Major Forum Upgrade on the Horizon [Archive] - Chefsuccess.com a Community for Pampered Chef Consultants

Admin Greg

06-18-2008, 12:42 PM

So we've been holding off upgrading for nearly two years now! We have waited long enough! We are planning on upgrading the forum early next week. How you use the site and overall design/layout will not change much at all. What should improve is the speed and security of the site. Along with TONS of new toys and features. Some of which includes social groups, profile messaging, friends system, mood manager, profile photo albums, thread prefixes, plus many mini features. I am expecting several hours of downtime as there are many template edits and things I need to do. I am also expecting the files, recipes, consultants and product reviews areas to be broken for up to a week after the upgrade. Those features will also need to be updated. Furthermore because the new upgrade will include user profile photo albums we will be removing the Photos section http://www.chefsuccess.com/photoplog/ Please backup and save any photos you want to keep.

I will make a two day and one day reminder before the upgrade. I'm not sure what day yet, but sometime next week. Thanks!!

janetupnorth

06-18-2008, 12:47 PM

Thanks Greg - good luck on the upgrade - don't keep us down too long. ;)

chefann

06-18-2008, 12:48 PM

Cool!

Let me know if there's anything I can do to give you a hand remotely, Greg.

chefmeg

06-18-2008, 12:49 PM

I feel withdrawls setting in..................but Greg will take care of us and I can't wait to see the new goodies!

janetupnorth

06-18-2008, 12:50 PM

Cool!

Let me know if there's anything I can do to give you a hand remotely, Greg.

Ditto of course, but I think he likes to cover it himself. :rolleyes:

janetupnorth

06-18-2008, 12:51 PM

I feel withdrawls setting in..................but Greg will take care of us and I can't wait to see the new goodies!

Oh Meg, you can just run to DCS and have your fix. :p

vwpamperedchef

06-18-2008, 12:51 PM

I was going to say the same think about withdrawl----but at the same time so excited about new tabs to mess around with!! Thanks Greg---!

wadesgirl

06-18-2008, 12:59 PM

I'm already going through withdraws!

chefmeg

06-18-2008, 01:01 PM

I'm already going through withdraws!
I KNOW! I went into panic mode when I read Greg's post and then thought "poor man hasn't even set a date yet!" I gotta get a life!

and...Janet is right...I'll be on DCS instead!:blushing:

pamperedlinda

06-18-2008, 01:15 PM

Woo Hoo! - I love new stuff! Thanks Greg! Guess I'll actually get some work done when you take the site down ;)

ChefBeckyD

06-18-2008, 01:24 PM

Wow! Thanks so much.

I'm glad I timed my vacation right! Won't be on next week - but I can come home to all of the new fun stuff!

GeorgiaPeach

06-18-2008, 04:24 PM

I'm glad I timed my vacation right! Won't be on next week - but I can come home to all of the new fun stuff!

Darn...I was getting ready to ask him to put it off a week cause that's when I'll be on vacation!!

raebates

06-18-2008, 04:41 PM

Thanks, Greg!

baychef

06-18-2008, 04:42 PM

I am so excited to see what you have planned for us, Greg!!! So curious about the mood manager!!! Is this like online anti-depressants or a partial lobatomy?!?!:yuck: :eek: :D

MORFIA

06-18-2008, 04:49 PM

well i suggest a BOOKING BLITZ--while we are away!!

janetupnorth

06-18-2008, 05:01 PM

I am so excited to see what you have planned for us, Greg!!! So curious about the mood manager!!! Is this like online anti-depressants or a partial lobatomy?!?!:yuck: :eek: :D

If you want to see what it looks like, he has it on the Living Female forum.

baychef

06-18-2008, 05:01 PM

I would rather have a MORFIA training on how to recruit 5 darn consultants in the blink of an eye!!! ;)

lacychef

06-18-2008, 05:03 PM

Sounds great!

baychef

06-18-2008, 05:04 PM

If you want to see what it looks like, he has it on the Living Female forum.
Didn't see it at a quick glance. That is ok...I don't even get on CS and DS as much as I want!!

KellyTheChef

06-18-2008, 05:51 PM

Woo Hoo! - I love new stuff! Thanks Greg! Guess I'll actually get some work done when you take the site down ;)
Tee Hee! Isn't that the truth?!!?

jbdowd0798

06-18-2008, 08:19 PM

Thanks! I love this forum and its going to be better than ever! Greg- You Rock!

Kitchen Diva

06-18-2008, 08:29 PM

I feel withdrawls setting in..................but Greg will take care of us and I can't wait to see the new goodies!
YOU feel withdrawls? I'm breathing into a paper bag and rocking back and forth while sitting in the fetal position!

I'm actually very excited for the upgrades, but won't know what to do with out access to all of you. I guess I could just go to bed at a decent hour and read longer! :)

Thanks for the goodies, Greg!

Kitchen Diva

06-18-2008, 08:31 PM

I am so excited to see what you have planned for us, Greg!!! So curious about the mood manager!!! Is this like online anti-depressants or a partial lobatomy?!?!:yuck: :eek: :D
I think it tells us if you're crabby so we can stay away! :) LOL

raebates

06-18-2008, 08:38 PM

So, that means you'll all be avoiding me from now on?

janetupnorth

06-18-2008, 09:10 PM

I would rather have a MORFIA training on how to recruit 5 darn consultants in the blink of an eye!!! ;)

Why do you think I'm here all the time. ;)

Kitchen Diva

06-18-2008, 09:11 PM

So, that means you'll all be avoiding me from now on?
It's not possible for a 5 to every be truly crabby. We just have moments of mild fiestiness... :)

And when have you ever been crabby?

baychef

06-18-2008, 09:29 PM

I think it tells us if you're crabby so we can stay away! :) LOL

Well, then it was nice knowing you all!!!:D I put the crab in crabby! I put the itch in.....witch:D

Maybe we have to wear nothing but mood rings....

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/baychef_album/mouse.gif

pampchefsarah

06-18-2008, 09:43 PM

MissChef

06-18-2008, 10:38 PM

Thanks Greg.... I hope we won't be down long, but I am thankful for upgrades!:thumbup: :)

jrstephens

06-18-2008, 10:40 PM

I can't wait for the new toys!!! Thanks ahead of time Greg!:D

raebates

06-19-2008, 05:31 AM

It's not possible for a 5 to every be truly crabby. We just have moments of mild fiestiness... :)

And when have you ever been crabby?

Trust me, I have my days. Just ask The Furry Guy. :grumpy:

raebates

06-19-2008, 05:32 AM

Well, then it was nice knowing you all!!!:D I put the crab in crabby! I put the itch in.....witch:D

Maybe we have to wear nothing but mood rings....

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/baychef_album/mouse.gif

Hah! I've met you, so I know better. :love:

The_Kitchen_Guy

06-19-2008, 11:00 AM

There were several vBulletin sites hacked over the last weekend and a lot of mischief happened. The vBulletin people also issued a new release, vBulletin 3.7.1 PL2 / vBulletin 3.6.10 PL2 because a hole in the software allowed the hackers to get in.

Just wanted to let you know.

Nanisu

06-19-2008, 11:37 AM

A mood manager? Geez, could you just send one over to my house to deal with my 22 year old DD while you're at it?

ChefBeckyD

06-19-2008, 11:42 AM

A mood manager? Geez, could you just send one over to my house to deal with my 22 year old DD while you're at it?

LOL! That's funny!:D :D :D

janetupnorth

06-19-2008, 01:09 PM

I was going to put this in a separate post, but maybe this is a good spot - to overcome those withdrawal symptoms.

Does anyone else Facebook? We can't start a PC group, but maybe we can add each other as friends.

Sarah

Seriously, everyone needs to learn how to handle a few hours. I say those who are home (because I can't, I work) have a contest for those few hours CS is down for how many calls they can make to connect with customers, book shows, etc.

Have categories for most calls, most "no's", most yesses to shows, to orders, etc.

Turn your withdrawal into something productive for your business. Then come back here and celebrate a new site and new business success! :D

katie0128

06-19-2008, 01:10 PM

I would rather have a MORFIA training on how to recruit 5 darn consultants in the blink of an eye!!! ;)

Sign me up for that conference call!

ChefBeckyD

06-19-2008, 01:16 PM

Seriously, everyone needs to learn how to handle a few hours. I say those who are home (because I can't, I work) have a contest for those few hours Chef Success is down for how many calls they can make to connect with customers, book shows, etc.

Have categories for most calls, most "no's", most yesses to shows, to orders, etc.

Turn your withdrawal into something productive for your business. Then come back here and celebrate a new site and new business success! :D

Yeah - I think I'll do something really productive...like...ummm, I think I'll toast some marshmallows, and make some s'mores....and then, maybe a bike ride with my boys....and sit and read some of the magazines I've been saving for vacation!:D

janetupnorth

06-19-2008, 01:20 PM

Yeah - I think I'll do something really productive...like...ummm, I think I'll toast some marshmallows, and make some s'mores....and then, maybe a bike ride with my boys....and sit and read some of the magazines I've been saving for vacation!:D

Hey, those are all good productive FAMILY events!

As I was sitting at work last night fixing the conveyor system, I was thinking back to the lifeguarding class we taught 2 weeks ago. I was over twice the age of the students, not in the best shape (not horrible either though) and I could kick their butt in every pre-test (which was basically just swimming). The kid (I call most people younger than me kids... :blushing: ) sitting by me last night was 22 and I was telling him this. I said we just got done raising a generation of sit on my butt in front of my computer and video game kids. He thoroughly agreed!!!! So read books, ride bikes, exercise your mind and it will help your business!

ChefBeckyD

06-19-2008, 01:25 PM

Hey, those are all good productive FAMILY events!

As I was sitting at work last night fixing the conveyor system, I was thinking back to the lifeguarding class we taught 2 weeks ago. I was over twice the age of the students, not in the best shape (not horrible either though) and I could kick their butt in every pre-test (which was basically just swimming). The kid (I call most people younger than me kids... :blushing: ) sitting by me last night was 22 and I was telling him this. I said we just got done raising a generation of sit on my butt in front of my computer and video game kids. He thoroughly agreed!!!! So read books, ride bikes, exercise your mind and it will help your business!

I'm not taking my computer with me, DH isn't taking his pager, and I'm not even taking any PC paraphenalia....we are getting away from it ALL!

janetupnorth

06-19-2008, 01:38 PM

I'm not taking my computer with me, DH isn't taking his pager, and I'm not even taking any PC paraphenalia....we are getting away from it ALL!

Oh yeah, vacation! GO BECKY! ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just yesterday read a blog of a kid who came to camp in the fall and had nothing life-changing happen, there was just too much happening at camp and he couldn't get away, yet talked about how much they enjoyed playing with the band and stuff while at camp...

Got me thinking...hmm...is this the one church a year that brings their youth up and rather than enjoying the quiet northwoods, brings every piece of sound equipment imaginable, drums, guitars, the list goes on...including a FOG MACHINE one year! (I about died when I saw that...) ...and whose fault it is that you couldn't get away?

We provide a quiet, tranquil piece of the northwoods to you and SUGGEST that you don't bring toys and games and things like that...so LISTEN TO US we may actually know what we are talking about.

I am saddened when I hear youth pastors saying they can't get kids to come on a retreat unless they promise big multimedia events. :(

What happened to "Be still and know that I am God..."...

I am trying to teach my children among our MANY activities that there is a time to be still.

legacypc46

06-19-2008, 03:55 PM

"Be still and know that I am God..."

This is one of my all time favorite sayings.

(Sorry for the hijack Greg)

janetupnorth

06-19-2008, 04:01 PM

This is one of my all time favorite sayings.

(Sorry for the hijack Greg)

If Greg thought even he could post a thread without us hijacking it, he's mistaken! :D :p

baychef

06-19-2008, 05:03 PM

Hah! I've met you, so I know better. :love:
Yeah, but I have SEVERAL people that have seen my dark evil twin come out and spin her head around!!!

And please...me with just a mood ring on?:eek: Not a pretty picture at all!!!

I like this idea of having a mood manager come over to the house. I have an 18 year old son that I can use that on. Just have to have him land long enough to apply the manager!!! Good kid, but just would like to see him more often than just the times he needs money!!!:grumpy:

Admin Greg

06-22-2008, 11:26 AM

Two day reminder that tuesday the site will be down for upgrades.

Flamingo

06-22-2008, 11:43 AM

Better plan lots of busy stuff for tuesday. what shall we do.....................

letscook04

06-22-2008, 11:58 AM

Maybe I will get some stuff done! :D

chefann

06-22-2008, 12:09 PM

Let's all plan to use the time that we would normally spend here on productive business work, like host coaching, customer care calls, and getting bookings.

Kitchen Diva

06-22-2008, 12:13 PM

Let's all plan to use the time that we would normally spend here on productive business work, like host coaching, customer care calls, and getting bookings.

Awww- but I wanted to run amok on Tuesday... Shoot- :p

jrstephens

06-22-2008, 03:39 PM

We could just exchange Yahoo Istant Message id's and start a conversation with us all!

I would prefer it to be Wed since I will not be home that day but I guess it's not about ME!:eek:

wadesgirl

06-22-2008, 03:54 PM

I hope for a busy day at work on Tuesday as I'm usually on here if it's not busy!

katie0128

06-22-2008, 03:56 PM

I hope for a busy day at work on Tuesday as I'm usually on here if it's not busy!

Yep, me, too. But I should be busy on Tuesday because I'm on vacation Wednesday to Monday, so I should actually get stuff done and in order before I'm gone for a week.

wadesgirl

06-22-2008, 04:31 PM

I might actually have to find something to do!

ChefEileen

06-22-2008, 07:44 PM

I am glad it is on Tuesday :) , I have a very busy day so I won't go into withdrawal pains too much.

katie0128

06-22-2008, 08:39 PM

Awww- but I wanted to run amok on Tuesday... Shoot- :p

Amok, amok, amok...

pamperedlinda

06-22-2008, 10:58 PM

Tuesday works great for me. Hopefully we will make the mid-morning flight home tomorrow and I'll be home it time to join my new recruit at Cook Book training. I've got a show Tues night and I am not ready, plus I ned to go grocery shopping for my family. So, without my CS addiction (errrr, distraction) I should have no trouble getting everything done.