I have pretty much given up on jonesing, and on expecting anything to be delivered on time, kilt kit or other stuff. I NEVER order something that is time critical for delivery, because there is almost always disappointment attached to the act. If you need something by a specific date you had better have well laid back up plans because they will most likely have to be instituted when it comes to ordering stuff to be delivered and it doesn't show up on time as "promised". The rest of the world runs on its own clock, and it is the rare vendor who actually gives a d@#$ about keeping the customer satisfied, although they do exist, and many of them are vendors here on the forum.

For my kilt related orders I keep a running list of what I have ordered and the date it was ordered, along with an estimated expected time if one is provided by the vendor ("It's in stock on the shelf right in front of me, I am putting it in the envelope right now and the postman is waiting for me to lick the stamps"---yeah right). Every time I order something I check my lists for outstanding items and whether or not we have reached the expected delivery time or not, and I start making emails or calls to check on anything that is starting to seem a bit more delayed than expected. When something arrives I check it off the list, as long as I am satisfied with it. IF I have to send it back I put it on the list again. Stuff will eventually arrive, and you only have to do two things: not have high expectations about timely delivery, and keep a running list of stuff ordered and when you should realistically expect its delivery. Jonesing is the watched pot approach----instead take the laid back approach, set it aside after the initial excitement of ordering, forget about it, then rejoice in the surprise when what you have ordered actually arrives. Saves a lot of bad emotional churning from when you spend your time and energy stewing wondering where the heck that xxxx is I ordered. When a vendor exceeds your expectations be amazed and joyful, and be sure to review them here so the rest of us can share that joy with you as well as know what kind of experience to expect if we use the same vendor.


jeff