Demitri_C Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 So back to the postal system. Havent had a letter in about 3 **** weeks. Royal mail delivered a package today and i asked th post man whats going on with the letters? He said only been instructed to deliver packages! Unbelievable So i can expect my xmas cards to arrive perfectly timed for Easter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted December 21, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: He said only been instructed to deliver packages! Unbelievable Not really, they have to deal with the "Next Day Before 1pm" post first, then deliver the letters. It happened to us this week. We got an unexpected parcel that was NDB1 (Cheeses from the Bro-in-law) The postie explained it to me, even though I didn't ask. I presume plenty of others asked on his round before he got to ours Tell your friends to pony up for the more expensive service if you want your xmas cards early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I bought a tub of Cadbury hot chocolate from Amazon for £2, it arrived today via Royal Mail on a 24 hour service… I thought the postage must have cost close to what I paid alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, bickster said: Tell your friends to pony up for the more expensive service if you want your xmas cards early Yeah might be a good idea ill get the xmas cards by valentines day instead of easter then Edited December 22, 2022 by Demitri_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 £105 return to Torquay from London to see an Aunt for the afternoon. The train didn't even make it to the connection. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Xann said: £105 return to Torquay from London to see an Aunt for the afternoon. The train didn't even make it to the connection. The UK is the outlier on so many of these cost related maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Xann said: £105 return to Torquay from London to see an Aunt for the afternoon. The train didn't even make it to the connection. That's it, I'm moving to Russia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) There's apparently a scam called brushing where people send out unsolicited products to somehow use it to boost their reviews on Amazon, all I know is I've got 3 separate deliveries of a Dave Grohl colouring book and I don't really know what to do with them Edited December 23, 2022 by Davkaus 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 23, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Davkaus said: There's apparently a scam called brushing where people send out unsolicited products to somehow use it to boost their reviews on Amazon, all I know is I've got 3 separate deliveries of a Dave Grohl colouring book and I don't really know what to do with them Obviously you colour them in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 23, 2022 Before you start filling in the picture, just think of the colour and the shape. Little Foo fighters joke there, as it happens I’ve never listened to that album. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 44 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Before you start filling in the picture, just think of the colour and the shape. Little Foo fighters joke there, as it happens I’ve never listened to that album. Well you should, it's a banger! Hit their peak with their second album (first as an actual band). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Wainy316 said: Well you should, it's a banger! Hit their peak with their second album (first as an actual band). Really great album. Played it to death in my late teens and early twenties and my taste has since evolved slightly, but it’s a great album. (And a very good joke @Mark Albrighton) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xela Posted December 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2022 Briefly touched on it in the Christmas thread, but things have developed and my Nan passed away last night. All happened rather suddenly. She was ill - heart problems and a suspected sarcoma in her arm (she refused treatment). She took a turn for the worse a few days back and was admitted into a palliative care home. She died a few hours later. I think she was happy to go. She feared a long and painful drawn out death and it was her wish that when the time comes, it happens quickly. She got her wish! So, thats a comfort, at least. Obviously Mom is upset, more so with the speed of how things moved, but it was probably the best way it could have happened. Christmas will be a subdued one for the family now. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 23, 2022 Ah I’m sorry to hear that Alex. My condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Xela said: Briefly touched on it in the Christmas thread, but things have developed and my Nan passed away last night. All happened rather suddenly. She was ill - heart problems and a suspected sarcoma in her arm (she refused treatment). She took a turn for the worse a few days back and was admitted into a palliative care home. She died a few hours later. I think she was happy to go. She feared a long and painful drawn out death and it was her wish that when the time comes, it happens quickly. She got her wish! So, thats a comfort, at least. Obviously Mom is upset, more so with the speed of how things moved, but it was probably the best way it could have happened. Christmas will be a subdued one for the family now. God bless her soul mate, Mrs lost her uncle last weekend, we are having the same, Stay strong fella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, Xela said: Briefly touched on it in the Christmas thread, but things have developed and my Nan passed away last night. All happened rather suddenly. She was ill - heart problems and a suspected sarcoma in her arm (she refused treatment). She took a turn for the worse a few days back and was admitted into a palliative care home. She died a few hours later. I think she was happy to go. She feared a long and painful drawn out death and it was her wish that when the time comes, it happens quickly. She got her wish! So, thats a comfort, at least. Obviously Mom is upset, more so with the speed of how things moved, but it was probably the best way it could have happened. Christmas will be a subdued one for the family now. Sorry to hear that mate but glad you've found some solace she got her wish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 54 minutes ago, Xela said: Briefly touched on it in the Christmas thread, but things have developed and my Nan passed away last night. All happened rather suddenly. She was ill - heart problems and a suspected sarcoma in her arm (she refused treatment). She took a turn for the worse a few days back and was admitted into a palliative care home. She died a few hours later. I think she was happy to go. She feared a long and painful drawn out death and it was her wish that when the time comes, it happens quickly. She got her wish! So, thats a comfort, at least. Obviously Mom is upset, more so with the speed of how things moved, but it was probably the best way it could have happened. Christmas will be a subdued one for the family now. Really sorry to hear about your Nan. Take care dude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted December 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Xela said: Briefly touched on it in the Christmas thread, but things have developed and my Nan passed away last night. All happened rather suddenly. She was ill - heart problems and a suspected sarcoma in her arm (she refused treatment). She took a turn for the worse a few days back and was admitted into a palliative care home. She died a few hours later. I think she was happy to go. She feared a long and painful drawn out death and it was her wish that when the time comes, it happens quickly. She got her wish! So, thats a comfort, at least. Obviously Mom is upset, more so with the speed of how things moved, but it was probably the best way it could have happened. Christmas will be a subdued one for the family now. So sorry to hear about your loss, Alex. There' no good time, but Christmas is particularly bad. I hope you and your family are able to find room for some happy memories amidst the grief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted December 24, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 24, 2022 6 hours ago, Xela said: Briefly touched on it in the Christmas thread, but things have developed and my Nan passed away last night. All happened rather suddenly. She was ill - heart problems and a suspected sarcoma in her arm (she refused treatment). She took a turn for the worse a few days back and was admitted into a palliative care home. She died a few hours later. I think she was happy to go. She feared a long and painful drawn out death and it was her wish that when the time comes, it happens quickly. She got her wish! So, thats a comfort, at least. Obviously Mom is upset, more so with the speed of how things moved, but it was probably the best way it could have happened. Christmas will be a subdued one for the family now. So sorry Alex. My very best to you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 So sorry Alex. Condolences to you all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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