The weather has been heating up, making for better working conditions on The Pony's mail route. In fact, it's been a little warmer than he prefers. Still, walking around in the sunshine is better than traipsing through wind and rain and snow and ice.
I was still in town Tuesday evening when The Pony sent a text:
"Off work and roasting in my own skin now."
"I know! I'm frying at 10Box."
"My head hurts too! Lemme know when you're home and I'll tell you why - it's just a weird story, not me getting hurt."
Well. My heart descended from my throat upon reading the end of that text. When I got home, I called The Pony to find out about his head "injury."
"Oh, you didn't have to call. I'll send you a picture."
"A customer left this for me today."
"It's a sticker and a crocheted heart. It must have been soaked with perfume, or the person who made it wears a lot of perfume. The smell permeated the whole truck while I finished my route. That's what gave me the headache, since I can't deal with perfume or cologne. It was weird, but a nice thought."
Yes. I'm sure you all have horror stories about mail delivery. I can't figure out why my phone bill is mailed on the first of the month, and I get it on the 12th, with it due on the 22nd. I'm pretty sure it's a processing issue with the phone company, and some of the larger mailing hubs. I also know there are some bad apples in every type of job, ne'er-do-wells and don't-care-to-do-wells. But most of the carriers and clerks actually try to do their best for the customers.
A little sign of appreciation can make their day.
Maybe he can air it out in the outdoors. But, be careful to secure it so squirrels and birds cannot carry it off. It is beautiful and well-done.
ReplyDeleteI did suggest airing it outside. Not sure how, since there are a million squirrels all around. Maybe The Pony could leave it in his work locker. It could give off the smell there, and he'd only be around it twice a day.
DeleteThat's a sweet appreciation gift. Perhaps The Pony can hang it off his back porch until the perfume disappears. I have trouble with "heady" perfumes too, anything musk based and patchouli.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's nice. I've seen on the USPS Reddit site that some people put that sticker on the inside of the mailbox door. So when the carrier pulls it open, the see the "You are beautiful" message. Nobody else has gotten a crocheted heart, though! Despite having many odd and illegal and messy things left in mailboxes.
DeleteI can't stand those smells now, either. I used to like a scented candle, but now even that gets me choked up.
Although it was smelly, it was a very kind attempt of kindness. I think it was very thoughtful.
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