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The Flock Merges!

Nix McRetro // 23rd February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

It’s time for Chip, our newest arrival, to become better acquainted with Pudge, The Boss! After arriving earlier this month and spending time separately from the older birds, our little Baby Borb is now getting a closer introduction. They’re meeting outside the cage, while Tillie, the second-in-command, waits inside to... Continue reading

Sony PVM-9044QM Overview and Minor Repair (Part 1)

Nix McRetro // 22nd February 2018 // Categories: Repairs, Sony, YouTube

Today we’re having a peek inside a marvel from the 90s, the Sony PVM-9044QM. These little monitors were intended for professional video work, but they’re also lovely for retro gaming thanks to their RGB capabilities. With television studios getting rid of their old CRT equipment in favour of flat-panel displays,... Continue reading

McRetro Late Night Gaming - Sonic 1 (1991, Mega Drive, S01E01)

Nix McRetro // 21st February 2018 // Categories: Gaming, Sega, YouTube

The first in a series of me playing video games late at night. Should be a blast! We’ve disabled the music on this and in places you can hear me come up with my very own interpretation of the original soundtrack. Sonic 1 was released in June 1991 - an... Continue reading

Bushfire in the Hunter

Nix McRetro // 21st February 2018 // Categories: YouTube

Way back in January 2017, we had a close encounter of the burnt kind, a bushfire! It started out quite close to home and then, thankfully, went in the other direction towards more bush and away from all the homes. Two helicopters were water bombing the flames from above. The... Continue reading

Baby Borb Learning to Eat!

Nix McRetro // 20th February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

Baby Borb is growing up! Chip has only been with us since the beginning of February, but already there’s more to eating than warm baby-bird mush. Seeds, peanuts, sultanas and other interesting things are all waiting for investigation. There’s a whole new world of snacks for that tiny beak. Nom,... Continue reading