I received an email regarding "shipment delay notification" JCPenney would like to thank you for your recent purchase on jcp.com. We want to make you aware that a change in the availability for your item has forced a later delivery date. To ensure that you receive your purchase in time for Holiday gift giving your purchase will be shipped overnight, at no additional cost to you. The new ship date is December 22, 2010 :) Sounds like there is still hope:) crossing fiingers