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Title: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Oldman on January 16, 2014, 09:13:51 AM
Greetings All,

Without getting into a lot, due to my health I've had to retire. Because of it I will no longer be able to maintain the recipe site and a webmaster.

On the site there is a set up so you can download the whole site. Just make sure to following the directions. Make sure to install the program first before you download the recipes.

Or if enough of you want to maintain it then have Hab get with Trey and he can move the site from a deli server to a shared one.

My best to you all and smoke on.
Olds
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on January 16, 2014, 09:39:06 AM
Thank you for all that you have done and I hope that your health improves with an enjoyable retirement for you.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on January 16, 2014, 09:44:55 AM
X2.  It's a great resource.  Thank you!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: tskeeter on January 16, 2014, 10:46:12 AM
Thank you for providing years of support to a great web site.  I have always found it to be a valuable resource and a great tool to help me produce great treats for my friends and family.

With best wishes and great appreciation
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: JZ on January 16, 2014, 12:54:08 PM
Hope your health improves so you can enjoy your retirement and thank you for all your contributions.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 16, 2014, 01:19:51 PM
Hi Raye;

Sorry to hear you had to retire. The recipe site was a great addition to this forum.

I will update the data base by mid-February.

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on January 16, 2014, 01:29:52 PM
Sorry to hear about the failing health Raye. I suspected things were not going too well since it is rare to hear from you anymore. I hope it improves as you get rid of the stress factors. It has been wonderful to have the site that you so generously provided all these years. I thank you for that. I hope that you continue to smoke and post more often in the near future.

Rick
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NePaSmoKer on January 16, 2014, 01:41:04 PM
Raye

First sorry to hear about your health, I hope things improve for you.
You like many others here have been a valuable part of this forum.
Sorry to hear the recipe site is going down. I can tell you that the recipe site is being used by members of other bbq/cooking related forums.

All the best to you.

Rick
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: KyNola on January 16, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
^^^^What Rick said Raye!^^^^

Larry
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: devo on January 16, 2014, 02:42:02 PM
Yes thank you for all the great work you have done over the years. hoping things work out for you. enjoy your retirement.

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on January 16, 2014, 03:39:50 PM
 Like everyone else, I hope you feel better and enjoy your retirement. The recipe site is such a great resource and thank you for doing it. I would like to toss my hat in the ring to help maintain it. Just too much info there to let it fade away.

Thanks again Olds. Time to take care of your self and enjoy life.

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: STLstyle on January 16, 2014, 05:56:00 PM
Thanks Olds.  Your site is and was a great resource for many.  Thank you for keeping it up and running all this time!  We all appreciate it! 




Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: BigRich on January 17, 2014, 04:33:05 AM
Thank you Raye.  That site was/is a huge help to me.  That was a really great thing you did for a large number of people.  I'm sure it will be downloaded and passed along to others for many years to come.   
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: KyNola on January 17, 2014, 07:55:58 AM
Habs,
If you don't mind, would you please post a reminder when you have the data base updated?

Thanks for your hard work on the recipe site.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: tailfeathers on January 17, 2014, 08:58:05 AM
I haven't been around all that long, but I know a good thing when I see it and this is a VERY good thing! Thank you!


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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on January 17, 2014, 09:04:25 AM
Is there any way to download it and put it one of this forum's topics as a "sticky" post? Even if we can't alter or add to it, it would be a good resource. If need be it could have a disclaimer that Bradley does not recommend or endorse anything in the file. (or whatever legal mumbo-jumbo is appropriate).
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 17, 2014, 12:58:49 PM
Quote from: KyNola on January 17, 2014, 07:55:58 AM
Habs,
If you don't mind, would you please post a reminder when you have the data base updated?

Thanks for your hard work on the recipe site.

Sure. That will be no problem.


Quote from: GusRobin on January 17, 2014, 09:04:25 AM
Is there any way to download it and put it one of this forum's topics as a "sticky" post? Even if we can't alter or add to it, it would be a good resource. If need be it could have a disclaimer that Bradley does not recommend or endorse anything in the file. (or whatever legal mumbo-jumbo is appropriate).

I would have to say it would not be possible, without a tremendous amount of rewriting most of the information. The two forums codes are not 100% compatible, and there would be a lot of formatting that will be lost. Especially those write-ups with tables and bullets, and there are a lot of them. 
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: iceman on January 17, 2014, 04:04:31 PM
Sorry to hear you're not feeling up to par old man  ;). Take it easy Raye and thanks for the great web site.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on January 17, 2014, 04:56:59 PM
Quote from: Oldman on January 16, 2014, 09:13:51 AM

On the site there is a set up so you can download the whole site. Just make sure to following the directions. Make sure to install the program first before you download the recipes


Anything for MAC users? Looks like the download is for windows machines.... I would hate to loose all this info.

Patrick
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: jmforester on January 17, 2014, 07:19:07 PM
Thank you for this resource, it has been invaluable to me. I really appreciate it. I learned a lot, was able to make all the mods to my OBS, and cook/smoke lots of really good stuff. Good Luck, and again, Thanks.

Jonathan M. Forester
Food & Beverage Consultant & Writer
Brewer / Winemaker / Distiller
Master Spirits Professional, USBG
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: KyNola on January 17, 2014, 07:59:06 PM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on January 17, 2014, 12:58:49 PM
Quote from: KyNola on January 17, 2014, 07:55:58 AM
Habs,
If you don't mind, would you please post a reminder when you have the data base updated?
Thanks for your hard work on the recipe site.
Sure. That will be no problem.
Quote from: GusRobin on January 17, 2014, 09:04:25 AM
Thanks Habs.  I know lots of folks would appreciate it.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 18, 2014, 01:43:48 AM
Quote from: RedJada on January 17, 2014, 04:56:59 PM
Quote from: Oldman on January 16, 2014, 09:13:51 AM

On the site there is a set up so you can download the whole site. Just make sure to following the directions. Make sure to install the program first before you download the recipes


Anything for MAC users? Looks like the download is for windows machines.... I would hate to loose all this info.

