Item arrived safe (but was delayed again by our reliable post office!) but all is good.
Thanks for all of the input and thanks Leon for your advice.
Related but maybe not..........
I spent a good deal to ship a large box from East Coast to West Coast via 2 day priority mail.
Shipped box on morning of 1/5/16 and item was delivered this afternoon on 1/13/16! Hows that for 2 day priority!!! Ugh!!!
Peace, Mike