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Chip Scritches!

Nix McRetro // 19th February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

It’s been a big month for our little Baby Borb. Between the feeds, naps and new things to investigate, there’s still time for one of life’s simplest pleasures: a lovely head scritch. Chip sure does enjoy a good scratch and a bit of attention. No grand adventure required this time,... Continue reading

Chip on Your Shoulder!

Nix McRetro // 19th February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

There’s a Chip on your shoulder! A Baby Borb, to be precise. Little Chippy has been home for just over two weeks and is already discovering some very important bird accommodation: human shoulders and hair. Snuggled up against the hair and perched on a shoulder, Chip looks ready to become... Continue reading

Nintendo 64 Cartridge Slot Cleaning

Nix McRetro // 18th February 2018 // Categories: Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Cartridge-slot cleaning is one of my favourite adventures to journey on. This was the method I was using at the time, but I would not present paper towel as the ideal material these days because it can leave fibres behind in the connector. This particular Nintendo 64 is a Japanese... Continue reading

Air Conditioning on the Blink

Nix McRetro // 18th February 2018 // Categories: YouTube

I’ve never had an air conditioner spit ice at me before. It was a little bit strange to be sitting below it typing away on my computer when suddenly a chunk of ice flies out and hits me in the back of the head! :P Continue reading

Feeding Chip!

Nix McRetro // 13th February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

Baby Borb Chip has only been home for a little over a week, and feeding time is still quite the production! Our little green-cheeked conure is enjoying some nice warm bird milk, although getting all of it into the tummy is apparently optional. Chip proceeds to get food everywhere before... Continue reading