If you are reading this post, then it’s safe to say that you have arrived at the new version of the site, hosted on my shiny advanced server. I had some hellish problems exporting my old posts from the previous server, with Wordpress only exporting posts up until September 2007.
Some hasty backend SQL work saw me managing to copy all of my posts directly from database to database though and it’s looking fine. Given that I’ve had some DNS issues in the past, please post me a comment just to let me know you’ve arrived at this new incarnation.
As part of shifting over, I’ve installed a new design. I hope you like it. I found the old design a bit too minimalist for me and whilst this design is still fairly low key, I just think it looks a wee bit smarter. All thoughts welcome. There’s still a wee bit of work to be done though and I’ll continue as and when I get a chance.
And now for my last temptation. Last night I received an email from Marillion. I pre-ordered the new album about a year ago (or so it seems) and it is due for release at the start of next month. Basically they sent a link to download a non-CD quality (but still very high quality) copy of the album as referenced in this BBC article.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7606029.stm
Now, I’ve been all Leeds United about hearing this album for God knows how long but I find temptation like that unbearable. There’s something about receiving the final item, unwrapping it and popping it into the CD player. Let’s be honest, this new album is going to be an awesome experience both visually and aurally for those of us who pre-ordered. By all accounts the packaging will be awesome (the album will come as two hardback books in a presentation case).
Thing is, once you know you can listen to it, the temptation is overwhelming and I’ve already downloaded and listened to about 4 tracks. It’s like the box of chocolates in the fridge where you tell yourself you’ll only have one more and then find that you’ve eaten the whole box.
From what I’ve heard up to now though, it’s magnificent. Glorious, in fact.
As Mr H says, “One Love”.
on Sep 10th, 2008 at 3:46 am
Have arrived - and really like this design too nice!
on Sep 10th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I think there is something wrong with your feed though! As my google reader now somehow gets a feed error when I click on one of your posts!
on Sep 10th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Like what you’ve done with the place and I came through from Google reader just fine.