we will arrive momentarily

And as I was in the process of typing my required 'teaser' UPS delivered my package.

I've already discussed my grades (see previous journal - but, as a reminder: 8.0, 8.0, 9.2, & 9.0 for my SA 72, SA 159, SA 186, & Capt Storm 12).

What I want to reflect on is my turn-around time. Just over 6 months ago, when I dropped the first half of this double submission in the mail, I asked if I should anticipate having my books back in my hands in less than half a year.

Today, later, when I open the package, that was sent first and received second, 194 calendar days will have passed. Calendar days.

In thinking about this, I reflected on how inappropriate it is to use a 'business days' in an estimated elapsed time, when it is greater than two weeks. 10 business days is a real estimate. 40 business days is a way of obsfucating the truth - which is 8 weeks or 56 days.

I am forced through my work to often work with state statutes and federal bankruptcy laws - and what stands out is the terms. Granted the terms are hard and fast. If statute states not to exceed 120 days - they mean 120 days and they don't really much care if the 120th day is Christmas Eve. The thing is - under a certain number of days, typically for ten days of fewer - then statute means business days. For any number of days quoted by statute greater than ten - they disclose and they mean calendar days, typically excluding the day of receipt but including every other day including the last day.

So - why is it so hard for CGC to state clearly and simply that their turn around times are 180 days? or 200 days? or however many actual calendar days are going to most likely elapse?

I remain satisfied with my product - but disappointed with my service.

Sincerely;

Lee K

Now that I have my books back - is it time to start journalling about my Fast Track, Standard, SS Books from ECCC? They are currently at business day 17 based on the received date disclosed by CGC.

I'll just keep my fingers crossed for some excellent grades.

L

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