Barry Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Sorry for the down time yesterday...we may be getting too big for the shared server and will probably have to move to a dedicated server soon! That's good and bad at the same time! Good because the forums are popular but bad because it will be much more expensive to host! But, it should also increase the speed and reliability! Stay tuned for more info! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Got a bit skeered last nite. This and Watts Mack both came up server inactive.Didn't sleep well.Glad you/we are back Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Yes, Watt's Site, BMT and the B-Model Store page are all on the same sever. Don't worry, we ain't going anywhere! We just have to upgrade the old, tired server...or put a E9 V8 in her! LOL Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Facebook members...don't forget to LIKE BMT so you don't miss out on important info like down time and stuff! https://www.facebook.com/pages/BigMackTruckscom/207976141027 Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I thought I got banned yesterday when I got account suspended. Glad it was just a server problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I thought I got banned yesterday when I got account suspended. Glad it was just a server problem.I got the same message last nite, and a quote from a blues brothers song wafted through my mind:What did I say to piss you off *this time*, baby?Glad things are back . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Haha, no one was banned. Not sure why the host put that screen up but we're working on getting a bigger server even as I type this. Hang tight guys! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Barry ,On the cost of the site , who pays for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 If its as hot there as it is here in Texas Barry, may have to put oil coolers on the servers,,showing 113 here now, dry, barren, no place for the squeamish,,,randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Barry ,On the cost of the site , who pays for that?Watt's Truck Center pays the full cost of the servers... Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 If its as hot there as it is here in Texas Barry, may have to put oil coolers on the servers,,showing 113 here now, dry, barren, no place for the squeamish,,,randypRandyP!- Welcome back, hope you're doing well! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Watt's Truck Center pays the full cost of the servers...I have an ideer- Hank's Truck Pictures is a free site, but he also has a place near the top of the page where you can make a contribution to help keep the site going if you want to. I've sent him 50 bucks a couple of times, maybe that would be of help here. If every member gave 10 dollars, that would be....a lot of money! Most wouldn't of course, but a little contribution from a few could help...just a thought. (Paul Van Scott) Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 If its as hot there as it is here in Texas Barry, may have to put oil coolers on the servers,,showing 113 here now, dry, barren, no place for the squeamish,,,randypWe was 112 in Tulsa last week. First time that hot in my life. Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Barry any reason I can't log in at my home..for the last 2 months I have to send from my phone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I have an ideer- Hank's Truck Pictures is a free site, but he also has a place near the top of the page where you can make a contribution to help keep the site going if you want to. I've sent him 50 bucks a couple of times, maybe that would be of help here. If every member gave 10 dollars, that would be....a lot of money! Most wouldn't of course, but a little contribution from a few could help...just a thought. (Paul Van Scott)I would be willing to contribute to the site but as a bonus...how about a special BMT decal sent to paying members? Other sites have a decal that is sent to paying members. Just a suggestion. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Barry any reason I can't log in at my home..for the last 2 months I have to send from my phone..Go to www.hostdime.com/ip on your home pc and report back to me with the IP address that it shows. You may be blocked by accident. PM the IP to me. Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 I can create a special VIP forum for donating members plus a special decal would be a cool idea! We'll see what we can come up with! Every little bit of help would be great. 1 Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Thats exactly why I asked. I didnt know if we could help share the load of cost to help and upgrade the site. Id be willing to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'd be willing to get Jo to take my empty cans to Cycle Systems and donate the proceeds...would do it myself, but i'm way too lazy. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Run a Volvo scrap drive O.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Run a Volvo scrap drive O.D.You will not get any money for Volvo scrap! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 That's why I do beer-I mean Pepsi and Coca Coler cans.Now, on a serious note- Hank's truck pictures was a great place to go, I looked at every single picture on there when my wife was sick. Might have kept me from going crazy...when she could sleep, that's where I was, looking at truck pictures. Started at the top,left to right, every single picture- kind of took my mind off what was going on.That's why I sent him a couple of donations, I felt like it was worth that and more to me.Now, six years later, I consider bigmacktrucks.com my favorite website except for "hotasionmidgetlesbos.com" and consider a lot of people here to be friends even though i've not met a lot of them. I've met a few members in person, even Barry-though he probably doesn't remember-and the most famous member, Rob, but a lot of those I haven't met I would call "friend". So that's the reason i'd be willing to help out any way I could.thank you for reading-I must be off now. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 I remember you Tom! Never got to see the B in person though! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 i might to if the site went back to the way it was i dont even bother any more i guess its like when they quit macking the superliner whats the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I know Barry is on this subject like "stink on shit" so the problems will work out. My favorite site on the internet without doubt and by far. Met a lot of nice people here and many, like "otherdog" says, are considered friends although we've never met.If the site requires financial support from the participating membership for upgrades, I'm in.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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