Thanks for your help!
When I attempt to login - the same screen reappears asking me to repeat the process - entering my user name and password.
When I ask to be reinstated - I get the following error message: "Sincere Apologies - Your password does not match our records. This may be the fault of our records. Please request a password reminder."
When I request a password reminder - I get the following error message: "Sorry we cannot issue a password reminder for you at this time. Please post in our unofficial public forums to ask for help, or contact a meta editor."
Which brings me to you shadow.