Dear all
I know there is much annoyance and frustration regarding our current problems with the server technology COL is hosted on, we are trying our hardest to resolve these issues but it is taking some time. Ultimately I will have to make the call to invest in a new server, this in itself will result in some further downtime but should result in a more accessible and stable site.
I have always tried to keep COL free of membership charges (although that would solve all the problems!) so that everyone has access to the valuable information and support here. Your kind donations will help me to invest in some new equipment, I will try and sort everything out as soon as I can but please understand that all the Mods/Admins and myself give our time freely to COL and have to fit COL in around our normal jobs and daily routines.
Regards
Stuart
Edit: 11am. This morning I have ordered a new server, all being well within the next 48 hours or so I will migrate COL and the forum to it's new home, there will be dowtime, there will be teething troubles! Please be patient while during the transition, I will try to post ahead of the longest spells of anticipated downtime.