Lewis, I know exactly how you are feeling.
I ordered my FS-128 in 1997 and it took ages to arrive. Every day i was so excited that it might arrive and when it didn't I was crushed.
The day it arrived was crystal clear and I wanted to take the day off work so i could look at it and touch it (I know you IIS people won't think that strange
). When I arrived at work and told my boss that it had finally arrived he sent me home so i could play with it. What a LEGEND!!!
That scope is still in perfect condition and i'll only ever get rid of it if one of my boys gets sick and i need the money. It's a keeper for life.