Freebird Posted October 18, 2020 #1 Posted October 18, 2020 OK folks, I got back home around 9:30 last night. Taking off for a week really put me behind in my business; I have a ton of appointments, service calls, and installs this week. However, in what spare time I can find, I will be continuing to work on the new site. There is much to be done and It will be slow but I don't see having to take it offline during these changes. Some things on my list are adding a chat room, adding a home page (though I'm not even sure that we need one), setting up the "membership" button for those wanting to become supporting members, etc. A lot to do. There are a few features that likely will never come back. They were more the "fun" type of gadgets and some are not available for this software and some are simply not worth the cost. I'll just take them one at a time and go from there. I would also like to extend a personal not of thanks to Josh. You may or may not have seen his name pop up, I don't think that I have. The fact is though, I hired him to help with the migration fo all our data because this was a major update and I wan't to do all I could to ensure that we didn't lose our old posts, tech articles, etc. Josh was instrumental in getting everything moved over to the new software. I'm sorry you didn't get any warning. That was my fault. I was busy purchasing the new software, getting the license keys and etc. to Josh, much more. He told me to let him know when I was ready to start. I sent him the license key and login information to the server and I guess he took this as a "GO". I had intended to give you all a warning but it just didn't happen. The reason it was down so long was the migration of all the old data to the new data. Once it was installed and ready to go, it took almost 2 days to migrate all our old information and the site had to be offline during that time. So anyway, we are getting there. The site should stay up. Maybe offline for a few minutes at some point but I don't think so. We should be ok. So please be patient.
uncledj Posted October 18, 2020 #2 Posted October 18, 2020 Thanks for taking the time to create this site, and now, to maintain and update. I dunno how you find the time. Thanks again.
campfire12 Posted October 18, 2020 #3 Posted October 18, 2020 Thanks Don, You do a great job and i'm glad and proud to be a member here!
Sylvester Posted October 18, 2020 #4 Posted October 18, 2020 I don't know nuttin bout computorz butt I no witdrawl. Tanks fer doin wat yo do.
cowpuc Posted October 18, 2020 #5 Posted October 18, 2020 THANK YOU Josh where ever you are, for helping out our hard working Commanding Officer like you are,, YOU are greatly appreciated!! Also,, no fear Don,, we have the patience of Job and are PROUD of what you do for us and thankful for it!! Personally,, I am amazed at how much energy you have brother!! Glad you folks had a great, much deserved vacation and are now safely back with us! As always,, its all gonna work out just great!! Keep the faith,, we are!!! Puc
bpate4home Posted October 18, 2020 #6 Posted October 18, 2020 Thanks to both of you. Being in IT an know what it takes to migrate an outdated system I'm sure you both had your hands full and then some. Well done by both of you.
Squidley Posted October 19, 2020 #7 Posted October 19, 2020 You do a good job old man, as always thanks for respecting the group enough to explain what happened. You're a good guy no matter what I've heard (or said) about you. 1
WRIDR Posted October 19, 2020 #8 Posted October 19, 2020 So, Don... where are The Houseboat Pix??~ Hugs, WRIDR
Freebird Posted October 19, 2020 Author #9 Posted October 19, 2020 You know, I honestly got no pictures of the houseboat. Maybe Squidley did? I'm not sure.
Marcarl Posted October 19, 2020 #10 Posted October 19, 2020 I don't see no coffee cup holder,,, is it still coming or not,,,, if not? why the upgrade??? Nice Job boss, it only gots me a little bit confused and now I have an excuse.
Marcarl Posted October 19, 2020 #11 Posted October 19, 2020 20 hours ago, cowpuc said: are now safely back with us! Puc Maybe would have been safer on the lake me thinks.
Freebird Posted October 19, 2020 Author #12 Posted October 19, 2020 LOL...you are entirely correct about that my OLD friend.
eagleeye Posted October 19, 2020 #13 Posted October 19, 2020 Can't even imagine the amount of work involved in the switch over to say nothing of maintaining the site. Thanks for all that you do. Hope you all had a great vacation! and Squidly go to go? How great is that? 🤪 1
Squidley Posted October 19, 2020 #14 Posted October 19, 2020 I think Lonna took some outside pics of the boat. Here's what it looked like from the top deck. 1
videoarizona Posted October 19, 2020 #15 Posted October 19, 2020 Thank you Josh and Don... Quite the undertaking! 🙂 I do have one question: Where/how can I "like" a post? 1 1
cowpuc Posted October 19, 2020 #16 Posted October 19, 2020 That onboard pool got a diving board on it!! Would LOVE to see the pic of Don and Brad doing a side by side dive into the pool while looking at the camera with smiles on their faces LOL!!
Freebird Posted October 19, 2020 Author #17 Posted October 19, 2020 Actually, they are slides and both Brad and I DID go down them. I think we have a video somewhere but not on my phone. 1
Freebird Posted October 19, 2020 Author #18 Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, videoarizona said: Thank you Josh and Don... Quite the undertaking! 🙂 I do have one question: Where/how can I "like" a post? I don't think you can yet. I'll be looking into that though.
Freebird Posted October 20, 2020 Author #19 Posted October 20, 2020 9 hours ago, videoarizona said: Thank you Josh and Don... Quite the undertaking! 🙂 I do have one question: Where/how can I "like" a post? OK...you can now give Thanks, Like, Etc. for a post. You won't see it on your own post because a member can't rate their own post but you can on anybody else's. Just click on the heart at the lower right of the post. 2 3
Patch Posted October 20, 2020 #21 Posted October 20, 2020 I am liking the new format! But I for one miss the flags. PS. Like the new aviator Carl: Marc is lookin GREAT, you need a shave tho
Freebird Posted October 20, 2020 Author #22 Posted October 20, 2020 I haven't found a replacement for the state flags. I've found one for the country flags but not the state. I'm still looking. 1
Marcarl Posted October 20, 2020 #23 Posted October 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Patch said: I am liking the new format! But I for one miss the flags. PS. Like the new aviator Carl: Marc is lookin GREAT, you need a shave tho Now you have never met my beloved, but I do agree with your take on the looks, BUT she would not agree on calling her Marc, her name IS Marca. That's already shortened down so she really likes to keep what she has in her name. Her initials are just about as long D.M.W.d.B.N, and I don't want to take all afternoon typing all that out. She still loves you though. 1
Squidley Posted October 20, 2020 #24 Posted October 20, 2020 Here's a couple pics Lonna took of the houseboat. 4
N3FOL Posted October 20, 2020 #25 Posted October 20, 2020 I am super excited with the site, Don. I like it overall. I still have to get used to the new look and feel while I navigate around the site. Thank You for this beautiful venturerider site upgrade.
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