Patrick

Golden Section Labs only make a Windows version of GS Reader and GS Notes. Depending on what OS you are running, you may want to try a Mac program called CrossOver Mac Pro (http://www.macworld.com/article/1143037/crossover8.html).
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on January 18, 2014, 04:50:56 AM
 Thanks Habs, I'll look into that.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Sailor on January 18, 2014, 07:41:54 AM
RedJada, I looked at the compatibility chart for Crossover and they don't list Golden Reader in the apps that they support.  I think your best bet is to purchase Parallels or VMware to run a virtual machine.  I had been using VMware for years and switched to Parallels and love it.  I hate to run Windows but some of the companies that I do work for their apps only run in Windows so I am forced to put up with the window environment. 
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on January 18, 2014, 11:09:50 AM
 Thanks Sailor, I will check that out too. Hate to loose all that info. I'm willing to help to keep the site going but haven't seen any mention of anyone else willing to do so. It will be sad if the site just fades away. There is a legacy there, Too much time and work just to let it go off into the cyber world.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NorthShoreMN on January 18, 2014, 01:35:05 PM
I am willing to donate to a fund for the purpose of converting those files or transferring them to another server.  It would be a shame to loose that collection. 
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on January 18, 2014, 02:06:45 PM
x2, roger that
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on January 18, 2014, 02:25:56 PM
me too!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Quarlow on January 18, 2014, 03:38:32 PM
Thanks also Raye. I would be willing to donate to this cause too. If someone picked it up we could do like a pledge drive say every February to raise the funds to pay for it. Kind of like PBS TV. I know Raye mention what it cost but it escapes me how much. I'm sure we could raise the funds and maybe we could even find some corporate donations also. So what do you all think? Is it feasible?
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: tailfeathers on January 18, 2014, 05:08:54 PM
I'd be in for sure!


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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: rigstar on January 18, 2014, 07:25:05 PM
like everyone else i want to THANK-YOU for the recipe site and all the work
you have put into it, i know i have used it alot and i haven't been around for very long
please enjoy whatever life brings your way!!

you can count me in as a contributer/donater to try to keep the site
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: KyNola on January 19, 2014, 07:00:40 AM
I'm in!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on January 19, 2014, 07:02:20 AM
Count me in as well.  As long as I dont have to sell my first born....

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: carnie1 on January 19, 2014, 07:41:00 AM
I'm in too !! Thanks again Olds for all the good info, hope you are doing a little smoking during your retirement.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: FLBentRider on January 19, 2014, 08:34:08 AM
I'm in.

what are the hosting requirements?

space, platform, bandwidth, etc?
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Sailor on January 19, 2014, 10:02:57 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on January 19, 2014, 08:34:08 AM
I'm in.

what are the hosting requirements?

space, platform, bandwidth, etc?
I think Habs would have all of the info needed on specs as he maintains the site now.  I went to the vBulletin site https://www.vbulletin.com/ and noted that the software is $249.00.  Then you have to get a domain name and pay a monthly fee for hosting.  Domain names are around $10 and hosting can run $6.00 to $10 a month depending on what you need.  vBulletin will only allow one license so whoever purchases the product controls the site.  Habs said the the files are not compatible with the Bradley forum so I would think that most likely one would have to use the same platform that the site is now on which is vBulletin. 

The way I see it is there are several options. 
1. See if Olds will sell the site to someone else and have them maintain it.  Not sure if the license is transferable.  Then that person has control of the site and can at some point decide to shut it down.
2. Purchase a new license and have someone maintain it.  Who ever does this can decide to shut it down at any time and it is back to square one again.  What type of legal liability is involved for copying a site that is going to be shut down?  I don't know!
3. See if another forum owner will host the recipe site and transfer the recipes to that site.  Lot of work to transfer it if the files are not upload compatible.  What legal liability is involved if the owner of the current site does not grant permission to use the existing files?  That site can also be shut down.
4. If you want the information that is on the site do a download of them using Golden Rule reader and then you have them on your computer.
5. Do nothing and the site goes down and the information is gone except for those that downloaded the files.

Perhaps there are more options but I think that is about the size of it.  There are many BBQ sites that have linked to the recipe site and I agree that losing it would be sad.

I thank Olds for hosting the site for all of these years and thank Habs for maintaining it.  They both put a lot of work into the site.  Hopefully a solution will be found and the information contained on the site will be around for many many years.

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on January 19, 2014, 10:14:59 AM
 Are those numbers $$$ per month or year? Since Habs is already maintaining the site (and if he still wants to continue to do so) Couldn't Olds (if willing) just keep the license/site, Habs maintains it (maybe with help), and us here with other BBQ sites linked to it help pay for it? Just an idea.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Sailor on January 19, 2014, 10:34:52 AM
Quote from: RedJada on January 19, 2014, 10:14:59 AM
Are those numbers $$$ per month or year? Since Habs is already maintaining the site (and if he still wants to continue to do so) Couldn't Olds (if willing) just keep the license/site, Habs maintains it (maybe with help), and us here with other BBQ sites linked to it help pay for it? Just an idea.
I think the license fee is a 1 time fee.  The domain name is around $10 per year.  The hosting fees are monthly and are around $6 to 10 per month.  You can buy a package deal with some providers and they give you a brake for a yearly hosting fee paid in advance. 

For the question ....would Olds be willing to let us use the license and just pay for the monthly charge, only he can answer that.  Perhaps those that know him could ask.  Seems to me that Habs is the one that would need to be contacted to see if he would even be willing to take on the project.  If he is not willing then what?
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on January 19, 2014, 11:10:52 AM
I believe Olds has been hosting it on his server and that is what is getting shut down so it would have to go to another server to be continued, that is if I understood correctly.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: beefmann on January 19, 2014, 11:23:27 AM
sorry to hear olds, you  have  done a  great job on the site for a  long  time, best wishes to you in the future,
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 19, 2014, 01:16:11 PM
It is great to see so much support for the recipe site. Many agree there is just too much valuable information to be lost.

At this time I can say that everything is being looked into to save the site.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on January 19, 2014, 01:53:38 PM
Well if all else fails I'm sure several people will save it and can share around.  I plan on downloading when it gets updated again and already have a large amount printed out in my smoker book.

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: standles on January 19, 2014, 01:58:17 PM
Not that I am any form of computer guru....

But could the recipes be converted to a PDF book format or Ebook format then as new recipes get added that file can be updated.   No need to be compliant with any forum software it is just a file download at that point.

