Attention everyone
#1
We have been hinting over the past few months that one day soon, we are going to move to a new server. Well, that time is now. We need to expand our server space, and so our new server is going to have the extra storage and bandwidth that we need for the next whole bunch of year. 2285_

First of all, nothing will change, unlike in the past where a change like this would either give us new software or screw things up royally in some other way, everything will look and act the same. All posts and the gallery will be transferred intact and we will not be changing software. Big Grin The only difference will be that the chat room will be missing for now. The one we have been using is no longer supported, so if we decide we still need one, Packey (our webmaster) will find us one we can use.

Now, in order to do this we will have to shut down for a bit, so starting sometime Friday night, July 26, we will have to shut things down until we have everything working at the other end. we would hope for this to happen sometime Saturday, or possibly as late as Sunday. Once we are back up, you will know it using the same URL that you have been using all along. Thumbsup

I repeat, we will be shut down starting Friday night, July 26, and will come back on sometime over the weekend. The sooner you see us back up, the most likely it is that we had fewer glitches in doing this. Wink Packey, will lead the pack Icon_lol and will be doing the work. Mikey and I and our mods will be doing the testing and do our best to keep this transition smooth.

As of now, we have asked you to not use the Gallery since we will be moving that sooner and we don't want anything lost in the process. You can do everything else here until this coming Friday night.

Wish us luck. Goldth
Don (ezdays) Day
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founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
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#2
Thanks for the heads up , Don.
To err is human, to blame it on somebody else shows management potential.
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#3
Don will you be shutting the forum down during this time?





























Please don't answer that! Icon_lol
Mike

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#4
Let me get back to you on that Mike, maybe around Saturday morning..... yup. 2285_ 2285_
Don (ezdays) Day
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founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
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#5
We are still on schedule for shutting down Friday night in order to make this move to our new server. We will try to keep you informed at our Goggle group site, so if you haven't already signed up there's still time. Just to to: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://groups.google.com/group/big-blue-train-forum">http://groups.google.com/group/big-blue-train-forum</a><!-- m -->
and we will check you in when you do.
Don (ezdays) Day
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founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
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#6
I can't sign up for google as it says they already have a member with my e-mail adddy, they also don't consider Feb. 29th as a valid birthdate. Icon_lol
Mike

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Tyson Rayles Wrote:I can't sign up for google as it says they already have a member with my e-mail adddy, they also don't consider Feb. 29th as a valid birthdate. Icon_lol
Mike,

I don't see either you or you email address there. I sent you an invite to your email address, so try again and let me know what happens.
Don (ezdays) Day
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founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
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#8
Don when I clicked on that link it took me right to it and didn't require that I sign in so I had no problem. In the meantime I sent google a request to reset my password for an account I didn't know I had and they granted it so I should be good there as well. Thanks.
Mike

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Just a reminder folks, we will be shutting down sometime tonight so we can move to the new server over the weekend. When we reopen, you will not notice a difference, everything, except the chat room, will be just as it is now. We will come back on as soon as we can, that could be as early as Saturday morning or even sometime on Sunday. We will keep you informed on our Google group as we make progress. The fewer glitches we have, the sooner we come back on line.

If you haven't already signed up, you can still do so here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://groups.google.com/group/big-blue-train-forum">http://groups.google.com/group/big-blue-train-forum</a><!-- m --> That way you will be notified of any updates to the server status.
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#10
See you all "at the other end of the tunnel" 2285_ 2285_
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Popcornbeer.
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#12
I think we survived. Waveof7 Oh, wait it hasn't happened yet... 357
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#13
I tried to post this last night but someone pulled the plug on me Eek while I was doing it.

Sumpter250 Wrote:See you all "at the other end of the tunnel" 2285_ 2285_

This reminded me of a thread many years ago on the Gauge / Zealot.
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So I went looking for it. When I found it I posted a reply just to see what would happen. I got a reply and PM from the moderator. I am so glad we have good men running the show here, who aren't afraid to have a little fun. I replied to the moderator that I probably wouldn't be back.
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#14
:cry: I just received this message, I am so broken hearted. :cry:

You have been banned for the following reason:
This Member stated he wished to not participate and felt he could just drop in whenever he felt. His inactivity, trivial, divisive post, shows he is not suitable for this forum.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never

I know I am a troublemaker but I promise to change my ways.
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#15
This is what you caused to be posted at the old place les:
"this has to be one of the most ridiculous threads I have ever read in this forum. It's divisive, opinionated, unsubstantiated by any facts. So, It's now closed. None of this kind of stuff will ever be allowed here. Anyone posting such drivel will be reminded, and fast. We have put too much work into this forum and there is no tolerance for for this kind of cr@p. This thread is collapsed, it's dead. However, this forum is alive and kicking!

I'll Ban anyone who starts up or tries to revive this kind of divisiveness."

That from a senior moderator. they have so much tact.

I think you deserve a round of applause from all of the members here for the reminder of why we are here in the first place. Cheers
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