Donations covered for New Server - Thank you guys! You rock!
 

If you haven't read my 'we're back' post, check it out:
http://www.ironworksforum.com/forum/...69#post1238869

I really need to get this paid back. Donna asked how it was going, and as of right now, we are still at zero. :(
I worked my butt off getting us back, and it meant 'borrowing' some cash from the tax return temporarily.
(most of it is for paying off bills and home fixes I need to do). But of all the times I need help, this would be it.

We should be fine after that for the foreseeable future. We're doing better now, so I should be fine month-to-month!
YEY! :)

I spent almost $1000 on the new server, and put over 90 hours into everything to get us back up..
(tried for 3 days to fix the backup server... trying to get that working... but the board just wouldn't boot)

I hate asking, but this is really important. I don't need the entire $1000.. But we do need $400 to pay other stuff off.

We've been online since 1998 with Ironworks--(just amazing!) And this new server will give us many more years. :)
Donna (Wife) said we really need it as soon as possible, which I guess would be.. say 30 days from today sounds good.. PLEASE, if you can, help Ironworks out.

Thanks guys, and now that we have some killer horsepower, I can really upgrade the forum, add some things that just couldn't be added when we had that slow system. And the color theme is back on track to be updated completely.

LOTS of stuff coming! So excited for it!

To make a donation, visit the donation page I have here:
http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/donate.shtml

Thanks again,

Dan

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

I pledge at least $20. It'll be a few weeks thanks to the UIGEA.

20 peeps match my $20 and it's all set, eh peeps ;)?

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

We're at $100 right now! But we really need help before April 13th. If you love IWF, and can afford it, and wanna support the new server, this is the time to donate :).

I REALLY worked hard getting us back online. And with this new hardware, WOW.... It should last us MANY years!

Just upgraded the forum software, now for the new theme. (BTW, there's a new 'add friends' list and 'Social Groups'.. I *think* they are new... Lots to work on, can't wait.

I'm gonna show you all a few color choices in a few days (for the new forum design), and give me some input on what you think--or new ideas. We'll make it even better!!

To bring in new members, I am adding some new forums for 'not the usual' Games. (not all RPG games). This will get the forum busy again, and pump more action into the boards!!

More tomorrow!

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

THAT would be awesome! It would be great to see that happen!

We got lucky with our tax return--some states are delaying the checks because their budgets are in the red. I would be PISSED if that happened. That isn't fair at all... They should pay us interest on that then. :P

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

Bumpity bump

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

Still stuck at $125. Getting a little worried. :( If I can't raise the donations for the server, I'll have to return the hardware (and pay a restocking fee--I hate that). So PLEASE help.

We'll be fine for a long time. Plus, I don't have anything to return to for IW's. And I think that would suck, and I'd be sad. I can't see my life without IWF in it.. just can't. So I gotta hope we'll come through. :)

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

Just bumping, as we still need help. If you can send a donation, please do so soon, it'll keep us online and not have to return the hardware, then IW's would be gone. :(

This server will last us for YEARS!

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

Note down my e-mail: froberg@404forums.net

If the limit isn't reached, I can probably help you out with something while you work things out.

Sadly, I am jobless and penniless, or I'd send some dollars your way.

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

Bump, cuz I'm broke and it's the only way I can help. :/

Re: Need donations to help pay back $400 for the new server
 

We got a bit further, and the meter is update :)

Come on guys! We're close! For those that can spare some only though.
We got a few more days before I gotta think about returning the parts... blah. That would royally suck. IW would be gone..

What would Choc sit next to to keep warm?!?! :hehe: