Don't know why you're moaning about the boys at betfair - just do as i do.

I have an arrangement with the girlfriend that she has to go down everytime betfair does , and for the same amount of time.
The frustration of not being able to have a bet gets well compensated for.....
You just give the girlfriend the money you saved while betfair was down for a new pair of shoes and everyones a winner :)