Comment from MelB

Excellent

Hi Patty, I have never heard of anyone faxing the post office before! LOL I'm sure you are the talk of the town there. They are hard to get a hold of though, and clearly, don't want us calling.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~

reply by MelB on 24-Jan-2018

You're welcome.

Comment from Brigitte Elko

Excellent

I wish I had six stars for this story. Seems that you may have an addition to your profile and resume.
The power of the pen (and a fax machine) should never be taken for granted. Loved this story and your hubby's reaction was priceless.
You have my prayers for endurance throughout your upcoming grueling work.
Hugs,
:) Brigitte

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~
(thank you so much for the virtual six!!!) I'm holding up during the unpacking --- my back is killing me though

Comment from trumby

Excellent

Yes. Moving can be a very stressful event. Especially if you don't do it very often.
A well written true story.
My wife says that our life is just a constant process of packing the ute, driving somewhere and then unpacking the ute. (I believe that you would call it a Pickup truck) But we live a distance from town and we run a mobile handyman service.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

You've got to laugh, haven't you? LOL. Serves them right for not answering the phone, I wish they would all go back to being humans answering calls, no wonder we all feel like we need counselling when we get off the phone. I hope it was all sorted out in the end and you can peacefully go about settling in your new home. :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~

Comment from doggymad

Excellent

I couldn't help but laugh at the scene you have presented. It is totally frustrating to be in the process of moving and having extra hassle.

Somehow I don't think you did much for your popularity for the lazy individuals at the post offices

hugs

Freda

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~
(pretty sure the mailman hates me)

Comment from Dan Diego

Excellent

If I worked at your post office, I would have reviewed you fax for spelling, punctuation and grammar, just like your story. Bit I don't think I would have found any errors because there were none in your story. It is funny how a little letter can go a long way in the customer service world.

I liked your story. It was anecdotal. It told your readers about a problem and how you fixed it. Great job. Thanks for posting.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi, Dan;
Have to smile - YOU would think about checking my grammar and spelling - wouldn't you? Well, after all was said and done, I have the keys to my mailbox now --- AND they were delivered by a very apologetic mailman,

~patty~

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Post Master of (the) Salem, Oregon

don't need the 'the'.

Loved it and got a chuckle for the day out of it and I do love the stories you bravely tell us.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~
(thanks for catching the nit - I fixed it)

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Patty, I know where you're coming from. I'm in the process of buying my new house. And everything is approved. Now I'm waiting for the them to say that the money I've got for the down payment has not been laundered. It all comes from my bank yet it's still taking them a week to figure that out and I still can't sign. The world has gone crazy. I wish my only problem was the mail! A nicely written piece. All the best. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~
(yeah, we had to prove where our money and funds came from, too. I was like - um, we have JOBS!!)

Comment from apky

Excellent

Hahahahaaaaa... Good for you, Patty! I'm laughing so hard, I'm exhausted too. ;)


they have a maddening menu which doesn't allow you to reach a real human being. ~ Oh, I hate those machines, yet all too often I have to go through the whole song and dance with Telekom when my internet plays funny or goes to sleep. Ggggrrr!

(Okay, it probably wasn't seething, but I felt much better after I wrote and edited it.) ~ Right, I know the feeling; after getting it all out, there's a sense of relief.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi, Aki;
Thank you for the read -- and for reminding me to laugh,

~patty~

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

Well done and well told.
It is often frustrating when you try to get in touch with a service and all you get is a machine.
I've had similar experiences with hydro and gas. Customer Service seems to be a thing of the past.
Thanks for sharing this.
Sharon

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

Hi there;
Thank you so much for the R&R.

I appreciate your time and comments,

~patty~