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Tech Day

Tech Day

11.5.2007 | by Megs | under: General

working on computer We have so much great info and pictures to bring you from our trip to NYC, but today may not be the day. While it is unfortunate, the outcome will be great for all of you (especially the forum regulars) because we are moving to a new server company and will have a bigger set up! For you techies out there, the new set up involves 8 servers to help power the Purse Blog and Purse Forum, so keep down time to a minimum and let you all enjoy the site at all times. No more down time!! So hang in there today, as we are moving all of our data to the new servers. We will open the forum back up later when the move is finished and we will bring you great information from our trip to New York in the coming weeks (like pictures of what is inside my Hermes boxes!!!)

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Jahpson says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:11 AM

ok, thanks for the explanation!

kneehighz says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:11 PM

Awww I miss TPF! Can’t wait till its back, hope its soon!

 
Lescoy says:
on November 6th, 2007 at 6:06 AM

WOW - I’m missing the TPF - I’m having to do housework!! Hurry back - look forward to your return - and thanks to you for all your hard work!!

 
 
maria28 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:11 AM

thanks for the info…can’t wait for the purse forum to be up again & YAY to the new improved server =D!

 
JuiceBox says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I suppose it’s good tpf is down for a bit… I really need to catch up with some work and the downtime won’t distract me! Although since im in the UK it’s like 4pm here and I wanna go on it!!!!! wah! lol

 
Vlad says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

This upgrade was long overdue! tPF was running slowly during busy times of the day and we needed these upgrades badly. Hang in there, it’ll be worth the wait!

 
Sunshine says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I am missing you guys!!! Who knew what an important part of my day the PF is!!! See you later today! Can not wait!

 
Prada Psycho says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Well, if there was ever any doubt, the past 15 hours (and counting) have sealed it: I’m totally and completely addicted to tPF and in major withdrawal. Boo hoo! Besides that, I’m DYING to see what’s in that big ORANGE box, Megs!!!

 
RazorbackBelle says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

AUGH! I am dying here at work! tPF has become such a huge part of my day. Sad, but true. I’m glad you guys are upgrading, though, keep up the hard work!

 
twiggers says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I am going through DTs right now…anyone got a Martini? I’m missing it so badly….but am looking forward to improvements!!! 8 servers? WOW!!! The Purse Forum has grown :-)

 
Chaz says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I had noticed it running slowly at times,but this stop is killing me!!Never realised how much I lean on this site everyday for a form of company! I miss you! Still,i’ve got loads of housework done and re-organized my wardrobe ready for autumn and winter so the downtime has been a good thing, and I will appreciate it so much more when its up and running again! Good luck with the installataions,hope its not giving you too many headaches!!XXXXXXXXXXXX

 
mintpearl says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Cannot wait to be on tPF AFTER the upgrades—that is great news-8 servers?!? Sounds impressive though not a techie!
Megs, I cannot wait to hear more about the trip to NYC and to see what GORGEOUS treasures are inside your orange boxes…! Any hints????

 
Sunshine says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Just seeing the familiar names on here makes me feel a little better!!! (hugs twiggers)
Sad bunch we are….
Catch up on some of Megs GREAT blogs…it eases the pain.

south-of-france says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

ITA!! I’m looking forward to reading you guys again soon! Thank you Vlad and Megs for the hard work!!

 
 
CYPRUS says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Hey all!

Apparently I am really addicted to the forum and is good to know I am not the only one! Just a quick question:On what times zone does Vlad’s message refer to ? Afternoon hours European time?

 
penny sisto says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Love the prospect of faster, bigger, better tPF..didn’t realize how many times a day I look in on everyone and feel cheered up..I work alone in the studio over 8 hours a day, so it is almost as if you all drop by to say “Hi”..hurry back tPF

 
Fiatflux says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

It’s driving me nuts, too…can’t stand not being able to keep up to date on a certain thread that has me hooked (some of you may know what I’m talking about!!) ;)

But I know it’s all for a good purpose…and I’m impressed at how seriously you guys take this site. I hope that you are reaping rewards from the popularity of the site.

sarahcantiik says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Ahaha, I think I know what you’re talking about there Fiat!

I came back from the gym expecting the site to be up and running.. I know it’s for a good cause, but I missed the forum so much, ugh!

I hope and hope it’s nearly done.. :-)

 
LVCRAZED says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

HAHA!! I know which one you mean Fiatflux!! ;-)

I’m off to wkout…ck back in laters!!

Thx Vlad & Megs for everything!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
chinadoll724 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

My bf thinks i’m crazy for checking the purseforum every hour only to curse when I see it’s down. Now I realize how dependent I am on it . . .

And you’re such a tease! :) We’re better see what’s in that box as soon as we go live.

 
FashionMike says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Wow!!! I am really missing my pf friends right now!! :(

 
CYPRUS says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Hey Alaska,

I am mentally attempting the treadmill for a few weeks now. LOL.Good luck. Maybe you should start a thread on the forum and convince the rest of us to join.

 
Quilter says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

oops, should have said Quilter, my tPF name ..sorry!

 
Rhea (material Me) says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I was wondering what is going on! I am going through withdrawal…HELP! LOL! I’m glad it’s only because the site is improving! Keep up the good work guys!! TTYS!
I can’t wait to see inside the Hermes Boxes!

 
NyckeiXXIV says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I soooooo need to authenticate right now! There’s a great deal that I don’t want to miss out on. Wow. TPF is an addiction and a wealth of information. Ah, well. I won’t make a move on the bag until the server stuff is done and I can hash it out with my tPF pals.

Peace,
Nyckei

 
KellyKapoor says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I am missing all my TPF friends on this Monday morning.

 
Megs says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

You all are cracking me up!!! Granted, I did not think it would take this long either, so I keep logging on to see for myself how far along Vlad and the techs have come. They are vigorously working away, and it should be up this afternoon, US EST.

Exciting though!! Miss you all!! and the weather sucks here so I can’t take pics outside, will need to do my reveal indoors!!

south-of-france says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

Another addiction lol!! Can’t wait!!

 
 
Fiatflux says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

What do you bet this comments section is going to grow into the thousands before tPF is back online? ;)

 
mas2388 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I cannot wait to see the forum after the new upgrades!!! It’s going to be the best!!! I really am dying here, but it is definitely going to be worth it!!! Can’t wait to see all you guys again!!!!

maria28 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

hi mas2388 :)

 
 
maria28 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

tpf really is addictive LOL…i’m refreshing my browser quite frequently to see if tpf is running again.

megs: can’t wait to see what’s inside all those h-boxes…esp. the large one ;)

 
RazorbackBelle says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Twiggers, amuse us with some LV Commentary.

 
loopylyn says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

This is a super super site, no more fear buying a LV etc, the advice is amazing, and the people are so helpful, just a few hours of site down and miss it already lol,loopy x

 
Megs says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Vlad told me that this would reach into the hundreds of comments!! I would love to see us hit over 1000 :)

Fiatflux says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Well, I’m up for the challenge! ;)

 
 
mas2388 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

^^^you and me both maria28!!! LOL!!!

 
imasadgiraffe says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 12:12 PM

I never realized how addicted I am to tpf…I’ll be glad when it’s back! Also, can’t wait to see what’s in those beautiful orange boxes!

 
twiggers says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Awww so many familiar names…are we the true addicts because we commented on this thread? LOL

LV commentary…LOL….we could hash out the merits of those joke bags….rumor has it they are going to be the IT bag in the spring..ACK…the jokes are funny, but I don’t know about on a bag! My friend once came up to me when I was carrying my cerises speedy and said ‘Oh wow…I’ve never seen fruit on a bag before’ LOL

I’m actually working right now…freaking amazing! OH and I got my SPICE GIRL tickets this morning WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DH wants to kill me for spending $300 on some washed up girls from Europe and claims he will be the only man in the building LOL

Megs says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Well we need to review the Joke Bags- joke or not, people want to know about them!!!!!

