I realize this almost starts to sound like variations of a theme, and I HATE making excuse, but here it is anyway. Shipping of orders are backlogged about a week, and in all likelihood, turn around time will suffer in the immediate future for an undetermined amount of time. We'll fit in packing where we can. If you find errors in your order or shipment, please let me know and we'll fix them as quickly as we can.
Why? No computer problems, too many irons in the fire or anything like that. This time, life/fate/ill luck/whatever through my family a MAJOR curve ball last week.
Without going into huge amounts of history, the situation is this. My partner/wife/lifemate (Penelope) has had a re-occurance of the Melanoma (cancer) that she battled three years ago. It has metastasized to her brain as tumors, is affecting her motor skills, which has stopped her from driving, and we are hip deep in diagnosis, treatment options etc. Doctors have put her "on the fast track" for treatment.
My family is my first priority. We are keeping our routines and daily rhythm as much the same as possible for our seven year old daughter, who knows little about this so far, but is also very worried. I hope you understand, and if you do not, I am sorry. I contemplated simply closing up shop for a few weeks, but she has urged me not to do that. So I am doing this instead. Asking your support, patience and understanding.
Feel free to write, order, ask questions, etc, just like normal. I WILL answer and do my best but it will be slow.
Thank you.
John
A very stressed, scared, worried husband, papa and alchemist.