Hi guys
Unfortunately, as danny2010 wrote - in order to keep the forum free to use, we do have to have the banner ads

Somebody has to pay for the webspace/isp charges etc
moo41 wrote:and im pretty sure that most forums dont charge people to use it...
In fact most other similar message boards
do charge members to use them

Have a look on the internet!!
It would be great no to have to have the banners, but I don't think most members would think it was great if they had to start paying to use the service
With regard to the problems getting on the boards from time-to-time, I have spoken with Admin who is working to sort the problem out. It tends only to happen at the busiest times, but since we have members from all over the world on here - it is a busy time somewhere, all the time!!!
Stick with it, and we are trying to resolve the problem
Cheers,
Ian
