We went to Tunisia last year and sent postcards to work and both sons. All cards arrived safely 2 weeks after we got home except the one to my eldest son who, to this day, still hasn't received it and is convinced we never sent him one in the first place.

This year, being ever-optimistic and wanting to appease eldest son, we posted cards on 14 September - 5 weeks ago tomorrow! - and, to date, no-one has received them yet. Is this a record or can anyone beat it?

They'll probably turn up tomorrow now I've posted this