If Ebook then it can be sold on amazon and proceeds go to support this sites costs with (I would think) some percentage going back to the originator as a thanks you.

Just throwing out ideas...

Steven
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on January 19, 2014, 04:04:05 PM
Quote from: standles on January 19, 2014, 01:58:17 PM
Not that I am any form of computer guru....

But could the recipes be converted to a PDF book format or Ebook format then as new recipes get added that file can be updated.   No need to be compliant with any forum software it is just a file download at that point.

If Ebook then it can be sold on amazon and proceeds go to support this sites costs with (I would think) some percentage going back to the originator as a thanks you.

Just throwing out ideas...

Steven

No clue if its possible but I like the idea.  I have tons of books on my phone and I love reading that way.  Of course my phone is size of a table too...:-\

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Quarlow on January 19, 2014, 06:22:55 PM
Any ideas should be thrown out there. That is how things get done. lets keep it alive folks.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Gafala on January 19, 2014, 08:31:06 PM
A service provider that supports SMF is the best thing here then porting would be easy. Just a thought. Thanks Old & Hib for all the work they have done.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on January 19, 2014, 10:11:41 PM
Hab told me about the topic going on here and had to come by and sound off.  Raye and I have been friends for... God... forever.  He and I have had some downs but a lot more ups.  In the recent years, he has donated his time, money and efforts to everyone in order to provide a neutral place for recipes and what not.  I am particularly grateful to how he and I have grown between the two of us. 

With this said, I have been working on moving the site now for a while with the knowledge that it would not be continuing under Raye.  New software has been in test and I have some kinks to work out, but I will let everyone know now that the site will continue.  Hab has reached out to me on this because he did not know I was already working on it and I will be working with him and possibly others to continue offering what I call a gift to everyone here that Raye has been providing.  More details will come on this. 

I wish wellness for you, Raye.  I wish happiness for you and that lovely wife of yours.  I am sure I can say we all wish the best for you.  Now, get busy and start beating whatever is ailing you!

-Trey
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Tiny Tim on January 19, 2014, 10:30:13 PM
Thank you for the update, Trey.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 20, 2014, 01:38:04 AM
Trey;

Thanks for hosting the recipe site. It is definitely a gift that keeps on giving.

Habs
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Mr Walleye on January 20, 2014, 04:30:27 AM
That is awesome news Trey, and very generous of you as well!  8)

Thanks to Raye and Habs for all the work that they have put into this over the years too. But most importantly Raye, I hope you get felling better, You have a whole slew of people here pulling for you!  ;)

Mike
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on January 20, 2014, 04:31:40 AM
That is wonderful news Trey. I personally want to thank you for all that you, Habs, and Raye have done in the past, now, and the future. Let us know if you need any help or support and I am positive that those of us who can - will.

Rick
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on January 20, 2014, 04:45:18 AM
X2  That indeed is great news!  Thank you, thank you!!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NorthShoreMN on January 20, 2014, 05:32:52 AM
Very good news, thank you. 
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: beefmann on January 20, 2014, 06:29:29 AM
thanks  Trey, much appreciated
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: tailfeathers on January 20, 2014, 07:50:37 AM
Been on lots of forums in my time but NEVER one like this. Blows me away! Just when you think it couldn't get better it somehow manages to. What a wonderful bunch of people. I'm honored to be able to join.


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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on January 20, 2014, 08:00:03 AM
Quote from: ragweed on January 20, 2014, 04:45:18 AM
X2  That indeed is great news!  Thank you, thank you!!

X3, Thanks
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: tskeeter on January 20, 2014, 09:14:59 AM
Trey, your efforts are very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on January 20, 2014, 02:51:31 PM
 Great news for sure. Let us know if any help/funding is needed.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: OldHickory on January 20, 2014, 03:30:36 PM
That's good news from Trey.  Hab's and Raye, many thanks to you both for the great work you have done over the years.  I can only send my best wishes to Raye and hope he improves with whatever health problem he has. I too am in for whatever financial problem we have.  This is a wonderful site I have used over the years and sure wouldn't want to lose it.  Good luck Trey, I am sure you have all our support.   
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: UncleAl on January 20, 2014, 04:39:40 PM
Thank you Olds for all you have done, thank you Trey for continuing the great work that Olds & Habs has created. Thank you everyone for this wonderful forum that has taught so many newbies like me so much.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: PapaC on January 20, 2014, 05:21:32 PM
Well, I'm not a old timer here by any means, and I'm a day late and a dollar short on this thread, but I wish to thank those responsible for the recipe site, and pledge my support to those willing to carry it on. As I am extremely ignorant when it comes to internet technology I'm afraid I have nothing more to offer by way of hosting suggestions, so I'm grateful, and hopeful to any who can carry it on. My first impression while reading this was, "Oh God, this is going to cost a whole forest in trees, cause I'm gonna print out all the recipes I think I will use"! I have very recently enjoyed home cured bacon, and pastrami that were prepared from recipes I took from it,and certainly will be using many more. So to borrow a phrase we've been using here in Seahawks country lately- I'm in!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: beefmann on January 21, 2014, 07:06:59 AM
I was  thinking there  may be another way of approaching this  if it  is agreeable to  every  one, There is a  site called  " Key Ingredient " where people can  post there own recipes, mark them as  friends, then add followers which is done through adding in  e mail addresses. This way any  one who wants to contribute  they can  link to  who they want and have a  way  to  find  more  recipes to there  linking.

a  basic  membership is free, a  prime account  is $ 20.00 a  year. plus there are  apps for i pad and google. Also i think there is one for  windows as well as  logging onto it   online

 
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: watchdog56 on January 21, 2014, 03:42:04 PM
Thank you OLds for all that wondering information you have been able to pass on. We appreciate your hard work and $$ spent without asking for anything in return.

