i understand your frustration and agree with much of it, but sometimes there are legitimate reasons why things aren't done on time. i have always sent out the grown up blocks by the expiration date and have never missed anyone. sadly i have never rec'd back all my grown-ups/f8s, usually up to 7 have not bothered to do my blocks, so i just blew it off. i'm not going to show up at their homes demanding my fabric or their life. but you can rest assured you will get your grown up block from me, no matter what. some of us do depend on the final date as a real end time so we can prioritize and fit the blocks into our lives. i'm not criticizing or complaining, just trying to make my position clear. i still owe pinklotus an f8 and that is my fault. all other f8's went out on time.