We're moving.

[Tony]

Hello everyone

While Diabetesforums is growing we are also growing out of room.

I am still preparing for the move, but I have plans to move to a new server with more room over the holiday weekend. That will be Thanksgiving weekend. I am not sure on the day or time this will take place yet.

At the time of the move the forums will most likely be closed. I might be able to keep the forums open. If the forums do stay open during the move then we will only be able to read. Or we could just keep the forums open and not restrict anything, but that would result in some lost post. This process will take anywhere from 5 hours and upwards. All depends on a smooth transition.

When we reopen expect to see some changes. A new look. Adding color text, changing fonts size, quoting post and adding links will all be faster and easier.

Also, Once we are on the new server we will be without a chat room for a little while as I work on a new chat that everyone can join in. I'm thinking of you Lg.

I will keep you all posted.

Tony

[Dewey]

That's Super, Tony, and I think we all look forward to seeing the new layout! :) It's Awesome that the Forums is getting so big, and it truly is one of the most "hopping" and happening sites for Diabetics all around the globe! :D It's great to be able to grow together, and I too, hope lg will be able to join us in future chats!! ;) :D

[Tony]

Originally posted by Dewey
and I too, hope lg will be able to join us in future chats!! ;) :D Don't scare him away once he gets in there. I don't want to find him hinding under a couch when I go in there. Like Shy has known to do.

[Shalyndria]

Heck I've chatted with Lg before, he's never had to resort to hiding under the couch. That's Ash's MO :p Lg's a big boy, he can handle himself. Can't wait to chat with you again, Lg!! :D

That's fantastic news, Tony. Seems to me like everyone would be quite willing to have the boards closed for however long it takes for you to work your magic. That way we won't lose any of our valuable posts (or our invaluable posts lol).

Shy

[am1977]

This is GREAT news! :) Woo Hoo! :) Maybe I'll be able to chat now too, and I don't mean for a second or two...lol :D

I think this change will be very positive and hopefully the forums will be even bigger and better than ever (if that's possible ;) )

Thanks for letting us know and for making these improvements for us, Tony. Speaking for everyone, I know that we appreciate it. :)

[Tony]

Originally posted by am1977


Thanks for letting us know and for making these improvements for us, Tony. That is atleast I can do for shuting the forums down on you guys.

[Belinda]

Yeah:D The big happy family is getting a bigger house:) Thanks for letting us know....

[mg_2204]

... moving to a better, bigger place? Yay! If it's too much work to have the 2 forums going at the same time, I wouldn't mind waiting a few days for the new and improved forum. Worth the wait!

Marie
:)

[gettingby]

Originally posted by mg_2204
... moving to a better, bigger place? Yay! If it's too much work to have the 2 forums going at the same time, I wouldn't mind waiting a few days for the new and improved forum. Worth the wait!

Marie
:)
I'm with Marie. It would certainly be worth the wait. Tony, just do what you think is best and easiest for you. We are all adaptable.
Cin:D

[Batty]

awesome!

[lgvincent]

I appreciate it. Only problem is my keyboard only has the letter z on it so all I can ever say in the chat room is "zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz", and every now and then, maybe "Hzzzzzzzzzz".

Lowell

[gettingby]

LMAO lg !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dewey]

Originally posted by lgvincent
I appreciate it. Only problem is my keyboard only has the letter z on it so all I can ever say in the chat room is "zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz", and every now and then, maybe "Hzzzzzzzzzz".

Lowell :D ok, lg, here's looking forward to "zzzzzing" you in the chatroom! :D

[Brent44a]

Sounds great, Tony. The architecture here already provides a great vehicle for posting and reading. I look forward to the changes.

BTW, I did a quick search to try to determine some history. I think I saw a few threads from 2002. When did you start DiabetesForum???

[buzzborne]

Yup, I definitely agree with Marie and Cin, do whatever is easiest. Looking forward to it... and hopefully will be able to start using chat :)

[HeatherP]

That's great news Tony! Thanks for making this an even better place for us all! :D As far as deciding whether to shut down or not, I think you should just do what is easiest for you. Moving all that stuff sounds complicated and will probably be enough work w/o making it more difficult.

I'm looking forward to the "new and improved" Forums!
HeatherP

[BeadieJay]

thanks for all your hard work Tony - but why does it have to be this weekend sob (j/k). I've been without the internet since Friday (my ISP was upgrading), and have only just got back on line - how am I going to cope with another weekend without my friends aaaaaaaaargh!!

[Jenny]

Wow Tony I think that is cool! Thanks!:)

[nantomsuethom]

I am looking forward to seeing the new site.
Thanks Tony.

Nancy