A good story, I liked it. It's unfortunate that I am exposed to things like this so late, though--had I read it before '99, I'd've caught the reference in that one episode of SpongeBob when Mr. Krabs puts those squeaking boots in the floorboards... heh heh heh...
All is right in the world for me now. There are upcoming things about which I will be hopeful, but
1. That's counting chickens before they hatch.
2. Talking about my most recent adventures in piracy here in the forums isn't the greatest thing to do. But there are three things concerning emulation and stuff, two hopeful and one angsty that I cannot say.