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SuperNick's Data General Dasher 386-25K Restoration

Nix McRetro // 8th March 2023 // Categories: IBM PC, Repairs, YouTube

Now this is an interesting one! Back in October 2022 I helped SuperNick (Nick) with his entry for the Australian Computer Museum Society (ACMS) RetroChallenge. The plan was to bring a rather neglected Data General Dasher 386-25K back to life. How difficult could it be? Well, between my lack of... Continue reading

Flicky the Floury Baker, Day 10: Goodbye, Flicky

Nix McRetro // 8th March 2023 // Categories: Nature, Reconstructed, YouTube

Flicky passed on 8th March 2023. Ohhh, little Flicky. Ten days isn’t very long, but I grew so fond of her. She spent much of that time resting and laying eggs, and I’m glad I was able to keep her company. Her young are in good hands. I’ll do everything... Continue reading

Flicky the Floury Baker, Day 9: Still Laying Eggs!

Nix McRetro // 7th March 2023 // Categories: Nature, Reconstructed, YouTube

Nine days in, and Flicky has spent almost every day laying eggs. In captivity! I only hoped to give her somewhere safe to rest, and now there are eggs to look after as well. Go Flicky! 🥰 It’s been rather warm again, with temperatures expected to reach about 33 degrees... Continue reading

Flicky the Floury Baker, Day 8: Still Learning About Cicadas

Nix McRetro // 6th March 2023 // Categories: Nature, Reconstructed, YouTube

There was an awful lot to read about the cicada life cycle, especially what happens after hatching. The little nymphs need to get to the soil and find roots. I hoped Flicky’s eggs might eventually get that far. We’re now eight days into this unexpected adventure with Flicky the Floury... Continue reading

Flicky the Floury Baker, Day 7: The Next Generation

Nix McRetro // 5th March 2023 // Categories: Nature, Reconstructed, YouTube

I hadn’t set out to look after cicada eggs as well as an adult cicada, but there we were. I started looking into what happened after they were laid and how to give the nymphs a chance when the time came. Sources Cicada Mania, raising cicadas Related Posts Flicky, Day... Continue reading