IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - FORUM WILL BE DOWN....

Andy Hamilton · Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:07 pm

for a bit. Hopefully over the weekend if I can get server space by then. I am currently talking to a few possibilities but our time with the present server company runs out this time next week (22nd March) and we have to move by then or pay for another year with the ironically named host excellence.

What I will do is shut down the forum on the old server and have it set up on the new one. We get a new ip address and it takes a couple of days for the internet to catch up and recognise the new address. It is a hair rasing time for me and I hated it last year when I had to do it, it should mean a much faster forum and all the rest of it. I know I said that last time but I did not do the research propally then, I have now. All the other articles should not be affected over on the main site, the data works differently on the forum though.

I am sure that shirlz will happily accomodate people in the meantime over on neeps, just please do come back.

And if you find that selfsufficientish is not working for a day or two don't worry, it will and it will be back faster and more reliable than ever!

red · Post: # 51231Post **red** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:08 pm

ooo good luck and come back soon!

Wombat · Post: # 51234Post **Wombat** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:48 pm

No worries mate!

Shirley · Post: # 51236Post **Shirley** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:52 pm

I can set up a little refugee bar in the corner lol.... and don't worry, I'll kick them all out at closing time!! Bring your passports though as you'll be sailing north of the border

Looking forward to a whizzy whizzy Ish site once the move has been done.

Bonniegirl · Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:10 pm

Oh NO!! Don't let lost will ya? I only just found yer!

Shirley · Post: # 51241Post **Shirley** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:11 pm

I've attached the safety ropes already...

Bonniegirl · Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:12 pm

...and did ya mention a bar.....................???

baldowrie · Post: # 51262Post **baldowrie** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:56 pm

have noted that and preparing to remove all sharp objects before the weekend

Millymollymandy · Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:39 am

Looking forward to the new server!

Andy Hamilton · Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:08 pm

Quick update Without boring you with the details as for why - It won't be until Monday-Tuesday when we move now. In short other peoples office hours.

Bonniegirl · Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:40 pm

But I don't work in an offfice!!!

Thomzo · Post: # 51505Post **Thomzo** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:27 am

Oh no! What else am I going to do at my desk now! Don't be too long please guys, I might have to find some real work to do.

Zoe

Annpan · Post: # 51517Post **Annpan** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:00 pm

Enjoy the trip everyone

Should we make pairs and hold hands so no one gets lost???

See you all on the other side

Bonniegirl · Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:04 pm

GULP! I'm ready....I fink!

Andy Hamilton · Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:27 pm

There might be some disruption over the next few days and especially tonight , with the move.

I hope it all works ok, big cheers to bywaymark who is helping me out on this one.

The new server has a lot more bandwidth and so it should make a real difference to your experience on here. It also means that we should be ready should we end up getting many, many more users.