I ordered something that was posted My Hermes (paid for next day delivery and it took 3 working days, but you know , Christmas an all that), but I was able to go on the website and specify a safe-place. I said "Lob it over the back gate" and there it was. Don't other deliveries give this option?
I reckon that diary was posted by a Guardian staffer.
Definitely - even the first entry - tea, whisky, money? Really? 