterday. Recently, odometer occasionally stops, then recovers, so the real number may be more. I am dreaming of reaching 200,000 kilometers. For more details, especially users with large monitor and wide broad band network, please visit, http://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#211114
  16. BTW, belt for pants without buckles are purchased at Amazon.jp at lowest prices. I have no financial conflict with the sited company. I simply and brutally honestly transfer my experience.
  17. I install the leather straps for bonnet. 1. Merchandise arrived from Stafford Vehicle Components, UK. https://www.s-v-c.co.uk/product/leather-straps--tan/ http://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#210613 2. Leather straps installed next week. http://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#210620 Actually, I had till recently a nightmare that bonnet is flying off over my head, caused by forgotten fastening of metal catches ,,, because of senile dementia. In the worst scenario, it may result in damage to the following car on the road. Yes, this is for foolproof, prevention is better than cure.
  18. I declare no COI (conflict of interest) for this input. I received the item from UK. I ordered the item on net directly to the vender on May 10 2021 on the net directly to his/her site, and received the item in TKO today May 14 via DHL. Cost was Total Goods £76.68 + Post & Packing £23.00. At first, I am afraid that there is no guarantee for tracking record as ebay, however it was groundless fear, since shortly after ordering, I received the information for tracking from DHL, indicating, Ordered on May 10, departed from DHL facility on 19:25 at Bristol UK on May 11, departed from East Midlands, UK at 22:50 May 11, departed from Leipzig facility at 13:27 May 12, reached the facility of DHL in Japan at 11:03 May 13, got through clearance from customs of Nippon at 11;07 May 13, handed over to the Japanese courier at 13:47 May 13, and received at Kohinata residence, Bunkyo, Tokyo at 11:xx May 14. What a convenient and secure world with international courier services ! https://www.s-v-c.co.uk/product/brooklands-aeroscreen-square-top/?fbclid=IwAR3av-lBtIl7QbVQ6M5GH-LS-zg0L5d0llN1nC7eaz2y5iFxd1sXqBGMdjY Address Stafford Vehicle Components Unit 7 Merebrook Business park Hanley Road Malvern Worcestershire WR13 6NP I would transform my Birkin 7 (1993 model) to poorman's Bugatti type 59 as this model (urago, 1/18) in the future.
  19. 210425 New Wind deflectors for Birkin 7 (1993 model) - DIY installation. The seller on ebay is Premier wiring Looms, 14 Dundonald Crescent Cardenden Fife KY5 0DH United Kingdom. I ordered the item on April 5, and received in TKO on Apr 18 (Royal Mail -> Jpn Post), item as described or more, especially I thank for "test plate" for pre-implementation training, and undrilled main body separately shipped with hinges and mounting hardware. It cost (JPY 13,462 plus air mail = JPY 15,855 in total). I drill the hole for mounting, using electric drill and three drill bits (very slim one to thick one step by step). The merchandise on ebay is this, https://www.ebay.com/itm/112137658363 If you are interested in this work, visit (To view the images, click the underlined phrases, and to return to this home page, click RETURN key of your browser) http://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#210425 Banzai (Hurrah), the work is finished.
  20. To Panamericano, Some NG professional shooters and reporters would agree absolutely with you. I am afraid that National Geographic has been transformed to second-class Scientific American in recent years. The issue is becoming full of political social-justice agenda, full of women, women,,,,, and no story of headhunting indigenous people. No photo-journalism. I may retire from trans-pacific regular subscription of NG from USA, since Jan 1, 1995.
  21. To view the images, click the underlined phrases, and to return to this page, click RETURN key of your browser,
  22. For more details, especially for the participant with broad-band access and large monitor, feel free to visit my page at http://drhasegawa.com/prisoner6birkin/birkin-geo.htm#210320a First generation SLR camera D-3000 is still alive with seasoned Nikkor 35 mm manual lens (manual focus/manual exposure).
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