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Remember that postcard Grandpa sent us from Florida of that Alligator biting that woman's bottom? That's right, we all thought it was hilarious. But, it turns out we were wrong. That alligator was sexually harrassing that woman.
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Pop across when you know they are in.Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post
Are you supposed to take the parcel over when you know the neighbour's back or should you wait for them to come and collect it?
That way they will return the favour for you if you aren't around so you don't have to trek to the delivery office.
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ROFL. I get. My letter says something like PLSENTND on it, once opened up it says Please do not bend in big red letters.Originally posted by norrahe View PostHe normally does a good job of shredding it whilst trying to get it through the letterbox.
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Better than not bothering with uniform, fag hanging out his mouth and not bothering to post your mail IMHOOriginally posted by norrahe View PostMy postie doesn't bother with his uniform and delivers letters with a fag hanging out of his mouth. Classy!
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My postie doesn't bother with his uniform and delivers letters with a fag hanging out of his mouth. Classy!
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Depends how fit she is and if you have more chance banging her at yours or at hers IMHOOriginally posted by BolshieBastard View PostWots the etiquette when the postman drops off a parcel at your gaff for a neighbour and says he'll pop a card through their door?
Are you supposed to take the parcel over when you know the neighbour's back or should you wait for them to come and collect it?
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Take it over to your neighbour. The posties don't always put a card through their door.
If it is a desirable item, deny all knowledge
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Post delivery etiquette
Wots the etiquette when the postman drops off a parcel at your gaff for a neighbour and says he'll pop a card through their door?
Are you supposed to take the parcel over when you know the neighbour's back or should you wait for them to come and collect it?Tags: None
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