August 30, 2005

A very interesting analogy

At the post office today, I was mailing two large envelopes. One to Grenada and one to the UK. The one for the UK had only three sheets of paper in it. The cost quoted was $250.

That's way higher than what I paid the last time I mailed something to the UK. So I asked the attendant if the postal rates had gone up. She said yes, and I asked if it was by 100 percent.

She said no. Then she explained it like this..

"The envelope is long you know, so it adds to the weight. It actually weighs 55g. It's just like how a tall person will weigh more".

I said "Oh yeah, I use that as an excuse as to why I weigh 219 (freaking) pounds."

Posted by yamfoot at August 30, 2005 09:05 PM
Comments

Did she weigh the envelope? Standard mail (usual weight) to the UK is $70

Posted by: Dr. D. at August 30, 2005 09:33 PM

Came by to get some island vibes and a good laugh. How 'tings?

Posted by: Nikki at August 30, 2005 11:23 PM

quite fine. the weather is cooling down now, so the region is feeling pleasant again, weather-wise.

Posted by: Michelle at August 30, 2005 11:48 PM

girl you are too funny I do that too though.

Posted by: Amelia at August 31, 2005 07:50 AM

what an interesting spin on your weight situation. All least you can take it lightly... good attitude.

Posted by: Campfyah at August 31, 2005 12:50 PM