When I set statement_timeout in the config file, it just didn't do anything - it never timed out (PG 8.0.3).... but did you reload the server after you [changed statement_timeout]?
Mystery solved. I have two servers; I was reconfiguring one and restarting the other. Duh. Thanks, Craig ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster