- smiffy
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Aussie Frogs demise?
I was saddened to learn this week that the server on which the Aussie Frogs website is hosted, has had a serious crash, and at this stage it's not known how much of the data can be saved.
the webmaster gibgib, is virtually certain that most of it has been lost, as the backups somehow got deleted when they tried to re-boot it.
I really feel for the bloke, as he's made himself physically ill with worry trying to sort it out.
I gather it was an american host called "godaddy," that is the root of all the problems, who according to their advertising blurb "pride themselves on customer service" but have actually turned out to be total cunts!
the webmaster gibgib, is virtually certain that most of it has been lost, as the backups somehow got deleted when they tried to re-boot it.
I really feel for the bloke, as he's made himself physically ill with worry trying to sort it out.
I gather it was an american host called "godaddy," that is the root of all the problems, who according to their advertising blurb "pride themselves on customer service" but have actually turned out to be total cunts!
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away...
but now that most of them are muslim, I find bacon and sausages work better!
but now that most of them are muslim, I find bacon and sausages work better!
- Father Ted
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
I dont go on it all that often, but its a fantastic resource with a huge amount of useful info on it. Its a shame it isn't backed up . . . which reminds me . . .
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
That really surprises me Ted, as it was the home territory of Alan Smith who was close to JonKW and BXC. Perhaps "Visit" didn't include "Visited"?Father Ted wrote:Shame, though I never visit there myself.
Undoubtedly it is shame and of significance that there is the loss of much irreplaceable info, tips & tricks from knowledgeable posters like Alan. Hopefully they at least have an outdated or partial backup of the database saved off-line.
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- Father Ted
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
A couple of years ago my daily routine (between seeing patients) included BXC, FCF, Autoshite, AussieFrogs, 2CVGB and the CCC websites.
These days its get in from work, spend a few minutes dicking on Facebook, a few minutes on Autoshite, a quick catch up on here, a quick see how my stuff is selling on eBay and then thats it. FCF, BXC and others never get a look in these days.
Oddly I dont miss them.
These days its get in from work, spend a few minutes dicking on Facebook, a few minutes on Autoshite, a quick catch up on here, a quick see how my stuff is selling on eBay and then thats it. FCF, BXC and others never get a look in these days.
Oddly I dont miss them.
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
Father Ted wrote:A couple of years ago my daily routine (between seeing patients) included BXC, FCF, Autoshite, AussieFrogs, 2CVGB and the CCC websites.
These days its get in from work, spend a few minutes dicking on Facebook, a few minutes on Autoshite, a quick catch up on here, a quick see how my stuff is selling on eBay and then thats it. FCF, BXC and others never get a look in these days.
Oddly I dont miss them.
But they miss you... there is a distinct lack of humour on BXC these days
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[quote]there is a distinct lack of humour on BXC these days[/quote/]
The, these days, bit is confusing me.
The, these days, bit is confusing me.
72... AND STILL ROCKIN..........around the world...... NOT in a chair yet
Now XBX And into HDI.....as well as other ...err.... things.
Now XBX And into HDI.....as well as other ...err.... things.
- mat_the_cat
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
Old age?
'These days' is usually a phrase coined to refer to recent times, i.e. not the days when the world was in black and white. The opposite of 'back in my day'...
'These days' is usually a phrase coined to refer to recent times, i.e. not the days when the world was in black and white. The opposite of 'back in my day'...
- docchevron132
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
I think BXP has taken the mantle of humour as BXC disappeared up it's own lofty perch based arse really.
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1993 Dennis Lance 132 It's got mahooosive hairy bollocks!
Euthenasia, because enough's enough already.
1990 BX 16V It's got big hairy bollocks
1971 BL 350FG ambulance
1993 Dennis Lance 132 It's got mahooosive hairy bollocks!
Euthenasia, because enough's enough already.
- mat_the_cat
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
I still enjoy both forums, just in different ways. But I do agree some of the more humorous characters seem to spend more time over here than over there.
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
I seem to be spending less and less time on the interweb and have taken up some interesting hobbies, I am putting my photos into albums, wanking and generally keeping the house clean and tidy.
Next week I plan to smoke an interesting chocolate shag.
Next week I plan to smoke an interesting chocolate shag.
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
Humour is actively discouraged by the vociferous self-appointed guardians of the site! (I don't mean the moderators )Scarecrow wrote:.. there is a distinct lack of humour on BXC these days
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
I can't really say there's anyone I actively dislike over there - I just wish there was a bit less seriousness.
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That's why you're on here.
To qoute the antithesis Mat. "In my day" there wern't any websites
To qoute the antithesis Mat. "In my day" there wern't any websites
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Now XBX And into HDI.....as well as other ...err.... things.
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- docchevron132
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when I were a lad websites were where the spiders lived...
1989 BX 17TD P2 Hybrid
1990 BX 16V It's got big hairy bollocks
1971 BL 350FG ambulance
1993 Dennis Lance 132 It's got mahooosive hairy bollocks!
Euthenasia, because enough's enough already.
1990 BX 16V It's got big hairy bollocks
1971 BL 350FG ambulance
1993 Dennis Lance 132 It's got mahooosive hairy bollocks!
Euthenasia, because enough's enough already.
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Incey wincey rules, OK!
72... AND STILL ROCKIN..........around the world...... NOT in a chair yet
Now XBX And into HDI.....as well as other ...err.... things.
Now XBX And into HDI.....as well as other ...err.... things.
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
Didn't there used to be a cartoon spider who played guitar and sang folk songs?
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You sit down and ave a rest........you'll be fine soon ....honest.
72... AND STILL ROCKIN..........around the world...... NOT in a chair yet
Now XBX And into HDI.....as well as other ...err.... things.
Now XBX And into HDI.....as well as other ...err.... things.
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Re: Aussie Frogs demise?
Your not thinking of the baseball playing spider are you? Boothby Grafoe, excellent song, not as good as Hartlepool though!
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