Hi Mary,

I am still hoping that your present will arrive before Christmas. I sent it on 8 December, but rain, snow, sleet, wind, hail, earthquakes, floods, droughts, tornadoes might have slowed it down somewhat in its journey. It's Christmas Eve morning here now (6.26 am) but there is almost an extra half-day before your Christmas Eve starts, so my fingers and toes are crossed.

Your Secret Santa - it's hard to chew fingernails with your fingers crossed.