New Site Downtime: Monday 12O'clock

[AB Editor]

Good afternoon,

We're going to start launch process for the new site at 12o'clock on Monday. This means the site will be inaccessible.

You can come chat to us on facebook, or twitter - both of which will be manned/womanned by site editors.

Because we have to take a back-up of the ENTIRE database and apply a new lick of paint, this will take several hours. I'd plan something else for Monday afternoon (or join us on our facebook page, where we can give realtime updates regarding our hairlines).

Thanks to all the beta testers for your feedback, and everyone for their patience. It's been a long while coming, but I think the new AB will please.

[Zacs-Master]

Maybe Tora could do a countdown for you ;-)

[Islay]

Can we have that cute black cat please too look at whilst I am in the hospital then please!!

[Jackdaw33]

What are hairlines?

[MargoTester]

I'm getting withdrawal symptoms already!

[AB Editor]

That would be nice of him Zacs.

Traditionally, there's an attempt to be the first and last person to post before and after the downtime. We'll see who gets it this time.

[ummmm]

Housework it is then...that's my Monday sorted :-)

[Mamyalynne]

You going to get a new outfit Ed?

That one is sooooooo last year ;-)

[ummmm]

Do we get a badge?

[Mamyalynne]

I do hope so Ummmm.

[AB Editor]

There will certainly be new threads.

[Lie-in King]

Hmmmm.

[scorpiojo]

Will the new site be any quicker than the test site?

[AB Editor]

"Will the new site be any quicker than the test site?"

Should be a little speedier, yes. The test site is on a slower server.

[dave1948]

As one who has seen the new site in draft it looks pretty good. I hope someone famous like Trump is going to do the official opening if he's not too busy laying bricks

[scorpiojo]

Ta :)

[dave1948]

Maybe Jo could do the opening if Donald's unavailable ?

[pixie374]

She's too quick- we'd all miss it ;-)

[MargoTester]

Ed any idea when it will re-open please? I don't do Facebook so can't follow there.

[scorpiojo]

Lol...no, thank you..and please not Donald ;o)

[dave1948]

AB editor forget to mention the champagne and canapés so please all turn up at 12 on Monday for the opening ceremony at Answerbank Towers.

Dress optional