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Offline Pastis

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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #75 on: August 26, 2009, 04:43:57 PM »
I haven't a clue. The last one I managed to have a coherent conversation with left about seven years ago; he was mugged a few streets away and decided he'd had enough  noooo:

Since then, (and I'm trying to be objective) it's been Dimwit, Tosser, Mongo, OffMeHead, Sciver, Jack-the-would-be-Lad, Mr Cool ( noooo: ), Mr Poland (eees crazy!) et alia...

 noooo: noooo:
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #76 on: August 26, 2009, 04:49:00 PM »
I quite fancy being a posty. Getting fit on a bike all day. Meet all the MILFs. Finish werk by one.

Please sir, I can read and count and ride a bike.

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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #77 on: August 26, 2009, 04:54:45 PM »
Is there an age limit for being a postie?  B?gger the over qualifications.
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #78 on: August 26, 2009, 09:16:25 PM »
I am currently receiving parcels and packages that I have been requested to bring to Cyprus. I have not opened any  scared2:

When I am asked at check in if I packed my own bag I can confidently say yes, but I haven't a clue what's in it  whistle:
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #79 on: August 27, 2009, 05:36:35 AM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on August 26, 2009, 09:16:25 PM
I am currently receiving parcels and packages that I have been requested to bring to Cyprus. I have not opened any  scared2:

When I am asked at check in if I packed my own bag I can confidently say yes, but I haven't a clue what's in it  whistle:
There is nothing immoral or illegal in any of them my dear...  whistle:

Anyhoo... back on topic... We don't have a postie. Strange at first but we have to collect our mail from the PO box in the village square. I don't miss daily deliveries and it is nice to see and be seen when we are down there. Also, there is a big rubbish bin next to the boxes so junk mail can go straight in that.
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #80 on: August 27, 2009, 07:12:48 AM »
Our postie seems to change every week  rubschin:

And what with all the recent strikes I am now receiving ad-hoc bundles of mail held together with the classic red rubber band. Maybe they are using this as part of the campaign to show that once a week deliveries are the way of the future  noooo:
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #81 on: August 27, 2009, 07:20:58 AM »
A weekly delivery or collect it yourself as in Cyprus is what you'll end up with if Lord Rhumba of Rio gets his way with privatising the Post Office. Do you honestly think the morons who work for DHL, TNT et al would make better postmen than those we currently have?

The service we suffer is the result of years of underfunding and nulabour robbing what profits the Royal Mail do make ~ oh didn't you know that the Government take the profits? Well they do, have done for years hence the lack of investment in equipment and manpower that Lord Rhumba says we now need a privatisation to pay for. The reason the posties are so bloody awful is that they are totally demotivated. Some come and go because they don't like the work but most just plod on because of the pension at the end of it. They have no incentive to do any better but, as we used to say when I worked there, "It's better than walking the streets"
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #82 on: August 27, 2009, 10:04:21 AM »
Quote from: Snoopy on August 27, 2009, 07:20:58 AM
A weekly delivery or collect it yourself as in Cyprus is what you'll end up with if Lord Rhumba of Rio gets his way with privatising the Post Office. Do you honestly think the morons who work for DHL, TNT et al would make better postmen than those we currently have?

The service we suffer is the result of years of underfunding and nulabour robbing what profits the Royal Mail do make ~ oh didn't you know that the Government take the profits? Well they do, have done for years hence the lack of investment in equipment and manpower that Lord Rhumba says we now need a privatisation to pay for. The reason the posties are so bloody awful is that they are totally demotivated. Some come and go because they don't like the work but most just plod on because of the pension at the end of it. They have no incentive to do any better but, as we used to say when I worked there, "It's better than walking the streets"

First the railways now the Post Office.

I see you have waxed and polished all your hobby horses today.  ;)
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #83 on: August 27, 2009, 10:18:01 AM »
An aquantance of ours worked as a postie for about 10 years, he saved up and took a year off to travel. When he came back he re-applied at the RM, & was refused.
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #84 on: August 27, 2009, 10:49:33 AM »
Quote from: Darwins Selection on August 27, 2009, 10:04:21 AM
Quote from: Snoopy on August 27, 2009, 07:20:58 AM
A weekly delivery or collect it yourself as in Cyprus is what you'll end up with if Lord Rhumba of Rio gets his way with privatising the Post Office. Do you honestly think the morons who work for DHL, TNT et al would make better postmen than those we currently have?

The service we suffer is the result of years of underfunding and nulabour robbing what profits the Royal Mail do make ~ oh didn't you know that the Government take the profits? Well they do, have done for years hence the lack of investment in equipment and manpower that Lord Rhumba says we now need a privatisation to pay for. The reason the posties are so bloody awful is that they are totally demotivated. Some come and go because they don't like the work but most just plod on because of the pension at the end of it. They have no incentive to do any better but, as we used to say when I worked there, "It's better than walking the streets"

First the railways now the Post Office.

I see you have waxed and polished all your hobby horses today.  ;)


Having spent 6 years (1972 to 1978) as an elected officer of the Union of Post Office Workers (Southampton Branch) and the last seven years, until their recent disbandment by Government Decree, as a member of PostWatch Wales I feel well qualified to answer on the subject although I do appreciate that such posts would probably be more welcome in "another place". Sorry but it boils my p*ss when people spout off about things that they clearly do not understand. I'll try to shut up in future.

As for the railways ~ I have long accepted that this country cannot return to its former place as a world leader in manufacturing and nothing will convince me that the railways idea is anything more than a cynical attempt to garner votes in the forthcoming general election.

So from now on  shutup:

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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #85 on: August 27, 2009, 04:45:37 PM »
He fooked it up again!!  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead  cussing:
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #86 on: August 27, 2009, 05:20:50 PM »
TBH Nick I am not surprised. It took me some time to work out that weird configuration of properties ~ hardly like "normal" houses, even you must admit that. Your only recourse is to write to the manager at the delivery office and formally complain. They will deal with it but only when you tell them about it. No use phoning as you'll only get a postie answering the phone and (here's the hot news) his bosses don't read this site. noooo:
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #87 on: August 27, 2009, 05:35:31 PM »
Fortunately the neighbours left for the airport AFTER he had been so we swopped mail. There is now a large notice on their door with a BIG ARROW  ::)
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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #88 on: August 27, 2009, 08:51:44 PM »
Quote from: Nick on August 27, 2009, 05:35:31 PM
Fortunately the neighbours left for the airport AFTER he had been so we swopped mail. There is now a large notice on their door with a BIG ARROW  ::)

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Re: Chain mail
« Reply #89 on: August 28, 2009, 08:01:04 PM »
Fooking notice has blown away. We have all their mail AGAIN  cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: Banghead Banghead Banghead Angry9: Angry9: Angry9: Angry9: Angry9: Angry9: Angry9: Angry9: Angry9: evil:
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