May 10, 2005
Sacramento: City of a Beer!
It's like a dream. It doesn't feel like I've left, only I'm not late for one of the jobs I had: Programmer and Monkey's Butler (feeding monkeys and hosing monkey shit at UC Davis).
Cursed, like I often have been, Marletta picked me up at the San Francisco airport (SFO). She bought a car from Dawna, an ex-girlfriend of mine (1966 Dodge Dart GT), which smoked and died on the freeway. It took hours to drive 100 miles back from SFO. It's still running (hard to kill a slant six) but barely. That car has been haunting me for years.
I'm in debt and homeless, but years of playing in a punk rock band has taught me only one thing -- find a girlfriend and move in. So I'm staying at Marletta's place and trying to figure out what to do.
I can try to see if Doug in Oregon is still willing to hire me. Or I can live at Marletta's place. Or I could find another apartment. If I move to Oregon, should Marletta come with me? If so, how long before Marletta kills me? It's a confusing world.
I don't want to be a programmer any more, so I've been kicking around the idea of going back to the Monkey Job. Or I might get a job with autistic kids. Or I could sell plasma and recycle cans.
Anyhoo, I'm at Charlene's place now begging for alcohol and using her computer while she's not looking.
Call up Marletta's phone and say "You suck, Dave Smith!" 916/470-5506.
More stuff is coming soon. I'll finally catch up. I know I quit posting just outside of Perth and I'll start from there. Just 6 months late.
Dude,
You rock. All the time you have been farting around Australia and New Zealand and Japan and stuff I have been sitting here at my crummy desk reading your little stories. Not like you are, but if you start feeling like you didn't accomplish all that you set out for or some crap like that just think of all of us losers who are still sitting here, dreaming of the stuff you did.
Sorry if this is a little too ass kissing but I just hope you'll continue with the funky postings.
Mike
Posted by: Mike at May 10, 2005 06:56 PMdon't forget: we drive on the right over here. keep the stories coming. i'm sure you'll continue to have more adventures while your "big trip" is temporarily on hold. Bob
Posted by: bob b at May 10, 2005 09:49 PMp.s. hey, i posted this at 7:50am EST. is the clock on this site still on aussie time? just curious.
Posted by: bob b at May 10, 2005 09:51 PMDave,
your back just in time for another MELEE !! better get an elgible bike and register up.
james
Posted by: james at May 10, 2005 11:43 PMWhy or why did you list a phone number on this blog? Just wanted to know why!
Posted by: at May 11, 2005 03:17 AMYou're right. I should start looking for a Melee eligible bike. Maybe I can borrow the Brough Superior.
It's still on Japan time. Thanks, Bob. I'll fix that.
I put up the phone number so people can get ahold of me. Makes sense to me. Sooner or later, I'll have to give Marletta back her cell phone and I'll remove the number.
Posted by: Dave Smith at May 11, 2005 08:05 AMDave, this is cool. There is a Mid-america vintage show featuring Ducati sometime in June. I was going to take the Comet, you could borrow the Dart and we can drink in the mid-west. What do they drink in Ohio? Anyway, Welcome back to the insanity. I know we can get you back, but until then, I think the northern Ca area is ripe for a continuation of the blog. Do some catch-up, do your meds, eat well and recharge for the far east.
Posted by: samueljohn at May 11, 2005 10:06 AMWelcome back... I plan on winning the powerball tomorrow night and when I do, I'll write you a check for the rest of the trip. just promise to bring me something fun from a Japanese vending machine. Whats the fun of getting Coke and Cheetos from a vending machine in the states when you can go to Japan and get panties and sex toys?
Dave, you are the best. i am glad you are back. You know the Mayan calender is running out 2012, right?
Charles
Posted by: charles "the kid" albright at May 11, 2005 06:56 PMnice to see that you are at home but
why when you could be on the road.
Sorry you did not make the rally
but maybe you could be a speaker at next
years rally.
let us know if you move to Oregon.
Tynda (for Eric and Gail)
Posted by: tynda at May 11, 2005 11:40 PMBack in Sacramento? What's that all about? Fucking hell man, shit. Get your monkey job back and start up a band. I'm not convinced Oregon would let you in pally boy. Go to New York.
Senior Biggles
Posted by: Dr. Biggles at May 12, 2005 01:20 AMYou could always move to Austin and become my live-in nanny. I will buy you a frilly skirt and a feather duster.
(I made this offer to Tesla several years ago, and it actually seemed crazy enough to have worked.)
Posted by: drublood at May 12, 2005 03:47 AMWow - that's funny that car is even still around! I imagine the bird blood is long gone from the grill, though... Wait -- why the hell am I posting this when I could just call you - guess I'll do that later.
Posted by: Lurch at May 12, 2005 04:08 AMYesterday i got drunk with a yakuza.I said i was leaving but he implied i stay.He asked where i was from i said "california".He said are there many americans there in california?I said "yes,takusan Americanjin deus.."HE gave that yakuza old school look and said "yes,there are too many americans"..and then left..See what your missin...hooligan bikes and old school yakuza--hopefully ya get your arse(watch a korean "oldboy" movie with queen`s english subtitles last nite) in gear and get your self going once again around the world...
Posted by: jay at May 12, 2005 10:42 AMwelcome back archbishop....returning just in time to resusitate another Peepfest? Good luck with the job search.
Posted by: scupper at May 13, 2005 01:46 AMWelcome Home! I vote for keeping Marletta and working with autistic kids.
Posted by: Amy at May 13, 2005 09:37 AMI second that vote!
Posted by: at May 13, 2005 01:37 PMI'm totally going to call and say you suck. It's like when I called those freakin' dudes in line for star wars outside of the chinese theater just to say "Star Trek Rules!!!!".
I've really enjoyed your posts from around the world man. Keep on Keepin' on.
Posted by: Uncle Chuckles at May 13, 2005 01:44 PMyes, you should look for employment hosing off autistic kids
Posted by: artist_dick at May 13, 2005 02:24 PM..NO!, you cant borrow the Brough Superior, it mine.. MINE I TELL YOU!.. and i will be dreaming about riding it for the rest of my sad little life!..
Im pleased to see that you are safely home, yet havent sold out when it comes to grovelling for places to stay.. long may it continue..
actually, i thought I saw you the other day. I swore it was you... I yelled out your name, loudly, a few times.. but they just kept right on fingering their asshole and eating their banana..
Posted by: Dave Lochead at May 13, 2005 05:47 PMGidday Dave,
Back in the US of A already? I hope it's only temporary, you've got a long way to go RTW yet! Earn some money, get back on the road and I'll see you in South America, 2007.
It's raining here in NZ. The sheep are getting wet.
Posted by: Matt Bishop at May 16, 2005 07:02 AMHey Skipper--
How`s the job Huntin goin??And How is Sactoe treatin ya??Sactoe just did not feel the same when i returned several times...i miss little joes and pho bolsa and liugi`s pizza...in the meantime i hope ya save some cash and finish what ya started..Go get a job teachin autistc kids how to fix motorbikes...gambette....
Hey, you rested, visited, drank enough. Time to get postin!
Posted by: at May 23, 2005 06:18 AMDave, did you get the joe bob article on Krazy Kat that I sent? You might remember that in your pre-tuneup days, you liked to talk about how much you knew about that particular comic strip.
Posted by: ed at May 27, 2005 08:17 AMyou shouldnt move to oregon. here is why...http://www.ebaumsworld.com/flash/endofworld.html...oh and you give good face.
::heart:: Lauren
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/flash/endofworld.html
Posted by: Lauren at May 28, 2005 11:59 AMWelcome back, hoser. Forget about the monkey job. Move to NY like Biggles suggested and take up drawing futanari anime for a living. Big money there. Well, more than a monkey butler anyway.
Posted by: Murdock of Guam at June 4, 2005 06:42 AMDave, ive just caught up with all your posts. Always a good read. How long till you resume the journey? presume the bike is in melbourne for repairs? turns out we both have portugese backgrounds. did you ever get to play your banjo? my little girl is now a year old and follows me around the shed. i give her spanners to play with. she has become very interactive and i enjoy our time together. im keeping an eye peeled for a sidecar attachment to fit to my old scooter so she & i can go riding. take it easy, mate.
gav
I wanna get you drunk, you.
Posted by: armed forces radio at June 9, 2005 12:01 AMOkay, vacation is over. I need more on Darwin, what is happening to the Duc. I could have rebuilt it by now. Besides, the Comet is running perfect and I need a ride buddy. Going west in October. LA to SF to Portland to whereever.
Posted by: samueljohn at June 10, 2005 10:10 AMOkay fuck nuts, where you at?
Posted by: Dr. Biggles at June 16, 2005 11:52 AM