Welcome to the new server

webmaster · 11-12-2005, 12:32 PM

I'm happy to announce that we've completed the move to a new server! You should notice much faster response from now on.

The Forum is working fine and open for business. The latest version of the forum software is installed and many of the small bugs I've been living with are now gone.

It will take me a few days to get everything else working properly so please bear with me. Although the forum is working there are some problems with PhotoPost I have to iron out. Please just try again later if you have problems.

Other parts of the site are affected too and I'll be going through all of the site's features and fixing any problems as I discover them. Again, please try later if you run into problems.

Thanks for your patience!

Don the Webmaster

DRH · 11-12-2005, 12:46 PM

Great job, Don! Wow, it is REALLY fast!!

trfour · 11-12-2005, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

You are seeing this because we've completed the move to a new server! You should notice much faster response from now on.

Hi Don,

I lost my internet connection back in late September, havent' figured' out why as yet. All that I can say is that ( for me ) it's been like losing an arm or a leg, not being out here on this "World Class Website with all of the Forum Members".
Got back on line late last night and am looking foward to more of this forum's Special works, With Our Beloved Webmaster, Don!

Terry

Pepper · 11-12-2005, 02:52 PM

The term "Greased Lightning" comes to mind! Wow, this IS fast!!! Thanks, Don!

upthesaukee · 11-12-2005, 04:29 PM

Great job, Don. And we thank you for your patience in dealing with us, and doing all that you do to make things so much better for those who visit winnipesaukee.com. Thanks for everything.

mcdude · 11-12-2005, 05:20 PM

Wow! I'm at the clunky old dial-up here at the cottage and even here the page is loading noticably faster! And I see we have some new icons here on the "Reply to Thread" screen that we all get to play with! Nice job, Don!

KBoater · 11-12-2005, 05:49 PM

Fast as a FLorida green flash.(I'm still looking for one) Great to be able to get my NH fix on the forum.

trfour · 11-12-2005, 10:23 PM

Beans and franks for dinner.

Hi Don,

I logged on today hoping to upload just one more photo, and could not find a link at the new, to do so............. " HELP "!!!!
As you know, I have been off the Net since a long time,.... well since late September anywho.....
As all of us, from time to time, I need your help on this one!
Love,

Island Girl · 11-13-2005, 06:30 AM

Thanks for all your work, Don... we love you!

Steve · 11-13-2005, 07:30 AM

Yup, what they said! Very fast, thanks for effort Don...

webmaster · 11-13-2005, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the support everyone. I am enjoying the speed of the new server too as my admin tasks complete so quickly it will take getting used to.

I still have things to do and I'm struggling with a few problems but rather than mention them here I am going to start a thread on the Support Forum where I can post updates for those who are interested. I'll also move this thread there in a day or two.

Don

Hermit Cover · 11-13-2005, 01:40 PM

Things go too fast on our lake! We need to slow things down and get back to the way it used to be........but NOT the new server. Wow.....welcome to the New and Improved Forum......Welcome to our new 21st century website...and THANKS, Don....for all you do for the BEST lake website in the universe!!!

secondcurve · 11-13-2005, 07:46 PM

Don:

I'm curious, who foots the bill for the Winnipesaukee.com web site? Also, do you back up the files at a remote location? Just wondering. Thanks for your efforts.

webmaster · 11-13-2005, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secondcurve

who foots the bill for the Winnipesaukee.com web site?

The ad banners you see at the top of each page and the Google Ads pay the real monthly costs of running the site and server. What's left doesn't come close to covering my time but I enjoy it and think it's worthwhile.

I created this page a while ago with other ways you can help.

lakegirl · 11-14-2005, 08:44 AM

Fast.... is an uderstatement!!! Your the best webmaster!! Two thumbs up for the new server!!(and the webmaster)

BroadHopper · 11-14-2005, 09:11 AM

I always thought it was my computer and the internet that slows down the loading of a web page. I notice one heck of a difference just now! Thanks Don! I switched to Verizon DSL because of the price drop and I do not notice the difference when downloading a page. I also heard that DSL is available on the islands that have phone service along the 'metropolis' of Laconia, Gilford and Meredith.

Keep up the work Good Buddy!

Woodsy · 11-14-2005, 09:50 AM

Good Job Don!

Woodsy

rrr · 11-14-2005, 01:32 PM

What they all said!

