I have been assuming it's the usual situation for this time of year, when people are submitting last-minute cards for the annual list and DXCC Challenge deadline. I believe it usually takes staff a while to work down the pile-up. 73 - Kay WT3P --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.419 / Virus Database: 235 - Release Date: 11/13/2002