53 days...

Chances are you know what I am counting down to...which means a flood of mail is going to hit the post office in the next little while - gifts, care packages, cards - it is a lovely mail season. What I wouldn't do to see the inner workings of the central post office in Vancouver alive and whirring with all the carefully wrapped goodies heading overseas (the deadline for surface is almost past us). And I love that trains, planes, automobiles, and people are carrying these things near and far to express love and kindness, thankfulness and friendship! There was already a bit of a buzz at my local post office today - busy, busy, busy and the new Christmas (there I said it) stamps are out (I held back from buying any just yet but it wasn't easy).

Today, two little red envelopes went out to two sweet people in my life: Vancouver & Delta.

141/1000

P.S. to all my patient relatives who are wondering what my daughter looks like these days - photos are coming...soon.

Thanks all.

Winged Gratitude

6 little cards left my hands and flew out the window - hope they all land safely in the laps of their recipients sharing thanks and kindness.

Headed your way world: Delta (4), Surrey (1), Richmond (1)

139/1000

Beautiful Fall Day

I always thought that being a letter carrier would be a great job - good exercise, sense of accomplishment and being out and about on a day like today. It is a beautiful, crisp, sunny autumn day out there. The leaves are swirling and crunching under foot but I can still hear the odd lawn mower making the rounds. For me, fall is all about anticipation, things happen slowly and time stands still some days but big things are coming. We are on the cusp.

I've sent a few things over the past few months but not quite as much as I would have liked (thanks loyal fans for tuning in, even when updates looked like they may never come). Adding to the count: South Korea (6), Ontario (2), and the rest was either business or it has slipped my mind at this very moment. So that brings the count to:  125/1000

And what exactly was keeping me so busy you might ask? Well, this monkey to the right, among other things.

But wait there's more...I've been packing up a a rather large box, a Christmas package in fact, that I am sending to...South Korea (1) (note: I am sending the package by surface so it should come in 8 to 10 weeks) and since I am going to the post-office I may as well send a couple more little things to South Korea (2), and a thing or two or five to the rest of  my "little" world: Surrey (2); Yellowknife, NT (1); York, Ontario (1); and Hegra, Norway (1).

Some things are even being sent in my recycled magazine page envelopes (for something a little different).

Newest, most recentist, up-to-date-ist total: 132/1000

Hot Summer Day...finally

South Korea you are the star of the show today...a little mail last week that didn't get counted and another piece via a third party coming soon (7 to 21 days...). I love surprising people with cool mail.

Adding two to the count!

119/1000

It's All Fun and Games...

until you receive a 928 number connect the dots puzzle in your mailbox -just one of the fun things that I am dropping into the mail today. You might be lucky to get one or lucky if you don't? Not sure on that :) - your call.

I've had one UPS delivery and two fedex deliveries today so far...should still be one more from each for a total of five fab deliveries. What a day! Snail mail is awesome but couriers are RAD too. It's like Christmas over here! I'd insert an appropriately festive picture but it's so beautifuly sunny outside I don't want to give Mother Nature an excuse to change her mind. (Although it is exactly 6 months from today - Christmas that is). I have this great UPS guy named Bruce - always a laugh when I answer the door. My own personal Santa.

Lots of dots heading out today to: Delta x 6, Surrey x 2, and South Korea x 1.

117/1000

Ahhhh Mail How I've Missed You :)

I wish I could say that all the nice weather outside has been keeping me from sending mail - you know of course, because I've been off on amazing seasidey and sunshiney adventures but...nope it's pretty dreary out there. More likely it's been because I've been chasing this sweet thing, who knows no speed limit.

She also enjoys zipping around in the car (not her car mind you but don't tell her that).

So you might have guessed that my most recent mail includes photos that I am finally getting out to people near and far that are long overdue. Feels good. A few other items on the wind as well (*cough..archie...cough...comic...ahem).

Oh the places you'll go: Surrey (6); Osoyoos (1); Kelowna (1); Manitoba (1); Ontario (2); Iowa (1); New York (1); England (1); Norway (1), South Korea (1) = 16! Woohoo!

Total: 108/1000
That's over 10% (hopefully, I've made the world 10% brighter - that's how math works right?).

Just Checking In!

Sorry I've been so long between posts lately - I am still sending out mail, so I am here to do a little update.  I started a home business in March (other than my beloved Etsy) and it has kept me busy: www.pamperedchef.biz/erinevans

As for postal news: some more handmade postcards went out, at least one thank you for a super duper book, and a comic book made its way into giggling, girlie hands :)

Grand totals: Delta - 1, Surrey - 3, South Korea - 1, Norway - 1 = 5 (I think Surrey is winning).

92/1000

Oh getting close to 10%...more fun exciting stuff coming to a mailbox near you :)