Announcements, new features, general happenings in VFRworld Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:57:43 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:57:43 +0000 VFRworld https://vfrworld.com/forums/vfrworld-news.30/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:56:21 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-is-back-up-for-good-i-hope.53398/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-is-back-up-for-good-i-hope.53398/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
Basically, as part of the recent upgrade, we moved to a new server host as well. It turns out the new server did NOT perform well, and some of you may have noticed lagging, timeouts, etc.

So today, we moved back to the original host, and things are running much smoother.

And, I know that some of you do not prefer the new software - there are definitely things that will be a bit different and will...

VFRworld is back up, for GOOD (I hope?)!!!!]]> 6 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:57:59 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/check-out-our-new-t-shirts-and-help-support-vfrworld.59001/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/check-out-our-new-t-shirts-and-help-support-vfrworld.59001/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael https://www.zazzle.com/store/vfrworld

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2. A list of several items will pop up below your current avatar and about halfway down on the left hand column you will see the word "Avatar".

3. Click it, and then upload and avatar of your choosing.

4. VFRWorld will auto-resize it if it is too large for the current settings.]]> 1 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 16:17:43 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/2019-vfrworld-calendar-now-available.56186/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/2019-vfrworld-calendar-now-available.56186/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
For everyone who submitted entries this year, thank you so much for taking the time to give back to VFRworld. Without your photos, the calendar wouldn't exist. For those of you whose photo were selected for the 2018 calendar, congratulations!

Remember, the small proceeds from each calendar sale go a long way towar d the annual costs of keeping...

2019 VFRworld Calendar Now Available!]]> 14 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:48:20 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/2019-vfrworld-calendar-now-accepting-submissions.55600/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/2019-vfrworld-calendar-now-accepting-submissions.55600/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
The Calendar is a great way to show off our bikes and our creativity, and it's also a great way to support VFRworld. The annual sale of the Calendar covers a large portion of the monthly web hosting and software costs for the site....

2019 VFRworld Calendar - Now Accepting Submissions!]]> 13 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:08:23 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-upgrade-to-ssl-https.55881/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-upgrade-to-ssl-https.55881/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
VFRworld upgrade to SSL/https]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:07:32 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/2018-vfrworld-calendar-available-now.54672/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/2018-vfrworld-calendar-available-now.54672/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
For everyone who submitted entries this year, thank you so much for taking the time to give back to VFRworld. Without your photos, the calendar wouldn't exist. For those of you whose photo were selected for the 2018 calendar, congratulations!

Remember, the small proceeds from each calendar sale go a long way towar d the annual costs of keeping...

2018 VFRworld Calendar - Available Now!!!]]> 12 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:05:02 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/2018-vfrworld-calendar-now-accepting-photos-deadline-12-8.54505/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/2018-vfrworld-calendar-now-accepting-photos-deadline-12-8.54505/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
The Calendar is a great way to show off our bikes and our creativity, and it's also a great way to support VFRworld. The annual sale of the Calendar covers a large portion of the monthly web hosting and software costs for the site.

As in previous years, the photos for the calendar will be selected from submissions from our members. Now is your chance to...

2018 VFRworld Calendar - Now Accepting Photos!! Deadline 12/8]]> 12 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 01:37:54 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/scratch-gets-a-new-home.54161/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/scratch-gets-a-new-home.54161/ invalid@example.com (reg71) reg71
Anyway, I have been mostly riding my f800GS the last couple of years so she was being neglected and the guy that bought her fell in love at first sight. I think he'll be good for her. Here she is the last time I saw her:

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Most of the ride reports I've posted here are trips taken on Scratch with a couple of the newer ones on the...

Scratch gets a new home]]> 9 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:41:22 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/new-sheriff-ette-in-town.53701/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/new-sheriff-ette-in-town.53701/ invalid@example.com (derstuka) derstuka
Yes, this new sheriff even rides around an entire continent all alone, with a broken leg mind you, and makes Wyatt Earp...

New Sheriff(ette) in Town!]]> 10 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 04:07:45 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/email-problems.53075/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/email-problems.53075/ invalid@example.com (tinkerinWstuff) tinkerinWstuff
Michael is working the issue. Sounds like it may take a couple days to get resolved.

Dave]]> 21 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 18:34:15 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-mentions.53496/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-mentions.53496/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
For example, @reg71 is a super cool dude. You just type @ and begin typing their name and it will pull up a list of users - basically works just like Facebook.

Give it a try, let's see how many people we can annoy with this thread!]]> 5 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:27:33 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/have-you-joined-the-new-vfrworld-facebook-group.53369/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/have-you-joined-the-new-vfrworld-facebook-group.53369/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael

https://www.facebook.com/groups/vfrworld/]]> 3 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:19:15 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-flashback-roadbike-magazine.53430/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-flashback-roadbike-magazine.53430/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
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For now, please post any strange things you find in this thread and I'll do my best to fix them as quickly as possible.

I hope you enjoy the new site!]]> 11 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:05:54 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-rebuild-status.53363/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-rebuild-status.53363/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
Complete:

• Restore forums - DONE!
• Restore photo gallery - DONE!
• Install Tapatalk - DONE!
• Install Member Map - DONE! Completed but one issue exists, if map can't find you, it puts you at 0,0,0 off the coast of Africa. I've always wanted to travel there but I was hoping for land.
  
• Create Classifieds...

VFRworld Rebuild Status]]> 4 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 23:20:05 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-maintenance-important.53350/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-maintenance-important.53350/ invalid@example.com (michael) michael
The site is running on some fairly outdated software, and because of that, it's more challenging to get support. Therefore, the next step is for VFRworld to undergo a bit...

VFRworld Maintenance - IMPORTANT]]> 16 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:35:17 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-member-map.40247/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfrworld-member-map.40247/ invalid@example.com (derstuka) derstuka
It is pretty simple. Click on the link...

VFRWorld Member Map]]> 62