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I've learned a lot in thirty years. I've learned who I am, what matters to me, and how to survive in a world where assimilation is the norm. Breaking those boundaries took guts. And even though they were removed during surgery in 2001, I still got 'em. I spent my days playing the drums, meddling with web design, and restoring a 1986 Porsche 944.

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Skins & Rhythms - Throughout history, the drums have been the cornerstone of Rock n Roll. From Ringo Starr to Stevie Wonder and Marie Carpenter, nothing thrills me more than a good solo with the sticks.
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My Day to Day - This is the story of a man named Patrick who was living...Wait, wrong tune. These are the voyages of ... No. Aww, heck, just read.
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1986 Porsche 944 Restoration - Called the Poor Man's Porsche,the 944 has only four cyliners, puts out 150HP, and is now a classic automobile. I have attemped to bring this once-beaten vehicle back to life as a daily driver. From the engine to the interior, the story has been a long and hard one.
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Pinball Mania! - I'm restorting a SEGA classic - Starship Troopers. It arrived in pretty good shape but needs some work.
 
Musical Interests  finger pointMy Radio Station!
My favorite bands - Streaming music and videos inside.
Chiasmus
My Former Band - From 1995 to 2000, Chiasmus rocked the basement scene, playing in front of a record attendance of three. DOS-based and four-tracked, the band ultimately fell apart by the emergence of grunge.
Connections
Around the Bend - Links to places on the web I've either created or just enjoy visiting.
My photographs
Pictures of My World - Vacation slides in Tampa and the 944 portfolio.
Frets on Fire Tracks
Custom Tracks - User-made songs for the Frets on Fire player.
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Daily News
October 20, 2008
Oil Pressue and Power Steering Problems Updated at 8:47 pm

It appears as though the power steering pulley has been worn by the crank bolt more on one side than any other. The circular hole is now oval. This is not good. Pictures inside.

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October 17, 2008
Researching Cruise Control at 7:26 pm

I've begun investigating the failure of the cruise control unit. It hasn't worked since I bought the car. During the dashboard replacement, the servo started making noise. Since then, it's been discontinued. I took it apart last night hoping to find something obvious...

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October 13, 2008
Pedal Guards Installed at 6:49 pm

Finally got around to installing the new rubber pedal guards on the brake and clutch. Pennsylvania law states that cars must have them. One of mine was cracked and falling off. The other was fine. But I replaced them both just because they were $2 each.

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October 06, 2008
Hood Insulation Installed at 9:17 pm

I purchased the new hood insulation and with some help, had it installed. It fits rather nice, slightly too big on the passenger side. Once stuck, there's no removing it though. Hopefully, this will hinder the progression of the clear coat and paint chipping off the hood.

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October 05, 2008
Power Steering Failure at 7:32 pm

To my chagrin and dismay, the power steering mount on the 944 collapsed today on the way to the auto parts store. I don't have any pictures, but continue on to read about it if you'd like.

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October 01, 2008
New Milestone Reached! at 6:33 pm

Hit the big milestone today. I've put about 1,500 miles on it since getting the car (and fixing the odometer). Let's hope for another 1,500 without incident. cool

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September 25, 2008
DME Temp Sensor Installed at 10:12 pm

I took the afternoon to do a simple swap, the DME Sensor. The sensor was roughly $20 and is an easy installation.

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September 22, 2008
Purchases, Updates and Upgrades at 7:45 pm

I've done a few small things to the car in the past few weeks. With my latest round of purchases, I got me a free limited edition Porsche mug!

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