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   I can't get on it this morning, is anybody aware of any work being done on it? I get this message - 

"Error establishing a database connection"

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will_haggle Forum Member Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3913	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 8:58am
	I can't get on it this morning, is anybody aware of any work being done on it? I get this message - "Error establishing a database connection"
	6 months ago I couldn't even spell engineer - now I are one Calne, North Wiltshire...
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TestAccount Forum Member Joined: 03 Aug 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 83	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 9:03am
	Same here
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Steve in Bed Forum Member Joined: 04 Feb 2013 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 107	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 9:13am
	Me too
	...in my Shed in Bedford
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Hillsider Forum Member Joined: 08 May 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 315	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 9:19am
	Yep, same here also. I logged on via a google search that found this site - fortunately!
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will_haggle Forum Member Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3913	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 9:57am
	It's back!
	6 months ago I couldn't even spell engineer - now I are one Calne, North Wiltshire...
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pmackellow Forum Member Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7648	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 6:32pm
	Seems to have gone again now, I just get an error message...
	Collector of Tarpen, Wheelhorse, International Cub Cadet, Landmaster, Cooper Stewart, Farmfitters, Jobber, Jalo, Ro-lo, Sisis and literature
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TestAccount Forum Member Joined: 03 Aug 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 83	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 6:38pm
	yes gone again
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Steve in Bed Forum Member Joined: 04 Feb 2013 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 107	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 7:46pm
	Just tried posting and the new website/forum has gone again!!!
	...in my Shed in Bedford
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pmackellow Forum Member Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7648	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 8:09pm
	Its back now...
	Collector of Tarpen, Wheelhorse, International Cub Cadet, Landmaster, Cooper Stewart, Farmfitters, Jobber, Jalo, Ro-lo, Sisis and literature
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Hillsider Forum Member Joined: 08 May 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 315	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 8:20pm
	*Originally posted by pmackellow* Its back now... [IMG]smileys/smiley32.gif" align="middle" /> Most odd, I found site unobtainable so found my way to the old forum again via Google clicked on main website button an lo and behold new site popped up. Ray.
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garfield Forum Member Joined: 09 Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 20 Oct 2013 at 9:20pm
	GOOD EVENING MEMBERS PROBLEM WOT AM I DOING WRONG FILLED IN FORM NEW WEBSITE PUT IN NEW NAME AND PASSWORD SENT IT ON STILL CANT LOG IN BEEN ON HALF A SHIFT TOTAL WASTE OV TIME CAN ANY ONE HELP
	Thanking you in anticipation
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Charlie Admin Group Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 3:15pm
	Garfield, have you checked your e mail to see if you have had any confirmation e mail?
	'Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer'
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Charlie Admin Group Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 3:20pm
	Problems with site downtime and error message have been sent to development team.
	'Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer'
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will_haggle Forum Member Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3913	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 4:25pm
	Goodbye Tractorbox, I'm gone to the new site for good. I'll be able to refer back to this one when it's archived... It's been good, though!
	6 months ago I couldn't even spell engineer - now I are one Calne, North Wiltshire...
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pmackellow Forum Member Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7648	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 4:47pm
	I'll still be looking at both forums until Tractorbox is laid to rest (this forum)...
	Collector of Tarpen, Wheelhorse, International Cub Cadet, Landmaster, Cooper Stewart, Farmfitters, Jobber, Jalo, Ro-lo, Sisis and literature
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Darmic1 Forum Member Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 531	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 6:19pm
	Its down again.......... error establishing a database connection 3 outtages in as many days....... hmmmm
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nigel Forum Member Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 682	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 6:52pm
	yes ive had the same problem
	ime very posh
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pmackellow Forum Member Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7648	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 7:05pm
	Seems to be ok now.
	Collector of Tarpen, Wheelhorse, International Cub Cadet, Landmaster, Cooper Stewart, Farmfitters, Jobber, Jalo, Ro-lo, Sisis and literature
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Steve in Bed Forum Member Joined: 04 Feb 2013 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 107	Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 8:55pm
	I'm now only using the New Forum for new posts. I can now edit posts made but there appears to be a limit of twice only then the option disappears. This would normally be OK but am still trying to figure out how to do few things. A Preview option would be to help here - I do miss that. Still no option to delete a Post. I still cannot get the Forum built-in Tool to insert Hyperlinks e.g to Dropbox. I can only do this by Cut & Pasting the URL into the Post. This then means the URL shows but not a sensible Title. What am I doing wrong? Photos work well except as has been pointed out elsewhere, they don't display in the order they were uploaded. Is the Photo Gallery coming later. I assume some facilities may come in due course. Great work so far though!! KInd regards Steve
	...in my Shed in Bedford
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Charlie Admin Group Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 22 Oct 2013 at 3:26pm
	The web team are aware of downtime issues. Please let me know via this topic if and when you experience this problem so I can pass details to the team.
	'Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer'
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Charlie Admin Group Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 22 Oct 2013 at 3:28pm
	For all paid up club members that have signed up via FREE trial, your trial membership will automatically be upgraded to paid, no need for you to do anything.
	'Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer'
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nigel Forum Member Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 682	Posted: 22 Oct 2013 at 6:44pm
	right Charlie post on oct17th the first 2 photos should be last oct18 first second and third post all photos in reverse order 4th post pict 4 should be first this is supposed to be a step by step build Charlie so they need to be in order and we should be able to put them in order ourselves and delete them when we post the wrong ones or put two the same on accidentally many thanks nigel. also i can not pm you on the new site cos it says i am not a payed up member
	ime very posh
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daviddale Forum Member Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 300	Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 2:42am
	Hello all, I did manage to get on the new site,speaking as an ex club member but current forum member, could anyone tell me what happens when the 30 day trial runs out? Do I get another trial or invite to join club again? If I don't join the club, what happens then? Is the club working toward club members only on forum? I'm just seeking information please, I'm not criticising.
	Regards, David.
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bristol boy Forum Member Joined: 21 Apr 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 6:21am
	I'm thinking that the new site is far to hard to even get logged on to .I'm not impressed it tells me that my email address is already used ,I've forgot my password any thing but going to the next page it's a shame because I often liked a little look every now and again to see what the other members and fans of old equipment was up to . now I spend a hour trying to get on and end up as mad as . I did once get onto the new site by following instruction from people that had messaged this old site but by the time I was logged on I had to go out and now it's back to the same old tricks. Its a shame and I think you will end up loosing a lot of followers just because you seem to have rushed out this new web site
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bristol boy Forum Member Joined: 21 Apr 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 6:53am
	Just had another go at login on and it works what's going on. sorry to sound a moaner but I just don't understand ?
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Charlie Admin Group Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 8:41am
	davidale, when the 30 day trial ends you will have the option to join the club and become a paid up member with full access to the website and forum, including back issues of The Cultivator. If you do not join you will no longer be able to post topics or replies, you will still be able to view as a guest. You will not be able to start a new 30 day trial. At £1 a month it is not a huge amount to pay for access to such a wealth of knowledge. The website is paid for by club members we do not have annoying advertising or any sponsorship so are completely independant.
	'Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer'
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Charlie Admin Group Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 8:43am
	bristolboy if you have managed to login OK once then there is no reason you can't log in again using the same id and password, unless you enter something incorrectly.
	'Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer'
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