posts from april 2026

This is on the front of Lycos today: To our users of Angelfire and Tripod. We apologize for the service interruptions. Unfortunately we will be shutting down in the next 30 days. Please move your hosting to another host as soon as possible. ...and probably won't be there next week since Angelfire and Tripod will […]

So I tried out a brand new Fender Player II Stratocaster limited edition in British Racing Green. I've said before I do not like Strats in green and that if you're going to go green with a guitar, get a Gretsch. See and you'll understand why I say that. When Fender does green, it's always […]

Google said if a Google account is inactive for two years, it will be deleted... ...back in 2023. Now it's 2026, and it's finally happening.

I've been using Garmin GPS automotive receivers for over two decades, own a pile of Garmins spanning from 2005 all the way to current models, know how to make my own maps from OpenStreetMap data, and so on. I know a lot about these things. Something I do wonder is how a believer thinks GPS […]

Out with the Squier Affinity Telecaster, in with the Squier Sonic Stratocaster. Yep. You can see me play and talk about it if you like. This is one of those "why didn't I do this sooner" maneuvers, or so I thought. The reality is that right now was the right time to get this guitar. […]