to answer your question, the ballot will be counted and announced on wednesday 21 December 2005.
Then there will be peace and tranquility in our time in this forum ( a joke ).
We in australia are perhaps more robust in our debating styles when it comes to the net as compared to you guys in the UK.
It's the convict heritage :-)) . As moderators , you seem to understand that point and the ability to have a vigorous and at times a seemingly robust exchange is a good thing.
We are all pretty thick skinned here and it is a particular trademark of Qantas Long Haul crew.
So whilst you guys have the "finger poised over the red botton" be gentle with us.
Cheers and a merry xmas to the moderators.