And spice girls, LOVE that!!!! HA

 
 
RazorbackBelle says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

LMAO! Watch us bog down the Purse Blog site with our thousands of comments here since we can’t post in tPF!

*eats popcorn*

 
Jag says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Ok really, this was all a ploy to drive us nuts waiting to find out what is inside that big orange box that Megs brought back from NYC! C’mon Megs, throw us a bone and give us a little hint! PUHLEEEEZE! Seriously going through withdraw right now.

 
cbetht says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I got a package from my RAOK buddy this morning and I want to post pics!

I miss everyone dearly but I DID get quite a bit of homework done last night since tPF was down!

See you all in a bit! Can’t wait for tPF to be up and running again : )

 
sjunky13 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I miss TFP!!!! ahhhhhhhhhh, and the LV phone lines are down, 1866 vuitton isnt working and my local store number is out of order, that combined with the PF being down freaked me out, lol. Ok im in bed sick :( with no pf, this sucks. Miss you guys!!!!!!!! hurry vlad hurry lol.

 
CYPRUS says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

So… afternoon, US EST time means that I will be sleeping when is back on ! This is so frustrating! Here now is 7 o’clock at night!

 
sammyjoe says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Hi, I am so missing the site guys!! After months of waiting for a kelly bag, one has come in, I have now decided to get a birkin, so I need to put it out there to the London/UK members to see if someone else wants it before it gets resold!!!!xxx

I really hope it is GMT time!!! Actually its not going to be, its 17.15pm here in the UK!!!!

Cannot wait for the site to be ready!!!x

 
pat222 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I finally took pictures of my outlet purchases so I can’t wait to post them later.

I miss the forum but it sounds like the changes you are making are great.

Thanks for your hard work keeping us all happy.

 
Iluvbags says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Oh boy. I can’t wait until its back up! On the bright side I guess I can get a few other things done now. LOL.
Talk to you guys soon!

 
MissTiss says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I can’t stand it! I have been checking since yesterday….and checking, and checking, and checking.
Can’t wait much longer. Hurry up! LOL

 
Megs says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Ok I will reveal a little bit of info…!!! since you all have found your way here.

Some people thought I have a Kelly in that big box, but it is not a Kelly ;)

 
beautiful stranger says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I need my fix of TPF!! just a little! I swear I will pay up later! just one little sniff .. ahh ..

 
Fiatflux says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

8 servers! I can’t believe it takes so many!! I just know that the Purse Forum has become much more than just a place about purses…it’s a lifeline for many of us!!

Megs says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

It is my lifeline too!! Trust me!!!!

 
 
Roxana says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

So funny that we all ‘meet up’ here to make up for our missed PF time :)
Nice to know we all miss tpf greatly together!

 
sjunky13 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Megs has a birkin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
twiggers says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

A birkin Megs???? That would be awesome! I don’t even frequent the Hermes section (DH would definetly divorce me) but I’ll be heading there today to see your pics (unless you post in GD)!

BTW those joke bags….apparently Marc Jacobs has some of Prince’s paintings with the jokes on them in his Paris apartment (caught one of them in a spread in W this month)!

 
Alice from Italy says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Gosh! I was totally shocked to see the PF down, it was the first time in more than 1 year of membership! This shows me it’s totally addictive!!! :-P
Can’t wait to see you online soon!!!
Hugs and can’t wait for the orange boxes to reveal too eheheh!!
Alice

 
luvpurses24 (Cheryl) says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Ack! I’m going nuts here. Thanks for the updates though Vlad. It’s at least nice to see a different message every so often of the upgrades status. I’ll miss all of you guys!! Can’t wait to see the New York pics Megs & Vlad!!!

