Great McKay-like brains (as in NOT ME!) solved the issue and are getting back to me as to why it happened in the first place. Thanks for all your concern and emails!
So, to be clear, I did not get drunk on mulled wine and start decorating the house with the web server’s fiber optics... I did, however, eat all of Jane's mince-pies and she's not very happy with me. I blamed the dog.. then rats (I felt they were more believable than squirrels).. and then Santa. I think I got away with it. They are really magically good pies, very small, very easy to eat and very unprotected. Jane is out shopping right now!
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Written by killash on 2006-12-20 19:22:24
You got away with it?
Cool!
Hey, I want to use this op to say:
Merry Christmas David!
Feliz Navidad from Mexico!
I hope every wish you have, comes true in the best of ways this xmas, you deserve Santa's VIP tratment.
And thank you so much for the dozens of laughs, tears and awwws you've given me these last 3 years with your work. I'm forever in debt.
Muchos abrazos,
~~Killash~~ |
Written by Assilem on 2006-12-19 22:23:24
Oh David Hewlett. You are like every girl's Fangirl dream. Haha
Happy Holidays!
~Melissa |
Written by hannah_alexander on 2006-12-19 13:08:56
Quality Assurance/Control. Best excuse ever. After all, if there is even the slightest imperfection in the mince pies (or cookies or on one memorable occasion, an entire batch of nut rolls) one wants to find it before anybody outside the family eats the things. I have used this excuse to explain vanishing Xmas food items to my partner for the last 22 years (at this late date, she just rolls her eyes at me). |
Mince Des-Pies
Written by MagicMeerkat on 2006-12-19 05:11:42
Yuk. I'm not a fan of mince pies.
However hot Cranberry and Nutmeg muffins served with a dab of butter always get my attention.... Mmmm.
Happy Christmas everyone! |
at least something is powered
Written by Dew on 2006-12-18 21:12:55
I still have no power at my place so free time at the library is the only way I can see that something might have happened to the site. Other than mini-mince pie devouring.
Dang. Now I want some myself. But no power means no pies.  |
Written by Catsitter on 2006-12-18 17:08:02
I didn't know the site had been down. I obviously don't visit it enough at the moment, what with Xmas shopping, children's carol concerts, and of course, making mince pies!
It appears that these delicacies are not known in every country of the world, so just for those who are wondering, the "mincemeat" in them is nothing to do with meat. Well, at least not nowadays, anyway. I think they used to have meat in them in mediaeval times, but nowadays the "mincemeat" is fruit (mainly dried fruit), fruit peel, and spices. And a lot of sugar! I know some people do make their own mincemeat, but that's rather too much hard work for me; I buy a jar of it from the Co-op. So all I do is make some shortcrust pastry and dollop in the mincemeat from the jar! |
Hum...
Written by ladyc3 on 2006-12-18 14:12:51
What are mince pies? Sorry to hear about the site being down...I was busy making my christmas chocolate cookies.... My friends and family have now declared it to be Christmas  |
[B]FYI??[/B]
Written by crazy4dh on 2006-12-18 08:53:25
FYI? that sounded almost like the coast is clear come eat mince pies little squirrels.
Too bad we too far away to invade the house and eat all that's left!
Was the dog your accomplice in the mince pie heist?? |
death by pie?
Written by Mangst on 2006-12-17 20:34:25
Did you tell on yourself about the pie stealing so that if you disappear we know who to blame?  I dunno though. I'm not sure anyone would convict Jane. Pie stealin's a serious offense. |
AH YES
Written by gravityisalie on 2006-12-17 17:55:58
Reminds me of my dad and the disappearing box of chocs(actually in his pockets the pratt!) i don't like mince pies but for non eaters and eaters alike i gotta recommend stollen , it rocks and exchange students introduced me to it.Do you have shops like Aldi and Lidl ? Thats where I get my Stollen in Ireland, its well worth looking up!!! |
Protesting too much?!
Written by 11nine73 on 2006-12-17 17:23:59
So you "didn't touch it" hm? Thousands would believe you, I don't (I think I have that backwards) I think this might be a Sign that the upgrade you mentioned is really due.
Ah the danger of mini!pies. It's handy having several convenient excuses. And a large mouth *ducks* Is Jane shopping for anti-pie theft devices by any chance?
To be honest, I don't see the attraction (to mince pies); they are decidedly disgusting. The only worst thinmg is anything with nuts in it, since I am honest-to-goodness allergic.
No, really, really. Makes this Time Of Year vastly entertaining (being sarcastic here).
Happy mince pies and merry mulled wine,
Helen x |
Written by rosiewook on 2006-12-17 16:33:28
Clearly you have not learned to use us squirrels for all things evil. Apparently you lack truly dark tendencies. Although blaming the dog is usually a good first line of defense.
And how are you going to make it all up to Jane for eating all her mince pies?!
And when are you sending some out to us squirrels?
Hannukah's already started. Christmas up next. Winter Solstice on Thursday. I think mince pies would help in all those celebrations....
Happy Holidays to Everyone! |
Written by MdGateFan on 2006-12-17 15:50:34
Glad to hear everything is back. I wondered what was going on, but figured it had something to do with the severs...
I hope you have a happy holidays. And maybe even get some more mince-pies.
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Mulled Wine
Written by windshieldbug on 2006-12-17 11:10:47
We figured that McKay-personality took over and started reworking the server to make is run more effienctly!
(Ooops, too much Tao...LOL!)
I kept SCREAMING a the computer whom I call "Dobby" from HP as to why I couldn't get on DGEEK.   |
You Know Why They Make 'Em Small
Written by Chevronrebel on 2006-12-17 08:49:18
Those pies are small so that you think you're eating less, but then you eat more of them and wind up eating more.
Like chocolate kisses. I think, when I eat six in a row, that I'm getting away with diet murder, but I'm really not.
So tell Jane to start making them bigger so you can't eat as many.
Or give three or four to Mars...
Merry Christmas! |
Written by SeiyaTheLeaper on 2006-12-17 07:07:38
Ah, so IT WASN'T MY PC!!! Poor thing, I kept shouting at him "WHY DON'T YOU GIVE ME MY DGEEK FORUM????", and all he did was shrug. Now I'll have to make it up to him.
(Yes, I have a weird relationship with my pc.) |
Written by casey on 2006-12-17 06:22:32
Hee, I didn't even know this site was down till I read your message.
Xmas is all about eating, in my opinion, and uh, maybe lots of drinking. I've been to quite a number of work xmas parties, to the point that my ankles and feet hurt from walking around the city around the dark, (not stumbling!) to catch a cab home!
Hmm, I love meat pies, and I love pies in general. Not always great for the health but I offset it by constantly going for a swim...
Say, it must be freezing in Washington now, eh? Enjoy yourself Mr Hewlett along with Jane and Mars (and no, blaming Mars for eating doesn't work!) |
Written by Zerocool on 2006-12-17 04:46:23
Ha I must be having a busy weekend..I didn't notice the site was down
I didnt think you could get mince pies out there...
In my parents house over christmas you will usually have to fight my dad for them. BTW on x-mas eve you have to leave out a mince pie for Father Christmas and a carrot for the reindeer.....then they need to mysteriously disappear....shame about the carrot eh? |
Written by mystisblom on 2006-12-17 03:07:35
Hmm, I never had mince pies, maybe they are not a common thing in Germany. Can I import them? Do you have an address?
Great now I'll think the whole day about those things, thanks a lot
When it comes to sweet christmas food I'm more into christ stollen with marzipan *sigh* it's like poetry for your tastebuds.
I'm happy that the site is back online, what would we poor squirrels do without our big red home?
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Written by kamelion on 2006-12-16 22:07:10
I'm with the lot questioning the mince pie. Is this a side effect from working on ADB that we need to know about?  |
Written by Delka on 2006-12-16 22:05:43
Well another thing to add to the list to try-mince pies. Never had any (then again I never had fruit cake either).
Glad to know the site is back up!
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It was the Pewter Troll!
Written by darklock on 2006-12-16 22:03:18
He ate the mince pies, obviously.
He probably caused the site to blitz, also. |
intelligences
Written by Aten on 2006-12-16 21:59:10
I have found that there are different types of geniuses: left-brained and right-brained. Don't worry about the servers, because you, Sir, are the right-brained type, as am I.
I've been getting error messages regarding the internet a lot lately, so if I'd been on the site instead of working today, I'd probably have blamed it all on my machine, anyway. |
Written by s_aurius on 2006-12-16 21:54:17
Glad to see the site back.
