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by Tombstone
Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Today's Posts - this list is what I miss from the previous FG format
Replies: 12
Views: 2865

Today's Posts - this list is what I miss from the previous FG format

<t>spot;1318728 wrote: There's nothing that the old site could do that this one can't, it's just a matter of putting the right buttons onto the menu bar. Tombstone's first got to get all the facilities working cleanly and then we can niggle the twiddly bits like Today's Posts back into place. It'll ...
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Today's Posts - this list is what I miss from the previous FG format
Replies: 12
Views: 2865

Today's Posts - this list is what I miss from the previous FG format

<t>AussiePam;1318723 wrote: As soon as I posted this, the thread vanished... and I had to search for it. <br/> <br/> Maybe this is intentional - to stop any of us having any kind of running stream of consciousness - but it's a drop in user-friendliness, and that, for many of us, has been one of Foru...
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Tapatalk Just Installed for ForumGarden
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Tapatalk Just Installed for ForumGarden

ForumGarden is listed at TapaTalk under:

Entertainment

---Other
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: See What's Going on in real-time
Replies: 3
Views: 1805

See What's Going on in real-time

This is a Digg-style spy for seeing what's going on in ForumGarden in real-time.

You'll find "Spy" in "My Tools" above.

Hope you are enjoying these new tools!
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

along-for-the-ride;1318672 wrote: Lookin' Good, TS. :)

Where do I go to find my most recent posts?


just added....look above at "My Tools"
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Tapatalk Just Installed for ForumGarden
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Tapatalk Just Installed for ForumGarden

YZGI;1318655 wrote: Does it have Tiger text?





After a half hour the texts erase themselves so they cant be used against you in the future.



I'm just askin..


but nothing you say is ever forgotten!
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

<r>And just in case you didn't see my posting:<br/> <br/> Tapatalk is a mobile forum app for iPhone / Android and soon to be on Blackberry and Nokia. Tapatalk supports ForumGarden. Tapatalk supports all the usual forum functions plus full screen image viewing, image upload, caching (less reload), pr...
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Tapatalk Just Installed for ForumGarden
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Tapatalk Just Installed for ForumGarden

<r>Tapatalk is a mobile forum app for iPhone / Android and soon to be on Blackberry and Nokia. Tapatalk supports ForumGarden. Tapatalk supports all the usual forum functions plus full screen image viewing, image upload, caching (less reload), private messaging, all these features are accessible in j...
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

spot;1318596 wrote: Grab this link and drag it to your browser toolbar and drop it there. That's the one you used to use and it still works, it's just not available until Tombstone patches it back onto the site's menu bar.


you da man.
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

<r>abbey;1318577 wrote: Where's the arcade and how do I get back to the home page from here<EMOJI seq="1f615" tseq="1f615">:confused:</EMOJI><br/> <br/> <br/> arcade is not really ready...but if you need to get to it -<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/arcade.php">www.forumgarde...
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

Interesting quirks showing up. Working on the vital stuff first. I already have one trouble ticket open with vbulletin due to a bug.
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

<t>Clodhopper;1318461 wrote: Has Tombstone got something against fish???<br/> <br/> I can't find Bill's fish pie thread.:wah:<br/> <br/> (I assume this is just a temporary glitch that has something to do with the revamp...)<br/> <br/> <br/> I don't know about that thread....but all forums and all th...
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

<r>CARLA;1318493 wrote: Patience is a virtue. <E>:o</E> Migrating to a new format is HUGE in so many ways. TS has brought the GARDEN back online very fast give him a round of applaudes this isn't fun work believe me. Were up and the tweeks will be made as we move forward. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Tha...
by Tombstone
Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:47 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Colors, colors, and more. ForumGarden's Green and Yellow vs. What You See Now
Replies: 55
Views: 11708

Colors, colors, and more. ForumGarden's Green and Yellow vs. What You See Now

Been getting a lot of comments that you like the new blue colors. I'm just curious, who likes these colors better? My intention was to get FG back to its original green.

I'm curious! Please vote!
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

Look under forums on navbar.
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

Odie;1318426 wrote: is there no longer 'today's' posts'?

'what's new' doesn't bring up previous posts?


Many things to do and tweak. Not done yet.
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

Still here! Got our homepage up and running again. Many tweaks to do.

Looking forward to getting back to our green and yellow colors too!
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

<t>We're back! Although a bit lifeless regarding the colors, and missing our old front page - I'll begin working on those items tomorrow.<br/> <br/> Right now it's about 8 p.m. PDT and I'm still at the office. I think I'll head home and get some dinner. I'll begin working on FG again later tonight.<...
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

<t>G#Gill;1318355 wrote: That sounds exciting, Tomby. However, will the basic Forum Garden colour scheme of green and yellow return? It is rather unique, and far better than other sites' colour schemes. FG wouldn't look the same in another colour scheme :-1<br/> <br/> <br/> Colors will absolutely be...
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Software Upgrade Has Begun...
Replies: 188
Views: 21135

Software Upgrade Has Begun...

<t>Hello Everyone!<br/> <br/> I've begun the software testing / upgrade process. This process has been going on since this morning. <br/> <br/> If all goes well, there will be a time in several hours that FG will shut down so that I can get the database backed up - and perform the upgrade.<br/> <br/...
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: I Play Golf on Friday's!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 770

I Play Golf on Friday's!!!

by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

<r>CARLA;1318229 wrote: Yes and Yes thinking about upgrading to the 4. <E>:D</E> It is a great piece of equipment for someone like me. I use it to remote into my servers at work when on the road. Most of the time I don't need to carry a laptop with me just use my IPHONE 3GS love it.<br/> <br/> <br/>...
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

<r>flopstock;1318225 wrote: I've reverted back to my nice big keyboard now..<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I suppose I'll need to have my 11 year old go out and find me a spell check app now, to go along with my psych and monk bobbleheads....<E>:D</E><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I do like the gps gizmo, too.<br...
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

Looking at this:

Tapatalk - iPhone Android Nokia BlackBerry forum app for vBulletin phpBB IPBoard SMF
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:30 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

YZGI;1318222 wrote: I should have your phone number in case of emergency.


Please keep this private: 911



:wah:
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:22 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

YZGI;1318210 wrote: Just a plain ole cell phone for this geezer.


I'm old school too - with an iPhone!
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

flopstock;1318208 wrote: Yes and yes

allthough replies are shorter and spend too

much time correcting


Same here!
by Tombstone
Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:53 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Who Here Owns an Iphone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4919

Who Here Owns an Iphone?

Do you own an iphone - and if you do - do you ever read forums with it?
by Tombstone
Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1022

Help

Barman;1288362 wrote: My wife bought a new Karaoke disc today, she has just murdered Will Young and now the Osmonds are getting it, bloody hell, help someone please.


You are on your own! I'll pray for you. :p
by Tombstone
Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Where Does Hate Come From?
Replies: 101
Views: 16250

Where Does Hate Come From?

“In time we hate that which we often fear.”

William Shakespeare
by Tombstone
Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Jailed for self defense?
Replies: 55
Views: 9710

Jailed for self defense?

Ahso!;1283795 wrote: All I have to say is: if you're going brandish any weapon you had better be ready and willing to use it, otherwise it could be more of a liability.


Absolutely!
by Tombstone
Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Jailed for self defense?
Replies: 55
Views: 9710

Jailed for self defense?

spot;1283788 wrote: That's self-publicism, not police idiocy. The police totally deny what she claims, and she's made a lot of headlines through claiming it.

There's no possible way that would have resulted in a conviction.


Again, that's very good to hear.
by Tombstone
Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Jailed for self defense?
Replies: 55
Views: 9710

Jailed for self defense?

<t>Ahso!;1283786 wrote: It sounds to me like the police were cautioning the girl to be sure not to admit that she showed or intended the use of a weapon. Sound advice if you ask me.<br/> <br/> Its true that the girl brandishing the weapon first may cause the incident to escalate to a kind of challen...
by Tombstone
Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Jailed for self defense?
Replies: 55
Views: 9710

Jailed for self defense?

<t>spot;1283784 wrote: "People have legally killed their attackers in England in the past, when they've been defending themselves. This is a different issue entirely."<br/> <br/> He'd undoubtedly have to face trial but that's to determine the facts. Only a jury can do that in England in a case of th...
by Tombstone
Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Jailed for self defense?
Replies: 55
Views: 9710

Jailed for self defense?

When I read stories like this...it makes me believe that UK's sense of self defense is completely upside down.
by Tombstone
Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Jailed for self defense?
Replies: 55
Views: 9710

Jailed for self defense?

<r>I should know better, but I'm still going to chime in. <E>;)</E><br/> <br/> I think I know how the U.S. FG'ers feel about this - but let me ask all of our UK FG'ers:<br/> <br/> Would you feel different about this story if:<br/> <br/> 1. Munir Hussain and his family entered the house and were caug...
by Tombstone
Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Best fudge recipe... (you'll want to make this!)
Replies: 61
Views: 64447

Best fudge recipe... (you'll want to make this!)

Time to resurrect this world famous and world's best fudge recipe!
by Tombstone
Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

abbey;1264329 wrote: That statement is wrong on so many levels! :wah:


ha! I wanted to say something...but good manners kept me silent. :lips:

Mom would be proud.
by Tombstone
Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

YZGI;1264319 wrote: I don't have any problems with blaming you Tomb. Just say the word..:D I'm, your huckleberry.


You're a funny guy!
by Tombstone
Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

<r>koan;1264309 wrote: Just trying to ascertain what they want you to set up re) every reported posts generates a second thread in the mod/member forum or they have to initiate every thread separately when they have a question or issue. Or both.<br/> <br/> <br/> I'm not too worried about the details...
by Tombstone
Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

Odie;1264306 wrote: thank you Tombstone.

Its just nice to be acknowledged.:)


:yh_hugs
by Tombstone
Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

Let's implement it and see where it takes us. No harm no foul.
by Tombstone
Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

<t>G#Gill;1263505 wrote: Hey Tombstone, Sir, Your Gardeness, I have had an idea put to me by one of the members, well actually I believe it involves more than one member!<br/> <br/> Other sites seem to find this quite successful in that it takes some mystery, suspicion and doubt away from the mod v....
by Tombstone
Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

Chezzie;1263476 wrote: Please please can I be keeper of the plug? :D


If you are willing to deal with the hair and other junk...sure!
by Tombstone
Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

spot;1263465 wrote: Does that mean we can finally have carpet instead of linoleum and a mop?


Actually, it's tile with a big floor drain right in the middle of the room. ;)
by Tombstone
Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update
Replies: 178
Views: 19676

ForumGarden Upgraded Software Update

<t>Hi Everyone!<br/> <br/> Just to let you know, I'm beginning the upgrade process to get the server and ForumGarden ready for its new software. <br/> <br/> There are several software items that I have to upgrade first. I'll then create a new test environment for ForumGarden and attempt to upgrade u...
by Tombstone
Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Such a selfish, thoughtless society that we live in. 'I, me, my' all the time
Replies: 62
Views: 34935

Such a selfish, thoughtless society that we live in. 'I, me, my' all the time

<r>oscar;1261654 wrote: I am actively Involved with the area and my experience shows that there are sport facilities in the area for them, however, not every kid is into sport. There seems very little else around for them other than sport related. It seems we cater for the sporty minded kid but not ...
by Tombstone
Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Such a selfish, thoughtless society that we live in. 'I, me, my' all the time
Replies: 62
Views: 34935

Such a selfish, thoughtless society that we live in. 'I, me, my' all the time

<t>oscar;1261637 wrote: I agree totally there TS. I was raised in a very rural area in the Sussex Downs where all around the village was fields and farms. When I 'go home' and spend time with my family who still live there, the selfishness I see is dramatically reduced due to population. There is a ...
by Tombstone
Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: England
Topic: Such a selfish, thoughtless society that we live in. 'I, me, my' all the time
Replies: 62
Views: 34935

Such a selfish, thoughtless society that we live in. 'I, me, my' all the time

May I suggest that your perception of society is very much associated with where you live?

We (my family, friends, and I) live in a very friendly, caring, and helpful place. Would I feel the same if I lived in Detroit? Probably not.

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