NOPE!
It worked just fine... as you can see by my above post.
Those of you experiencing this timeout issue, need to start looking at your connection to your ISP and what timeouts they may have for inactivity during a session.
and those of you who are still using
DIALUP... by choice, and not because you don't have a choice...
...need to sell your least favorite firearm

, or skip a few beers

and upgrade your Internet connection to cable, satellite, or DSL and move into the 21st century!