Can't connect to Time Capsule (TC) via "Back To My Mac" (BTMM)

For some unknown reason I can NOT connect to my TC via BTMM. It usually shows up in finder, however it's not there now. I have a Green light in the BTMM preference, and a connection to the internet.
Any ideas or guesses?
Thanks

same here, allll of the sudden.
ivan
now and then i see them but then i can not connect anymore only over afp

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