"...Probably the easiest (only?) way to connect is through a proxy somewhere, but finding reliable ones is hard. If you have a friend abroad who is willing to let you tunnel through his/her computer, that could work .."
well - it does in deed! NO problems whatsoever with SKYPE here at the SZ road for the last month! it NEVER disconneted yet! Scout's honour!
Thanx to my freind's effort @Kensington - who allows me to route through his PC downtown London! Run's like always!
