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My Life in 8-Bits and Pieces
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A retro podcast exploring the nostalgia, creativity, and experiences of early computing. Join me as I take you on a journey told through memories and 8-Bit technology.

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EstcCpxUh1O7azrd70kTe
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Played a gig last night — lots of geeky songs.

Check me out with me C64 shirt on!

#retro #geeky #commodore64 #halloween #newwave
The photo shows me and May getting ready for our gig last night. I have a Commodore 64 shirt and Mary has LEDs in her hair. I have a top hat with glowing lights on it.
November 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Alright gang, here is my #geekdom haul! Check out my #8bit / #geek booty. #nerd #geekculture
#fallout #commodore64, #spaceballs
Which should I wear first?
My new t-shirts, Fallout “Hang in there it gets worse”, 8-bit hacker, Commodore 64 and Spaceballs the T-Shirt
August 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Been away for a while, frantically writing and getting my musical “A Clockwork Heart” ready.

First table read today!

#steampunk #musical #queer #lgbtqia
A photo of the script and songbook for my new musical.
August 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Could this day get any better? Breakfast in bed made by my 6 year old. #birthday #breakfastinbed
Eggs and soldiers.
June 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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It’s my birthday and my family got me these. They know me so well!

Great designs and nice and thick and comfy.

Never skimp on socks homies! A good pair of socks are better than gold.
Photo of socks with space invaders inspired designs. Photo of socks with space invaders inspired designs.
June 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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It’s weird having quite a few followers with very little interaction. I assume I’m not that interesting?

Here is a photo gold some of my retro computers — might spark some interest?
A picture of my Apple 2s and some old Mac’s The logic board from on of me Apple ][ drives My bbc micro I just picked up to add to the collection.
May 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Good morning gang, how are we all? What’s new in the world?

Today my wife is taking my son to a birthday party and my daughter and I are going bowling, then getting an Apple Pencil for her iPad.

Daddy Daughter Day Yo!
Picture of my daughter looking cool with lace gloves and sunglasses.
November 17, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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Well this one hurt:

Sylvester Stallone Hails Donald
Trump as the 'Second George Washington' Introducing President-Elect at Mar-a-Lago
Sylvester Stallone Hails Donald Trump as the 'Second George Washington' Introducing President-Elect at Mar-a-Lago Sylvester Stallone welcomed Donald Trump to the stage at the President-elect's Mar-a-Lago event Thursday evening, praising him as the "second George Washington."
November 15, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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Pick a selfie from you gallery and turn it b&w

I think I understood the assignment.
November 10, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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Ooph! I’m all in
My feet and legs on the sofa.
November 10, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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I have a fairly compelling view though.
November 4, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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Time for some OG Space Question action with my 10 year old son. Full EGA glory!

#retroGaming #SpaceQuest #SierraOnline
My son playing Space Quest
November 1, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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Time for a little Sim City action and I mean OG Sim City.

#RetroComputing #RetroGaming #SimCity
The Sim City (1989) startup page. Green window with “start new city”, “load a city” and “select scenario”. The window looks like a road sign. The background is blue sky with white clouds and mountains.
October 30, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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What is going on here? Father Christmas in a hot tub with a much younger women (who frankly seems rather unimpressed). To make this worth, there is a photo of him and his wife right next to this.

I know who is in the naughty list this year. Shame on you!
October 30, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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Today I will mostly be trying to fix a floppy drive — an Apple ][ Floppy drive

Wish me luck gang.

#Apple #RetroComputing #RetroApple #FloppyDrive #RetroRepair
The analog board from an Apple 2 floppy drive from 1978
October 24, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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Looks like advertising has started. Do with this what you will.

BlueSky has to be financed some way I guess.
October 24, 2024 at 8:40 AM
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Okay Apple ][ world, I have a question for you. There is are infamous set of disks out there called "French Postcards" -- I would dearly love to know who made them.

I cannot find out any information on them at all.

Most of the images are far more raunchy than these.

#AppleII #RetroComputing
October 23, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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Bit more Larry fun.

Key moment in Larry's life. no matter how gross.

#RetroComputering #RetroGaming #SierraGames #LeisureSuitLarry
Screen capture from he first Leisure Suit Larry -- He meets a prostitute and smells her underwear. Screen capture from he first Leisure Suit Larry -- He meets a prostitute and has sex for the first time. It is Censored Screen capture from he first Leisure Suit Larry -- He meets a prostitute. The deed is done and it says: Although successful, you feel less than satisfied. Technically speaking, you're no longer a virgin, but for some reason, the thrill just wasn't there. You vow to continue you quest until you please your heart, no just you other organs!
October 23, 2024 at 11:31 AM
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Also, for those of you still reading. I reply to every reply and chat I get.

I am part of the neurodiverse community (ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia)
Ally to the LGBTQIA+ community
Feminist
Pacifist
I love Bigfoot (and so does my 6 year old daughter)
I love Sci-Fi
I love Doctor Who (Have a Dalek in my studio)
A photo of me in my studio/workspace with my Dalek in the background and some of my retro computers: BBC Micro and and Apple //e
October 23, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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My son asked me to draw him a picture of Sonic as he is getting very excited about the new film. I drew Sonic and showed George how to draw his own. Hoping to see it soon.

Here is my little attempt at Sonic's face -- Still a few pencil lines there, oh well.
A drawing of Sonic the Hedgehog's face. By me
October 22, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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Made it! Those questions are hard!!

If you're watching Al Lowe, I shake my first at you!

#Sierra #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #RetroComputers
October 22, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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Damn you Leisure Suit Larry! I'm 52!!!!

#Sierra #RetroGames #RetroComputers
A screen capture from Leisure Suit Larry in The Land of the Lounge Lizards telling me that I didn't pass the Aage test
October 22, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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Someone is all ready for Hallowe’en. My daughter has wanting to be Wednesday for months.
October 21, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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Oh the treasures we fine when we walk the streets.

Doctor Who has been an obsession of mine for as many years as I’ve been alive.

I have always wanted a wooden coat and hat stand but never had one.

This is what I found today, for free! #DoctorWho
A white, wooden coat stand.
October 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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Would be rather impressive if anyone dared touched that cursed bit of video game history.

There some bad juju hanging around that thing.
October 17, 2024 at 5:05 PM