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First off I want to appologize for the 2 day outtage. This was an unexpected event that couldn't be helped.
What happened is our former (as of today) host shut down the site for "abuse of server resources" without warning. Basically, we were using more server resources (CPU / Memory) than we were alotted. We knew we were pushing the limits because of the performance hits, brown-outs and maximum user violations that have plagued us since we joined this host.
For that reason we started looking for a more robust and dedicated server solution. A new host was secured a week or so ago. Since then I slowly started copying static files over from the old to the new server. I was planning on holding off the final switch over (including the message board) until this coming weekend because of a business trip that I am currently on. I didn't want to get into a situation where I had to do server maintenance while I was away.
Well, the host shutting us down threw a wrench in those plans. I have spent the last two days, nearly all waking hours getting the rest of the site copied over, using the limited resources I have at hand here in the hotel. I haven't gotten much sleep in the past 48 hours as a result. The good news is, if you're seeing this message, then you're seeing the new server.
I'm sure there are additional issues to be cleared up. The photoalbum is one area that will probably need further attention. Other areas of the website may also be non-operational. Please report what you find in this thread in the MonteCarloSS.com News Forum.
Again, I'm sorry for the down time. I was planning to make the transition as seemless as possible. The combination of the unannounced shutdown, and my business trip merged to a perfect storm that wiped us out for much longer than what was planned.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
PaulC
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Glad to see all worked out for you. Thanks for all your hard work to swap over sounds like you worked you tail off. I know I appreciate the hard work thanks again.
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really i think i speak for everyone at this site THANK YOU! this site is like home for me.
what am i building? i dont know anymore but im sure ill figure it out.
Can u handle it?
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You are the man, Paul!!!! Thanks for all of your efforts! THANK YOU!
There is no such thing as too much horsepower, as long as you can put it to the ground!!
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Wow! Maybe I won't cancel my internet subscription! Thanks Paul!
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Thank you sooo much Paul. All the work and effort, not to mention sleep lost making the switch over... it is MUCH appreciated.
Jeff
I know I don't get there often enough, but God knows I surely try.
It's a magic kind of medicine, that no doctor could perscribe.
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Thanks for all your time and dedicated work Paul. I felt a little lost without having this site for a couple of days! Doing a great job. MD
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Maybe its just me, but if this is the new server, I am seeing an improvement already. Seems to be loading nice and smooth, quick too!
Joey Engine/head builder/machinist 1987 Monte Carlo SS 383/4 Speed 2004 Silverado Facebook
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Paul,
I would like to thank you for your endless dedication to keeping this site up and running. Over the past months with all the server issues a lesser man would have given up by now.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that this is a non-profit site and operates on donations and a small percentage of the sales from the on-line store.
This new server costs almost 4 times more per month then the old one did.
If you enjoy comming to this site for valuable information or to just chat with your friends then please do your part in keeping it running by donating a few dollars or buying some merchandise from the on-line store.
Here is a link to information on ways to donate.
http://www.montecarloss.com/about.html#donations
If you have not purchased anything from the store yet please look around and remember you will be getting some cool stuff for yourself and helping the site at the same time.
http://www.cafepress.com/MonteCarloSScom/
I personally like the License Plate Frames.
Lets all show our support now and in the future and remember even a $5 donation helps.
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Paul I would like to thank you also. When I clicked on my shortcut and got that server message i though I was seeing things or that my computer was acting up again. This site is the BEST automotive sight that I have visited to date. There are plenty of them out there. Your dedication to this site is second to none.
87 SS ![[Linked Image]](http://www.MonteCarloSS.com/images/StripedSS_sig.jpg) ZZ4 Crate Motor plus a lil go go juice
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Paul I want to add my thanks also,I bet you are looking forward to a good nights sleep at home in your own bed LOL.
Guy Hiltz
GuysMonteSS '86 SS,513 BBC,AFR Heads,UDHarold/Bullet Custom Solid Roller Cam,706 lift,255/263 @ .050,Jesel Shaft Rockers,Balanced & Blueprinted,Doug Nash 4+1 5 Speed,Hurst In-Line Shifter,Ford 9 Inch Rear,SC&C Street Comp Stage 2+ Front End Kit... ![[Linked Image from i65.photobucket.com]](http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/GuysMonteSS/Monte%20SS%20Stuff/GuysMonteSS.jpg)
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A BIG THANKS to you Paul!!! I was going thru withdraws.  Im glad its back up.
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Thank you Paul. Thank you for spending the time to keep one of the best, if not the best site around going strong!
1987 Monte SS t-top - building slowly, but it will go fast when it's done....
A cellar full of parts
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT
2011 GMC Acadia SLT1 (family rig)
2008 Silverado 2500 HD (work truck)
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I paid my electric bill twice after I couldn't log yesterday.
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Paul, your hard work and dedication is appreciated!
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Don't worry about it buddy, we all appreciate the hard work you do to have the site, keep the site, maintain the site, and fix the site.
I know I am, and all of us, are glad it's back up so we can post again. i was having mcss.com withdrawls!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for getting us back online and on top of your buisness and scehdule you already have to boot!!!!!!!
I give 2 big thumbs up and a very loud and long round of applause to you my friend!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for everything, Paul!
We all appreciate your hard, tireless work, not to mention the best community site, hands down, out there!
(I sure missed the site when it was out of commission!)
Tim
'85 MC/SS - '06 Street ET: NEW! built 355 cid: Bowtie heads / Eagle rods & crank / custom Crower solid / Victor Jr. / Jim Evans double-pumper // Brian Hofer (GN owner) built 200R4 / Pat's 3400-3600 10" converter // 9" Ford / 4.11
'77 Vega Wagon-SuperPro 10.165/129.75
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Thank you Paul! Realy miss the site. Get some sleep.
"Make the rules up as you go"
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Thank you Paul! Realy miss the site. Get some sleep.
"Make the rules up as you go"
US Army 1977- 1981
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Thank you Paul! Realy miss the site. Get some sleep.
"Make the rules up as you go"
US Army 1977- 1981
101st Airborne 31st Field Artillary FT Campbell, KY
1/1 Cav 280th ORD Schwabach, Germany
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Thankyou Paul, being without this site is like trying to quit smoking cold turkey. lol
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Thanks for getting it back up Paul. Your old server pulled a low blow on you there huh?
Brian
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Paul, Many many many thanks! Really missed the site when it was down ... good to see it back and running and full of life again :). Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort"One more sad story's one more than I can stand" ... Anne Murray ... 'A Little Good News'
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