Category Archives: Me

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Once… gone…

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Just heard the very sad news that James Herbert died today, aged 69. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, whom he married in 1967, and their three daughters Kerry, Emma and Casey. Cause of death is yet to be … Continue reading →

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Not a bad place to spend some time…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Just a quickie, thought I would post a pic of my current view It’s really not a bad place to spend some time! Each machine is regularly put through it’s paces, they are not just there as show ornaments – … Continue reading →

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Childhood memory regained…

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

It’s a New Year… 2013, so can somebody tell me why we are not all bouncing around in zero gravity and kicking up Moon dust? Why not? why? oh why… <sigh> When I was a kid in the mid-70′s  Man … Continue reading →

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Day 6 in the big Mo Bro Gro!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Well ‘The Trucker’ is coming along nicely, trying not to pick a fight with the mutton chops. If you are so inclined, feel free to spare me a quid to help cure cancer – thanking you muchly! mobro.co/robbcrampton

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Remember remember … grow a Mo for Movember :)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Sorry boys ‘n gals, I’ve neglected my Retro Gaming duties recently but a normal service shall resume soon. There is a retro connection to this post if you can see what’s on the T-shirt I’m wearing Anyway, whilst I have … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different…

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Okay, no retro gaming info to be seen here… move along… move along… Well, if you are still with me then fine I live on the edge of a nice little village, on my way home last night I noticed … Continue reading →

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May the 4th be with you…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Now, I wouldn’t be a true Star Wars geek if I didn’t make a simple nod to the best date in any calendar Hope you are all having an awesome day!

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Everyone should own a copy…

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

I’m enjoying a good read at the moment: The book is 2,500 years old, not the version I’m reading of course – it would be very retro if it was But, if you haven’t read it already then find half … Continue reading →

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Look at the size of that thing…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Just a quick visual comparison between one of the first real home computers, the ZX81, and one of the last (before the PC took over) – the Amiga A500. amazing that they packed such a massive punch in to the … Continue reading →

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Movember: Day 4

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

A quick update for Movember. Day 4 of the big Mo’ gro in the Mo’ Bro house… The ‘Trucker’ is coming along nicely http://www.mobro.co/robbcrampton I set myself a rather reasonable sum of £100 to collect for Movember. Thanks to the … Continue reading →

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