Yes, it surely is best Xmas present!!! Yeah,they were saying on the letter to return it by 23/12/11, but only posted it on 20/12/11 to me. I posted as soon as I got it. I suppose it's just a huge backlog and they seem to be snowed down with it. I didn't think I'd get it before Xmas, but it did come!...

I have received my invitation - FINALLY! After 2 months waiting. So hope that yours are on their way too.

Same here. Still no acknowledgement, no invitation yet. They said the same: huge backlog and to wait for few weeks . So I reckon this means after Christmas. And I so hoped for Xmas prezzie!! But next ceremony is in February (in Dublin), so i hope to get at least there!

Congrats to those who got the invitaion!!! I can imagine the feeling.. or can I yet ??

Ok, if anyone gets theirs , please, let the rest of us know!! I really hope that we'll hear from the Dept. before Christmas at least. Waiting is so frustrating: can't go away to see my family for New Year celebration now: have to wait..

same here too Hi all, I am still waiting for postman too.. (( No news as regards ceremony, I have money sent and all- not even a confirmation sent back. Received approval in the end of October 2011. Do they usually send letter back confirming that the money was received?? All ppl I know received co...