Thanks Kitt3n - I didnt know thats how it was done, but will be able to pass it onto DS next time he asks.

We are writting the letter this week (first time he is writing one - I need to very subtley suggest what he should write so that he dosent get dissapointed on the day when he doesnt get the very expensive and much too old for him thing that he says he wants) and DH and DS going into the city (Melbourne) to post it at the big red box on the weekend. Apparently you get a reply... has anyone else ever sent Santa a letter via the big red Santa post box in Melbourne?