Cheryl
luvpurses24 :)

 
twinkle.tink says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Ok, I know this is a secret plot between Vlad and my DH, so I will finally finish a project or two that never seem to get done…I hope he paid you well…lol…I already have two boxes of stuff ready for a charity pick up tomorrow morning…ok back to cleaning…

Really, thanks Vlad for your hard work making the site better for us. Megs can’t wait to see what you got.

Peace, Love and Happiness, Tink

 
Megs says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I def have my dream bag, fate was just working in my favor like you wouldn’t believe!!!! I want to take pics, but you know Vlad (aka the part time photog) is anal about lighting and angles etc etc!! I can’t wait to show you all my goodies though!

 
Toonie says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I’m missing everyone…OMG Megs could it be a Birkin??!!

 
HandbagAngel says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I am in the IT field so I totally understand the situation. Upgrade is always for the better. Eight servers?! That is so impressive! Thank you and Megs’s dedication and efforts. Cannot wait to see the PF back up and your NYC photos.

 
fromparis says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

A Birkin ??? Congrats Megs !!
What color ??? Leather ??? Size ???
Pleaaaaase give us at least another little clue ???

 
RazorbackBelle says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Oh Megs I can’t WAIT to see your H goodies! My first H bag is on its way and I’m spazzing out, I’m so excited! Do I smell a Birkin in that big orange box o’yourn?

 
lorihmatthews says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

OK, I thought that by the time I made it to work this morning (Pacific Time) that tPF would be up and running again … I will have to wait with bated breath a little longer!

 
twiggers says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Not sure anyone cares…but Saks just put up their Preview Sale online (30-40% off today and tomorrow)

 
kikay says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

HURRYYYYYY UPPPPPPPPPPPP!

 
ahertz says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

ACK — I guess I’ll get some work done this morning! :)

I’ve been lurking in Hermes and was SO looking forward to Megs reveal this morning. Give us more hints!!

 
cherry pie says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

hi everyone!
i feel lost without my daily dose (or 3) of TPF. cant wait for the new faster site.
vlad, you know this is just feeding our habit even more

 
guccilove says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

im so addicted to tpf that i ended up researching another handbag forum, found a couple, but boy was i surprised!!! they actually were talking about where to buy replica designer handbags?!?! i was like “where the heck did i end up in!?!?!” hurry back TPF!! im missing you already……………….hehehehheheehhee

 
twiggers says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Vlad…did you know that because of this downtime I was forced to sit here and read empirical journals all morning (which are not really the most exciting things to read)…and am continuing to do so LOL How dare I get work done! If it doesn’t come up soon I am going to have to start running some really awful statistical models ACK!

Yvalenz says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 3:03 PM

heehee - forget DH….did my boss call you? with all the downtime I actually caught up on all my grading, uploaded the final a month early - wow. This has to stop!

 
 
Candace says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

SERIOUSLY…it is very boring at work now. I’ve only been on tPF for less than a week and I already forgot what life was like without it at work! It’s rather like being in the Army. Was I ever not? I can’t remember anymore!!!

I MISS EVERYONE!!!! WAHHHH!!! :(

 
fromparis says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

It’s almost 7pm here !!!
So maybe I won’t see TPF before tomorrow !

1 Day without TPF looks like rehab ;)
And I say NO NO NO

 
trama turgo says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Okay, I can manage no PF for 1 day, but the boxes, THE BOXES, I can’t wait for what’s inside the boxes! (Megs has a Birkin! YAY!)

 
nl3181 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

i cant breath !!! i hope PF will back in action realllll soooon !!!

 
trama turgo says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Mmmmmm…if it’s your dream bag it’s a 35 cm birkin, either gold or blue jean, palladium HW…hehehehehehe!

 
riffraff says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Noooo day off work and can’t get on TPF and just to add insult to injury Megs posts pics of a Hermes haul - so unfair.

