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Apparently this is a mess…

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

So, following recent trips to the loft I appear to have accumulated a bit of kit in the spare room. <sigh> Guess I’ll have to put it all away somewhere neat and tidy. But of course the disadvantage is that … Continue reading →

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Nonsense in BASIC…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Had to post this just for the fun of it Whilst quick-loading a TZX in to my Speccy+2 tonight I saw this error, for the 1st time ever I must say. It really sums up my programming prowess and perhaps … Continue reading →

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Epic tunes for the +2…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Just a quick note for anybody wondering how to use TZX WAV files on a ZX Spectrum +2 I love my Spectrums, the original rubber key version is just beautiful. The Spectrum+ professional keyboard is very ‘modern’ and sounds like … Continue reading →

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Only available in white…

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

So, flying through various ebay sections late the other night I noticed a very nice old machine, one that I have wanted for a very long time, about to end it’s auction – there was about 40 seconds to go. … Continue reading →

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#GEEK2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Minus temperatures and a coastal windchill factor that could freeze hell did not deter 1000′s of geeks descending on the South East town of Margate this weekend. The 2nd year of #GEEK – Game Expo East Kent – opened it’s … Continue reading →

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Nothing like a nice rummage…

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Went to the loft looking for something and as usual I got slightly distracted. I love these little trips to the loft, they end up saving me money. How? Well, I find things that I forgot I have, but am … 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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Something for the weekend…

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

<sigh> I really don’t have a single good game to play this weekend  =) I have dozens of them

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You never forget your first…

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

It’s true, isn’t it? Those life defining moments, parked permanently in your memory, when you did something for the first time you will never forget. They generally make you smile, hopefully make you happy and instantly transport you back through … Continue reading →

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I am the resurrection…

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

So I fired up the 16K Spectrum today, bought from eBay last week. Only to discover the usual problem, bloody keyboard membrane is broken on the bottom left side. Bugger I thought! Bastard eBay I thought! So I re-checked the … Continue reading →

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