VFP 5.0a + SP3 + SQL Server 6.5

I must have done something very wrong. A remote view with a memo field and a few other fields. If I add a new record with the memo field filled, it takes some 5 minutes to TABLEUPDATE() and I can see the intens hard disk activity of the server. However:
1) If I add a new record leaving the memo field blank, it is fast.
2) If I edit an exsiting record with or without memo contents, it is fast.

Chen