Received a reply today (21st April) from David, and as well a copy of the journal. David indicates my journal was posted 13 February surface mail (which I had originally requested), and when he made enquiries at the post office, was advised surface mail can take 2-3 months.

I have always had my journal shipped by surface mail and have never had to wait this long before, however, I should have kept the longer waiting period in mind before making my concerns known.

David has kindly suggested that when my originally posted journal arrives, "not to worry" about returning same. This is most kind, but I will be returning it, along with some special Canadian stamps for his granddaughter, who I understand loves to collect them.