Memorial for Nix Sands

Last weekend, the typist behind the avatar known as Nix Sands lost his fight with pancreatic cancer. We were never close friends but I loved his creative spirit and he always had a kind word. We'd initially made friends after discovering a mutual interest in historical re-enacting back when he ran his shop called Yestergear.

Part of Nix's Monstro hat

He had a flair for the whimsy and the outrageous that brought a smile to many faces. And I loved his Dieslepunk vehicles, though I'm sad I didn't get all of them. Now I don't have the option.

Some of the attendees at his Memeorial

This is only the third virtual Memorial Service I have attended. Some people just disappear and you never know what happened to them. In Nix's case he'd been quite public about his diagnosis, although he stayed away from things like Relay For Life as it hit too close to home.

Bon Voyage Mr. Sands where ever you fare. Your light going out makes the place seem a little darker for all.

Breakfast in Babbage: 4th Anniversay Special!

Breakfast in Babbage 4th Anniversary
4 years ago this month Edward Pearse began his monthly novelty music event.
Join us this month for a special 3 hour anniversary programme!

8:00am to 11:00am SLT Today!

Join us at The Clarendon

Or tune in http://loudcity.com/stations/radio-riel-steampunk

Riel Conversations Interview

4 years ago I started the first of a regular gig called Breakfast in Babbage In honor of this, Gabriel Riel went behind the scenes to talk with me about the history of the show and what has inspired this wonderful wackiness.

You can listen to the show here or download the .mp3 file by right-clicking this link, selecting Save Link As... and saving the .mp3 to your computer.