Checking out Hummingbird Trail in Simi Valley.

Hummingbird Trail - be3n above the 118

Continuing my exploration these hills, i found another trailhead.  This time in Simi Valley and despite a understated entrance, we found some exciting features.  Including this wash under the 118!  Respite from the sun and incredible acoustics.  There was a cave that none of the trails we found seemed to head towards.  We met another hiker who gave us an idea of how to find it.  Next time.

Hummingbird Trail - be3m under the 118 Hummingbird Trail - Wash Under the 118

Hummingbird Trail - Panorama

Dual WAN fully engaged!

Starlink Obstruction Animation GIF of starlink dish spinning with a blue semi sphere over it labeled clear sky. ISP labeled list with two entries, Spectrum and Starlink. Both with green indicator beside them

This is was a long time coming.  i’ve had the equipment for years, but it was always needed elsewhere.  Finally home, it’s up and running.  smoother and more reliably than with any previous deployment. Just in time for me to accidentally unplug my Spectrum modem!

7 days of dual WAN activity24 hours of dual WAN activity

I was surprised and impressed by the integration with the Starlink that Unifi exhibited.  including obstruction info and firmware info on the Unifi dashboard.

Starlink WAN data including Obstructions and Firmware.

Preparing even more epic VCF deliveries this year!

VCF Equipment xRAIDs

The Vintage Computer Festival is getting tons of goodies from me.  This year i’ve got literally three carloads!  (thanks Eric & Harry)  Some is so good it’s destined for the consignment room.  Don’t worry i’ve got plenty for the free table.  i’ve got a box of unused 3.5″ 500GB PATA disks!  spares for the xRAID.  who needs 7TB of 2GB fiber SAN?  Form an orderly line please.

VCF Equipment xServes xRAIDs Towers

My first visit to Akihabara electric town

This has become more of a tourist/shopping experience than the electronics bazaar.  I saw some incredible stuff.  There was an entire floor of Apple products, with more stuff than any Apple store. Some of the old school electronics designers remain and sell wares from tightly packed market stalls.  i picked up this awesome clock.

Tokyo's Akihabara Electric Town local vendor