Mudcat Move Update

Subject: Mudcat Move Update
From: Max
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 01:46 PM

OK folks. Looks like the move of the mudcat servers is happening tonight, probably starting at about 10pm EST. The address changes should start propogating just before and following then. Some will have access before others because of the nature of the internet. I expect to be fully back in action within 24 hours, even though the experts say 48.

My family is settled in a very messy money pit, I mean house. The move went well, though we arived to find a broken heater, no heat or hot water and a broken fridge and freezer. The kids are being very good as usual which is helping a great deal. Very tired, very stressed, but moving in the right direction.

We moved about 15 miles from West Chester Pennsylvania to a town called Downingtown.

Don't worry about the mudcat being a burden on me, I also run other things on the servers that are very critical to me and many other peoples livings. So the servers must go up anyway.

Thanks for all your support and kind words. I'll be in touch.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: MMario
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 01:48 PM

Hey Max - a question was asked which does need an answer sometime soon. Will the snail mail address be changing?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 01:57 PM

Moving house, bereavement, and divorce, are the three most stressful 'life' events they say.
I would say you have chosen the easy option of the three.

Hope all goes OK.


Giok

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Max
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:01 PM

The snail mail address is OK for a while.

The Mudcat Cafe
PO Box 3006
West Chester, PA 19381

I'll be keeping that for a while.

Another question I heard asked: The mudcat will be physically located in the lower level of the house (it's a raised ranch/bi-level), which means, yes, technically in the basement again. However, it is by far the nicest room in the house. Brand new hardwood floors, lots of windows, lots of light, granite wet bar, full bathroom... In addition to housing the mudcat servers, it will also be the official music room (finally!). A Hammond Organ, a 19th century pump organ, guitars, banjos, accordians, dobros, flutes, kazoos, drums and so on.

I'll send pictures of the house, the music room and the children as soon as things settle down a bit. Wish me luck and send me your prayers, I need them now more than ever.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:01 PM

We have faith in you Max.If it goes down than what the hell you did your best.
All the best from across the pond in South Wales.

Scooby

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Amos
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:05 PM

Wow! SOunds like a class spot for the Cat to swap bits in, Max.


Dough en route.


A

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Cats
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:08 PM

Thanks for all you do for us Max. It really is appreciated. Love to you and the rest of the family from Cornwall, UK.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:20 PM

Wishing you all lots of luck and positive thoughts Max!
Hil

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: beardedbruce
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:28 PM

Good Luck!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Ernest
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:30 PM

Yes , Good Luck!!!!!!!!

Best
Ernest

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: nutty
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:14 PM

HOPE EVERYTHING GOES JUST THE WAY YOU WANT IT TO, MAX

GOOD LUCK

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:19 PM

Luck, prayers and a hug on the way.

There'll be some fun, music and love happening in NC this weekend because of you and the Mudcat, and we will surely lift a glass to you and yours.

Remember: joy prevails.

Dani

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:25 PM

Um, that would be the New Mudcat Radio Room, right?**bg**

Lots of good thoughts, energy and love coming yer way, Kid. Sounds like it will be a great move once the dust settles.

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Bernard
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:30 PM

All the best, Max - keep up the good work, and look after yourself and your family! Okay, I suppose Mudcat is your family, too...! ;o)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Joe Offer
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:31 PM

I was thinking the same as Kat. Mudcat radio sure was fun. I hope you'll be able to do it again sometime, Max.

Any tips we need to know about finding Mudcat during the "propagation" phase - an IP address, or anything like that?

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:45 PM

I never worry about this stuff, Max. You have shown, time and again, that you cherish your creation and will go to extraordinary lengths to insure its well being. I remember back when you were a young man (***chuckle***) and how amazed I was at your grasp of how important this little village has become in the lives of folks from around the world, and how it had literally become a world wide community of friends, both met and unmet. I remember how it troubled you a bit, as you pondered the responsibility of all that. And I will always be grateful that in spite of those thoughts, you simply kept it going through thick and thin. I can't help but smile as I think about the mental image in my mind of your apartment with the Mudcat servers in the bedroom. I can't help but smile when I think of the baby being born. I remember the first broadcasts of Mudcat radio, and how I laughed when I came to be on it, and saw the wires running out the window and down to the pub next door. Great stuff, eh?

Wish you luck? I'll not only wish you luck, but I send you my sincerest love and affection, little brother. Let me know if there is anything we can do. And save me a spot on Mudcat Radio when it happens once more. There are such things as tradition, you know.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: MMario
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:58 PM

y'know - it's a damn good thing Emily loves him.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:59 PM

I hate moving house because it's such a hassle - and I haven't got all the Mudcat stuff and things to do as well! Best of luck, Max!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Nancy King
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:18 PM

Thanks for the update, Max! Hope the hassles such as broken appliances will be overcome soon! Nothing ever goes as smoothly as we hope! I'm sure you'll have Mudcat up and running as soon as possible, and you know how many of us appreciate that! Glad you'll still be close enough to see your friends in West Chester occasionally...

Stay sane!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:21 PM

Thanks for keeping us updated Max. You do a great job, it's so much appreciated.
Really hope it all goes well; very best of luck, and see you on the other side!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Cool Beans
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:21 PM

All the best, Max. I'm very grateful for Mudcat.

Marty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: wysiwyg
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:35 PM

Love and prayers from your PA neighbors to the North, Max.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:46 PM

I don't do love and prayers.

Tell ya' though Max, while the new place sounds great, I think you need a lovely housewarming gift for the family room. I was thinking maybe I could commission a nice piece of sculpture or something................you know, something cool and a yet a conversational incentive.........I was thinking along the lines of oh, say, Brutus Buckeye buttfucking a blue and white coated lion with a huge smile on the cat's face. That'd be a nice piece anywhere from the bar to the TV top to out by the mailbox or even the front door to greet visitors.

Lemmee know if that would go with your plans for decor.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Cattail
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 04:56 PM

The very best of luck Max, and thanks for everything you do for us.

It is very much appreciated!

Cattail !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Hollowfox
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 05:15 PM

The $#@!-reduction candle series starts when I get home from work tonight. thanks for all your good work.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Rog Peek
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 05:23 PM

Really enjoy Mudcat Max. Hope everything goes well, good luck and THANK YOU.

Rog

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 05:49 PM

Best of luck and many thanks for all you do for Mudcat!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Barry Finn
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 06:07 PM

Max, you deserve nothing but the best!

Hope we'll see each other again, soon.

Barry

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Fliss
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 06:07 PM

Best of luck in your new home. Cheersfor the Mudcat community.

love
Fliss in soggy Shropshire.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Rapparee
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 06:17 PM

Two moves equals one fire. -- Ben Franklin

That room sounds like a terrific place for a Mudcat get-together....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Deckman
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 06:19 PM

Hey Max ... I heard you say "music room." Then I saw you include "DRUMS!" What are they doing in a "music room?" SSSHHHEEEUUUHHH! Bob (good luck)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 06:27 PM

Wow...sounds like room for the alter for Mudcat....I mean, *ahem*, the servers to sit in. And a place to burn effigies.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 06:32 PM

Max,

It sounds like all good news! And you deserve the best. And yes, moving, even when it is a positive event, is stressful on all concerned. My thoughts and best wishes go out to you.

Roger in Baltimore (well, Virginia actually)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Jeri
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 06:42 PM

Jeff still speaking to you, cuz he ain't speaking to ME! Anyway, good luck. I'm not sure what the difference is between a raised ranch and a split level. I've got the latter and wish I'd bought something different. Anyway, see you somewhere on the other side.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Mooh
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 07:11 PM

Max...Sainthood? Saint Max has a nice ring to it.

Thanks.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Max
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 07:13 PM

Joe, thanks for reminding me about the IP. Until the net delivers to all of you, you will all be able to access the mudcat via the IP as soon as I get the server over here, which should be about 1 hour after I shut it down.

That IP is: 96.245.158.7

So instead of putting http://www.mudcat.org/whatnot
You put http://96.245.158.7/whatnot

That is, if I remember to set that up to accept incoming requests...

I knew someone would comment about the drums.

Spaw: I would graciously accept your kind gift if Brutus didn't embarass all the schools within the Big 10 conference for the 2nd straight year. I see why he'd want to give it to a lion after getting it from a tiger.

Should happen a little earlier than expected, say 9pm EST. You should be able get back in via the IP by 10 or 11.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 07:31 PM

Thanks for the connection information, Max, it's all printed out and ready to test.

Like the rest, I'm looking forward to the photos of the new digs and growing thriving children. Good luck with the move. It's hard enough when it is just adults, but with kids, it's more work on an exponential level.

SRS

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 07:51 PM

great, mate

sandra

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 07:54 PM

Max,
The check for Jacqui's shawl went in the mail today plus a bit more. That plus George Bush's generous gift of our own tax money should equal a fridge at least. No heat and hot water? Be grateful you are in PA and not ME. We had a frost last night.
M

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 07:54 PM

You got appliances?!?! When we moved into this place Rog was cooking in the backyard in a fire pit, hauling water from the river, and had a mini-cooler in his pickup truck to keep his beer cold. It took me moving in to whip things into shape!**bg**

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Joe_F
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 08:52 PM

The check is in the mail.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Nick
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 09:03 PM

Good luck

Currently you can ping the IP address but it doesn't display a page

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 11:05 PM

O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! It appears to be up and running.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: GUEST,BK Lick
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 11:16 PM

That last post was me -- haven't figured out how to log in.      -- BK

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: GUEST,Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 11:24 PM

Whoa! Bumpy ride, and it's dark out, but I'm here!

SRS

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 11:24 PM

Ah, 96.245.158.7/Login.cfm is the link to use.

Subject: BS: Way to go Max -- keep trying......
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 01 May 08 - 12:11 AM

I've been watching -- the system has been up and down several times in the last fifteen minutes -- thanks for trying.......!

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Threads combined.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 01 May 08 - 12:14 AM

oops - i missed this thread so started another - way to go, Max......

Subject: RE: Mudcat Move Update
From: Joybell
Date: 01 May 08 - 12:23 AM

Best wishes, Max and to the family, and thanks from me too.
Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Way to go Max -- keep trying......
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 01 May 08 - 12:34 AM

Ignore this thread -- check Mudcat Move update above the line.......