I've read a lot in the forums about all the problems Fan Club members are having (and I've been experiencing them myself!) viewing the gallery and uploading during the upgrades. It is frustrating, to say the least, so I'd like to suggest that, if the gallery upgrades are done earlier than expected (or even if they're not), that the gallery still be available to Fan Club members
only for at least a week before others are allowed back in. It would give paying members a small benefit for supporting the site (and thus making it possible for the site to be available to those who don't.) I may be going out on a limb here, but I can't imagine how anyone could complain about it. (Although I'm sure there are plenty who will!)