The board was down much of the day yesterday, 1/3 at least for me in the US. I realize how much I look forward to checking the messages, following the strings particularly when I can't get on.
Hopefully, it was just regular maintenance activities--the time difference may have explained the scheduling of some work.
At any rate, I and many others around the world, appreciate all you do to keep this site up and going.
Happy 2012!
Regards,
Donna
Gig Harbor WA, USA