My DH is a mail carrier, here's stuff he gets:

• Gift for mail carrier? - MTinMN
  • Thanks!!...(sm) - MTinMN
    • you can't go wrong with cash! nm - shopaholic
    • You are quite welcome! These guys and gals - HolidayMT
      • Used to give to our mail carrier but - Backwards typist
      • And....(sm) - MTinMN
  • I think I'll give mine a map....(sm) - Just the big bad
  • How about ear muffs? sm - shopaholic
  • My DH is a mail carrier, here's stuff he gets: - HolidayMT

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Hi all.....does anyone have an inspired idea for a gift for the mail carrier?  Our mail carrier always takes the time to stop and talk if she sees us out....and she just told me that they lost their family dog to cancer.  She is so nice...I would like to remember with a little something.....she is definitely not into sweets.....so cookies and candy are out.

Any ideas would be appreciated!

he retired and the one we have now delivers mail when they feel like it. He used to deliver around 9?30 a.m. and never missed that time. I used to give him gift cards and/or cookies every year. If there was a package to deliver, he would bring it to the door along with the mail.  He retired last year and we have a new "person."

Now the mail comes anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  If hubby is waiting for a check on a Saturday, we're out of luck to deposit until Monday. Then we have the luxury of looking at it until Monday and, in the meantime, hope nothing comes into the bank that we forgot to write in the bank book. If I'm waiting for a package, I have to remember to get to the mailbox and check 3-4 times a day because he/she never brings any packages to the door even if it's raining or snowing.

This new mail carrier gets nothing from me this year, or any time until he/she gets his/her shitsu- together. 

Talk to your carrier about the options for blocking the call completely and sending it directly to a message that you will not take the call.

And then, quite frankly, I'd take the phone off the hook.  Tell people to call you on your cell phone if the phone is busy and its an emergency.  That's the quick and easy way to get peace at least for one night.

Or, if this were me I'd consider getting rid of the land line completely and just using cell phones.  I use cable for my internet, so I don't need a land line and have only had a cell phone for years.  I also don't have a husband and kids, so my situation is much different.  It's something to think about, though.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do.  Be very clear with your dad that you're not having any of his drama any more and you will not be answering his phone calls.  Period.  If you do answer when he calls, don't engage in conversation and don't offer any options for him.  Say "that's nice.  I have to go now.  Bye."  Then hang up. He's only doing it because he's able to suck you in at least part of the time.

I hope things calm down for you.

Sorry....I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers or get on the soapbox.....It appears we've got a lot in common, namely patriotism....Tried to e-mail ya, but it kept coming back, ergo I thought your were incommunicado. 

I worked for the Veterans Service Agency (what would be called Veterans Affairs now) 30 years ago and still spend an inordinate amount of time at the VA with my husband, bless his heart. 

I'm glad you enjoyed the bit about the politician's kids.

Have a great Labor Day Wknd! 

Cat

How do eliminate mail that comes to previous residents of your home?  I know you can write "wrong address" on mail and have it returned, but what about junk mail?  Will the post office accept junk mail returned this way?  I do not know if the previous residents completed a change of address form or not.  They have not lived at this address for many years; however, mail still comes on a daily basis.  How do you get rid of all this? 

I sent an e-mail to you a coupla days ago and it bounced back.  Just e-mail me and I can update my address book.  What did you think about barforama! Poor Juliet Cat 

Link Below.

Is there a problem with the Yahoo mail system anyone knows about.  The Yahoo web site pulls up fine, it is just the mail.

i cannot figure out  how in the world to get back the alert in yahoo toolbar that lets me know when i have new mail???!!!  would you please help me?  many thanks.

I have typed a list of about 300 addresses for a 50th Anniversary party and now I can't figure out how to get them to merge for the envelopes.  I keep getting just one envelope, not the whole list.  Anyone who knows how to do this and would be willing to help me??

Thanks!!

Deliver pizzas, work at restaurant, retail sales (Christmas coming up)....

Good luck!

As a family we do something called "Geocaching" (geocaching.com) which uses GPSs and coordinates from the internet to do a 21st century treasure hunt.  Over the past 5 years we've had both Garmin and Magellan devices . . . if I had an option, I'd choose a Garmin.  Our first Magellan let me download maps, etc... which showed me where restaurants, hotels, etc... were, which was a super bonus on vacation with a 1-year-old and a cranky need-food-now mommy!  We vacation in Maine, and there are only so many roads, so if you can't read a map, a GPS won't help much  !  Have you tried out "www.thegpsstore.com"?  They have reviews, etc... that might help you sort out what you need, and what you really don't.  Some systems may cost $75, but you won't be able to download maps or anything.  However, the big bucks versions might have too many bells and whistles that will just make it more of a hassle than a joy.  I'd also suggest a sporting goods store, i.e. Cabellas, Dicks Sporting Goods, EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports) since the salespeople will more likely have a clue about how to use the thing and be able to tell you pros/cons of each system.

Sorry for the ramble . . . hope I didn't confuse the issue even more!