Thanks for the hard work Vlad, it is appreciated. Congratulations to you both for coming in the top 3 I look forward to hearing about the VIP trip to Vegas.

 
oreocat says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Oh Megs, could it be a 30 Birkin?? I know my H box for my 30 is about the same size as the one shown in your pic!! Wh
at color and hardward??? Oh how exciting is this??

It’s hard to not have anywhere to go on the internet when the forum is down :( I feel like a cyberspace homeless person :(

 
habibty says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

i’ve been wanting to read an important PM since 7 am for me and now it’s 9 pm and still didn’t read.. i want tPF BACK! :(:(:(

 
oreocat says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Oh Megs, could it be a 30 Birkin?? I know my H box for my 30 is about the same size as the one shown in your pic!! What color and hardward??? Oh how exciting is this!!

It’s hard to not have anywhere to go on the internet when the forum is down :( I feel like a cyberspace homeless person :(

 
LyannaStark says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

I have no life outside of tpf!

 
Candace says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Vlad and Megs I just want to say thank you for being the best! :) This is a great community, and I have belonged to a lot. SO THANK YOU!!!! :)

 
litigatrix says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

sigh - it is good to know that soon it will be back and better than ever!

 
jill says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

WAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im going nuts here!!LOL!

 
lunatwinkle says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

i can’t wait until the forum is back up and running. i’ve been going through withdrawal for the past 12 hours because i can’t log onto the forum. i have no idea what i’m going to do now! lol, it’s amazing how dependent lots of us have become onto this forum.

 
ling says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

megs and vlad, i’m dying from withdrawal! i need to see pics of glorious lv bags and obsess over them!

 
iloverice says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

I miss tpf!!!!!!!!! I checked last night, wake up midnight, check first thing in the morning and still nothing….huhuhuhu…Thanks for all the upgrades though. I really appreciate it. And congrats to your new bag Megs!

 
Caxe says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

LOL I can’t believe how much I miss the forum!

 
Nishi621 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

Thanks for the update Vlad-I am almost twitching here from not being able to get on the board. and, it is giving me way too much time to computer window shop-LOL!

 
jag says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

Dream bag…. well then, it must be a 30cm Blue Jean Togo with Palladium hardware (or perhaps another newer style bag wink wink)~ SO JEALUOS!!! But so well deserved Megs! Cannot wait for your big reveal!!!!!!!!

 
dcblam says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

addicts? what addicts?????
LOL!
Wow, 8 servers! Thanks for letting us know.
It looks like I might actually get some work done around the house today…..shucks!
Missing ‘ya

 
piperlu says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

I also did not realize how much I’m really on tPF. I’m at work and let me tell you, I’m actually getting my desk cleaned off. LOL

Sunshine - You’re so right! It is almost comforting to see the names that you see on tPF. Thank goodness for this blog. At least I can get a little fix until we’re back up and running.

Megs - I can’t wait to see your new H goodies too.

 
Vlad says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

If ya’ll knew how much bloody work it is to move a 10,000 lbs gorilla from one zoo to another… NOT fun.

Be patient ladies, working hard!

Roxana says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 3:03 PM

whahaa, oh poor you! Have to move all are blabbering, sorry we talk so much haha and created such an enormous gorilla :D

 
luv2shophandbags says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 11:11 PM

Your work is much appreciated, Vlad!

 
 
CYPRUS says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

I think I am going out for dinner, I cannot do this to myself anymore! Hope when I come back , it will all be normal…like waking up from a really bad dream!

 
Nishi621 says:
on November 5th, 2007 at 2:02 PM

I just read through all the post looking for my buds-I know-sad-eh? OK-off to do more Sephora shopping!

I have my Yahoo messenger on if anyone wants to chat-Nishi621@yahoo.com on there.

And, Megs-can’t wait to see what you got!