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floppybootstomp said:Way back in 1969 I was captured by a wandering tribe of nomads just outside Colchester who declared me an infidel and an unbeliever and summarily relieved me of a somewhat vital part of my anatomy.
Since then I have wandered these fair isles deserving of the ephitet 'floppy
It's a sad sad thing.....
BUT
If I must reiterate this story for the 50th millionth time...
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band are my favourite musical act.
'Floppybootstomp' is track one side one of 1978 Beefheart album 'Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)'
The track title 'floppybootstomp' contains two computer references so when I joined my first forum ten years ago (Icrontic if you must know though it had a diferent name back then) that's the name I chose.
I kinda wish I'd chosen a different monicker but I didn't so the floppy one I shall be online forever more.
I think, by now, I've heard all the jokes, so try harder Mr Zed
So really you were "Strapped" for a name then....is that also where ya got the name for your HD man....observant aren't i, good ram still as well LOL...oh, and i will try, i will try, Uncle Flappy.
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