Thanks Don - you're the best!

Resident 2B · 11-14-2005, 05:45 PM

Outstanding upgrade!

The new speed is great and very much appriciated.

Lady Di · 11-14-2005, 11:41 PM

I see you're still awake. Hi. What do you suppose that means? Still on warm weather time? Glad I am not the only one awake now.

ApS · 11-15-2005, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hermit Cover

"...Things go too fast on our lake! We need to slow things down and get back to the way it used to be..."

Yeah...Even the Olde Forum is too fast!

How'd that happen?

Just Sold · 11-15-2005, 12:01 PM

Don, Thanks so much! The new server is super.

Mee-n-Mac · 11-15-2005, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdude

Wow! I'm at the clunky old dial-up here at the cottage and even here the page is loading noticably faster! And I see we have some new icons here on the "Reply to Thread" screen that we all get to play with! Nice job, Don!

I've had a few trials now between home/dial-up and work and it's really clear how much faster the dialup is compared to the old server. Even the Photopost thumbs load quicker ! Almost don't need broadband now

Good job Webmaster !

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-17-2005, 12:02 PM

Thanks Don! I especially love the speed in the calendar mode.
Am I having another blonde moment? I cannot add links to threads, smiles, change text size etc. Am I doing something wrong?

webmaster · 11-17-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

I cannot add links to threads, smiles, change text size etc. Am I doing something wrong?

Hi RG, When on the forum click "UserCP" and "Edit Options". The last option on the page is "Message Editor Interface". Change that setting to either Standard or Enhanced and all the buttons you're used to seeing will return.

Don

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-17-2005, 04:46 PM

Oh no! Here we go again! (Insert a laugh.) I did have the Standard option selected, changed it to Enhanced and it still doesn't work. (Insert confused.) Also, when I hit enter to start a new line, the preview combines it to all one paragraph.

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-17-2005, 05:13 PM

Now I'm really confused. I went into Rattlesnake Guy's account, logged on as him and the smiles etc. didn't work. Then I reset his options to Enhanced and it did work. I logged off, logged in as myself and it worked. When I came back to my own account, it doesn't work again. Any ideas?

webmaster · 11-17-2005, 05:29 PM

Sounds like your cache may be messing you up. Clear your cache (Tools|Internet Options|Delete Files in IE) or hold Shift down while reloading the page and see if that helps. With some enhanced features problems it's also good to try a different browser, like FireFox. On my new server's admin utility several enhanced features don't work in IE, but do in FireFox.

If you continue to struggle with this please email me directly.

Don

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-17-2005, 05:45 PM

I tried holding down the shift key like you suggested and it worked!

RG is up and running. Thanks for the support.

11-12-2005, 12:32 PM	#1
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,434 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 439 Thanked 3,726 Times in 824 Posts	Welcome to the new server I'm happy to announce that we've completed the move to a new server! You should notice much faster response from now on. The Forum is working fine and open for business. The latest version of the forum software is installed and many of the small bugs I've been living with are now gone. It will take me a few days to get everything else working properly so please bear with me. Although the forum is working there are some problems with PhotoPost I have to iron out. Please just try again later if you have problems. Other parts of the site are affected too and I'll be going through all of the site's features and fixing any problems as I discover them. Again, please try later if you run into problems. Thanks for your patience! Don the Webmaster

11-12-2005, 12:46 PM	#2
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 1,183 Thanked 655 Times in 173 Posts	Great job, Don! Wow, it is REALLY fast!! __________________ DRH

11-12-2005, 02:52 PM	#4
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Greased Lightning The term "Greased Lightning" comes to mind! Wow, this IS fast!!! Thanks, Don! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

11-12-2005, 04:29 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Unbelievable !!!!! Great job, Don. And we thank you for your patience in dealing with us, and doing all that you do to make things so much better for those who visit winnipesaukee.com. Thanks for everything. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-12-2005, 05:20 PM	#6
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,043 Times in 490 Posts	Looking Good! Wow! I'm at the clunky old dial-up here at the cottage and even here the page is loading noticably faster! And I see we have some new icons here on the "Reply to Thread" screen that we all get to play with! Nice job, Don!

11-12-2005, 05:49 PM	#7
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Fasttttttttttttttttt Fast as a FLorida green flash.(I'm still looking for one) Great to be able to get my NH fix on the forum. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

11-12-2005, 10:23 PM	#8
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Being a Saturday eve in New England........ Beans and franks for dinner. Hi Don, I logged on today hoping to upload just one more photo, and could not find a link at the new, to do so............. " HELP "!!!! As you know, I have been off the Net since a long time,.... well since late September anywho..... As all of us, from time to time, I need your help on this one! Love, __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

11-13-2005, 06:30 AM	#9
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Very fast Thanks for all your work, Don... we love you! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

11-13-2005, 07:30 AM	#10
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern NH Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yup, what they said! Very fast, thanks for effort Don...

11-13-2005, 10:02 AM	#11
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,434 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 439 Thanked 3,726 Times in 824 Posts	New Server Updates Thanks for the support everyone. I am enjoying the speed of the new server too as my admin tasks complete so quickly it will take getting used to. I still have things to do and I'm struggling with a few problems but rather than mention them here I am going to start a thread on the Support Forum where I can post updates for those who are interested. I'll also move this thread there in a day or two. Don

11-13-2005, 01:40 PM	#12
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	How Fast is Too Fast? Things go too fast on our lake! We need to slow things down and get back to the way it used to be........but NOT the new server. Wow.....welcome to the New and Improved Forum......Welcome to our new 21st century website...and THANKS, Don....for all you do for the BEST lake website in the universe!!!

11-13-2005, 07:46 PM	#13
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	Don: I'm curious, who foots the bill for the Winnipesaukee.com web site? Also, do you back up the files at a remote location? Just wondering. Thanks for your efforts.

11-14-2005, 08:44 AM	#15
lakegirl Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gilford-Northern MA Posts: 38 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Thank You Fast.... is an uderstatement!!! Your the best webmaster!! Two thumbs up for the new server!!(and the webmaster) __________________ Lakegirl Never leave home without your camera

11-14-2005, 09:11 AM	#16
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Ballistic Missle! I always thought it was my computer and the internet that slows down the loading of a web page. I notice one heck of a difference just now! Thanks Don! I switched to Verizon DSL because of the price drop and I do not notice the difference when downloading a page. I also heard that DSL is available on the islands that have phone service along the 'metropolis' of Laconia, Gilford and Meredith. Keep up the work Good Buddy! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-14-2005, 09:50 AM	#17
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	Good Job Don! Woodsy

11-14-2005, 01:32 PM	#18
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	What they all said! Thanks Don - you're the best!

11-14-2005, 05:45 PM	#19
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,352 Thanks: 987 Thanked 310 Times in 161 Posts	Thanks! Outstanding upgrade! The new speed is great and very much appriciated.

11-14-2005, 11:41 PM	#20
Lady Di Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey FLboater.... I see you're still awake. Hi. What do you suppose that means? Still on warm weather time? Glad I am not the only one awake now. __________________ Lady Di

11-15-2005, 12:01 PM	#22
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	GRRRRReat! Speed Don, Thanks so much! The new server is super. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

11-17-2005, 12:02 PM	#24
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Nice! Thanks Don! I especially love the speed in the calendar mode. Am I having another blonde moment? I cannot add links to threads, smiles, change text size etc. Am I doing something wrong?

11-17-2005, 04:46 PM	#26
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Oh no! Here we go again! (Insert a laugh.) I did have the Standard option selected, changed it to Enhanced and it still doesn't work. (Insert confused.) Also, when I hit enter to start a new line, the preview combines it to all one paragraph.

11-17-2005, 05:13 PM	#27
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Now I'm really confused. I went into Rattlesnake Guy's account, logged on as him and the smiles etc. didn't work. Then I reset his options to Enhanced and it did work. I logged off, logged in as myself and it worked. When I came back to my own account, it doesn't work again. Any ideas?

11-17-2005, 05:29 PM	#28
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,434 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 439 Thanked 3,726 Times in 824 Posts	Sounds like your cache may be messing you up. Clear your cache (Tools\|Internet Options\|Delete Files in IE) or hold Shift down while reloading the page and see if that helps. With some enhanced features problems it's also good to try a different browser, like FireFox. On my new server's admin utility several enhanced features don't work in IE, but do in FireFox. If you continue to struggle with this please email me directly. Don

11-17-2005, 05:45 PM	#29
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Thanks Don! I tried holding down the shift key like you suggested and it worked! RG is up and running. Thanks for the support.