Nighthawks Other Hobbies
Nighthawks Other Hobbies
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One of my other hobbies is riding motorcycles, I don't know what it is other than freedom and the feel of the bike as you power on taking her through the back hill twisties. It is a feeling only a motorcyclist knows, and can't really explain it to a non-rider.
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So making is not always creating something from nothing or making a cabinet from a plank of wood, it can be seeing various items and putting them together and making a new item. In this case, we bought some industrial-grade shelving units. This is not the cheapest option however it is a very simple idea and looks really good and gives a very industrial look.
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GEOS (Graphic Environment Operating System)
So what was GEOS? Basically put GEOS was an early GUI or Graphic User Interface for the C128/64, as well as many other systems of the time period, and became quite common on the Amiga systems. However, they did make a version for the C64 and the C128. Its target was more to the business user or the home hobbyist business. Think of it as an early version of Windows. In modern terms, GEOS was still operating in the early 2000's on the PC as a GUI for DOS... (2009 - August: Breadbox Ensemble Version 4.1.3.0)
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My retro computing collection is not that big and to be honest its not really a collection. But I do have a few bits and bobs. As well as a few modern bits of hardware.
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Ok so I have a Commodore 128D, why do I need a Commodore C64, well while the C128 is compatible with the c64 (in C64 mode) it isn't exactly 100% compatible there are a few apps and games that it doesn't seem to like. (not many mind you) we are talking well under 1%...
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So here are some links to both Youtube and websites. Whilst I target more the Commodore a couple of them do have other computers etc;
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Motorcyclist Noun (Moh-ter-sy-klist)
A person willing to take a container of flammable liquid, place it on top of a hot engine and then put the whole thing between their legs.
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SD2IEC SD card reader for Commodore c64 c128 VIC-20
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Subcategories
Motorcycling Article Count: 79
Nighthawk's motorcycling blog
Retro Computing Article Count: 17
All about retro computing. C64, C128, etc
Steampunk Article Count: 4
Various blogs about Nighthawks Steampunk
Watch Collection Article Count: 6
Various Articles on my Watch collection.
Woodworking Article Count: 0
Nighthawk's woodworking
Curriculum Vitae Article Count: 25
Nighthawk's online Curriculum Vitae
Lego Article Count: 80
Click on the TAGS above for a quick search and sort of my sets.
I like Lego I can not lie... I am not what they call a purist, meaning I only buy Lego and nothing else... Not all models I have are Lego. (I will say if they are are Lego or not. Click the "Non Lego Blocks" tag above). I also have not taken photo's of all my models and will put in an official image if I have not got a photo of my build. I will eventually take photo's of all my builds over time. Also I don't just collect the big black special official kits I also collect certain "City" and "Technic" and various other themed kits.
I do have one gripe the grinds my wheels though... Stop calling it "Legos", it is simply "Lego". Is it "Legos" or simply "Lego"? The Lego company, the mastermind behind these iconic toy, has a firm stance on this matter. They adamantly maintain that the correct plural form is "LEGO bricks" or "LEGO sets," treating "Lego" as an adjective rather than a noun.
I don't have a huge number of sets. The above set count are only those sets that have been made and registered. There are several still not made and or not registered or listed here. Also the brick count does not count spare parts, 2nd hand Lego, or non Lego sets. However there are quite a few sets I want before the retire and a few I want that are due to be released.
Current sets to be made are;
| Set | Description | Theme | Pieces |
| 21061 |
Notre-Dame de Paris |
Icons | 4383 |
| 31214 |
Love |
Art | 791 |
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