Archive for July, 2010

Today’s Status Report

Posted in OAImages News by John E. Pannell on July 28th, 2010 at 1:41 pm

“Everything is in a state of flux, including the status quo.” – Robert Byrne

Another portion of this site’s move has been accomplished.     This blog’s software, WordPress, is now installed and running at the new location.       Perhaps I should call it “OAImages Blog 2.0″?

Until the move is final, this blog will continue to be updated periodically.   However, my primary focus now is on the site move.     All previous blog posts and data will be transferred to the new location in due course.

My goal is to be moved into the new location by the time everyone returns home from the Jamboree, or shortly thereafter.

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Laurence J. Peter


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Interactive OA Blue Book

Posted in OAImages News by John E. Pannell on July 27th, 2010 at 5:47 pm

I was only recently made aware of this announcement made by Roy More some five months ago, concerning an interactive Blue Book website.         Some are under the impression this website will be discontinued.     That is not true.

It has been my hope that Roy and I could work together on the Blue Book in the future.   I still hope that happens and look forward to hearing more about this in the future.

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"I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain."
John Adams


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Getting Closer

Posted in OAImages News by John E. Pannell on July 26th, 2010 at 6:31 pm

While the rest of the patch collecting world is at the BSA National Jamboree and the trade-o-rees around it, I have been working on relocating this site.     Thanks to Brett Estrade, webmaster of patchlodge.com for the invaluable help he has given me thus far with this move, and for listening to my sometimes stupid questions.     Thanks, too, to James Ford for his help throughout the years with keeping this site going.

You can follow the move in progress at:   http://204.109.59.2.     As you can see there are still many issues that need to be resolved.

Maybe some day soon I’ll even start answering my email again!       I know I have a lot to answer.     Some I have been deliberately putting off until after the move is done.     Please remain patient.

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Oliver North


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Most Popular Posts on OAImages Blog from 12th July – 18th July 2010

Posted in Uncategorized by John E. Pannell on July 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Are there too many posts to handle? Maybe you missed out on a great post. Here’s a quick digest of the top posts from last week that you may want to check out:
  • Moving On Up?
    Posted on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 in OAImages News – Views: (5)
    The move to a new server and location is now in progress.   It is taking priority over any other site work, projects, or even maintenance at this point.   It would be nice to be settled into a new virtual home by the time everyone returns home from the Jamboree but I am making no promises.
  • The Last Hurrah?
    Posted on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 in OAImages News – Views: (70)
    As many have noticed this site’s server has been having a lot of problems lately.     It appears to be running alright now, but I don’t know how long that will last.   The short explanation is the current server appears to be dying.     I have already started making the preparations for a move but have my doubts if I can avoid further interruptions.
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Moving On Up?

Posted in OAImages News by John E. Pannell on July 18th, 2010 at 5:24 pm

The move to a new server and location is now in progress.   It is taking priority over any other site work, projects, or even maintenance at this point.   It would be nice to be settled into a new virtual home by the time everyone returns home from the Jamboree but I am making no promises.   In the meantime, I am keeping my fingers crossed that I have no other hardware failures.

Once I get a bit further along, I may post a link to the ip address for the new location in case anyone wants to see the move in progress.     Then in time, the virtual change of address forms will be filed and the site will be officially at the new home.

Does anyone realize how long it takes just to upload the images used on this site? ;)

More details will follow.

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Leonard Bernstein


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The Last Hurrah?

Posted in OAImages News by John E. Pannell on July 14th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

As many have noticed this site’s server has been having a lot of problems lately.     It appears to be running alright now, but I don’t know how long that will last.   The short explanation is the current server appears to be dying.     I have already started making the preparations for a move but have my doubts if I can avoid further interruptions.

Please be patient during this frustrating time for all of us.

For those about to go to the Jamboree:   Have fun.     Trade lots of patches and send me images when you return.   Work and finances do not allow me to be there at all this time around.

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Most Popular Posts on OAImages Blog from 28th June – 4th July 2010

Posted in Uncategorized by John E. Pannell on July 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
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  • Possible System Maintenance
    Posted on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 in OAImages News – Views: (54)
    I have discovered some issues with this server last night.     Most users will not experience any problems, yet, but this may require me to take down the server for an extended period of time to repair the problem.       I don’t yet know when this will be but will try to give some sort of warning if possible and practical.
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