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Old 01-08-04, 18:31
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Sorry about that everyone. The data centre we were in had problems, so my account was switched over to another. I've changed all the IPs etc, but it may take a day or so before the relevant info is propagated throughout the internet world to all name servers.

We appear to have lost all posts made here since early on the 29th, which is a nuisance as well. I don't have a backup covering those last two days, which is making me feel really guilty right now... I think I'll start backing up daily from this point onwards.

Shit happens sometimes, and yes, it sucks. It's been harder on me than on you, believe me!

Let's spread the word and keep in touch.

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Old 01-08-04, 22:42
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Geoff,

just a quick thank you for all your efforts in keeping us informed and in getting the Forum up and running again. Speaking for the lurkers, we sure miss it when it's not available.

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Old 01-08-04, 22:52
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Your doing a 'GREAT JOB' Geoff, thanks for the updates, hopefully things will be back to normal soon.......Oh wait?....this is the MLU Forum.....Ok then, back to almost normal..... you lurking out there somewhere, if so log-on and '"SPEAK!!! or I should say YAP!!!" .....

Cheers Geoff, Keep up the excellent job you do!
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Old 01-08-04, 23:00
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Hi Geoff:

Get some sleep Geoff, I know you are doing a good job.

Take care

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Old 01-08-04, 23:26
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...for the encouragement, guys. It's been a bit rough. Screw it, we'll drive on!

Hanno has suggested, and I think I'm going to explore, moving to a new provider. If and when that happens there will be no service interruption and you'll all be notified well in advance.

Sorry about this...it wasn't part of the service package I signed on for...

is out there, but hasn't yet figured out the vagaries of IP addresses yet...
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Old 01-08-04, 23:37
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is out there, but hasn't yet figured out the vagaries of IP addresses yet...
....that sounds scary!...." is out there "...... .....'LURKING'...... :



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Old 02-08-04, 00:03
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Do you all know how hard it is to find a doctor on a Sunday for anti-anxiety/anti-depressants to help with MLU Withdrawal symptomatology? Thank God I had ANZAC BISCUITS for mye endorphin release GAWWWD YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Good job Geoff ... we all appreciate this ain't been easy managing when servers fail! Thank You

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Old 02-08-04, 01:06
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Do you all know how hard it is to find a doctor on a Sunday for anti-anxiety/anti-depressants to help with MLU Withdrawal symptomatology? Thank God I had ANZAC BISCUITS for mye endorphin release GAWWWD YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Good job Geoff ... we all appreciate this ain't been easy managing when servers fail! Thank You

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Oh Boy!!!...look whos back and on, and on, and on,.............
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Old 02-08-04, 02:05
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Oh Boy!!!...look whos back and on, and on, and on,.............
Don't worry, Marko, she's got a hot date tonight, so it will be quiet for a while...
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Old 02-08-04, 02:09
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Don't worry, Marko, she's got a hot date tonight, so it will be quiet for a while...
Did she fall on the hot plate again : ....Oh, You mean a date, date...I see : ....:idea: .......
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Old 02-08-04, 09:02
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Don't worry, Marko, she's got a hot date tonight, so it will be quiet for a while...
says ... not THAT kind of a date, my friend. Besides, SHE doesn't own a kilt. Besides, I don't part with my independence easily, even for a kilt owner of the opposite gender (or at all? )

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Old 02-08-04, 09:07
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....that sounds scary!...." is out there "...... .....'LURKING'...... :
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Old 02-08-04, 09:31
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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Hanno has suggested, and I think I'm going to explore, moving to a new provider. If and when that happens there will be no service interruption and you'll all be notified well in advance.

Sorry about this...it wasn't part of the service package I signed on for...
Geoff, thanks for getting the forum back on-line and keeping us posted while we were chewing our nails and pacing to and fro behind the confuser refreshing the URL every couple of minutes
Seriously, your current provider isn't up to scratch, as far as I'm concerned (worse than Network54 in the bad old days...). If there's time and money available to switch over to a new provider, I'd vote for it. I can't really help with the effort involved (or can I?), but I'd happily make another donation towards Keeping Maple Leaf Up! - I'm sure there are others willing to chip in to keep their peace of mind, too

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Old 02-08-04, 13:31
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Thumbs up Cool!!!

I just got in here with the usual link I always use ... MLU works again folks Its about 06:30 CDT

Hanno ... I agree! Don't know what I can come up with but I'll try
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Old 02-08-04, 15:46
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...including my SUNRAY email. Continue as per normal.

Hanno, I AM going to scout about for a suitable provider, but I'll take my time and keep watching this one until we have more problems. At THAT time, I'll be ready to act quickly. I agree that our history here has been less than stellar, although they've generally met their service guarantee of 99% uptime. Service blips one can expect in this world, but outages that last for hours at a time are not acceptable.

Leave it with me...
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Old 02-08-04, 15:50
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I will, in your capable hands!

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Old 02-08-04, 19:44
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Hopefully, all's well that ends well at least for this episode.

Thanks Geoff for persevering and once more bringing back the MLU Forum from the ashes. As mentioned in my email, I am not competent to advise on a new/better provider but the one you use is quite popular down here and works pretty well for most site owners. Down time, of course, but not as bad as some.

As for me, today is my day off so I stopped in at the Doctor's for a quick checkup and he tells me my blood pressure is back to almost normal and the palsied quivering I was experiencing seems to have also pretty well disappeared. As a parting gesture, realizing the suffering I had been through the last two days or so he also prescribed one extra measure of scotch for the next two days.

Gotta love these American doctors even though they charge the earth. One does seem to get one's moneys worth once in a while.
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Old 02-08-04, 20:02
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Thanks for your kind comments... indeed, time will tell.

BTW, a wee dram of 'The Creature' on a regular basis cures all ills (my daddy taught me that)....

Carry on, sir!
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Old 02-08-04, 23:27
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BTW, a wee dram of 'The Creature' on a regular basis cures all ills (my daddy taught me that)....

Carry on, sir!

Geoff,

I thought that penecillin on a regular basis cured these problems?!

Ha, ha, ha.



Stewart

PS - are you still good for the Acton fling?
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Old 03-08-04, 00:01
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I thought that penecillin on a regular basis cured these problems?!

Ha, ha, ha.
Ha ha yerself, moron! After it works once, ya need something a bit stronger... besides, while penicillin may be a cure, The Creature is a preventative (haven't been sick for years now, no bug could possibly survive in my system!)...


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Are you still good for the Acton fling?
Yep, reckon so, looks like it, although as stated earlier, I might camp. I'll stay in touch with you on that! Get Perry out with his carrier too! The boy needs some exercise...
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