It's almost November? DAMN!

What the hell! The last time I looked it was August, I was in the middle of moving, going through the enjoyment of finally ending a seven year relationship with a wonderful woman that just didn't work out (need to do a BLOG just on the realtionship), finding a place to live, being single again, and contemplating what the hell am I going to do now.

Now, it's almost 90 days later, so many things have changed, transpired, transmutated. I have had the highest of highs, the lowest of lows, and now have returned to a relatively "normal" life.

Old loves are fading, new ones are growing, and my multifactorial (thanks for the word Nancy!) causes of my old fears and limitations are slowly being torn down and replaced with a new found peace and optimism. Hell, even my parents have seen a profound change in my attitude. I am not the angry man I used to be.

Who is NCCSTOR?

My feable mind has failed me again. Old age is taking pot shots at my memory and frankly I am perplexed. Throw me a ten digit number and I'll memorize it.....throw me a name and I'll forget it before your lips have stopped moving!

OK... I'll admit that my blonde roots show through every once and a while, but GEEZ! So, this is my perdicament. I know someone, ever so causually, met through talking on the phone while working at Intuit (hell). Remember, this was over two years ago!! Now I am at a loss as to what her name is.

We email back and forth, and will again talk on the phone I am sure.

So... How can you help me?

Send me a freaking name!

Now get back to work!

Tour De France Name Change Request......

A loyal viewer (Faux Rockmeister) has suggested that we should (or should I say the France) change the name of the race to the "Tour Duh Freedom". OK.... and while we are at it, why don't we just paint a target on your back and air drop you into the Sudan. I hear they get a lot of money for short Jewish chiropractors that speak Chinese!

I am not opposed to changing the name, but come on. The Tour De France has had its name for more than 100 years! It has remained true to its concept and ideals for nearly as long, and frankly (Franc Lee?) I for one am NOT Franco-Phobic, and have no issue with the moniker of "de France".

Official Tour Website (English Subtitles)

Not until 1986 did any riders from the USA ever win or even place high enough to garner attention from anyone in the European Professional cycling community! But since Greg LeMond came along and put Bernard "Saint Bernard" Hinault on his heels, most ugly Americans didn't even know where France was, that a race was going on, and true to form didn't know which side of their croisant to butter. (HINT: it's the side that gets buttered).


Now that Lance's reign comes to a glorious end, who will follow in his foot steps and march on as the Tour's King? Will it be the Uber Putz Ullrich? Maybe Hincapie? Or could it be Senor Mayo? I guess we will have to wait till next year to find out! Who knows.... Maybe Lance will get tired of tuning Cheryl's guitars and return for a shot at Numero Ocho!!!!

G-Damn! I can't belive it's been almost 4 months to the day that I did my last post!

I am currently in my annual Tour De France viewing marathon (3 x a day), and then I have a small gap of time before the Vuelta De Espana starts on the 27th. of August.

OK! I'll admit it, I am a pro-cycling addict....and proud of it!

Best pro racing info on the web!
Best TV Tour Coverage!

Red dot! 

Oh my goodness!

A friend sent me this little funny this morning, and it brought a smile to my face. Being the anthropologist that I am I am also posting the reality to the RED dot for those Enguiring Minds that want to know.

The funny side of things.....

For centuries, Hindu women have worn a red spot on their foreheads. We have always naively thought that it had something to do with their religion. The true story has recently been revealed by the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C. When one of these women gets married, she brings with her, a dowry. On her wedding night, the husband scratches off the red spot to see if he has won a convenience store, a gas station, a donut shop or a motel in the United States.

The serious side....... The RED Dot Explained...

Listenied to the news this AM and felt that everyone: Republicans, Democrats, and yes we Libertarians should go to this link for a reality check. The Cost of the Iraq War

Thanks George Bush for bankrupting MY country!!!!!

You and your Right-Wing, Right to Lifers are more interested in storm trooping a feeding tube down the throat of a lost cause that you are blind to the fact that "healthy" children are dying in our country from starvation, and malnutrition!!!!!! Shame on all of you!!

But, hell I would be for the war and killing off 1300+ soldiers if my gallon of gas would come down in price!

Thanks! 

You made my day!

Thanks Anonymous! You made my day with your comment. I was frankly posting to just vent, and have a friend review and respond.... but you beat them to it, and I am touched that you commented. Thanks! Hope you let me know if you find the answer sooner than I do.

Swim you idiot! 

Merde! What am I to do?

I am sitting at home, surfing the net for anything of interest, and pondering my navel. Frankly, I am in a rut again. Work, realtionship, and my pursuit of happiness (nookie?) has me re-analyzing what the fuck I am doing with my life. Hell! I am 46 years old, and I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up.

