I have the same issue, I have not minted a TES since 8/25/14 and now my wallet will not sync with active connection. It sit all night long and is still out of sync, I am using the newest wallet. I already re-downloaded the entire blockchain a few weeks ago, is this going to be the norm having to re-download the entire blockchain everytime the wallet gets stuck?
Hmmm this is strange. Come on the IRC when you have a chance. I will try to check what is the problem.