web problems today?

Now and again I get a not connected to internet message in Safari (using a mac).
When I refresh the web site is loaded.
This just started today, anyone else having connection problems today?

Sorry to reply to myself.
This is a B l o o d y nuisance, it only happens in the evenings and is most annoying.

What exchange are you on ? How are you connected ?

I've noticed a gradual deterioration in the service in the last month or so (slow running at busy times, connections dropped).

I'm on Worcester Park exchange.

Connected using a netgear dg834g router. 2 machines wired and one wireless. Every machine is affected but as I said only in the evenings. I'm over in N Ireland.
It must be excess traffic causing the problem.
If it keeps up I'm gonna move.