Thank you Trey for taking on this great task.
If you need any help don't be afraid to ask. Many of us will do what we can.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on January 21, 2014, 03:47:48 PM
Quote from: beefmann on January 21, 2014, 07:06:59 AM
I was  thinking there  may be another way of approaching this  if it  is agreeable to  every  one, There is a  site called  " Key Ingredient " where people can  post there own recipes, mark them as  friends, then add followers which is done through adding in  e mail addresses. This way any  one who wants to contribute  they can  link to  who they want and have a  way  to  find  more  recipes to there  linking.

a  basic  membership is free, a  prime account  is $ 20.00 a  year. plus there are  apps for i pad and google. Also i think there is one for  windows as well as  logging onto it   online



Coming from someone that uses there smartphone for all Internet purposes I really like that idea! Nothing wrong with the recipe site as is, but in app version would be nicer to read I am sure.

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on January 25, 2014, 05:26:30 PM
Can I still get signed up over there?

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 26, 2014, 01:50:42 AM
Yes! You can still signup. If you have a free email service that will not let you register, use the contact link at the bottom of the forum and send the webmaster (Trey) an email. Trey will get back to you. He is a little busy at this time, but he will reply.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on February 02, 2014, 11:22:30 AM
Update:

I have moved the site to my server and am in the process of testing.  If all goes well, it will be back up by the end of the night.  This, of course, is assuming that there are no issues.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 02, 2014, 11:23:27 AM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 02, 2014, 11:22:30 AM
Update:

I have moved the site to my server and am in the process of testing.  If all goes well, it will be back up by the end of the night.  This, of course, is assuming that there are no issues.

Thank you for all your hard work and willingness to continue the site. :)
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: KyNola on February 02, 2014, 11:30:30 AM
That is awesome Dude!  Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 02, 2014, 11:32:25 AM
Yah!  What they said!  Thank you!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 02, 2014, 11:33:53 AM
 Thanks Cyber Dude, tried to go to the site today and saw the message. Thanks for the update. Still a bunch of people here willing to help with funding including my self. Without old's, we would have nothing... Thanks again
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on February 02, 2014, 02:09:34 PM
Things are looking good at this point and the site is online again. 
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Mr Walleye on February 02, 2014, 02:22:54 PM
Looking good Trey!  8)

Awesome job!  ;)

Mike
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 02, 2014, 03:33:46 PM
Thanks Trey.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on February 02, 2014, 04:31:39 PM
Is there a new url to get there?
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 02, 2014, 05:04:28 PM
Quote from: GusRobin on February 02, 2014, 04:31:39 PM
Is there a new url to get there?

X2? FYI I'm getting a message stating it's still being transferred.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 02, 2014, 05:49:42 PM
Me too!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 02, 2014, 07:23:19 PM
All I get is the following message when I try to go to the recipe site:

Server not found

Firefox can't find the server at www.susanminor.org.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 02, 2014, 07:43:11 PM
Cyber Dude, it's up and running in my part of Texas, I can now log in and look around. Thanks again for taking on this task and burden.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on February 02, 2014, 07:50:24 PM
Works for me :)


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Gafala on February 02, 2014, 10:11:10 PM
Not working in Washington State.

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on February 03, 2014, 01:44:21 AM
The URL is the same. For those that were having trouble logging into the site after 6PM, please try again. Trey was making the final touches and was enabling the site for public access, so there may have been sporadic times the server was down.

If you still have problems accessing the site, please include the browser and OS version.

I've tested it with IE 11, and Firefox 24, and so far I haven't come across any issues.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 03, 2014, 02:43:23 AM
Working here. Thanks
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on February 03, 2014, 03:52:38 AM
If it is still not working for you, and assuming you are using a Windows PC, try the following...

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 03, 2014, 05:10:00 AM
Working this AM in Nebraska!  Thanks again!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TNRockyraccoon on February 03, 2014, 10:18:36 AM
It checks out in Tennessee via Firefox.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 03, 2014, 12:18:14 PM
Good as gold here in NW FL.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 03, 2014, 06:37:38 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 03, 2014, 03:52:38 AM
If it is still not working for you, and assuming you are using a Windows PC, try the following...


  • Close all browsers
  • Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt
  • When the DOS window opens, type: ipconfig /flushdns
  • Close the DOS window and try again.

Just did that.  However...

Windows XP Pro with Firefox 26.0:

Server not found

Firefox can't find the server at www.susanminor.org.


Windows XP Pro with IE 8:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage

I guess it wasn't meant to be for me.  Same result, whether I try it from home or from work.  I have all the recipes, I just liked to have the online resource available to post a link when a new member asked a question.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Snoopy on February 03, 2014, 07:22:24 PM
no idea how i missed this entire topic, but thank you for your service to the forum on all accounts, hope things get better. I actually went on this weekend and noticed it was down and it all makes sense now.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on February 04, 2014, 02:07:05 AM
Quote from: TedEbear on February 03, 2014, 06:37:38 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 03, 2014, 03:52:38 AM
If it is still not working for you, and assuming you are using a Windows PC, try the following...


  • Close all browsers
  • Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt
  • When the DOS window opens, type: ipconfig /flushdns
  • Close the DOS window and try again.

Just did that.  However...

Windows XP Pro with Firefox 26.0:

Server not found

Firefox can't find the server at www.susanminor.org.


Windows XP Pro with IE 8:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage

I guess it wasn't meant to be for me.  Same result, whether I try it from home or from work.  I have all the recipes, I just liked to have the online resource available to post a link when a new member asked a question.

I still have one machine still running XP Pro with IE 8. I can log on to the site with IE 8, but have not tried Firefox.

Have you tried the browser's tools to clear the history/cache? In IE 8, when you go to delete the history un-check the "Preserve Favorites website data box". Just note that you will loose all your cookies.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NorthShoreMN on February 04, 2014, 05:02:07 AM
Not working this morning on IPad w OS 7.0.4.  Did work yesterday when I tried it. Safari can not find server, also same cannot find server on google
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TNRockyraccoon on February 04, 2014, 09:27:44 AM
Can't get it to load today. :(
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Gafala on February 04, 2014, 12:22:37 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 03, 2014, 03:52:38 AM
If it is still not working for you, and assuming you are using a Windows PC, try the following...


  • Close all browsers
  • Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt
  • When the DOS window opens, type: ipconfig /flushdns
  • Close the DOS window and try again.

The command on my laptops gives me this "Needs Elevation"


Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Ka Honu on February 04, 2014, 01:22:05 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 03, 2014, 03:52:38 AM
If it is still not working for you, and assuming you are using a Windows PC, try the following...


