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Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 12:42
by dodger
Hi Chaps,
Just thought i would post this as i ordered a DVD from ITVV and i got an E-Mail from them last nite Wed 30th saying it was shipped at 1830, i received the DVD though the letter box at 12 midday today the 31st, now how is that for Post Office Service, Scarborough North Yorkshire to My home in Kent,
Cheers,
Roger.
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 12:50
by TSR2
I'm a big Royal Mail fan. haven't had a problem since we moved to the current house, The posties are great and they've never missed a next day delivery yet. Infact two weeks ago I posted my Mum's birthday card at the local Post Office in sunderland between 16:00 and 16:30 (can't remember the exact time) and it arrived with her in Belfast at 10:30 ish the next morning. not bad for 60 odd pence.
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 13:50
by Airspeed
Good ole Royal Mail!
The postal service downunder has been privatised to a huge extent.
There was a recent announcement that mail posted in rural areas will be sent to an outer suburb of Melbourne for sorting. Then it will be sent back to the country for delivery: about 3 days and around 280 Km. Progress with a capital F.
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 15:28
by DaveB
One can expect a slight delay where you live Mike.. Australia being some 32x larger than the UK at 7,617,930sq Kilometres (the UK being a piddly 78,772sq km)
You probably have the same number of postmen and they have to walk a lot further
ATB
DaveB
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 15:54
by Tomliner
A few months ago I posted a package 2nd class from Edinburgh to a friend in South Wales .The collection time was 17.30 and the postie was knocking on his door at 9 am the following morning.Let's hope that this level of service and the universal charges survive now that privatization has happened.
EricT
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 16:26
by airboatr
Speaking of Australia, I. Watched a Nova episode last night..discussing the dinosaurs that inhabit the island.
Joe
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 17:52
by dodger
airboatr wrote:Speaking of Australia, I. Watched a Nova episode last night..discussing the dinosaurs that inhabit the island.
Joe
Hello Joe,
Inhabit or inhabited!
Roger.
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 18:17
by airboatr
I left the "ed" off?
Well whadaya know
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 19:21
by Dev One
Was the guillotine invented then? ( No 'ed)
Keith
Re: Post Office
Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 21:24
by emfrat
airboatr wrote:Speaking of Australia, I. Watched a Nova episode last night..discussing the dinosaurs that inhabit the island.
Joe
My daughter recommended me for that, but the producer ruled me out because I have a Scottish accent
MikeW