You haven't been 'offline for a few minutes'

[dawningrealisation]

It's been bloody ages. And I needed mumsnet.

Thank goodness it's not just me. It happened a few mins ago though - sure everything is ok?

I think they haven't paid the bill, Olivia someone spent it all on gin

Hi all,
So sorry for all the downtime. Truth is, we're not entirely sure what's causing it but Tech has a list of possibilities and is banging away in the shed, working his way through fixes. It may take a day or two but we will keep at it till we locate the exact problem. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Thanks Justine. A leetle suggestion, could you put that message or words to that effect on the actual down screen, so that those who see it for the first time will know what is going on. I've been asking on about three threads and it must be getting on your nerves now!

A sign like

Tech isn't in the pub honest. Tech is trying to fix this. Please don't go to nethuns.

Haha! Yes I will ask him to change the signage...

that might explain why its still happening crazzynanna

I like the new 'offline' message.

I don't like that I've seen it of course.

However... Friday lunchtime, run up to bank holiday weekend... do I really believe it???

What did it say? Sorry must have missed it.

something along the lines of 'sorry we're off line, we'll try to fix it as soon as possible. We're not down the pub, honest'

Thank you!