  • Close all browsers
  • Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt
  • When the DOS window opens, type: ipconfig /flushdns
  • Close the DOS window and try again.

Didn't work here on Windows 7 Pro with Firefox, Chrome or MSIE.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 04, 2014, 01:22:08 PM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on February 04, 2014, 02:07:05 AMI still have one machine still running XP Pro with IE 8. I can log on to the site with IE 8, but have not tried Firefox.

Have you tried the browser's tools to clear the history/cache? In IE 8, when you go to delete the history un-check the "Preserve Favorites website data box". Just note that you will loose all your cookies.

I tried that just now with IE8 in addition to the previous suggestion the other day.  It still will not connect to the recipe site.  I even tried to access it from work earlier this morning on a Windows 7 based PC that I had never used before.  Same result.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on February 04, 2014, 01:38:02 PM
Quote from: TedEbear on February 04, 2014, 01:22:08 PM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on February 04, 2014, 02:07:05 AMI still have one machine still running XP Pro with IE 8. I can log on to the site with IE 8, but have not tried Firefox.

Have you tried the browser's tools to clear the history/cache? In IE 8, when you go to delete the history un-check the "Preserve Favorites website data box". Just note that you will loose all your cookies.

I tried that just now with IE8 in addition to the previous suggestion the other day.  It still will not connect to the recipe site.  I even tried to access it from work earlier this morning on a Windows 7 based PC that I had never used before.  Same result.

I'm sure Trey will come up with a solutions soon. I did a google search "Cannot connect to a certain website"; and the possible causes are numerous.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Tiny Tim on February 04, 2014, 02:53:45 PM
Quote from: Gafala on February 04, 2014, 12:22:37 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 03, 2014, 03:52:38 AM
If it is still not working for you, and assuming you are using a Windows PC, try the following...


  • Close all browsers
  • Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt
  • When the DOS window opens, type: ipconfig /flushdns
  • Close the DOS window and try again.

The command on my laptops gives me this "Needs Elevation"

Same result for me.  Google Chrome browser, and Vista OS.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 04, 2014, 03:01:28 PM
Quote from: RedJada on February 03, 2014, 02:43:23 AM
Working here. Thanks

Not working now. MAC OS 10.9.1, Fire fox 24.0. But I'm sure bugs are still being worked out.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: pz on February 04, 2014, 03:54:49 PM
Quote from: Gafala on February 04, 2014, 12:22:37 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 03, 2014, 03:52:38 AM
If it is still not working for you, and assuming you are using a Windows PC, try the following...


  • Close all browsers
  • Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt
  • When the DOS window opens, type: ipconfig /flushdns
  • Close the DOS window and try again.

The command on my laptops gives me this "Needs Elevation"

This Windows message typically means that you need to log in as an administrator - essentially it means that elevated permissions are required to complete the task you are requesting.

I attempted to retrieve the DNS records for the site, and while the hosting services name servers can be resolved, the records cannot, resulting in address failure.  Because this is not occurring for everyone, it is possible that the domain name has not been propagated to all worldwide name servers yet.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 04, 2014, 03:55:13 PM
I got there the other day but not today. I suspect that Trey is working on it.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: squirtthecat on February 05, 2014, 08:13:30 AM

DNS lookup failure here as well..
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on February 05, 2014, 02:22:14 PM
From a command prompt (again, Windows guy here), type the following:

ping susanminor.org

If you get an IP address other than 66.7.194.3, then your device is holding onto the old site address for some reason. 
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 05, 2014, 03:22:06 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 05, 2014, 02:22:14 PM
From a command prompt (again, Windows guy here), type the following:

ping susanminor.org

If you get an IP address other than 66.7.194.3, then your device is holding onto the old site address for some reason.

Looked at the IP quoted. Takes me here. http://66.7.194.3/cgi-sys/defaultwebpage.cgi.

Patients everyone, I'm sure things will get fixed soon.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: renoman on February 05, 2014, 03:31:45 PM
I am having no trouble getting the site. Windows 7, Google Chrome.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 05, 2014, 05:30:45 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 05, 2014, 02:22:14 PM
From a command prompt (again, Windows guy here), type the following:

ping susanminor.org

If you get an IP address other than 66.7.194.3, then your device is holding onto the old site address for some reason.

Just tried it.  Mine didn't return any IP address. It just said something about not being able to find host susanminor.org.  No joy from work yesterday, either.  That one is connected to a totally different server and I tried it from a PC that I'd never used before.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on February 05, 2014, 05:33:08 PM
Not working for me on mobile either.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on February 05, 2014, 06:39:59 PM
For those having trouble, are you entering "susanminor.org" or "www.susanminor.org"?  If you are not entering "www.", then give that a shot.  There is nothing else I can suggest at this point beyond that.  I have verified from an external verification source that the new site address is working.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 05, 2014, 07:22:45 PM
YES!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 05, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
I was seeing it until today, I've tried all the tips here and still no luck. Can someone who is getting to the home page please post a new link here so I can try it that way.

Thanks,

Robert
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on February 05, 2014, 08:26:12 PM
Hello Robert

I have no trouble here in BC Canada opening the site:

http://www.susanminor.org/
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/

Try these and see if they work for you.

Brian.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 05, 2014, 08:36:40 PM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on February 05, 2014, 08:26:12 PM
Hello Robert

I have no trouble here in BC Canada opening the site:

http://www.susanminor.org/
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/

Try these and see if they work for you.

Brian.

Thanks Brian,

It's still not working for me now, I even went so far as to reboot my computer. I guess it's back to the drawing board tomorrow.

Have a good evening my friend.

Robert
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on February 06, 2014, 01:49:36 AM
Here is a couple of links that may work for you. They are the ones I use most often.
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/index.php
When you get to this page click on "Our Time Tested and Proven Recipes"

or this one which will take you directly to the recipes.
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 06, 2014, 04:41:19 AM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on February 05, 2014, 08:26:12 PM
I have no trouble here in BC Canada opening the site:

http://www.susanminor.org/
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/

Try these and see if they work for you.

