shipping cost for orders below $500 can be calculated in the shopping cart once product added and you provide you shipping zip code and state. we do not intend to run out of stock and, if you turn up the day before school starts in september we will always be able to supply something for your child to go back to school in, but it may not be your first choice. he was in surgery for about eight hours. organizing a summer vacation for the whole family can be tough. no, don’t, life is so good! i am working on a book idea yes. 