Come on Joey - back off - basicly, I've been ... a hull-lot nicer...since the need for a fearce visage to scare off the infidels has diminished the e-mails and chat sessions have been a welcome blessing. Its not easy keeping a stone-face.

Another "tip" for Mudcat EASE,,,

The loading and un-loading of menues takes time.

Likewise, if you wish to "short-cut" the process...and continuing the metaphor.....

.........diminish the number of "web-connections" by using the direct URL number.....when you use "mudcat.org" it is like asking for a translation of the menue in the restaurant....it has to be changed into something the "web can read" a number.

It is easier for humans to remember words and phrases than numbers....however, next time you get hung-up...and cannot connect...perhaps, it is you translator that is ordering goose-livers rather than escargot on the munue...try:

Say, WHAT???
-Joe Offer-