Tootle Puffers, Redux (The Sequel)
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I'm so embarrassed; I don't get it
But, but, the jawbone of a donkey?
I'm so embarrassed; I don't get it
Samson and the Philistines....
And no, that's not a new punk rock band
OoooooKAY, now I get it!Samson and the Philistines....
And no, that's not a new punk rock band
(I knew there was an enormous risk of appearing like I have the I.Q. of a piece of lint)
OoooooKAY, now I get it!
(I knew there was an enormous risk of appearing like I have the I.Q. of a piece of lint)
No worries, Sister - somewhat of an obscure reference
You mean my membership card won't be revoked? *PHEW!*No worries, Sister - somewhat of an obscure reference
It's interesting that the nicotine usage is all over the board.
I started at 24 then went to 12 now at 6 and am contemplating going to 4 real soon.
I myself don't like the taste of nicotine either,I find it bites the tongue.
When I smoked siggies I absolutely loved it too,especially in the morning and after meals and with an alcoholic beverage....actually all the time.
I started at 24 then went to 12 now at 6 and am contemplating going to 4 real soon.
I myself don't like the taste of nicotine either,I find it bites the tongue.
When I smoked siggies I absolutely loved it too,especially in the morning and after meals and with an alcoholic beverage....actually all the time.
So, we're kind of related
Actually SNM, I have to say, I worked with some fantastic people. I made some very good friends while "serving time at the prison". Of course there were some "interesting" folks there but we kind of got used to their quirks.
Contrary to public belief, many letter carriers have degrees, teaching certificates and many other talents. My customers too, were awesome; some who passed while I was working and whose funerals I attended.
My last day I managed to hold back tears while saying so long to co-workers and customers. Took me 2 hours longer to complete my route on my final day.
Posties get a bad rap; from my experience, undeservingly so.
I'll climb down from my soapbox now. I don't like heights.
Actually SNM, I have to say, I worked with some fantastic people. I made some very good friends while "serving time at the prison". Of course there were some "interesting" folks there but we kind of got used to their quirks.
Contrary to public belief, many letter carriers have degrees, teaching certificates and many other talents. My customers too, were awesome; some who passed while I was working and whose funerals I attended.
My last day I managed to hold back tears while saying so long to co-workers and customers. Took me 2 hours longer to complete my route on my final day.
Posties get a bad rap; from my experience, undeservingly so.
I'll climb down from my soapbox now. I don't like heights.
The postman we have now (last few years) had disappeared for a few months.When I saw him back on his route I asked what was up,he'd suffered a heart attack and just came back to do light duty,and would only be delivering every other week and he'll be retiring soon.
Anyhow sometimes when he's delivering to our house we stand and chat for 15 or so minutes about whatever comes to mind.If he's delivering a parcel and you don't answer the door he'll come back the next day with it instead of giving the card to go pick it up at Shoppers.He's one heck of a good guy and we'll miss him when he finally retires.
I've always had great service from our postmen/women.Thumbs up to yous guys!!!
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Actually SNM, I have to say, I worked with some fantastic people. I made some very good friends while "serving time at the prison". Of course there were some "interesting" folks there but we kind of got used to their quirks.
Contrary to public belief, many letter carriers have degrees, teaching certificates and many other talents. My customers too, were awesome; some who passed while I was working and whose funerals I attended.
My last day I managed to hold back tears while saying so long to co-workers and customers. Took me 2 hours longer to complete my route on my final day.
Posties get a bad rap; from my experience, undeservingly so.
I'll climb down from my soapbox now. I don't like heights.
I know our postie and most of the delivery drivers (who are contractors). I think they get a bum rap as well. Over here they are stuck in a system that lets it customers down way before it gets to them but it's them that have to face the customer and bear the brunt of that customer's frustration. I am very patient about deliveries because in all my time of ordering online only 2 packages have ever gone missing for good and I was compensated.
Cheers, SNM
So good to hear, Krisma.
Yup, the system is archaic and punitive and run by upper/middle management who are rewarded for being heavy-handed (read: mean).
To hear you speak positively about your experience makes me smile. (I can't help but feel protective of my fellow posties
)Cheers
We had a fantastic postlady until about a year ago but she "retired" from doing the rounds full-time, though is still employed by La Poste (I think). My husband used to call her "the blonde bombshell" and we do miss her. We don't seem to have a regular one now though
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