Last week you may have noticed AusBonsai was off the air for a few hours. Our web hosts decided, in their wisdom
, that we were getting too big for them and they did not want our business anymore 
Well after some negotiating we reached a deal for them to 'plug' us back in - albeit temporarily. Part of the negotiating was for us to reduce the file size. After much consideration we decided to remove the search function database which contained millions and millions of files. Think about and Excel file with 10 million rows x 10 million columns
This is only a temporary measure. The database has been backed up and will be reinstated in the near future.We have researched web hosts and made a decision about our new service provider. We have now purchased ample space and secured AusBonsai's new home until January 2022.
We are currently testing the best way to migrate the forum to the new home. So far, Gocny has spent over 20 hours testing and simulating the transfer. Everything is looking positive. At this stage it looks like the transfer will be done this coming Wednesday/Thursday. We will start around midnight ESDT and complete several hours later. You may not be able to visit AusBonsai during this time.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of AusBonsai and appologise for the lack of search function and temporary down time.
Regards,
Steven
good luck 
And for providing such a valuable resource and social hub 
You guys should be very proud of such growth! 
