They both gave a similar account as to how they entered their log in info yet were unable to obtain access after several attempts. I knew it was not a coincidence. So I went over to the Down Right Now website (url below)
to check the status of the sites they were trying to access. I learned that in fact there were login issues reported. I informed them plus posted the below status update on my Facebook account:
"Having problems logging in to some of your sites?//Estas teniendo problemas ingresando en algunos sitios en la red? Check the status here://Revise el estatus aqui: http://downrightnow.com "
Moral of the story is that on occasion it's not something you are doing incorrectly, it could be a known issue with the website that is not allowing you access.
Pass it on.
Thanks.