Hell of an experience Lyn, must have been awful to live through. As you say it certainly puts perspective on life..
I've chased after this press book for years. Finally, not the best copy but acceptable. Less so now. Foam core just doesn't cut it, especially when it is just a hair larger than the item itself. GGGGGGRRRRRRR!!!
Yup, a flattened Priority Mail box. Insured, no but the price was only a 100 beans. The loot means nothing compared to the damage and I'll be spending tomorrow with transparent archival book tape and a fist full of tranquilizers