Our Wonderful Posties

Jim and Liz...Hannah hated Jim's Santa hat!!

 We're hearing an awful lot about delays in the post just now. Our weather has been atrocious, we can't get around ourselves yet we expect others to do so. A combination of bad weather and the increased postal traffic at this time of year is bound to cause delays. I'm not bothered if some presents and cards don't arrive until after Christmas. I certainly don't think anyone should be risking their neck just to get my post to me!!!
Years ago, as a student, I had a Christmas job as a Postie. It was the hardest job I've ever done. The snow was relentless and peoples' pathways and doorsteps were treacherous. I lasted 3 days before twisting my ankle on an icy doorstep.

 Liz  this morning in minus 8 degrees.

My other half, Mike, had an unexpected career change in his 40s and became a Postie. This was to be a temporary job until he found something in his field. He loved his Postie job and stayed in it until he retired! As a Postie he was always appreciated by his customers..........not so by some of his managers!!

Our Posties do a difficult  job, work long hours and get paid peanuts.