Alas, that corset is not mine - I have this purple one and a floral one for summer wear, but I just came across the red stays in a post by meleada while looking for clothing type icons. It is rather splendid isn't it? I certainly wouldn't mind one like that!

I'm sorry to hear that you will be too busy at the end of November to get much done - that does put a different complexion on how vital it is to keep going now. But I'm sure you'll manage. It's all downhill from 30,000 (I hope!)