If you get a spare let me know. Because I live abroad I am a member of the DT crossword society. I am constantly facing impossible closing dates which take no account of the extra distances involved in submitting entries - even though they market ex-pats. to join. Having said that it is usually a little more achievable than your current situation!
I heartily agree Christine.
We don't get our DT until the next day, if we're lucky and I hardly ever manage to finish a crossword in time to get it in by the closing date.