Head Guru Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 On March 15, 2006 we will be making a major annoucement. I can not give any details at this point, only to say that this is something we have been working on for several months now. We have inked the last page to be inked, we have agreed on the final pricing and we have commited to make this huge annoucement happen on 3/15/2006. I am very confident everyone will be very pleased. Stay tuned, its going to be awesome!
borfast Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Confess, you just love teasing us, don't you? Can't wait to see what this one is
Head Guru Posted March 2, 2006 Author Posted March 2, 2006 Yes Raul, That's what I do. I am sorta of like Santa Clause. You tell me what you want for x-mas and I say "OK I will see what I can do". I remember every year when I was a young boy, telling him what I wanted and he told me the same line every time. He would see what he could do. I always thought, man its Santa. He can do whatever he likes.
TCH-Dick Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Forget about Santa, someone send me some Milk and Cookies and I will tell you what it is.
freakbynight Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 On March 15, 2006 we will be making a major annoucement. Beware the Ides of March!
Smudge Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 You mean we don't get any clues? I'd ask for a nice RAID backup drive, but you've already done that. How about some extra bandwidth? I always have this problem at Christmas to, I never know what I want
TCH-Bruce Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Well true, we do now have RAID. Maybe we will all get more disk space for our sites. It's been a while since we had a space increase. More bandwidth would be nice too. I've been harassing the staff since Bill posted there was going to be this major announcment on the 15th and I can't get anyone to tell me what it is. This must be something big if they are keeping it so quiet. You would think that since I am lead moderator here they would tell me what they were planning.
jayson Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 should I be worried? This is like waiting for the other shoe to drop.
stevevan Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 I wouldn't be worried. Quite the contrary...I'm excited! The last time Bill did this we got something quite nice. So I would expect something that would benefit all of us!
OldTimer Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 I hope it's better then this, that was never answered. http://www.totalchoicehosting.com/forums/i...ST&f=33&t=24114
TCH-Andy Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 It will certainly get answered on this one Final stages of the project are being completed, so it's still on target for March 15th. You would think that since I am lead moderator here they would tell me what they were planning... You might let everyone know what it is Bruce Give me a call after wednesday (the next testing phase will be completed then), and I'll give you a preview....
TCH-Bruce Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 Give me a call after wednesday Thanks Andy, I can't wait to find out what it is!
Prel Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 This is tradition in TCh, all star year New Announcement... To wait until day 15. ohhhhhhhhhh
briguy33 Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 hmm.. now im not sure what to do.. i have to add 2 more accounts ... but should i now wait til the 15th? or what?... a conundrum
TCH-Bruce Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Don't let the announcement stop you from signing up now.
cajunman4life Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 I know what it is!!! We're all getting new hats!!! Right?
cajunman4life Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hmm... I'll use the process of elimination to narrow it down... hats are out. Will it be... t-shirts?
TCH-Bruce Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 No, thats not it. But... Thomas, do you know what the announcement is? Has Thomas broken into the secret plans storage database somehow?
TCH-Thomas Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Yeah, I simply asked my teddy bear sitting next to me and he told me. But, unfortunately...I cant tell you. Both Bill, Dick and Andy would slap me until I look like a Smurf if I told.
cajunman4life Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) Ok, I've done it... I cracked into the secret plans database! I think it was a honeypot though. At any rate, a short while later I got a message that informed me I've been infected with the "Amish Virus" and went on to explain that since Amish people don't use computers that this virus was based on an honor system, and politely asked me to delete all the files on my computer. I think this will take a while, so I'll be back later... By the way: Don't try this at home... or work for that matter Edited March 7, 2006 by cajunman4life
cajunman4life Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Forget about Santa, someone send me some Milk and Cookies and I will tell you what it is. Dick, I tried that but I forgot to put one of those $0.02 stamps on the envelope... DOH! So I had a nasty little surprise in my mailbox when I got home last night... Still interested in the cookies at least?
TCH-JimE Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Hmm... I'll use the process of elimination to narrow it down... hats are out. Will it be... t-shirts? Hmmm, i heard a months supply of doughnuts dealt out by a rolling lottery! JimE
TCH-Bruce Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 I heard it was Quizno's because they have a pepper bar.
TCH-Don Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 I heard it was Quizno's because they have a pepper bar.
