Something a little different for a Christmas video! I’m still a thousand miles away from my retro gaming and retro computing gear, so naturally I’ve been reduced to a diet of SPAM and Coca-Cola. Not just any SPAM, either. This one has real bacon in it, which surely makes everything better.

I decided to give it a try on Christmas Day. It actually smelled rather nice when I opened the can, although the smell reminded me a little of canned tuna. Things were looking surprisingly promising, so I found a fork, added a little salt and took my first mouthful.

Well, it wasn’t completely terrible at first. Unfortunately, the more I ate, the less I liked it. The texture was particularly unpleasant, and I wasn’t exactly a fan of the way it seemed to melt in my mouth. Naturally, I kept trying more of it, just to make absolutely sure I didn’t like it!

By the end I was pretty well convinced that bacon-flavoured SPAM wasn’t going to become a regular feature of my diet. The can even had directions for making a SPAM burger, although I don’t think I’ll be rushing to try that one. Consider this my Christmas culinary adventure, and perhaps a warning to anyone considering doing the same thing.

Anyway, I hope everyone had a great Christmas break and is ready for the new year ahead in 2013. We’ve achieved a fair bit on RetroJunkie.net since opening late last year, even if I’ve spent this particular Christmas attacking a can of processed meat rather than repairing something electronic. I promise there will be some proper technology videos coming again soon.

I’d like to think this blog helps a few people out there, whether it’s getting them through their day or helping them repair some old vintage gear. Maybe it can be a useful learning tool as well. I just hope it has some meaning to someone other than myself.

To everyone who reads this, thank you. I hope the new year brings you plenty more great retro parties, and preferably something a little nicer to eat!