Right, gang. I'm "back in the saddle" again.
(Turns out my own IP, TalkTalkUK, simply would NOT re-route the forum's URL to the new IP address. Hence why I couldn't access the forum, and kept getting the "Account suspended" page.
I've fixed that one quite simply.....by switching to CloudFlare's free-to-use 1.1.1.1 nameserver service. Sorted. And everything connects a fair bit faster now, too..!)
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Huge thanks go to rockedge for persevering in the face of unwarranted adversity. This is a guy who refuses to let the buggers knock him back, and just keeps going ahead. A massive thank-you from me, and I'm quite sure I speak for the rest of the community as well.
Cheers, Erik. You're a prime example of why the Puppy "spirit" will never be beaten, mate.....and why you've made some firm friends on here. 
To echo Marv; don't forget that 'DONATE' button, gang!
Mike.
