Lost! Culprit: Newtonsville Post Office.

Most people would say---first up-where do they come up with these names for towns?
 Reminds me of the show-Petticoat Junction.
I moved to the country-still in the state ( lol) with my boyfriend and this is one of the post office locations, I have used......... the last time with disastrous results.
I had collected, over a three month period, items, that I thought my daughter would enjoy receiving.
Some unique-some quite expensive-some inexpensive....and some  priceless.
We, my intended and I, have been working such long periods without any time off, that I would see something, at vendor shows, or everyday shopping, or purposely shopping and would say, oooohhhh, "Jen would like that".
I had saved some items, that  we had bought together, during our trip to Salem, when I visited her in Boston, and those too, went into the box.
My daughter and her delightful husband have moved-out of the state---and I miss them very much.
Fall is a special time of the year.
For many of us.
It is actually when my only child was born.
Probably, all of us have walked into the post office-insured a large package-sent it priority mail------I didn't get a tracking number or return receipt.
Reason...... the employee that I encountered was so flustered trying to find the correct label for insuring my box, that I, by the time she actually found it-and rang me up---I just wanted to be on my way.
 I mean I had my receipt-right?
The gift, I put so much effort into----is lost.
I had included vintage clothing from the 1980's on top-inside the box-to buffer the stuff inside---not replaceable----I will never be back in that place or time.
The items cannot be valued.
I am told that in 21 days, from the day mailed,  I can file an insurance claim on my lost package.
And that in 1 business day, an individual from the US Post Office will be in touch with me, regarding my lost package.
I am quite pissed. Aggravation does not quite cover what I feel.
I will not be mailing anything again, anytime soon---of any value.
I feel, after this experience---a trip would be in order..........cheaper...after this is all said and done, (even considering gas prices or airline ticket prices)-even one, 'out of state'.
My advice----always!!!!!!!-no matter how slow the postal employee is or how confused they seem-----Get that tracking number!!!!!!!!
Your package may still get lost.
Or....maybe wait a day or so and make a trip to a post office you have used successfully before.
We all hate to say: 'Well you are having so much difficulty---please let me have that package back'. I will take all the stickers off it myself.
Jeez.

Annual Pooch Plunge......

I just got on Facebook, a little while ago and saw something that made me smile---I was ever so happy.
My Grandson, was in the newspaper.
Yep, he is a Golden Retriever.....and not to brag, but, he is  oh so Handsome!
The kids got married this Summer and have moved to Missouri----and are finding things to do to meet new people, with similar interests, etc.
This was so adorable. A people and Pooch Pool party.
A really good way to meet people, from all walks of life and for business, is Meet-up.com.
There are some other really neat organizations that are set-up just for the purpose of helping you acclimate to your new town.
The area Chamber of Commerce, is a good place to start.
If the place has a Visitor's Bureau.....ditto.
I call both of these places when I intend to travel anywhere new or that I haven't been in a while and get the lowdown on where is good to stay.....etc.
It just requires striking up a conversation with the person who answers the phone to sometimes get the best answers to your questions.
I will be visiting soon---to see my sweet Pooch-boy---and his Parents and a sweet Titten-bear, also.
Can't imagine the reaction when the plunge includes human Grand kids----but I think the feeling will probably be much the same.
I love ANIMALS and respect them. I believe they truly become our Children/Grandchildren.
People who do not recognize this fact are sooooo missing out.