[bigtreestechman]

they are replacing a pole on Kenshaw Way but so far we have not lost power.  We're only a couple lots down from where they're working.

[Anonymous]

i got an email that our genset is running.  anyone else have the power out?

[Anonymous]

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Yes, thanks for all your work.  While I don't often comment,
I do read the site quite regularly to keep up with things.
Again thanks and good luck with the reincarnation.

Gary..

ALL BTT Users!
While I am sure that Joe appreciates the words of thanks, he has just put a project on hold to move BTT to another platform and keep providing all of us with a communication medium we have come to depend on, or at least enjoy.  He is doing this as a voluntary endeavor.

I think anyone who would miss this site if it went away should move their cursor to the upper right corner on the site and click the Donate button and demonstrate their appreciation for Joe's hard work from the financial perspective….

[bigtreestechman]

FYI, PG&E just showed up, up the road a bit and it looks like them may be replacing a pole.  If updates stop happening it's probably because we lost power.
joe

[Anonymous]

Thank you, Joe, for all your work on this great site!  It's been tremendously helpful in multiple ways.

[Anonymous]

Yes, thanks for all your work.  While I don't often comment,
I do read the site quite regularly to keep up with things.
Again thanks and good luck with the reincarnation.

Gary..

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for all of your hard work Joe!

[bigtreestechman]

ARGH!
I had a browser crash just after my last post and lost an hour's worth of work on the forum converter.  Fortunately, it will go faster the 2nd time through.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I'm exhausted just reading what you have ahead of you!  Thanks, Joe, for all the time you spend on BTT…it is a fabulous website!

[bigtreestechman]

Thanks for the offers of help folks!
Due to the imminent threat of getting shut down, I put my other project on hold for a bit to at least get the foundation built for the next incarnation of BigTreesTech.
Like most descriptions of reincarnation, the new BigTreesTech is going to come back as a different animal with only a vague resemblance to the old version.  Similarly, at birth, the new incarnation will not be fully mature or functional.
Enough with the metaphor…

Here's where things stand.
I have installed the new WordPress platform,  (which you can't see yet).  I have a couple raw themes to work with as well.
I have installed a new forum on top of that platform.
I am in the process of creating a forum converter template to use with the new forum that will hopefully bring over the old forum users and messages.
Once that is done, I am likely to flip the switch.  At that point I'm sure there will be a lot of disappointed users because, to continue with the metaphor, we will be moving from an experienced, talented, though old and dieing friend to and infant crying out to the world for the first time.

Please bear with me,
joe

[Anonymous]

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Thanks, Allen.  I think in the long run that might make things a bit more difficult rather than less.  My web host is not talking about kicking us off so much as disabling a particular piece of software that the current site relies on heavily.  I have a pretty good idea as to what I want to do with the next incarnation of BTT but unfortunately I have another big project that is behind schedule at the moment.  A temporary fix that I may put in place will include a new form but unfortunately many of the current site's features will have to wait until I have more time for development work.
On the positive side, this is a migration that I have been wanting to do for several years and my web host just gave me the kick in the butt that I needed,
joe

OK. Let me know if you change your mind.

[Anonymous]

i'd be happy to set the site up under vbulletin.  i used to run a huge vbulletin forum.  its the defacto standard for forums.

[Anonymous]

Joe,

Can't imagine the task ahead of you but as always your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Steve

[bigtreestechman]

FYI, in preparation for the coming migration to the new site platform I am pruning the member database.  I am removing all members who have not been logged in for the last year.  If this applies to you, you will have to re-register once the new site comes on line (if you choose to do so).
Do not attempt to register on the existing site.  Registration for new members has been disabled for the time being.
joe

[bigtreestechman]

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I have just been informed by our web host that BigTreesTech may be taken off line due to a software issue.  Unfortunately, to resolve the issue it would take a major re-write of some key components of the site that I do not have the time to do now.

If the site is taken off line, I will try to post an explanation note.  I will also attempt to get the site back on-line before winter weather comes our way.

My apologies for any inconveniences that may arise from this problem,
joe

I could host the website temporarily with my domain, http://www.hi-sierra.com (it will currently forward you to a Facebook page), with phpBB 3xx. Let me know if you are interested. I have limited time also but could probably throw something together.

Thanks, Allen.  I think in the long run that might make things a bit more difficult rather than less.  My web host is not talking about kicking us off so much as disabling a particular piece of software that the current site relies on heavily.  I have a pretty good idea as to what I want to do with the next incarnation of BTT but unfortunately I have another big project that is behind schedule at the moment.  A temporary fix that I may put in place will include a new form but unfortunately many of the current site's features will have to wait until I have more time for development work.
On the positive side, this is a migration that I have been wanting to do for several years and my web host just gave me the kick in the butt that I needed,
joe

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