Great topic for a thread, Larry. I use regular Microsoft Word as my database. It gives me a lot more flexibility regarding the types of information I want to record as well as an opportunity to insert photos at will. Here's what a typical entry in my database looks like:
I simply copy the ATP database entry into Word, omitting info that's not pertinent to my needs and add my own info to it. I can keep track of my crosses and inventory this way as well. And the database is searchable. All it takes on a PC is CONTROL f. On an Apple it's COMMAND f.
Each entry is infinitely expandable. When one page for an entry is full, Word just brings you up a new page on which to continue.
Here is an example with more use of photos and lots of additional info:
