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dameatball

(7,671 posts)
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 03:44 PM Apr 2020

Please let your mail carrier know they are not alone. Last week I left mine a bottle of hand

sanitizer and a note of appreciation. Told her when that was empty to bring it back and I will refill it. Not only does she do a great job every day but she helps keep an eye on the neighborhood and knows most of the people on our rural route. I am not suggesting that everyone give a gift, just a word of appreciation and a show of solidarity.
The Republican Party has been "all-in" for a while now. They will not be backing down unless something unforeseen happens. We have to support our unions, teachers, healthcare people, and every institution that repubs are trying to dismantle. I realize I am preaching to the choir, just reminding people to at least do what little things we can to support others.
Go Joe!

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Please let your mail carrier know they are not alone. Last week I left mine a bottle of hand (Original Post) dameatball Apr 2020 OP
Give them toilet paper! (Just kidding.) nt tblue37 Apr 2020 #1
I had to send out a package today... demmiblue Apr 2020 #2
Do I have to? Mine babylonsister Apr 2020 #3
Mine always leaves me someone else's mail Raine Apr 2020 #6
LOL Skittles Apr 2020 #8
I left a thank you card for mine. He took it, but I got no response. sinkingfeeling Apr 2020 #4
Good on you for making the effort! dameatball Apr 2020 #5
Thank you frontline Corgigal Apr 2020 #7
My neighbors and I are leaving gift certificates to local restaurants... SMC22307 Apr 2020 #9
nice! dameatball Apr 2020 #10
We're trying! I'd give bottles of hand sanitizer... SMC22307 Apr 2020 #11
I found a gallon jug online and I live alone, so giving away some refills is no big deal At least dameatball Apr 2020 #12
OK, thanks. I live solo as well and stick to soap and water. SMC22307 Apr 2020 #13

demmiblue

(39,947 posts)
2. I had to send out a package today...
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 03:54 PM
Apr 2020

I wrote a thank you on the package for the postal workers to read.


I have been meaning to print this out for such occasions:

Skittles

(172,911 posts)
8. LOL
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 11:14 PM
Apr 2020

my upstairs neighbor came down, asking if I had received a piece of his mail.....I gave him my stack of mail that I had recently retrieved but had not gone through - he found the envelope and was on his way

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
9. My neighbors and I are leaving gift certificates to local restaurants...
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 11:16 PM
Apr 2020

for them to do carryout.

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
11. We're trying! I'd give bottles of hand sanitizer...
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 01:57 PM
Apr 2020

but I'm down to my last one with only a third left. He's wearing gloves and a mask everyday so that's good protection for him.

dameatball

(7,671 posts)
12. I found a gallon jug online and I live alone, so giving away some refills is no big deal At least
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 02:07 PM
Apr 2020

for now. There is a website called "Art Naturals" that still has sanitizer available. I have some of that also, in smaller bottles. But they sell all kinds of pack sizes. 62.5% ethyl alcohol, which is acceptable. Takes 70% for isopropyl. My order took about two weeks. Just letting you know, not plugging anything.

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
13. OK, thanks. I live solo as well and stick to soap and water.
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 02:14 PM
Apr 2020

I have sanitizer in my car for the 3 or 4 times I've been out in 3 (4?) weeks. I'm losing track...

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