~ Early Web Links ~

Anvilfire.net hosts a collection of webrings dedicated to metalworking, blacksmithing, and related crafts, operating independently after breaking away from Yahoo's webring system. It connects communities around topics like architectural metals, steelworking, machine shops, and country life heritage.

Koinuko's Colors TCG page tracks their collection, trades, and progress in Colors TCG, an online virtual trading card game hosted on Dreamwidth. Visitors can browse the card collection, activity logs, trade history, and tools like an auto-image generator and card counter.

The New Mexico Faceters Guild is a club based in Albuquerque dedicated to bringing together enthusiasts of gemstone faceting, meeting bimonthly at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. The site includes selected newsletter articles and a gemstone education series by gemologist Edna Anthony, making it a useful resource for both beginners and experienced faceters.

Crescent Shaped is a fanlisting dedicated to croissants, celebrating fans of the beloved flaky pastry from around the world. With 628 members and counting, it invites croissant enthusiasts to join and connect through The Fanlistings Network.

Alan Silverstein's comprehensive guide to rock tumbling covers everything from quick-start rotary tumbling to building a custom 31-inch truck tire tumbler and hand polishing techniques. The site is organized into detailed subsections addressing vibratory tumblers, miscellaneous Q&A, and a dedicated tumbler shop, making it a thorough reference for both beginners and enthusiasts.

WoodCentral has been connecting woodworkers worldwide since 1998, offering forums, articles, galleries, and a marketplace all dedicated to the craft of woodworking. Created by Ellis Walentine, the site features an impressive archive of shared knowledge covering everything from hand tools and joinery to finishing and cabinetmaking.

The Philadelphia Cactus & Succulent Society (PCSS) is a club for cactus and succulent enthusiasts in the Philadelphia area, hosting monthly meetings, plant competitions, and educational presentations. Visitors can find newsletters, a plant-of-the-month feature, propagation guides, and resources for buying succulents and accessories.

DRGW.NET is a comprehensive preservation site dedicated to the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, featuring rosters, historical photographs, paperwork, route information, and ongoing news about D&RGW heritage equipment. Railfans and railroad historians will find a rich archive covering everything from narrow gauge steam locomotives like the K-37 #493 to modern successor operators and related newsletters.

Geekula's personal homepage features a charming interactive 'pet the kitty' element alongside a piclog and webmaster blog, built for the full desktop experience. The site has a playful old-web aesthetic with sparkle graphics and a cozy, hand-crafted feel typical of hobby homepages.

A personal site themed around trains, featuring flashy colorful visuals and an animated loading screen that warns visitors about flashing lights before entering. The domain name and styling suggest a hobbyist passion project dedicated to trains and rail enthusiasm.