Hi Joy
thanks for the reply.
Best of luck with your ILR application.
I'd certainly hope a postal strike would be taken into account, though you might want to try Special Delivery as the Royal Mail website says they will do their best to ensure normal delivery for that service wherever possible.

I'd defintely agree that no country is flawless! I'm glad you are getting on well here. My wife too loves the flowers and trees etc and loves how much she can earn (but not the outgoings!)
take care
best wishes
Paul