Matthew Sparby
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Matthew Sparby
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VintageComputing/RetroComputing enthusiast. Foster parent. Dog rescuer. Lived in California, Ohio, Florida, Wisconsin & Bengaluru. Now back in Minnesota.

He/Him/Mr. Sparby if you're nasty.

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Beef sautéed with peas and onions
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Bananas
Whipped Cream
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Funny. The one on the right was my friend's computer. The one on the left was his mom's.
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Mine is in a similar state. Been contemplating the right approach to repair.
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
After four hours, you're supposed to contact your physician.
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
When I looked back to see them floating, I kind of felt bad for possibly having given them a false sense of confidence.
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Several years ago, a local roadway flooded to a depth of about 19 inches. I knew the specs of my vehicle allowed me to traverse 21 inch deep water as long as I kept my speed below something like 8mph. The people behind me in a Ford Focus thought it would be a good idea to follow me...
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Battery lasted about 90 minutes. Not bad for a 22 year old device.
November 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
But that's what they paid ME!

(FB class action settlement)
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
One of my high school teachers had a Vixen poster hanging in his classroom because at least one of the band members was a former student.
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Totally agree with you on that one. Eric is wonderful.

And, like you, I follow so many genuinely nice people but for now, I'm going to call out @ronscompvids.bsky.social

I may need to revisit this semi-regularly to make sure the good ones know they're truly appreciated.
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I picked out this Thermos for you.
November 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I don't have a dial in line right now but my Citadel-based BBS (originally online from ~1998 to ~2003) is back online although it rarely sees any activity anymore... even I forget to log in for months at a time. And it's here in the Twin Cities!
November 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM