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NEW Forum Changes Coming
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In the next day or so, I will be updating this Forum with a new look and new features - which I sure hope works without issues.
Including: A new Documents page with all of the linked documents now on my Dropbox.com account for downloading without any request. Some documents are new and I will include any new items sent to me, or collected by myself. One important part of the new page is the [b]“Request Link”[/b] to the Elco 70’, 77’ and 80’ as well as the Higgins 78’ PT boat engineering drawings from the National Archives microfilm reels. [b]These scanned microfilm documents are now provided free.[/b] As some might recall for several years I sold them on DVD, but since then, they have been nearly paid for. Making it possible for me to make them available for free. Unlike the general document links that take you directly to the download page, the [b]Engineering Drawing Link[/b] sends an emails to me with your request for access, after receipt I will reply with a download link. As a note, the Dropbox link does not require you to sign-in or join, If however, a pop-up box appears on the page simply cursor to the bottom of it and click on the NO THANK YOU link.
In addition, other new pages include Privacy, and Cookie Notices as well as a Links Page, Search, Register, My Profile, Log-In and Photo Gallery. The last, [b]Photo Gallery,[/b] is know open to guest to post photos without a pre-approved account, if abused the Gallery will again be secured back to membership only.
A New - [b]Upload Image Button[/b] is included in the posting area, allowing easy upload of your photos to the form. This should make it a much easier process while making a post. Now when typing in your post there is a button on the left that lets you upload photos directly from your computer to the post you are writing. These photos are for image files only, like .jpg, .png, .gif - NO .PDF files, they are not image or photo files.
Finally - There are two separate navigation bars. The main bar is under the Header Photo, including the main navigation. The second bar is below the posting and index area. It is a sub bar with additional links. Please familiarize yourself and look at each navigation bar. Along with the navigation bars, the forum/web pages are now resizable to fit different computer, tablet and other screens as well.
I’m crossing my finger that all will work fine.
The Real Final Note, I’ve had the fearless [b]Jeff D (Jeff Davidson)[/b] testing the site since its new update at a separate testing location. Sadly however, he is no longer speaking to me - I think his computer melted . . . [:-good-:][:-good-:][:-good-:] . . . Hmmm, read the “Conditional Use of this Forum/Message Board”
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Dick . . .
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Dec 13, 2019 - 10:34am
Total Posts: 1417 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm
[b]ALL MEMBERS SHOULD READ . . . .[/b]
Only 31 visitors out of 467 visits to the forum have read this post over the last four days. It is important that you realize there could be some issues in its operation during the changes. Its not unrealistic to see posts missing or not showing up. All will be done to curb any such errors in occurring.
The changes will occur [b]tomorrow night 12-17-2019[/b]
This Forum's current web hosting service account ends in March of 2022, and this could be the last of it. With ever increasing costs, and specially the recent death of membership participation over the last two years, it only stands to reason. In the past this forum would receive 400 or more visitors per day, but recently it cannot even hit 100 per day. It could be said that most of the PT Vet have taken their last sail, specially in the last ten years. More realistic the interest has died and maybe all the Facebook PT Boat related sites have just drained the forum. After all there is only so much PT you can talk about . . . .well, maybe not.
Stay tune for the change . . .
Dick
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Dec 16, 2019 - 5:19pm
Total Posts: 1417 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm
Maybe everyone is renouncing their slavish devotion to their electronics and are starting to rediscover the "outside"? HAHAHA I crack myself up sometimes!
Seriously though thank you Dick for all you've done these last several decades for the PT Veterans, their families, restoration groups, modelers, and those of us with an interest in the history of PT boats. For me, it will be a dark day on the internet when this site goes away. I am happy to hear that we have at least a few more years.
You are going to make a lot of people very happy with all the free drawings and documents! Your generosity is greatly appreciated Mr. Washichek. [:-cheers-:]
Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Dec 17, 2019 - 2:54am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am
Dick,
Thank you for your efforts. I am sure that it will be a wonderful enhancement to an already fantastic site.
Jonathan
Posted By: JEno | Posted on: Dec 17, 2019 - 6:17am
Total Posts: 73 | Joined: Oct 13, 2019 - 9:52am
I am staying tuned and certainly appreciate all that this forum offers!
Former crew member of the Big Blue Sightseer ex-PT 486
Posted By: Gerry McGovern | Posted on: Dec 17, 2019 - 6:18am
Total Posts: 78 | Joined: Oct 7, 2016 - 1:47pm
BEING A NEW MEMBER I WILL BE SAD IF THE FORUM ENDS BUT I DO UNDERSTAND THAT ALL GOOD THINGS END I WILL ENJOY AS LONG AS IT LASTS. SCOTT
Scott Campbell 2nd gen,PT 248
Ron 20
Posted By: Scott C | Posted on: Dec 17, 2019 - 10:22am
Total Posts: 108 | Joined: Nov 20, 2019 - 4:34pm
Staying at top of listing.
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Dec 17, 2019 - 1:35pm
Total Posts: 1417 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm
Dick, I'm sure that the new forum will be just great once the bugs are shaken loose from the PC rafters. Looking forward to the new format. A question: How can we see photos from very old posts that are no longer there. Thanks Dick for all that you do, you are the Guru of the PT Forum.
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 17, 2019 - 6:59pm
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am
First New Site Test - 11:05 PST
Post Test Photo Below:
Test End . . . .
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Dec 17, 2019 - 11:09pm
Total Posts: 1417 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm
The new updates are great! Lets keep this forum going!!
Posted By: Travis B | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 4:38am
Total Posts: 127 | Joined: Nov 23, 2019 - 10:11am
Dick
This looks great! Thanks for all your selfless work to make this forum the best I have ever looked at and the only one I ever joined!
Thanks!
Jeff
Posted By: Jeff H | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 5:07am
Total Posts: 32 | Joined: Jun 7, 2019 - 6:00am
New forum format looks awesome Dick, nice job.
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 6:31am
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am
WOW! Wicked NICE!!!!!!!
Posted By: JEno | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 6:51am
Total Posts: 73 | Joined: Oct 13, 2019 - 9:52am
Awesome new look Dick. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into keeping this Forum running so smoothly and keeping the history of these great boats and their Hero Crews alive. Sure hope it will stay up running with its main focus on preserving the incredible history of these boats and the adventures they participated in.
Posted By: Roy Forbes | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 7:36am
Total Posts: 371 | Joined: Sep 5, 2012 - 4:57pm
Looks great! Thanks Dick!
Former crew member of the Big Blue Sightseer ex-PT 486
Posted By: Gerry McGovern | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 7:47am
Total Posts: 78 | Joined: Oct 7, 2016 - 1:47pm
This is a test of the new Photo posting feature on this forum:
This the easy way to post a photo.
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 1:34pm
Total Posts: 1417 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm
Dick;
You have been, and continue to be our guiding light. Thank You for all you do.
As for the new look.....Bravo Zulu!!!
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Dec 18, 2019 - 6:39pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am
Dick, I would be remiss not to join the chorus of congratulations over the new format and your continued devotion to The Boats and to this site. You , Jeff and the other stalwarts are instrumental in keeping the flame alive.
Will
Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Dec 23, 2019 - 6:25pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm