Tuesday, June 10, 2008

ABC Wednesday U is for United States Postal Service


The United States Postal System is really an awesome system. It has been in existence since 1776 when Ben Franklin created it under the Second Continental Congress. It really does work very well and even though I use UPS, I always use the United States Postal Service for regular letters and most of my packages. They are wonderful. This is the symbol for the USPS....have a look at others around the world and what they have done for "U" at Mrs. Nesbitt's!

49 comments:

  1. Great idea for U. I love getting packages and meaningful mail from the US Postal service...

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  2. Super ABC Wednesday idea for U, Neva!

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  3. Great U post. I hope someone from the USPS sees this, because I have a feeling 'they' don't normally feel appreciated.

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  4. Isn't it exciting to receive an actual letter or card via "snail mail" these days? I think the US postal service is better than Canada's...they're SO slow!

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  5. I even have a photo of one of our Post Office buildings --its on the historic register -- and I didn't think to use it. Come see what I did use. . .

    Good choice!

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  6. Thank goodness for Ben Franklin, today the politicians would argue for years before a system like the postal service could be created.

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  7. It is good to know that one can still use the "snaol-mail" - very often the only thing that works.

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  8. Benjamin Franklin did a lot of good things ... including during his Paris years!

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  9. A good choice and very informative post too.

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  10. How fascinating! I agree with Leslie, it is indeed exciting to receive an actual letter....in fact I had better check the post box!

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  11. Very original! I hadn't thought of this one!

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  12. Isn't it amazing that the Post Offices do such good work! Nice photo!

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  13. Yes, I guess we should give them credit -- once in a while...   Fine people work there, but I'm not sure how efficient the massive management structure is.

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  14. We tend to be critical of the USPS - particularly when standing impatiently in line at the counter if we need one of the counter services, or when we notice that the stamp vending machine that was broken 3 months ago is STILL broken today when we visit - but overall, the service works well. Your post made "Louis" think of when he lived in France and the delivery people from la Poste on their yellow and blue bicycles bringing the mail TWICE a day. Les Français make fun of la Poste just as do nous Américains.

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  15. Well, this is one of the best 'u' words yet and encouraging when you think of how maligned the postal service can be. Thanks for coming up with such a good one!

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  16. Great post and interesting to know:)

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  17. bonne idée de prendre la poste pour la lettre "u"
    bonne idée de prendre la poste pour la lettre "u"

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  18. Nice "U" - and most likely the only one using USPS as namesake! :)
    Cheers, Klaus

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  19. Isn't is fun getting packages from the USPS. My mail lady is so nice, and they are always on time. Have a happy Wednesday :)

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  20. Some things we don´t think so much about. We take for granted that it always in function. Good choice!

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  21. Ahh... great post... I love getting packages, especially at Christmas time!

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  22. Excellent idea for "U"!!!

    (thanks for the visit to mine!)

    :^)

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  23. Good idea for the theme today. We have Royal Mail and it works well, most of the time!

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  24. This is a nice U although being a Canadian, I know very little of the US Postal service, but what I did see that we have in common is that I have recently bought a Canon Rebel XTI as well; and I love it!

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  25. What a great system it sounds too.

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  26. I agree. USPS is a first class operation. (pardon the pun).

    Nice post of "U"

    Thanks for the visit,
    Troy and Martha

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  27. Good idea for U. I didn't think of that.

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  28. Very good and nice idea for the U-post. Well done:)

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  29. Great idea for the U post. Never entered my mind. I do think its quite amazing that a letter mailed thousands of miles away can find itself in my mailbox. I love getting real mail...not junk.

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  30. My brother at one time worked for the postal service, and then later worked for UPS. Two U-s and I didn't even think of them--but I had my ups and unders ready.

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  31. Terrific idea for U. I have heard mainly good things about the USPS. Our Australia Post is generally pretty good too. No, Neva, i have no idea of what V or X will be for me, but i have my thinking cap on!

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  32. For all the frustration it sometimes causes, the USPS is a great value and somewhat of a logistical miracle.

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  33. It's true: We all love to hate the USPS, but overall it does a great job. Excellent choice.

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  34. Hi Neva - thanks for stopping by my post. Glad you liked the book. If you ever do want to try out a float cabin, my friend John has one he rents by the day or week. Sometimes we forget what a great system the post office is. We always complain when stamp prices increase, but it really is a great bargain when you think about it. -- Margy

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  35. Fine post.
    Do you know the movie "Jour de fête" by Jacques Tati it's about a French postman in the 1950's ?

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  36. Here the links to a video "Jour de fête"
    http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/jacques%2Btati/video/x24dsh_jour-de-fete_creation

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  37. thanks for the info, great topic.

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  38. Excellent "U". I didn't even think of what was right before my eyes.

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  39. An informative post; that gives me an idea for A next time round.

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  40. Sorry that I am late, but your Abc was good. Have a nice day:)

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  41. What a clever U ... Unique ... Useful ... USPS!

    :-Daryl

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  42. Good choice for "U". I'd be lost without our postal service (An Post) as I buy many things on-line and they need delivering. I'm always excited to receive a package!

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  43. Great idea and nice informative U post.

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  44. Great idea, Neva! Brazilian Mail service is usually very good, but lately it hs disappointed me I'm waiting for a package that never arrives!! :( Cool U post.
    Kisses from Nydia.

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  45. Great idea, Neva! Brazilian Mail service is usually very good, but lately it hs disappointed me I'm waiting for a package that never arrives!! :( Cool U post.
    Kisses from Nydia.

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  46. I laugh at the pictures people posted after I struggle to find a picture.

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  47. LOL!

    It was an absolute struggle to find a "U" photo for me.
    Now I'm trying to stretch my brain to figure out what I will post for "V", "X" and "Z"! :~)

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