I was Very Dizzy almost falling over last night before going to bed. I did get a big gaming system back stock organization done.

Cool Summer Day to Reorganize and Shelve Gaming Systems Back Stock

I have a 25% off Coupon Sale all Week.

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I am Getting some Wii Mini RVL-201 for Parts. I was Looking around for N64. I am a Big DKoldies Fan so I bit on a Set. Some many to choose from for Parts on eBay Daily. I can only afford one purchase per month.

The Finished Saturday Summer 2025 Fence Power Washing Project

Roxie and Ranger in Their Big Bed 🛌

Nice Cooler Weekend to get some outdoor projects done.

Good Stretch of Cooler Weekend Weather here on the East Coast. I Learned something New about being 2 PS3 PHAT COK-001 Motherboards. The B Model has No Cartridge Slot Connection as opposed to the A Model.

🧩 COK-001-22 → Most common in CECHB models

From teardown and repair data:

• COK-001-22 is often found in CECHB units.
• It does not have the cartridge slot (card reader) connector populated.
• Even though the board layout has the footprint for a card reader, the hardware is not installed (missing components and connector).

🔍 Other Revisions:

RevisionFound InCard Reader Present?NotesCOK-001-22CECHB (20GB)❌ NoCommon "B" boardCOK-001-23CECHA (60GB)✅ YesUsed in launch models with card readerCOK-001-31/32Late CECHA✅ YesLater 60GB units, possibly more refined

🧠 Summary:

If your PS3 "B" (CECHB) has no cartridge/card reader slot, it most likely uses the:

🔹 COK-001-22 motherboard revision

Would you like help identifying the exact revision from a photo of your board? I can help you locate the silkscreen and verify.

LetterModelYearPS2 BC TypeNotable ChangesACECHA2006EE + GSFull hardware BCBCECHB2006EE + GSNo Wi-Fi/Card ReaderCCECHC2007GS onlyPAL version onlyECECHE2007GS onlyU.S. 80GB, partial BCGCECHG2007NoneNo PS2 support at all

Live action Film coming for Zelda. This is the Only Time Link Ever Spoke in a Game

Magnavox CD-i Mario, Link and Zelda Montash ✨️ ♥️

I saw the first Stranger Things 5 Trailer. I decided to watch the whole series again from Season1, Episode 1 until I finish the Season 4 right before Season 5 Starts.

Our Local Johnny Cake Center has a Free Farmers Stand every Wednesday from July to September. I get all the items for my Buddies.

Let's Talk Text Romance Scams using Telegram.

Text romance scams—especially those conducted through platforms like Telegram—are a growing form of online fraud where scammers build emotional connections with victims to exploit them financially. Here's what you need to know:

🕵️ What Is a Text Romance Scam?

A text romance scam is a type of confidence trick where a scammer pretends to be romantically interested in someone, often via text messaging apps, with the goal of:

• Gaining the victim’s trust and affection.
• Then asking for money, gifts, or cryptocurrency.
• Sometimes leading to long-term financial exploitation.

💬 Why Telegram?

Telegram is popular for romance scams due to:

• Anonymity: Users can register without a real name and use aliases.
• Encryption: Chats can be private or self-destructing.
• Wide reach: It’s global and free.
• No central feed: Unlike Facebook or Instagram, Telegram lacks public timelines, making fake identities harder to detect.

🎣 Typical Signs of a Telegram Romance Scam

1. Too good to be true: Attractive, wealthy, or perfect-seeming person messages out of nowhere.
2. Quick emotional investment: Declares love quickly, often within days or weeks.
3. Unrealistic excuses: They can’t video call, visit, or meet due to work (e.g., "military", "oil rig", "doctor abroad").
4. Financial requests: Starts small (help with "emergency", "investment tip", or "crypto trade").
5. Crypto links: Often lures victims into fake investment platforms.
6. Pressure or guilt: Uses emotional manipulation to coerce payment or ongoing help.

I all my Amazon Prime Goodies up and Running with Mixed reviews overall but all worth it at the discount sale price.