Well Kimi arrived on Friday. She's settling well. Dong the Clumber thing of being aloof with strangers who come to visit! She's very "licky" of those she loves - another Clumber trait I believe. She's not eating properly yet - kind of picking at her food - but is eating dog treats quite happily!! She's also a bit camel like........infrequent peeing! I'm sure she'll settle down. It's great having a dog around again.
Kimi is three and a half but you're right - you do have to wait, sometimes years, for a clumber pup.