Platform: Windows 7 - PC
ISP: Karoo.
Type of Internet Connection: DSL
Internet Connection Speed: 6mbps

Date & Time: 31st October, around 8pm GMT.
Frequency: Always, 100% repeatable.
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Character Name: Ginger Applesnap
Race: Miq'ote

World: Besaid
Class/Skill Rank: Culinarian 27
Physical Level: 27

Area and Coordinates: Ul'dah Grocers Ward - 1,1

Party or Solo: Solo
NPC Name: None.
Monster Name: None.

In-Game Time: 7/4 - 14:00

Steps: Tried to summon one of my retainers in Grocers Ward. Nothing happened and my character became stuck in place. Usually takes a few seconds, so I waited. 10 minutes later was in same state. Unable to use any commands, access menu or Esc out of it.

Solution was to force-dc (Alt + Tab) as there was nothing I could do. Tried to summon again, got problem three more times. Able to summon in some other wards, but as my first retainer primarily sells food and related goods, it's kind of irritating.