So I tried again and again was refused entry. Being a clever beagle I pressed the "Forgotten my password" option and sure 'nuff a new password pops into my inbox. Copy and paste it into GOM log in page, enter user name and "You have entered an invalid or inactive username or password"
How very strange. If it is deliberate even stranger.
If I knew anyone over there, in a position of power, I would ask them to have a look see but ....................