Another day another aneurism. So what is going on? If you read my announcement I put in every forum this morning or Baron’s warning thread last night you know but for the rest of you that are running around flailing your arms and generally melting down let me bring you up to speed.

So, as you will recall, in our last episode we had just moved from the old unsafe server to the new safe server. Immediately after this crazy expensive upgrade to assure our security we were attacked and brought down by a hacker. So, we upgraded our Vbulletin which was, well, pretty behind on updates to be kind (and blamed by our ex-host for the attack), and experienced mucho problemos with the site ever after (the back end especially). The old host just couldn’t get the new server’s security software to work without interfering with everything so we accelerated our move to our new host so our site could work again.

This move is underway now.

So, what to expect, 1st you will know you are on the new host when you put www.horseshoes.com in your browser, hit return, and it doesn’t turn into www2.horseshoes.com. In-between our old home and this new home you will experience some pain as the world wide web migrates us. 2nd for a day or so posts are going to be missing in action. I am assured they are safe and will be returned to their rightful owners once the old forum completely lets go of the final survivors on the sinking ship that served you so well until I came along. The final hold outs will most likely our Austrailian friends who are farthest from the new host.

Oh yeah, don’t forget to clear your cookies, history, cache, and any other hiding hole where the old site may attempt to fight for survival. We learned that lesson last week.

So, look at it as an opportunity to enjoy all your debates all over again. Or as an exercise in patience. Or as a drinking opportunity.

Cheers.

Question Steve? I know the site was down last night but I have for once in my life not had any problems at all? I was a real pain in the Red Barons donkey for a long time with problems but so far so good,,sure hope this doesnt jinx me??:cool:

Gary Hill wrote:
The site never returned to operational state in the back end after the attack and the old host could not fix it. That left me no choice but to punch out. The back end problem is now gone on the new host. I got a heavy duty virtual server with all the latest and greatest so it is going to be what we need for the upcoming redesigns anyway, just earlier and more chaotic than my original plan.

I promise I will get everyone back in and up to speed. You will not be left behind. Please make sure you clear all that old history out.

I am going to try to get the missing posts reloaded mid-day tomorrow (the new hosts says we should be migrated throughout the net in 24 hours).

Forget the posts. I tried to access Dr. Rooneys site off the main page today. Missing. Very valuable works there. Hope to see it restored.

I cleaned the cat hair off my safu, only the new knee won't bend far enough to sit on it properly. How bout if I sit zazen from horseback? Will be sending calming vibes your way. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Well this is a big relief. I thought that because someone had mentioned what Patty might have said about an NB shoeing that there had been a major deletion like in the old days when we used to fight. Geesch.

Richard Mercer wrote:
All the content came along for the ride. I'm sure we will get all the pieces working again. By the way, I love that big dog in your pic! Ex-host confirmed forum data will be ready to FTP over tomorrow. Getting there.

Katy Watts wrote:
Keep it coming Katy, need all the metaphysical help I can get.

Bill Adams wrote:
Unfortunately you guys aren't to blame this time Bill.

Steve, thanks for the update and all the hard work!

When my best man was an hour late and it rained, then got dark before we could take pictures; my mom said " the worse the wedding, the better the marriage."

I hope that holds true for you Steve because, you've sure had a rough wedding with our site. However, I think you're doing a bang up job, despite the bumbs in the road.

David

Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I've found that new ventures are always tougher than you imagine they will be when you take them on but very often turn out far better than you hoped they could ever be. Not giving up and not compromising on what you want is the key to success. Beer helps during the rough spells too.

Are the missing post that are kinda mid thread gone because issues and it only loose a few not the whole thread..or have been pulled for wrong doing..

My whole thread is missing.

Travis,

I did read where you posted on it before it dissapeared. I have been busier this week than ever. I picked up a small boarding barn. Did five in one setting. lol I've got three more for friday. Plus I got in some more ride time with the local farrier.

I did have a good time up at Blackwater Forge watching the AFA practice then the clinic.

I seem to be only to up load one picture on each post ?What am I doing wrong....?