I finally worked out that I could set my own earlier deadline to work to and still have more than six weeks to write. One would almost think me not the sharpest pencil in the case.

I've offered to pinch hit but due to being out of internet range between about 19 Dec (when you may expect my early submission) and about 29/30 December, I'll only be contactable for pinch-hitting between then and the reveal date. It possibly makes my offer a bit useless but I'm willing to give it a red hot go if you need it.