In a message dated 27/07/2008 20:33:15 GMT Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I don't think that this is something that has to be either your fault OR a purposed pattern from AOL. I think that one or more of their servers may be having a little trouble and when a particular piece of mail uses that server, it may experience delays. Hi Sharon, Many thanks for your reply. Perhaps they are swamped with too much mail. Judy