Once I get to a thread (which takes longer than usual) speed seems normal, but loading Forum Home takes an incredibly long time -- long enough to get another swig of Poland Spring water, use the facilities upstairs and start packing up stuff to take to work.

I, too, checked performance on other sites, and came to the conclusion it's a Mudcat thing. Hope it's cured soon! (Or else it's a tool to teach patience -- Zen and the Art of Mudcat.)

Bat Goddess