I think checking back in an hour is probably overly optimistic.

Yes - that (along with the "heavy load" bullshit) has always been the advice in the past whenever the test reports were unobtainable.

I don't think personal retribution is a factor. :-)

It probably will be if Birmingham PM[1] ever find out what I've been muttering about them (to myself) for the last day-and-a-bit ;-)

Cheers,
Rob

[1] AIUI, Birmingham PerlMongers take responsibility for the cpantesters.org website. (Please correct me if I'm wrong about that.)