Tag: UPS

GETTING SICK, GETTING BETTER, WHERE’S THE LENS?

I was assured I'd have the lens today. As a matter of fact, UPS said I'd have the lens today except I don't have it because UPS sent me a note saying it was going to be tomorrow. Okay then. Meanwhile, I'm feeling better. Not quite fully there, but better than yesterday and the day … Continue reading GETTING SICK, GETTING BETTER, WHERE’S THE LENS?

UPS DELIVERED

Because of these new Trump-induced laws requiring all kinds of paperwork for "real" official U.S. IDs, I had to send out for paperwork. It turned out I didn't need two of the three items because I found the originals. Having paid hefty fees for them, I figured I should get them. One of them is … Continue reading UPS DELIVERED

DELIVERING THE GOODS

We have already spent a lot of time talking about USPS and voting and all that, but we haven't gotten to our favorite amusing anecdotes about UPS and Fedex. Each has its own cute and funny methods or not getting your packages to you. When you live in the country, there is no escape. You … Continue reading DELIVERING THE GOODS

YOUR PACKAGE IS ON THE WAY

Delivery messages typically show up in my email and are as often as not, followed by retractions. "Sorry, it'll be a little late," or "Weather issues have delayed ..." and my favorite, "Your package has gone walkabout and may never be seen again ... we'll let you know if we find it. " About half … Continue reading YOUR PACKAGE IS ON THE WAY

THE WAITING GAME

YOUR PACKAGE IS HERE! Along with the joy and excitement of on-line shopping, has come the lesser joy and excitement of awaiting delivery. We can order anything from everywhere, whether its Scottish jelly, Za'atar from Israel, or jewelry from Asia or Africa. Ordering? Piece of cake. Then, there's delivery. Mostly, if you are an Amazon … Continue reading THE WAITING GAME

WHERE’S MY PACKAGE? RECONSTRUCTING AN EVENT

It's the season of so many things, but one of the biggest is shopping online. This is when we need packages to arrive on time. So, of course, this is exactly when they are most likely to disappear. I got three emails from UPS yesterday telling me three packages had been delivered to my "front door." … Continue reading WHERE’S MY PACKAGE? RECONSTRUCTING AN EVENT