I've never had a mince pie. I'm with Jan...will Jane share the recipe? I'd love to try it out. |
Written by rothron the wise on 2006-12-16 21:26:21
all looks back to normal, except for the empty plate where the pies used to live
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Written by Mahoney on 2006-12-16 19:48:13
you sound like me with food  "but it's unprotected! you should have protected them!" is always my excuse though I too hope Mars got his share of the pies! Have a merry christmas and happy new year! |
Written by Shawna on 2006-12-16 18:41:10
Looks like the creaking branch finally snapped, eh? Must have been that big-ass windstorm. Good work getting it back up so quickly. |
Written by crownglass39 on 2006-12-16 18:27:53
Which brings up the question: what exactly is mince? |
Written by watcher652 on 2006-12-16 18:26:20
Glad it wasn't another storm. I hear the weather is bad up your way.
How did people manage to email you with the server down?
Now that you've tempted us, do you think you could wheedle Jane into sharing her mince pie recipe with us? Or is it a family secret? Or, and this would be so sweet, is it something she does just for you? Hmm, maybe not, since she's mad at you for scarfing them all.
Is she shopping for mince pie ingredients?
In case I can't post again before Christmas, I want to wish you, Jane, Mars, and all your friends and family (and my fellow squirrels!) the happiest of holiday cheer.
Stay warm! |
Written by teknikal on 2006-12-16 17:56:21
Santa?
woohoo sites back!!its a christmas miracle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
best excuse ever!!!!especially at this time of year!!
ummm mince pies....*homer simpson drool* |
Written by Annie on 2006-12-16 17:33:10
Written by taywolf on 2006-12-16 16:51:23
What does FYI mean at the end of David's message?
If it means what I think it means then it means ( ) For Your Information. I think.
Happy holidays everyone, hope you all have a peaceful and happy time whatever it is you're doing. I'm spending the time with my parents, brother, sis-in-law and neices - I'm sharing a room with Emma, who's 3 1/2 and so looking forward to Santa visiting, and no net access.
Sure I'll have the time of my life - hope everyone else does as well.
Hugs.
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No broken bones-- that's good news
Written by Jan on 2006-12-16 16:59:19
Glad to hear there were no horrible decorating accidents/power outages/bad weather/drunken mince-pie binges. Oh. Oops. Well, two outta three ain't bad.
I am torn over whether I want to ask Jane for her mince recipe. On the one hand, I'm a foodie, and I'm always glad to learn about new variations upon yummy. On the other hand, my husband refuses to eat mincemeat because he says it looks like it's ended up on his plate pre-chewed... Few things will put more of a dent in your holiday spirit than questions about your mince's possible saliva content.
Here's hoping all your Christmas plans go smoothly, and that all they holiday surprises that come your way are pleasant surprises.
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Written by tmac72 on 2006-12-16 16:56:15
Well it is good to have the site back up and running.
My computer was dead most of the day due to a bad power supply so I was already a bit freaked that it may be days before I could get back on.
Always blame the dog but remember to scatter bits of 'evidence' near his sleeping quarters.
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DID MARS GET HIS MINCE PIE?
Written by taywolf on 2006-12-16 16:51:23
What does FYI mean at the end of David's message?
Hope Mars got his share of mince pies - and he must be getting excited at th thought of Santa coming soon.
Merry Christmas to everyone. |
Written by dutch eowyn on 2006-12-16 16:46:16
Huh, I thought the 'crashing of the site' had won over 'chatter dying down' after all.
As for the pies: blame the web gremlins. |
Now i am hungry too ;o)
Written by Amy_McKay on 2006-12-16 16:45:43
Mince pies .. sounds yummy
"I swear, I didn't touch a thing!"
Off course not.. you ate all this pies |
Written by YouKnowWhatImHappy on 2006-12-16 16:39:53
Now I know what Jane needs for Christmas. A mince-pie forcefield. I'm sure I saw one on ebay last week. |
Written by Chelle on 2006-12-16 16:29:20
I don't know, I would have thought a rabid squirrel story was been more convincing, personally.
But that's just me. |
Written by Becky S. on 2006-12-16 16:10:45
I figured it was a server problem (or at least something along those lines) when I couldn't get on not too long ago. Just in case you don't get the chance to post again before the 25th - hope you, Jane, Mars and all extended family members and friends have a Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year! |
Written by sueKay on 2006-12-16 16:09:37
I was wondering what had happened to the site!
Mmm...Mince pies...not had any yet this Christmas...I'll have to buy some soon! |
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