TCH-Thomas Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 So Bruce, what you are saying is that my teddy bear is wrong? Now, I am hurt. But on the other hand I always wondered what those Quizno's are.
TCH-Don Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 So Bruce, what you are saying is that my teddy bear is wrong? Now, I am hurt. But on the other hand I always wondered what those Quizno's are. http://www.quiznos.com/ Looks good
stevevan Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Well, I hope to be having dinner with HG while here in Florida tomorrow night. Maybe if I buy his dinner and ply him with adult beverages, I could get some kind of hint.
TCH-Tim Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 The suspense is killing me. This is the longest two weeks ever. (Hey Steve, I'm down in Panama City Beach for work. Lovely weather you folks have down here.)
stevevan Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 yeah...although it's supposed to get cold tonight...down in the mid to lower 40's!
Mission Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 yeah...although it's supposed to get cold tonight...down in the mid to lower 40's! I think it'll be in the upper 40's tonight where I am. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
stevevan Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Well not to worry folks...I'll simply turn on my charm and see if I can get any info out of HG. (Unless Rob has any better ideas!)
TCH-Dick Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 The suspense is killing me. This is the longest two weeks ever. (Hey Steve, I'm down in Panama City Beach for work. Lovely weather you folks have down here.) Head down to Schooners in the evenings, after a couple visits there you wont even care what day it is. I haven't been down there in a couple of years but that was my favorite watering hole and I think they still fire off the cannon at sunset.
TCH-Tim Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Beer and cannons? What could possibly go wrong? Will have to check it out.
TCH-Bruce Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Well Andy is still being tight lipped about this announcement. I'm sure it's going to be something big. And I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with food or drink.
TCH-Andy Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Bruce, I'm just about to sign off for the day (getting late over here in the UK ), but testing went well - give me a call in the morning and I'll show you the latest - just don't tell
OldTimer Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Beer and cannons? What could possibly go wrong? Maybe then
cajunman4life Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Hey Andy, I seem to have lost your number... care to give it to me again?
stevevan Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Well, I just got back to my hotel room after dinner with HG. The big announcement is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. You're gonna love it!
TCH-Rob Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Hmmmmm, I am awake when Andy gets up. I just might have to see if I can force it from him.
TCH-JimE Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 The big announcement is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Thats a lot of doughnuts! JimE
abinidi Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I must be spending too much time in this forum. Last night I dreamed about the new announcement. I guess I really am a TCH junkie.
NFreak Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) I can't wait to find out what the big announcement is. If it's server updates, I hope there isn't too much downtime. Maybe the update will finally make the home page more accurate. "Join our community of over 4,500 registered users..." C'mon, I'm member 7594 and I registered last year. Edited March 9, 2006 by NFreak
TCH-Tim Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) Every time I read this thread, which is several times per day, I check today's date to see if it's the 15th yet. So far, no luck. What could it be? More disk space? More bandwidth? Another datacenter? Or is it something crazy like servers with PHP5 available? Or a dedicated server blowout? Or RAID5 for everyone? Or something less exciting, like Windows hosting? Seriously, who puts their customers through this on purpose? Edited March 9, 2006 by timhodge
TCH-Bruce Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Seriously, who puts their customers through this on purpose? I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
ripefis Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Welp, I've been a member since August 2004. I think I'm satisfied enough with totalchoicehosting to move my other web page over, assuming this is a good announcement. Hoorah!
TCH-Rob Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Welp, I've been a member since August 2004. I think I'm satisfied enough with totalchoicehosting to move my other web page over, assuming this is a good announcement. Hoorah! I think this is something everyone will be happy with. If it is what I think it is, even I will enjoy it.
ripefis Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 I think this is something everyone will be happy with. If it is what I think it is, even I will enjoy it. What do you think it is? I'm just wondering if its something I should even wait to sign up about.. like if the plans are gonna change.
TCH-Bruce Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Aww, just go ahead and sign up. What ever it is you will get it on the new account too.
ripefis Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Aww, just go ahead and sign up. What ever it is you will get it on the new account too. Okay, but I swear.. if its something for new signups only, or "free total account deletion!!".. I'm taking it out on you Bruce.
TCH-Bruce Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 I'm taking it out on you Bruce I think I'm safe. Even if it is plan upgrades though a simple ticket with the help desk and you can change your plan at any time.
