And We're Back....

...a little bit earlier than expected (but you'll have to wait until tomorrow for some games posts as we need to step away from the computer right now).

So why have we been away? Well, it's a dull story, even if you're into web development, but the long and the short of it is that we've been away changing all sorts of bit and pieces at the back end of Lazylaces to take advantage of some cheaper web hosting options. Suddenly (after an email reminder) we were one week away from web hosting renewal (it's been a couple of years), and we were facing a $400+ bill for the coming year, and Lazylaces doesn't make a cent to pay for it. So anyway, a few hours worth of recoding later (all around the day job etc), and we're now all renewed for another couple of years, all for about half the price. *Result*. Anyway, as I say, we hope to be back properly tomorrow, and apologies for the unexpected break in service...

Oh and hopefully everything still works (and there's even a new "blasts from the past" feature in the right-hand column to give you a view on what was being posted on the site 5 years ago), and maybe the site will even run a bit faster than before, but please drop me an email (address link in the bottom right of every page) if you do find something that's broken.

Cheers

G:o)

Entry 4381, Tuesday, July 27th 2010, Filed In Diary

Comments

Graeme

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1st back

"People ask what I do for a living... well, I post first!"

Comment 1, Monday, July 26th 2010 04:04:29 PM

QJ

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Thanks for the update and all the hard work you do to keep Lazylaces going for we point and click addicts!

Comment 2, Monday, July 26th 2010 04:52:58 PM

Buster

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Graeme! Thank you so much for spending your time and money to keep us entertained, I really appreciate it! If you ever find yourself in NW Arkansas, let me know, I'd be happy to show you around and buy you a few pints!

Comment 3, Monday, July 26th 2010 05:51:59 PM

Heather

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i am so glad yall are back up i was going threw withdraws!! i really cant go a day without this site!!! But i did!! lol

Comment 4, Monday, July 26th 2010 05:59:42 PM

Anthrax

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welcome back, missed ya!

Comment 5, Monday, July 26th 2010 06:14:46 PM

Julez

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Thank you for continuing to post great games and links. I appreciate you!

Comment 6, Monday, July 26th 2010 08:03:56 PM

Nekodoshi

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been following you for almost three years now, and haven't regretted a moment of it. What I really look forward to is being bombarded by photos of your children. GET TO IT!

Comment 7, Monday, July 26th 2010 10:31:01 PM

Fairyhedgehog

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You're missing a DONATE link!

Seriously, I get so much pleasure from this site and I can't be the only person who'd fling a tip or two your way if there was a PayPal link. If enough of us did, it might help with the hosting fees.

Just a thought. I hope it's not out of order.

Comment 8, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 01:14:21 AM

Sara

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thanks graeme :) i've been a lurker on the site for about 5/6 years now checking back occasionally. thank you for your hard work and effort!

Comment 9, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 01:23:23 AM

Some guy in tampa

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thanks! lazylaces is a site that my daughter and i can enjoy together (until, you know, she gets older and finds better ways to spend her time than with her father. should be about 10 minutes now). its actually been a great vehicle for bonding so we're both thrilled you're back.

Comment 10, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 02:52:43 AM

Betsybee

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Just got back from a break to find site 'under maintenance'; the withdrawal syptoms will soon be under control hopefully. Thanks for everything.

Comment 11, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 06:01:27 AM

Rhiannon

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Haha, just clicked on one of the blasts from the past to see it was a game I commented first on. Weird to think that it was 5 years ago...

Welcome back :)

Comment 12, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 08:14:39 AM

Victoria

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Fairyhedgehog Is right Graeme or get a PO Box in these times I could not do a lot but would sent you what I could to help out. I love your site and have been coming on it forever. Good luck to you and your family and thank you again for keeping your site up and running
God Bless

Comment 13, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 09:26:00 AM

Orly

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Welcome back :)

Comment 14, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 12:44:31 PM

Step

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Yay, back. Thanks.

Comment 15, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 01:06:18 PM

Mi

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I also think a donate link is called for. After 4 years of daily visits, it's the least I could do.

Comment 16, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 02:11:21 PM

Gina

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Thank you for all your hard work, Graeme! And yes, a donate button!!

Comment 17, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 04:03:14 PM

Natz

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Thanks graeme, i've been a long time user of your site and really appreciate the hard work and effort you put in. Do see if you can get the donate link, as they say above after more than 4 years on this site i'd love to give something back!

Comment 18, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 04:18:12 PM

Tonepoet

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Thanks for hosting the games, and putting up your own dollars to do it! I agree with the others, post a donate link. I've been coming to this site only about 3 or 4 months now, but it's my first go-to site when I have a free moment. Cheers from down the road (Baltimore/DC area)!

Comment 19, Tuesday, July 27th 2010 08:40:48 PM

Akcrew

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Agreed I would love to help as well, this is one of the only sites I check daily. I hope you and Jen are doing wonderfully!!

Comment 20, Wednesday, July 28th 2010 11:23:12 AM

Afspam

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Thanks for all your time and effort, I really love this site :)

P.S. you're hilarious :D

Comment 21, Wednesday, July 28th 2010 01:37:04 PM

Yuki

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thank you so much! love this site :)

Comment 22, Wednesday, July 28th 2010 10:13:18 PM

WebKat

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Mew!

Just want to say Thank you for all your hard work, time and effort and of course, cold hard cash that you put into this place to keep it running and THE best point 'n click site out there.

If you're ever in Liverpool (UK) post and I'll get you a pint (of real ale) and a portion of fish 'n' chips.. (I'm such a posh gal me) ..seriousness.

Thank you
-xx-

Comment 23, Saturday, August 7th 2010 03:43:44 PM

Merri

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so glad to see your site up and running again, Graeme!
I have been a devotee for at least 3 or so years so was going through severe withdrawal; lol.

Any hoo, welcome back!

Comment 24, Saturday, February 19th 2011 10:24:36 AM