I’ve tried all those methods to try to eke out a response, and the only thing that worked was sending an email with my paypal receipt attached. Jim did respond, and said I was not forgotten. A quick note would alleviate my fears that I’m out a barrel AND a chunk of money that I really kind of wish I didn’t part with. Jim’s work comes so highly recommended that I took a chance, and I’m sure IF I ever get my barrel that it will probably be nice, but at over 450 days, I think there is far more to play than just being “really busy”.