TCH-Rob Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 "free total account deletion!!" Hmmmmm, interesting idea. I will pass that on the Bill and see what he thinks.
abinidi Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 TCH already offers that. It's a special service plan called: "Don't pay your bill" (Maybe it should be called "Didn't pay Bill," meaning HeadGuru.)
NFreak Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Almost another week until the announcement? Any idea of what time we'll find out on the 15th? If it's happening at around midnight I can stay up on the 14th.
stevevan Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 OK...I feel like I'm bursting, so I gotta tell somebody. It's... well, never mind. You'll have to wait and see like everyone else!
TCH-Tim Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 I'm checking this forum from my phone while sitting in a plane on the tarmac in Atlanta. You know, in case one of these guys crack and spill the beans - I don't want to miss it. No luck yet...
woodygap Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Forget about Santa, someone send me some Milk and Cookies and I will tell you what it is. Ok Dick, here's your milk and cookies. You can tell us.......we're family
TCH-Andy Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Is it time to start giving a few clues ? Or is that going to make it to easy for folk to work out ?
stevevan Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Is it time to start giving a few clues ? Or is that going to make it to easy for folk to work out ? Naw....make 'em wait!
TCH-Bruce Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Clues! Can't do that. It would spoil the surprise.
Squash Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 My hope is more bandwidth. There are tons of other providers that offer tons more bandwidth for the same or less money. I love totalchoicehosting, that would be the only thing I'd like more of for sure. The rest is top notch....service has been awesome. I only say this because my site is growing and I'm closing in on a gb of bandwidth a day...haha I need more for FREEE...please
TCH-Dick Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Thanks for the cookies woody! OK, here's the deal! You can't eat it, drink it, or get the answer from me. It has nothing to do with Windows and there is no cannon involved. There is no extra cost to you and its most likely not a plan increase(or is it?). On the 15th we might tell you that the announcement has been delayed until April 1st. I will tell you this, we do listen to what you want and this is just the first of many new things to come.
TCH-Tim Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 You can't eat it, drink it, or get the answer from me. It has nothing to do with Windows and there is no cannon involved. There is no extra cost to you and its most likely not a plan increase(or is it?). On the 15th we might tell you that the announcement has been delayed until April 1st. Is this supposed to be a clue? 'Cause it's not a very good one.
NFreak Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Just out of curiosity, what would happen if one of you did spill the beans? You can take one for the team, right?
ripefis Posted March 12, 2006 Posted March 12, 2006 See Bruce, this is all your fault. Its been over 24 hours and my account still isn't set up (no phone call on my caller ID that I missed, either). Has TCH dropped the ball?! Oh my, the world will never know. Come on guys, don't let me down now, never have before!
TCH-Rob Posted March 12, 2006 Posted March 12, 2006 You will need to open a ticket to get your answer, Bruce nor the rest of the mods can answer why. Have you checked all folders such as spam folders in your mail account that it would be sent to? By the way, no spilling from me. I got in too much trouble last time.
woodygap Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 I just figured it out.......It's a company name change TotalTease Hosting L.L.C. Member No.1 now known as the Head Tease
TCH-Andy Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 you guessed ..... What are we going to do now .... we'll have to sort out something else for the announcement quickly
Samrc Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Could it be a TCH Family reunion, with Free air fare for everyone that needs it? (Fits the clue given earlier) So....where/when will it be held? Is it something to do with St. Pats day?
TCH-Bruce Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Is anyone else as excited about the upcoming announcement as I am?
Samrc Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 What could be more exciting than having a datacenter on Mars (already announced in another thread)?
stevevan Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 me too! me too! If there was a "hopping up and down" icon, I'd put that in here!
woodygap Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Is anyone else as excited about the upcoming announcement as I am? Yes Bruce we are all excited. Like Tim on the Tarmac in Atlanta I don't want to miss the announcement. Bill and his crew here at "TCH" run a class act and am sure it will be worth the wait. Steve, here's your jumper
perfectdreams Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 TCH is absolutely amazing with their stuff. But this, keeping us in suspense? Just not right. Not right at all *giggles*
TCH-JimE Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Hello, Because TCH-Andy and myself are on UK time, does this mean we get to know early about the doughnuts? JimE
TCH-Tim Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 So should I sit around tonight and wait for the clock to roll over on the East Coast, or is this just going to happen "sometime" tomorrow?
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