...and  now back to the mundane, dazzlenation....let me see...even though one could say that we are now in the christmas run-up....albeit, early november....normally, you would expect a small package (containing a box of chocs) sent first class from clacton to manningtree - to be delivered within 2 working days - wouldn't you?...doesn't bode well for early december, then....see previous post....go figure: