Fishwrecked.com Server Re-Location - Potential Downtime
Hi FW Crew,
Firsty a HUGE thankyou to all that dug into their pockets over the weekend to contribute to the impromtu fishwrecked fundraising drive started by the Faulkner Family, it is greatly appreciated and will go a long way to improving the site.
I have just purchased a new host computer in the states, which means that fishwrecked will be on its own dedicated server and it will be very unlikely if we ever see those CPU overload issues or connection issues again. THANK GOD.
Over the next few days we will be preparing the site for transfer, you will notice CPU errors as we backup the data to ensure nothing is lost. I will put up a post outlining when the actual transfer is likely to happen so you are aware, we are expecting the site to be offline for a day assuming that there are no problems.
Lastly, I would like to apologise to all those I haven't responded to via PM, calls etc. Had a huge night on Saturday with a mates birthday and have had close friends up from Perth that haven't been to Exmouth before so have been out doing the touristy stuff and not spending much time behind the computer. I am taking them for an afternoon of fishing and things will return back to normal tomorrow.
I would also like everyone who has donated to send me their names and addresses as I'd like to send you a small fishwrecked sticker as a token of my appreciation for what you guys have done, its not very much, but the best I can do at the moment. I will certainly also put on a round of drinks for you all at the Christmas Party.
Many thanks again and I will put up a big notice when the site is going to be down for the upgrade.
Cheers,
Adam
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Adam Gallash
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Also
Also, everything thats been taken off the site recently to try reduce the frequency of the time-outs will be put back on, random images, recent comments, tracker etc.
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7739ian
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Bugger off Adam
the site would not exist without your effort - if i can make the Christmas party i will stand YOU a drink or two.
Dreamweaver
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Hear hear Ian!
Well said Ian!
Colin Molloy
(Colin 2 - Co-founding member of the prestigious Colin Club)
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
harro
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yup mate, i been on a number of fishing forums before, and yes i,m here to stay..
i love this 1 , takes alot of time and effort running a site, i,ve done it a few times..
hats off, and yeah sure bro u can by me a bourbon ,n coke..lol
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dagree
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Date Joined: 08/12/07
Agree also
Even though I don't post a lot but am always in here reading comments and all the advise that is out there from others. I fully agree that this would be the best local forum out there.
Keep up the great work Adam and crew...... Just wish I could have helped out more than I did and it is great how all the others chipped in when needed.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Faulkner Family
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great site great people
i think its the least we could do.enjoy your break with friends while they are up there as you have done with many of us when we have ventured up there.
keep up the good work.
just a thaught ,instead of posting stickers to everyone that donated in some way ,maybe get hold of the tackle shack (Doug ,Matt or brenz )and organise to send them there with names of people for people to collect ,that will save a few dollars .if that would be ok with the tackle shack that is
RUSS & SANDY
"A family that fishes together stays together"
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
dagree
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Great Minds Think Alike
Hey Russ,
I just sent Adam a PM suggesting the same thing!!!!! Save him parting with his own $'s. Could also get some delivered to Oceanside for the southerner's.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Adam Gallash
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OK
The server is being setup as we speak, hopefully the site transfer will occur during this week. Will keep you all posted.
Cheers,
Adam
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Adam Gallash
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Site Offline
Ok guys, You will notice a fair few CPU errors and all sorts of stuff going on as we do backups and move the site over.
The site is probably going to be offline on and off over the next coupla days, but hopefully will be a smooth transfer!!
I will try and delay movement until after 9pm tonight so that you've done most of your browsing and seen most of the new comments.
Cheers,
Adam
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Faulkner Family
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Ditto
small price to pay for a more improved site job well done Adam
RUSS & SANDY
"A family that fishes together stays together"
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
dagree
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Date Joined: 08/12/07
Double Ditto
More willing to put up with it over the next coupla days than have it happen continuously.... Good luck Adam and team.
Well back to reading comments till the site dies for what is hoped the last!!!!!!
Cheers, David PS: Sticker arrived this morning, Thanks Adam
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Adam Gallash
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Yes well
Was about to start the transfer last night and bloody telstra dropped out 5% into moving the site, NOT HAPPY JAN. Luckily there was no real dramas as a result. Just means we will have to try again tonight.
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Dreamweaver
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Tripple Ditto
Good one Ads - hard work and frustrations greatly appreciated.
Colin Molloy
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Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
Simo_
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I got my sticker today,
I got my sticker today, thanks Adam
Bring on April
Goatch
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Ya big poof
happy to do my bit ,
Just one more cast , honest !!!
Adam Gallash
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hahah
LOL. Its coming mate, should be this week hopefully, just been too busy working and fishing!
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Adam Gallash
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THURSDAY NIGHT
Righteo, I'm sick of these bloody CPU errors crap going on and am going to get this moving. The site will be offline tomorrow night as we do the move, hopefully it will just take Thurs night and some of Friday, will see how we go. The cost is $600 + GST as well as the server cost ($2000 - this year), all the rest of the donation money will go to tweaking up the site once its moved and paying off next years hosting.
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Queeny
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thanks
Hey Ads, cheers for taking the time to show us around and especially for making Poida's year with the marlin. I hope we didn't hold you up too much from this server stuff. Was great to see you and so glad everything worked out with the awesome people who donated. Also, a big thanks for this site which keeps the boy entertained while up a mountain. See you soon x