Under New Ownership!

Avant1963 and I came to an agreement over the weekend where my company, Pittsburgh Living LLC, has purchased Cheers and Gears.
Avant1963 will continue in an admin role for as long as he chooses.

I have been a member of this site since 2003. In 2007 I was elevated to the admin group while helping out with a server move. Around the beginning of this year, Cheers and Gears was dying a slow, painful, death in the image of our favorite company. I decided to do some much needed maintenance and find ways to secure financing for server and software upgrades. Since that time I have filled the role of head admin previously held by FlyBrian and Josh before him.

What this means for you:
Today as the hostname transfer takes effect, you encounter slow loading or a complete website outtage.
In the next few months, we will be upgrading the IPBoard software, reopening a new Cheers and Gears store, and lots of general cleanup.
There are no other changes to the staff. People who might be interested in moderating forums are invited to email me.

More discussion here.