Outdoor Ontario
Off Topic => Board-related Issues => Topic started by: TomTelford on July 06, 2009, 07:42:03 PM
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Just curious.
Tom.
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"Ditto" on being curious!
Man, did I ever miss not being able to check in! Who knew one could become addictied so quickly!
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Man, did I ever miss not being able to check in! Who knew one could become addictied so quickly!
Me too and how true! Just went through weeks of withdrawal symptoms! :shock:
SO happy to see that things are up and running again!
Jo-Anne
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"Ditto" on being curious!
Man, did I ever miss not being able to check in! Who knew one could become addictied so quickly!
I second that!
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The problem was not unexpected. It seems every time I go away on holidays, something breaks somewhere. It is usually here at work, with the alarm system going off or some other crisis. I was therefore quite amazed that nothing blew up while I was away. So when I saw the board was down when I returned, I just sighed and thought I should have known better.
Anyway, the problem had to do with a glitch on the server where the connection between the board and the database was broken. The ISP folks had to fix it. I'm sorry so many of you were lost without your daily visits to the board. I plan on never going on holidays anymore, so this should not happen again... :roll:
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Thank you.
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"I plan on never going on holidays anymore, so this should not happen again... "
Andy did you do any fishing ????
thats how I mead it through the down time hahahah
:lol:
Craig
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It's good to know I wasn't the only one having withdrawal pains. I missed all the info and camraderie of the board community. Glad to see you all again!
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Hi everyone,
Thanks Andy for the explanation. I almost had to cancel my internet services as there are very few websites left that peak my interest anymore. This one certainly does just that. Thanks for getting the site up and running again.
Walter :D
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No fishing, Craig. We were on a Mediterranean cruise. That was one reason I didn't check my emails; internet cost on the ship was seventy five cents per minute. And all the internet cafes on shore were very busy. I'm glad to be back home as I am not cut out to be wandering about in huge crowds in the heat.
On a side note, even though I did not do any intentional birding, I was surprised by the lack of bird life everywhere we went. Other than a few gulls at sea and in port, some swallows, pigeons and house sparrow-like critters in town, there was nothing to be seen. I found that very odd.
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The problem was not unexpected! How dare you take time out for your life then?!
Okay, so I am kidding... but really, the fact that we are here with someone who actually acknowledges the questions posed and does so in a timely manner is priceless and truly appreciated.
Thanks a whole heap for coming back (smile) and while I am at it... thanks for being the conduit to bringing this wonderfully generous and informative clan of folk together! I am amazed at how much this site has helped me learn about the flapping wonders in my "backyard" and beyond!
Many thanks to all of you who contribute as well!
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I'll jump on that bandwagon! Thanks for organizing this helpful and interesting site. I appreciate all the experts who are tolerant of those like me who aren't quite as knowledgeable. Welcome back to where all the good birds are!
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I plan on never going on holidays anymore, so this should not happen again... :roll:
Andy ... you're not allowed to go away again EVER! :wink: :twisted: :lol:
Jo-Anne :P
btw - Welcome back! :D
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I was so upset that I cannot go onto the forum! I was lost as I go to the forum almost everyday, to check and to get information on Birding...I am so glad that it's now back on...it's a forum withdrawn syndrome! :)
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Thank you all for the kind words. I am glad to hear you all find the site useful. I will miss going on holidays though... :cry:
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Not that I'm volunteering but maybe a backup admin might be an idea???
It was indeed painful not to be able to chat.
Tom.
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I don't think it's fair to suggest Andy never take vacations, BUT, I think he should be fitted with an ankle bracelet containing a transmitter!:) Seriously tho, I've been around here for a couple of years and I don't remember the last time it was down so I think we're all pretty well off where the board is concerned.
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when i could not connect i had my hubby check all our internet connections *LOL* at first i thought it was us
then i read the message i got from the server..he just shook his head and said, hun..when did the admin say he was coming back? i had forgotten
but all in all welcome home Andy :) hope your trip was restful and fun.
i also missed logging in but...it gave me an opportunity to read, and learn other things (like cameras and birds *gasp* i even bought some books)
it was a great time for me to explore my area and to use my own skills (however small they are) to look for birds on my own with my little birdie book lol
i love this list and the information provided so Kudos to you Andy and thank you.
so....when's the next holiday? *grin*
Irene
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Wow so glad the board is back up I really missed the wonderful people and information and of course the pictures!!!!
PS thanks for the explanation, you really shoud still take holidays just leave someone else in charge - cheers!