urreta.com, finally

I am now the proud owner of urreta.com.

It was first registered in 2004, and I’ve wanted it since around 2006. For the past 22 years, it’s been in the hands of domain squatters. Every so often I’d visit to check the asking price, then grumble and curse.

Ten years ago: $10,000. Five years ago: $4,000. Last year: $1,000.

Yesterday: $500.

At that price, it was one of those “treat yo’ self” moments. I’d prefer never to engage with squatters, but I made an exception.

I’ve been wanting this for twenty years. It’s just a happy little day.