As soon as my new Nissan Frontier was in my possession, I was scouring the internet for accessories for it. I think that's another trait ingrained into men's brains - the fact that we are never satisified with the status quo, standard, or stock options that come with anything that can be modified. We definitely suffer from "Accessoritis" - and it doesn't matter if we're 32 yrs old, 85 yrs old, or 4 yrs old.

You know what I'm talking about. As a kid, were you satisfied with the stock features on the bike that you just got? Heck no. You're putting cards between the spokes, flair on the handlebars, stickers on the seats...My computer (as I've written about time and time again) is obvious evidence of this medical genetical phenomenon.

We have to customize these things that are precious to us...cover them with our markings making them unique to us. No wonder men are sometimes considered to be animals. So my short list of accessories for the "Fronty" (as it is referred to on by the fanatics) now includes a new amp, new speakers, a bug deflector, waterproof seat covers, and a spray-in bedliner. My list for my "Vee" isn't quite as extensive, but still numerous. In my search across the virtual demesne, I found a guy who built a custom box for his extended cab (excuse me, king cab) which looked quite nice. If I develop the urge and courage, I may eventually try to do something similar myself. I'm still undecided about the whole vanity plate thing. On one hand, I think it would be kind of cool. On the other, it's quite geeky and, well, vain.

I can just see it now...

Complete stranger: "What is the significance of 'NO YUO' or 'KTHXBYE'?"

Me: Don't ask. It's a geek thing.

Complete stranger: <mumbling to himself> "Man, is he illiterate or what? He can't even spell 'you' correctly. Sheesh. What is the world coming to?"

Sleep deprivation setting in...

Must...

get...

some...

rest...

But here is my new 'baby' for your viewing pleasure:

From the front:

And from behind: