OK, before I regale you with my “flying-by-the seat-of-my-pants” backup and upgrade of my blog, please take a moment and check out this video! You have to click on the title underneath it and it should open up a .mov file with Quicktime.
I had walked down to the dock (as I do quite often), and was presented with this stunning scene. I pulled out my phone and snapped away. Then I decided to take a video, and if you will suspend your disbelief when I tell you an eagle flew into the scene as I was recording, I will be eternally grateful… you will also hear crows and loons, yes that northern icon, the loon, was gracing the morning with it’s beautiful call. Gave me shivers.
Anyhow, back to my adventures with WordPress and HostGator.
I have been avoiding any and all updates because of some of the horror stories I’ve heard of blogs crashing and being down for hours, even days. But all you have to do is back up first, and at least you will have something to go back to.
Oh, that’s all well and good but what the heck do I back up? I was searching around my website and reading all sorts of instructions “back up this”, “no, back up that” “no, back this up” … and what is a PHPAdmin? what’s an SQL? I do know what a database is, so I backed up every single thing I could. Some of it downloaded, some of it went (who knows where?). Then I hit the dreaded upgrade button… arghhh, the heart pounding, headache-causing moment was upon me.
Literally 5 seconds later, it was over. WordPress was upgraded, and I was back to business. That’s when I noticed that the new version supports video! It seems somewhat awkward, having to click a link, but it’s a start I guess.
So let me know if it worked for you, and if you liked it… I’m going to go get an aspirin.
a GORGEOUS view!!! whew!
i wasn’t able to play the video, but that might be on my system as it said quicktime wouldn’t load.
Love it!! The video worked for me! And what an amazing place you get to wake up to everyday…so fabulous!
Wow…what a gift! Anytime some special bird comes my way without my purposefully seeking it…it is a gift from God! And as a birder…there is nothing more magnificent than an eagle! You are blessed!
Lol a gin and tonic as well and a cold flannel, well done not for the faint hearted……
Wow! Your lake is absolutely beautiful. Loved the video. What a capture of the bird flying and it’s reflection in the water and the loons music in the background. Great way to start your day.
Wow! That was gorgeous!!!
I’m so glad that you shot that scene – and at that moment! The sights and sounds are sooo relaxing, and so beautiful! Thank you for a moment’s tranquility!
PS – glad you updated safely! I’m just about to do mine. Eeek! :)
Oh the stress of it all!! Love the video ~ very serene.