Oh the trials and tribulation of being a Spanish Lover locked in the body and life of an Americkan White Male!

Do I sell every last possession and hit the road for a year... only to come back even more disillusioned (and broke). But wait, I am already broke and disillusioned! So why not. But then where do I go, what do I take??? AARGH!!! Where to go?

Do I keep working at my job (love the people, hate not making enuf money), buy some land up in the mountains and build my container house? Ideas....

Do I continue the status quo? What ever the fuck that is!!! do I go and bullshit my primary care doc and get a Rx for Vanax for my depression, a script for Strattera for my ADD. Oh crap don't forget the Viagra....not that I need it. Yet the avaialbility of a drug that gives me an even harder erection is something that every man (and woman) should not be with out. Sort of like a Swiss Army knife for the bedroom. Tools for the Bedroom

I am in turmoil.... I need a creative outlet, an athletic outlet, and some thing that stirs my passion. Working for a high end furniture retailer has its fringe benefits, but not having money or really any direction in life makes any fringe bennies rather a mute point. How can one pursue anything if you don't have any freaking idea what you might want to pursue (other than the company of a woman)!!!!

I am just not HAPPY! I know that I need to "grab my ass and get glad", but what do I get glad about? Do you understand what I am trying to say! I am LOST. Stuck in suburbia, mundaned out of my skull, and too full of fear to change anything! Advice and wisdom for the Masses!!!

Meester Wizard!!!!!! Help! What is this boy to do?? Any suggestions?

Best regards,

Dahveed De La Mancha

Carbon Fiber Lust! 

LUST!

There are many things I lust after, and all of you who know me wll know what I mean. One item however has been sticking in my cranium for some time now. The Orbea line of framesets from Spain! Oh my goodness! Almost as sexy as Sandra Shine or an Andrew Blake film!!!

Orbea's US Website....

One word....SALIM! 

University of Arizona BBall: Gods or mere mortals?

Holy Hoops! I cannot freaking believe the ending of the U of A -vs- ASU game on Saturday. 6/10's of a second left and Salim sinks a shot to WIN!! In your face Sun Devils!!! That's right.... who's your bitch now Stanford! PAC-10 champs!!!

On to the PAC-10 Tournie, and then let's get the March Madness going!!!!

HST pics 2 

HST pics 

Gonzo Farewell to HST!

I truly don't know how she did it, but HST's wife Anita bid adeiou to her beloved Hunter in a way that most other spouses couldn't find the courage to do. Thank you Anita for giving your man such a heroic and respectful send off.

'Loving' farewell to writer

Day of Mourning: HST is DEAD!

I just love waking up and checking the news on the net and being slapped awake before the coffee has had any effect on my mind. Today was rather rude to my cerebellum, and frankly I am in mournng to hear that Hunter S. Thompson had committed suicide. Long Live Gonzo Journalism! We loved you Hunter!

Tribute to follow.......

Full of Phlegm and still Loathing....

Thursday 1-20-05Back at work, alive and well. The mental aspect of everything going on has taken its toll as well as the cold. To much to list but suffice it to say that Senor De La Mancha is a changed man. Film at 10:00.

Monday 1-17-05 Holy Phlegm Monsters Batman! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Last week's intestinal disorder turned sinus weirdness is almost gone. I am in the final stages of my malady, and only have to contend with the minute by minute battle with your friend and mine....PHLEGM. Such a lovely word.

My friends......... 

Pesky Head Cold! AARGH!!

What started last night as a not so pleasant time in the bathroom, has now turned into the beginnings of a head cold. Oh well...at least it's not the flu. Have to go to work tomorrow and survive, so it's off to bed for me. Praise all that is holy, and my thanks go out to the folks at Proctor & Gamble, and their line of VICKS products!

Ceviche! Run away..... 

Back from the bowels of hell....

Got a tad bit of food poisoning (bad Mexican restuarant!) and spent most of last night trying to understand how the human body can be brought to it's knees by a pesky little bug! Intestinal bug that is! I am praying to the Charmin Gods today for their softness in the matter. Serves me right for having Escargot Ceviche at a roadside Mexican roach coach!

Sleep tight Elfie! 

Sleep....

I need sleep. I need a Truffle ;-) Tomorrow brings R&R and money under the table (my favorite). Tonight is done! Chow!

My new car just got back from the shop. Smells a little funny, but it flys like a rocket. 

Out to dinner with my friend Eddie "The Worm". Patrick P. gets the photo credit on this one. 

If you can tell me what question I asked Mr. Issac Hayes, you may win a PRIZE! (BTW: I am the one on the right) 

Billboards.... It's all about marketing your message. 

Christmas

All I wanted for Christmas was an Aeron. I got a gift certificate to Sears instead.