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  1. 01-12-2019, 05:01 PM #1
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    We're Baaaack!!!

    Well, after several hectic days and delays, filled with anger, frustration, wailing and gnashing of teeth, we are back!

    For those you who did not know where we went, the server we were on was hacked by someone who wanted to use it for email spam. When I killed his emails, he FUBAR'ed the server beyond repair. We are now on a new server and running a newer version of vBulletin. We needed to upgrade both the server and the software anyway, but I was planning a much easier way of accomplishing that. This way, I can no longer procrastinate!

    I was able to recover a database backup from 01/05/19 and that is where we are now. I don't remember the exact date we went down, but it was really close the place we are now.

    As everyone can see, there is still work to be done:

    Smileys and icons and forum images are not working. I'll get to them when I can.

    The vB style (color scheme) we were using is not working. Again, I'll get to it.

    Feel free to use the site as it is and let me know of other problems that may arise.

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    I hope you goobers missed my sparkling wit and in-depth analysis of world events as much as I missed you bickering and arguing with each other...I'll add that Mike works his butt off here and earns every nickel of his enormous salary and benefits, so let's give him a hearty round of applause for putting this trainwreck back together......Ben

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    The smileys are back! Take that one off the list.

    Note to self: Images should be FTP'd in binary mode, not ASCII.
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    Mike such a big thanks to you. I know it is a labor of love. I was keeping up with your progress from the local CBP reporter extraordinaire. Thanks again I know I am speaking for a bunch of us here in saying you don't know how much you miss something until it's gone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Note to self: Images should be FTP'd in binary mode, not ASCII.
    Whatever...I think this one should be added to our smiley list in appreciation for bringing this monster back to life......Ben
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    EFFFING AAAA there is no place like home
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    Y'all were gone ?.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Independent Voter View Post
    Y'all were gone ?.
    Who is this guy?......

    Well avatars work in the member list, but not in the threads...We've got our banner back...Photo albums are still functional......Ben
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    Quote Originally Posted by Truckman View Post
    Who is this guy?......

    Well avatars work in the member list, but not in the threads...We've got our banner back...Photo albums are still functional......Ben
    I can see everyone's avatars in the thread in their original post just not in the quotes
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    Kudos to the Captain---I think I would have just bagged it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Grubb View Post
    Kudos to the Captain---I think I would have just bagged it!
    Glad he was in charge
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    I made it back in, Mike had his chance and blew it.
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    Big thanks Mike.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TriGuy View Post
    I can see everyone's avatars in the thread in their original post just not in the quotes
    I can too now...Sounds like progress to me......Ben
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    Honda is right, Mike has done an excellent job.

    And, thanks to Ben for keeping me posted as problems were rolled out and then fixed.

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