Category: News

A Quick Update on Burning The Ground

Hi everyone,

Yesterday, my hosting company notified me that we were using 99 percent of our 20 GB storage space. This was causing the site to malfunction and display an error message.

I contacted support and learned that bots had also attacked the site and that they had detected malware. Support is currently scanning the site and removing anything malicious.

I also upgraded our hosting plan from 20 GB to 50 GB. This gives me a little more room for hosting files. I will still need to remove older files from time to time, but hopefully not as often.

The new plan costs about $100 more than the previous plan. Yesterday’s charges totaled $426.06. That included $222.16 for the prorated hosting upgrade, since I had already paid for 24 months on the old plan, plus $203.90 for additional site security.

This is why our twice-yearly fundraisers are so helpful. Without those funds in our PayPal account, I couldn’t have covered these unexpected costs yesterday. Your support helps keep Burning The Ground online, and I am very grateful.

The site is currently viewable, but some features may not work properly while the hosting changes finish taking effect. Support told me this process can take 24 to 48 hours. I am holding off on posting new content until everything has settled and the site is working properly.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support.

Paul

October Fundraiser 2026: We Did It! Thank You BTG Family

Hello, BTG family.

We did it!

The October Fundraiser has officially reached the $1,500 goal, so I am closing the fundraiser.

Thank you to everyone who donated. Your generosity has covered the $422.14 two-year hosting renewal and will also help with the other expenses involved in keeping Burning The Ground online.

Every donation, no matter the amount, helped us reach the goal, and I truly appreciate each and every one of you who contributed.

I also want to thank everyone who visits BTG, leaves comments, shares memories, and continues to support the site.

The next fundraiser will be in April. Until then, it is time to get back to the music.

Thank you for helping keep Burning The Ground online and the turntable spinning.

Paul
Burning The Ground

October Fundraiser Update: We’re Halfway There!

Hello, BTG family.

I wanted to share a quick update on this year’s October fundraiser and thank everyone who has donated so far.

As of this morning, we have reached $750, which brings us halfway to the $1,500 goal.

I am incredibly grateful for your support, kindness, and generosity.

This year’s fundraiser is especially important because I need to cover my two-year hosting renewal, which is $422.14, along with the other ongoing costs involved in keeping Burning The Ground online and running smoothly.

  If you would still like to help with this year’s fundraiser, you can make a secure donation via PayPal using the Donation Page or by clicking any of the yellow Donate buttons throughout the site.

Please know that every donation, no matter the amount, truly helps and is very much appreciated.

Thank you again to everyone who has contributed so far, and thank you to all of you for continuing to support Burning The Ground.

I’m very thankful to have such a wonderful community here.

Paul
Burning The Ground



October Fundraiser 2026: Help Keep Burning The Ground Online

Hello, BTG family.

October is here, and that means it is time once again for the annual Burning The Ground fundraiser.

This year is especially important because my two-year web hosting renewal is due. The renewal cost is $422.14, and as always, my overall fundraising goal for October is $1,500.

  If you’d like to support Burning The Ground, you can donate securely via PayPal through the Donation Page or by clicking any of the yellow Donate buttons throughout the site.

I have to admit that I felt a little anxious about asking for support this year.

I have been away from BTG more than usual lately. First, I took some vacation time. Then, shortly after returning home, we experienced a death in our family. That understandably pulled me away from the blog again for a while.

Thank you to everyone for your patience, kindness, and support during that time. Your comments, messages, and warm welcome back meant a great deal to me.

Burning The Ground has been part of my life for many years. What started as a place to share my love of 12-inch singles has grown into a large archive of past posts and a community of people who share that same love of music.

Keeping BTG online also comes with real expenses.

There is web hosting, site maintenance, records, equipment, replacement styli, supplies, and all of the work that goes into cleaning, transferring, restoring, researching, and preparing each post.

The $422.14 hosting renewal is the immediate expense this month. The rest of the $1,500 goal helps cover the other costs involved in keeping BTG going throughout the year.

Because of storage limitations, I cannot keep every older download active indefinitely. However, the archive of past posts remains online to read, browse, and revisit.

If you are able to contribute, every donation helps, no matter the amount.

Please do not feel obligated to donate. I know everyday expenses are high for everyone. If you are not in a position to contribute financially, you are still every bit as welcome here.
Visiting the site, leaving a comment, sharing a memory, and being part of the BTG community are all forms of support that I appreciate.

To everyone who has donated in past fundraisers, thank you. Some of you have supported BTG year after year, and I never take that generosity for granted.

  If you would like to help with this year’s fundraiser, you can donate securely through PayPal using the Donation Page or any of the yellow Donate buttons throughout the site.

My hope is that we can once again reach the $1,500 goal and keep Burning The Ground spinning.

Thank you for sticking with me, welcoming me back, and continuing to support BTG.

I am very happy to be back behind the turntable.

Let’s keep the music playing.

Paul
Burning The Ground