Finally figured out the problem with my secondary servers - turns out that the instability for my MUSH was caused by a bad static ARP table in my fiber modem. Called up Surewest, got it all figured out, and now the Startide server is rock solid. Woo!

Also, got a new fridge -and- a new couch. Go christmas luck! On the downside, I am so out of money now after getting presents, and I haven't been able to do any partying, either!