I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to hwo long it takes to time out. IT seems to vary, but here's what I do.

DOn't fret.

All you have to do is use your back button and the whole post is still there. At least on my computer it is. Then all you have to do is cut and paste it into a new reply. It's simple. Try it next time and let me know if it works for you. I hope it does.
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