NO

The Url is not resolvable.
URL: http://www.susanminor.org/


NO

The Url is not resolvable.
URL: http://www.susanminor.org/forums/


Quote from: Habanero Smoker on February 06, 2014, 01:49:36 AM
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/index.php

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes

NO

The Url is not resolvable.
URL: http://www.susanminor.org/forums/index.php

NO

The Url is not resolvable.
URL: http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 06, 2014, 05:21:46 AM
I have tried everything recommended to no avail. I initially was able to reach the site but have not been able to yesterday and today.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on February 06, 2014, 06:12:17 AM
I am having the same problem.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: KyNola on February 06, 2014, 07:27:19 AM
Works for me!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 06, 2014, 07:36:14 AM
Worked first thing this AM, then quit, now working again by using www.susanminor.org.  Yay!!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Waltz on February 06, 2014, 07:49:18 AM
It is a while since I have logged in to the forum but did so today and came across this thread. The spirit displayed in the messages is heart warming. I would also like to express my thanks to Raye for his work in hosting the recipe site in the past and wish him all the best in his retirement. I have used the recipe site many times, it is a wonderful resource and quite amazing that it is available freely to all so thanks to Trey also for continuing it. I noticed that an earlier post mentioned that the sender was a day late and a dollar short, well I guess I am about a week late but if there is a need for monetary support to keep the recipe site going then there should be no shortage of dollars.
The site links work for me by the way - just as if nothing has changed.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 06, 2014, 08:39:58 AM
Thanks for all the possible links everyone, I still can't open it on anything at home. I tried all the fixes and suggestions on my laptop with no success. I then tried my wife's laptop and ipad, neither of which have ever been used to go to the old server and didn't have any success there either. I'm going to give it a couple of days to see if it's still propagating to the various name servers out there.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on February 06, 2014, 10:58:21 AM
Quote from: Saber 4 on February 06, 2014, 08:39:58 AM
Thanks for all the possible links everyone, I still can't open it on anything at home. I tried all the fixes and suggestions on my laptop with no success. I then tried my wife's laptop and ipad, neither of which have ever been used to go to the old server and didn't have any success there either. I'm going to give it a couple of days to see if it's still propagating to the various name servers out there.

Don't feel bad, I am having the same problem.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 06, 2014, 11:04:59 AM
Quote from: GusRobin on February 06, 2014, 10:58:21 AM
Quote from: Saber 4 on February 06, 2014, 08:39:58 AM
Thanks for all the possible links everyone, I still can't open it on anything at home. I tried all the fixes and suggestions on my laptop with no success. I then tried my wife's laptop and ipad, neither of which have ever been used to go to the old server and didn't have any success there either. I'm going to give it a couple of days to see if it's still propagating to the various name servers out there.

Don't feel bad, I am having the same problem.

x2
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Habanero Smoker on February 06, 2014, 01:08:19 PM
I have no idea what is causing the problem. I've been searching the internet and some suggest it can be the settings on your browser.

For Window users using IE you can try:

Tools>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings> (Make sure Proxy Server is unchecked) >OK>OK
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 06, 2014, 01:47:21 PM
Proxy is not checked. Day before yesterday I was able to access without a problem. Have not been able to since then. Absolutely nothing has changed on my system since that time on either computer. I am confident that something is not quite right on the other end.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on February 06, 2014, 02:41:31 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on February 06, 2014, 01:47:21 PM
Proxy is not checked. Day before yesterday I was able to access without a problem. Have not been able to since then. Absolutely nothing has changed on my system since that time on either computer. I am confident that something is not quite right on the other end.
I had the same experience. It was "announced" the new site was up, it worked fine for me and all of a sudden it wasn't. Don't think we could all be having the same problem on our end.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: watchdog56 on February 06, 2014, 02:49:05 PM
Working here. Windows 8 and google chrome;

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 06, 2014, 02:52:56 PM
working here again!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 06, 2014, 03:46:06 PM
Quote from: GusRobin on February 06, 2014, 02:41:31 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on February 06, 2014, 01:47:21 PM
Proxy is not checked. Day before yesterday I was able to access without a problem. Have not been able to since then. Absolutely nothing has changed on my system since that time on either computer. I am confident that something is not quite right on the other end.
I had the same experience. It was "announced" the new site was up, it worked fine for me and all of a sudden it wasn't. Don't think we could all be having the same problem on our end.

Same issue here in (NE Ohio). Worked at first now nothing. Firefox and Safari at home, IE at work. Get message "server not found" Cleared cache/cookies and what not.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Gafala on February 06, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
Working with this link.

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes


Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: PapaC on February 06, 2014, 05:03:03 PM
Quote from: Gafala on February 06, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
Working with this link.

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes

Not for me :-\
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TNRockyraccoon on February 06, 2014, 05:12:27 PM
Quote from: Gafala on February 06, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
Working with this link.

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes

This link doesn't work in TN.

Very weird. It's like some IP's have it and some don't.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 06, 2014, 08:09:20 PM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on February 06, 2014, 01:08:19 PM
I have no idea what is causing the problem. I've been searching the internet and some suggest it can be the settings on your browser.

For Window users using IE you can try:

Tools>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings> (Make sure Proxy Server is unchecked) >OK>OK

Checked Proxy settings, were correct. When I moved my website to a new server it took a while for it to propagate to all the name servers, I am hoping that is what is going on here and that it will iron itself out in a few days.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TNRockyraccoon on February 06, 2014, 08:17:32 PM
Right now I'm very thankful that I managed to get my smoker fine tuned before the site vanished. It was an invaluable resource both in educating me about my smoker but also the great things you can do with a Bradley smoker. I hope it comes back soon so I can start working on some of the recipes.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 06, 2014, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Gafala on February 06, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
Working with this link.

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes

No go in MO.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: pz on February 06, 2014, 10:37:33 PM
I'm fairly confident that nothing is wrong on the user end of anyone - it is server side and related to domain name propagation.  What we are experiencing is a classic symptom of partial propagation of the new location.  From the IP address 66.7.194.3, it appears that the site is using shared hosting.  When domain name propagation has been completed, then the url http://www.susanminor.org will be fully functional.  However, before domain name propagation has been fully completed to all world wide servers, some people will be successful while others are not.  This can take up to 72 hours (as long as there are no other name server issues).

After full propagation this is how the friendly url works http://www.susanminor.org

Before the domain name has been fully propagated, this usually works to get you to the main page of the site http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/  which is essentially the shared ip address followed by the account username, which is typically the first 8 characters of the registered domain name.

I also cannot access www.susanminor.org, but I can at least get to the "enter forum" page using this url http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/, which tells me that domain name propagation is not complete, or there is an error somewhere in the DNS records.  Although I recognize the page that pops up, it can't fully function because the php will contain www.susanminor.org urls, which are not functioning for me

For those of you that cannot access the forum try this link: http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/forums/

It won't be fully functional, nor look pretty, but you'll see that you will recognize the page
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Scotty-G on February 06, 2014, 11:23:51 PM
Olds - wishing better health and a major THANK YOU for these past several years!

Was trying to download the latest version of the recipe site and got the http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin (http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin) to work

Then got this to work http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/forums/forumdisplay.php?315-Recipe-Download (http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/forums/forumdisplay.php?315-Recipe-Download)

but from there am not able to get anything else to work or download v4 of the recipes - anyone have a direct link that works for downloading the data files?

Thank you
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 07, 2014, 04:08:26 AM
pz - I think you hit the nail on the head. Your link did get me there but was unable navigate once in. I will wait a few days and try again.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 07, 2014, 04:17:13 AM
Quote from: Wildcat on February 07, 2014, 04:08:26 AM
pz - I think you hit the nail on the head. Your link did get me there but was unable navigate once in. I will wait a few days and try again.

x2. just a little more time.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: squirtthecat on February 07, 2014, 05:37:59 AM

Finally working here in Springfield IL.    Still get the DNS lookup error at home.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on February 07, 2014, 10:05:49 AM
Can someone with access to the site pm me gregs spicy snack stick recipe? I wanna try them tommorow.

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: pz on February 07, 2014, 10:22:56 AM
Quote from: Scotty-G on February 06, 2014, 11:23:51 PM
...anyone have a direct link that works for downloading the data files?

Thank you

The database: http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/users/Hab/Recipe_Download/Recipe_v4.exe

The reader: http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/GSReader/GSReader.exe

Please note that all you need do in any url is substitute 66.7.194.3/~susanmin for www.susanminor.org and you'll arrive at the proper location.  Keep in mind that not much on the page will work because the forum code automatically places the www.susanminor.org url into all links.  Move your cursor into any link and you'll see what to change to get to where you want to be.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: pz on February 07, 2014, 10:37:14 AM
Quote from: hutcho on February 07, 2014, 10:05:49 AM
Can someone with access to the site pm me gregs spicy snack stick recipe? I wanna try them tommorow.

Is this what you had in mind? http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/forums/printthread.php?t=648&pp=10&page=1
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on February 07, 2014, 10:48:24 AM
Perfect! Thank you!!!!

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 07, 2014, 11:29:51 AM
 Working for me now. But then again, I'm also in Harrisburg PA now.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Scotty-G on February 07, 2014, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: pz on February 07, 2014, 10:22:56 AM
The database: http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/users/Hab/Recipe_Download/Recipe_v4.exe

THANK YOU!! - Got it   ;D
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: pz on February 07, 2014, 08:23:47 PM
Quote from: Scotty-G on February 07, 2014, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: pz on February 07, 2014, 10:22:56 AM
The database: http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/users/Hab/Recipe_Download/Recipe_v4.exe

THANK YOU!! - Got it   ;D

Glad to help  ;)
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NorthShoreMN on February 09, 2014, 01:04:43 PM

Working on my ipad at this time currently in Fort Myers Fl area.
Thank you to everyone that is working on this
Paul
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 09, 2014, 01:33:08 PM
Quote from: RedJada on February 07, 2014, 11:29:51 AM
Working for me now. But then again, I'm also in Harrisburg PA now.  ;D ;D ;D

Back in Ohio and cant get to the site. Starting to think it's my network? ATT uverse, any ideas?
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: mustangmoe on February 09, 2014, 01:35:05 PM
That is a nice recipe site and it works for me. Thank you to the person who made it. Very informative.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: WoodlawnSmoker on February 09, 2014, 02:10:20 PM
Quote from: RedJada on February 09, 2014, 01:33:08 PM
Quote from: RedJada on February 07, 2014, 11:29:51 AM
Working for me now. But then again, I'm also in Harrisburg PA now.  ;D ;D ;D

Back in Ohio and cant get to the site. Starting to think it's my network? ATT uverse, any ideas?

Neither can I in Ottawa Canada.  I have a Macbook Air and it can't find the server on Safari or Firefox.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 09, 2014, 03:41:57 PM
Quote from: RedJada on February 09, 2014, 01:33:08 PM
Back in Ohio and cant get to the site. Starting to think it's my network? ATT uverse, any ideas?

It's not your network.  It won't connect whether I try it from my company's server at work or from home on my Charter network.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 09, 2014, 04:38:57 PM
Still not working here in the Florida Panhandle.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 09, 2014, 06:02:55 PM
Still not working in my part of Texas.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on February 09, 2014, 06:11:09 PM
Not here either

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 10, 2014, 06:20:54 AM
 Just tried again. It is now working for me in NE Ohio.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on February 10, 2014, 07:25:26 AM
Any way you slice it, this is just plain unacceptable.  I will contact the registrar to see if they can initiate some sort of DNS refresh.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 10, 2014, 07:43:02 AM
Quote from: pz on February 06, 2014, 10:37:33 PM
I'm fairly confident that nothing is wrong on the user end of anyone - it is server side and related to domain name propagation.  What we are experiencing is a classic symptom of partial propagation of the new location.  From the IP address 66.7.194.3, it appears that the site is using shared hosting.  When domain name propagation has been completed, then the url http://www.susanminor.org will be fully functional.  However, before domain name propagation has been fully completed to all world wide servers, some people will be successful while others are not.  This can take up to 72 hours (as long as there are no other name server issues).

After full propagation this is how the friendly url works http://www.susanminor.org

Before the domain name has been fully propagated, this usually works to get you to the main page of the site http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/  which is essentially the shared ip address followed by the account username, which is typically the first 8 characters of the registered domain name.

I also cannot access www.susanminor.org, but I can at least get to the "enter forum" page using this url http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/, which tells me that domain name propagation is not complete, or there is an error somewhere in the DNS records.  Although I recognize the page that pops up, it can't fully function because the php will contain www.susanminor.org urls, which are not functioning for me

For those of you that cannot access the forum try this link: http://66.7.194.3/~susanmin/forums/

It won't be fully functional, nor look pretty, but you'll see that you will recognize the page

Cyber Dude, just be patient. I'm sure it's being looked at daily. Just give it time for everything to take affect and balance out. There is a lot of info that has to be moved.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 10, 2014, 09:37:05 AM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 10, 2014, 07:25:26 AM
Any way you slice it, this is just plain unacceptable.  I will contact the registrar to see if they can initiate some sort of DNS refresh.

Thank you for your effort and diligence, I would bet it's as simple as a transposed number somewhere that is causing things not to propagate to the right name servers.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Tiny Tim on February 10, 2014, 11:47:53 AM
I didn't look yesterday, but I just came back from checking and it has become active for me.

Thank you Cyber Dude, Habanero Smoker, and Raye for everything you have done and will do on this site.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on February 10, 2014, 07:20:49 PM
still doesn't work for me. :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: smoke em if you got em on February 10, 2014, 07:57:38 PM
It's working for me now. I'm in Texas
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TNRockyraccoon on February 10, 2014, 08:02:29 PM
Trying to go here.... http://www.susanminor.org

Brings me to this:

Server not found

Firefox can't find the server at www.susanminor.org.

    Check the address for typing errors such as ww.example.com instead of www.example.com
    If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network connection.
    If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

I'm in Knoxville TN using Charter Cable.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 11, 2014, 07:07:10 AM
Quote from: smoke em if you got em on February 10, 2014, 07:57:38 PM
It's working for me now. I'm in Texas

Glad to hear that, still not working in N Texas this morning
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Jim O on February 11, 2014, 07:58:01 AM
It's working now in Ontario,Canada ( home of Olympic Gold ) !

Jim O
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Smoker John on February 11, 2014, 09:52:53 AM
Working in Alberta, Canada.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: pz on February 11, 2014, 10:15:50 AM
Worked yesterday afternoon - not today
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NorthShoreMN on February 11, 2014, 04:21:03 PM
Quote from: pz on February 11, 2014, 10:15:50 AM
Worked yesterday afternoon - not today
X2



Paul
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 11, 2014, 05:28:17 PM
x3, not working for me now either.  :(
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 11, 2014, 05:45:07 PM
Quote from: RedJada on February 11, 2014, 05:28:17 PM
x3, not working for me now either.  :(

If cyberdude got the DNS refresh he talked about below, things could be messed up for a couple more days. At least I hope that's where things are at in the problem solving.

Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 10, 2014, 07:25:26 AM
Any way you slice it, this is just plain unacceptable.  I will contact the registrar to see if they can initiate some sort of DNS refresh.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 13, 2014, 02:58:04 PM
Still unable to get to the site.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: watchdog56 on February 13, 2014, 03:59:35 PM
Still working for me.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 13, 2014, 04:25:20 PM
Works for me now.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on February 13, 2014, 04:28:14 PM
still not working for me. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on February 13, 2014, 04:35:43 PM
Me neither :-\

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 13, 2014, 08:00:05 PM
Again, still no go here in MO.  Have tried from both work and home - different servers, different computers and different browsers.  Same result each time.


Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: smoke em if you got em on February 14, 2014, 10:07:49 AM
Working for me in central Texas.

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 14, 2014, 01:20:56 PM
Quote from: smoke em if you got em on February 14, 2014, 10:07:49 AM
Working for me in central Texas.

X2 working again in N Texas, hit a nifty enter page that I hadn't seen before.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Smoke some on February 14, 2014, 02:09:31 PM


Working in Ontario
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 16, 2014, 01:44:45 PM
 Still nothing in NE Ohio.  :-X
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 16, 2014, 02:17:20 PM
Nothing here either.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NorthShoreMN on February 16, 2014, 05:33:36 PM
N E Minnesota no connection.


Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 16, 2014, 05:57:47 PM
Quit working today in Nebraska.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Tiny Tim on February 16, 2014, 08:29:18 PM
Had been hit and miss for me, but just got it twice in a row (used to be hit once, miss 4-5 times, wait a day or two, hit once..etc).
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: ragweed on February 17, 2014, 05:28:39 AM
No go in NE this AM.   :(
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Cyber Dude on February 17, 2014, 02:51:02 PM
I have been in contact with the registrar and now the hosting company.  We will get this fixed.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: GusRobin on February 17, 2014, 09:35:53 PM
Yeahhhh!! It works for me. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Gafala on February 17, 2014, 10:45:54 PM
Working in Washington State.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: RedJada on February 18, 2014, 02:46:40 AM
 Working now in NE Ohio. Hope all the bugs have been worked out.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Wildcat on February 18, 2014, 04:22:43 AM
Wonderful - it is finally working and did not even loose my old user name and password!
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: hutcho on February 18, 2014, 04:27:30 AM
Yay it working again! !!

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Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 18, 2014, 04:42:51 AM
Yahoo - it's finally working here in MO.   ;D

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: NorthShoreMN on February 18, 2014, 04:58:16 AM
Working in N E Minnesota

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: OntarioSmoke on February 18, 2014, 05:51:53 AM
Working in Ontario
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: beefmann on February 18, 2014, 06:41:06 AM
working in so. california
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Saber 4 on February 18, 2014, 05:58:14 PM
Quote from: Cyber Dude on February 17, 2014, 02:51:02 PM
I have been in contact with the registrar and now the hosting company.  We will get this fixed.

Working again in N Texas, thanks for all your hard work on keeping the recipe site working for everyone.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TNRockyraccoon on February 18, 2014, 06:33:38 PM
All is good in east Tennessee. Thanks for working this out and taking care of such a great resource.
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: seemore on February 18, 2014, 06:38:47 PM
Working in Iowa Thanks Cyber Dude
Seemore
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: Snoopy on February 18, 2014, 06:55:36 PM
yay, its working for me again
Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: TedEbear on February 18, 2014, 09:09:19 PM
So...what was the mystery fix that apparently has it working for everyone now?

Title: Re: Smoker Site to go down for good on 03/01/2014
Post by: tskeeter on February 19, 2014, 04:24:27 PM
Hot damn!  Thanks, Cyber Dude!