~ Early Web Links ~

Anna Havron's Analog Office is a thoughtful blog dedicated to paper-based and hybrid analog-digital productivity systems, covering tools like paper planners, notebooks, index cards, and filing methods. Visitors will find reader Q&A columns, how-to guides, printable templates, and a bookshelf of recommendations for anyone looking to escape digital overwhelm and embrace analog organization.

Railorama.dk, created by John Damsgaard-Sørensen, is a comprehensive Danish and European railway resource covering real train lines, stations, locomotives, rolling stock, and model railways since 1997. This links section specifically catalogs model railway clubs, layouts, and layouts across Denmark and Europe, making it a valuable reference for enthusiasts of both prototype and model trains.

GoldMaps.com offers detailed regional maps for gold prospectors, panning enthusiasts, and treasure hunters across states like California, North Carolina, Georgia, and more. Published by H&H Engineering, the site covers prospecting locations, metal detecting resources, ancient gold river information, and outdoor recreation tips for serious hobbyists.

BJ's Holiday House is a personal site dedicated to holiday themes, likely featuring seasonal decorations, imagery, and festive content based on its title and image-heavy layout. The splash page invites visitors to enter what appears to be a cheerful, holiday-focused personal corner of the old web.

Stan Pope's computational tool helps Pinewood Derby enthusiasts drill and measure axle holes at precise angles in car bodies, calculating camber and toe adjustments. The interactive forms let builders input parameters and get exact angle readings using two different measurement methods, making precision woodworking math accessible to hobbyists.

GemWorld, maintained by Jack Slevkoff, offers detailed step-by-step tumbling instructions for polishing rocks and gemstones, covering everything from coarse grinding grits to final polish with cerium oxide. A practical reference for lapidary hobbyists, the site walks through each stage of the tumbling process with specific ratios, grit recommendations, and tips for both rotary and vibratory tumblers.

Oryza is a fanlisting dedicated entirely to rice, boasting 840 registered fans from around the world who share a love of this staple food. Hosted on TheWildRose.org, the site invites visitors to join the growing community and browse affiliate fanlistings for other food favorites like pizza, Chinese food, and Nutella.

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.

Crissy's collective 'All Neon Like' is a fanlisting hub where she owns 10 fanlistings with nearly 10,000 combined members and has personally joined 888 fanlistings. Highlights include a recently opened fanlisting for Arcade Fire, making it a well-maintained destination for fanlisting enthusiasts.

Bikelinks is a comprehensive motorcycle link directory organized into dozens of categories covering makes and models, classic bikes, racing, clubs, technical resources, apparel, customs, and more. Running since 1997, it serves as an A-to-Z gateway to the worldwide motorcycling web, with sections dedicated to vintage machines, offroad riding, scooters, sidecars, and regional sites from countries across the globe.