I’m in Arizona with my dad. He is in the hospital.

Here’s what I know – it will be fun to put the Cadillac away for awhile. It’s the amount of energy I continue to spend to keep everything together on the car. When I built it, I got involved in a long and sometimes frustrating process which was much longer than I expected.

I thought I would dream, design, and build a 67 Cadillac powered on vegetable oil in 6 weeks. I began with a $700 car from Wisconsin which was rusted out from below and a broken ’83 Chevy 6.2 diesel truck which I bought for $600.

Long months later, I was on the road.

After bodywork, paint, driveline, rebuilding a motor, tranny, offroad suspension, WVO fuel system, blood sweat and tears.

After more than 7000 miles of travel through Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest and Southwest.

After 3 Cadillac heart transplants and 10 dollars spent on total accommodation.

And you know – I’m glad to leave it.

Here is a quote from my final evaluation at Evergreen State College where I went during this time;

Two years ago I walked into Evergreen asking myself, “How can I build a project promoting peace, understanding and international community?” Now – reflecting back – I can see the steps (and detours) I’ve taken to make it happen, watching my goals (and myself) grow and develop along the way.

The Cadillac has been the continuing focus during a trip it was only intended to be a part. So much of my energy has gone there that I was hoping to put elsewhere.

It’s time to think about some other ways of getting my goals met.

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