Those people that have paid upfront for the Survival Guide and the Guiding Light are certainly entitled to their opinions. The Rutherfords were and might still be registered members of this forum. I am quite appauled and shocked that this much time has gone buy and not the slightest explanation for what the delay has been given. I met Jim many years ago when I collected Department 56. I trust that he is doing the very best that he can. He has always put out a very good and thought provoking product!