Author Topic: I'm sorry for all of this (Read 1658 times)

Jeff · « **on:** November 23, 2011, 10:20:20 am »

I owe several people and the forum as a whole an apology. I've become short and ornery with almost every post. This change over has not went well for me. I know it needed to be done, and I had to really build the courage to dive into it. At times the last two days I have felt completely defeated. I'm up here at the cabin without the pat on the back from Tammy saying don't worry, you'll get it, and it just makes me feel terribly alone in this mess. I know I am not, you are all here, and that is why I need to say I am sorry for my attitude and for the problems this has caused all of you while trying to enjoy the forum.

D Hagens · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:35:17 am »

Not a prob Jeff, must be tough doing all this from a cell phone

BTW, what happened to the in the collaborated thread

I replied to it and POOF it went away

trapper · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:41:44 am »

The more I see what is going on the more respect I have for you and how you are handeling it. I would have lost it long ago. From what I see the fourm is working well enough for most users. Take thursday off and try to relax a bit.
Marv

Magicman · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:43:50 am »

If you had spent this time deer hunting, you would have had to dress it. OK, well maybe that would have been easier and a lot less bloodier.

Anyway, your dedicated efforts have not gone unnoticed. How 'bout a pat on the back and assurance from all of us that you have our complete admiration and support.

Den Socling · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:56:54 am »

Take it easy, Jeff. Everything is working well enough. Go hunting. The tweaking can wait.

Bandmill Bandit · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:14:26 am »

I think you haev done and amazing job for doing it off/through your smart phone. Just shut that thing off for now and go enjoy the hunting and the great out doors. we will al be here on monday and you will be too IF you go take some quality YOU time.

Dont worry ! I am pretty sure most of us like what is in the works.

Enough for now. Go get yourself a deer or what ever it is you have tags for.

Warbird · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:28:09 am »

Jeff, first off, no apology needed. I think the majority of us can understand. Second off, next time it gets bad, call me. I can help! Third off, you've actually done a great job. These sorts of changes are a big deal and you've done very well.

rbhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:43:11 am »

Jeff I think we can all say that we understand. We have all dealt with things in our own lives and sometimes get short. I want to let you know that the way you run this site is amazing. The way you have this site put togather and the way you run it is far better than any other site or forum I have been on. I really appreciate all you have done with this site and the people who are members here. You are very talented with great values.

I really appreciate all you do for this site.

CHARLIE · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:50:43 am »

I certainly understand and I know from experience of the frustrations. That's why you won't hear from me until the smoke clears. You already know the big stuff and the little stuff can always wait. As long as the Forum is up and running, take some time for yourself.

ronwood · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:53:07 am »

Jeff,

Anytime you do a major update it can be stressful. I don't know of one time if that I did not feel stressed about doing changes and upgrades on a server. Hang in there. Please feel to ask for help if you need it. I would be happy to help also.

Ron

Woodcarver · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:59:51 am »

No need for apologies, Jeff. I spent 13 years as an applications programmer in a mainframe environment. I went through some major upheavels with equipment upgrades, database changes, etc. I always had the assistance of least one other experienced programmer. I think you've done a remarkable job as a "one man band", so to speak.

Thanks again for all of your hard work making the forum the great place it is.

whittler · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:04:15 pm »

As for us old people, this is all pure magic! You're the Wizard that makes all this magic happen. Sometimes a walk in the woods and a commune with nature is all we need to soothe our stress and calm us down, at least it works for me!
Whittler

fstedy · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:08:07 pm »

Hang in there Jeff often the most challenging projects come put the best. However it ends up, I know from your past that it will be much better than the previous.

sandhills · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:23:22 pm »

In my honest opinion you're the last person here that should be apologizing, you do a great job that benefits a VERY large number of people. I would never even pretend that I understand the work and time that is put into something like this so here's a pat on the back from me

. Now get out there and go hunting, once I take the time to upload Java I want to see who got the biggest deer (I'm kinda proud of this one

).

jim king · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:38:07 pm »

I think you should not be worried over improving the site they way you think is correct.

I can be a lot of help sending emails and searching on Google. Other than that I call the neighbor girl to help me out of the other problems.

I wish I could do what you are doing , it is all a mystery to me.

redbeard · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:39:34 pm »

Sometimes you have to just walk away and take some time for yourself and then regroup and attack the issues the next day or three. You have a outstanding forum with thousands of members that surely understand. Everything is working for me. I like the changes it is alot fster. You have done a great job on the change over. Take a break enjoy!

AvT · « **Reply #16 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:48:38 pm »

If you figure you got all the security issues under control just put a sign at the top that states "Construction Ahead Please be patient" because it seems to be working fine to me. take a break and work on it again next week or somthing.

thecfarm · « **Reply #17 on:** November 23, 2011, 01:09:20 pm »

Just call me Jeff,I can help.......with a pat on the back.

isawlogs · « **Reply #18 on:** November 23, 2011, 01:17:47 pm »

First off... You need to apoligise to anyone for doing what you are doing , some need to cut you some slack, if they have issues with the looks or things not quite up to pare well its there little issue. Ya can't fix every thing all at once, it will take a few tries to get it all going as it was or better. ( I know you are wanting to please all , some just ain't pleasable

)
It's all good Jeff, take time to smell the roses or look at the turkeys

If a pat on da back is what ya need

PC-Urban-Sawyer · « **Reply #19 on:** November 23, 2011, 01:32:28 pm »

Jeff,

No apology required.

You're doing it the hard way, using a smartphone and in public so everyone can see the warts and all. I had a lot worse time upgrading our Exchange server recently and I did it by building a new box while the old one was still serving and then switching them out. And I still had some real problems and I've worked in IT for twenty years...

Take a break, enjoy Thanksgiving, go hunting, go stand in a quiet place and let the spirit talk softly to your soul. Nothing happening here that's worth beating yourself up.

Herb

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Author Topic: I'm sorry for all of this (Read 1658 times)