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Across the Fence:  My new wonderful job :)  |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 10:05:33 AM
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I posted this on my blog and thought to share it with y'all here too
(this was yesterday my first day)
WOW…..just wow….never ever knew being a mail carrier was this nice, lol. Now let me get it straight: I know I said that about my previous job too, after the first day lol. But that is different, I never was “into” it, not really. BUT it was a job and that was oke. Thought to earn money and then still look for a new job while working there. But the payment is still not in. They are having legal problems that we all hope will work out good for us.
Anyways, about my new job as a mail carrier in my village. The day started out with a HEAVY rain, it was pouring – yikes. The lady whit is helping me get through the first 2 day, training if you like to call it that, could not come in the morning so we left after 3 o’clock in the afternoon. By then it was dry, PTL!! We went to pick up the mail (it will be delivered to my house from tomorrow, YAY!) and started to load it on my bike. MAN was that ever so heavy!! Two BIG special mail bags on the back of my bike, a small bag on the front AND a big mail bag around my neck DUH!!! And they were H E A V Y !! Let me tell you I never knew HOW heavy a mailbag was, but now I know, lol.
Anyways…..We went about our route, on the bike, get off and put mail in the mailbox, on the bike, get off, on the bike, get off etc etc etc…. As far as I know I only made 1 (ONE) mistake so that was not bad IMO lol. You really have to find your balance on the bike being so heavy  And sometimes it started to drizzle a tiny bit but that was gone in a few minutes so all in all we had a dry day YAY!!. And one very big plus: THE BIKE GETS LIGHTER with every mail drop LOL!!
No “nasty biting” dogs on my route either yippee just a barking one One unpleasant thing happened in my own street but I have decided to try and get past that. It was with a neighbor I told about in some time ago . But for the best part people were very friendly and inquiring if I would be their new mail person, and they welcomed me and wished me success
And this was today:
Today was an earlier delivery because I started at 11 o’clock. And from tomorrow I will be on my own YIKES!! I will try to start the delivery around 12 each day. That way I will have a regular routine AND the people will have their mail in time. PLUS I will have the rest of the day off too YAY!! The sun was out, and it was an "easy delivery"today. No extra things to carry so that was good. Tomorrow will be my first day of delivering it all by myself, lol. AND an extra heavy load because we also deliver "junk mail" twice a week YIKES! SO extra strength is needed tomorrow lol
A few benefits on this job
1) I will get a tan in summer without sitting in the blazing sun (if the sun shines ;) )
2) My condition will improve due to the heavy bike AND riding it
3) You meet many nice peeps along the way
4) I will be getting payed ON TIME!!!!
So yes, I am a “happy camper” lol
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Edited by - dutchy on Jun 10 2009 10:07:25 AM |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 10:19:22 AM
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Congrats on your new job Marion! Sounds like you're enjoying it very much!!! Now you can look for your own farmgirl mail coming! hee, hee:)
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://oldethymecountrybarn.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 10:41:53 AM
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Sounds wonderful! Wishing you all of the luck in the world with this.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 10:52:08 AM
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Hi Dutchy:
Congrats on your mail carry job! Isn't it super wonderful when you enjoy a job? Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 10:52:16 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by peachy
Congrats on your new job Marion! Sounds like you're enjoying it very much!!! Now you can look for your own farmgirl mail coming! hee, hee:)
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://oldethymecountrybarn.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain!
Lol yes indeed. My street will be my first stop to deliver the mail and my house the first anyways, lol
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 11:29:44 AM
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I'm glad that things are looking up for you. I have been worried about you not being able to make ends met. Still hoping for your back pay.
Congrats....
Madelynne
johnandmadelynne.blogspot.com |
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Laila
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laila
Kutztown
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 11:43:39 AM
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Congratulations Marian!!! Hope everything works out.
Laila |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 4:36:37 PM
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Good for you Marian! I hope this works out for you too!
I'm starting a new job tomorrow. It will be temporary part-time, but has the potential to become permanent. I hope my first day will be a good one too. This is my first job since I had my youngest son years ago.
Dawn in IL |
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 6:22:30 PM
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| Congratulations on the new job!! So happy it's going well for you! |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 10:32:06 PM
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Thanks y'all :) LOL Now it is pouring outside, but they say it will clear up around the time I have to start my route. Hope so and if not.....I will just have to grin and bear it, lol
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 05:19:48 AM
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Congrats Marian on your new job! What a blessing to be able to set your hours & work in your own neighborhood. Sounds like you will really enjoy yourself.
"I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it."
– Abraham Lincoln |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 08:17:15 AM
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I can just see you on your bike, in the sunshine. Do you have a uniform??? I'm just trying to complete my mental pic.
Hope you continue to enjoy it. You will soon be so fit you wil be able to do anything
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.stitchingby2sisters.etsy.com
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 09:15:23 AM
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lol Michelle, no not yet. I will get one after my one month trial period
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 10:40:13 AM
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Oh, Marian, this is wonderful news! A super job for you and I know you will do so well. Blessings on you! FarmGirl Hugs! Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 12:53:45 PM
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WWEEEEELLLLL, it DID rain real bad at the start. So first I did my street and the side street, then I went home, got my PINK raincoat and the bike and did the rest of the route. It stopped raining along the way, so not too bad
The sun even peeked around the clouds, so not a bad day at all. In fact I was home quite early, esp since it was my first day alone
I also had to carry a lot of "junk mail" today so had to stop at EVERY house along the way. And still made it home in a good time. YIPPEE I am getting used to it already lol. BUT my right hand hurts like H*** because that is the hand I carry all the mail in, plus the junk mail. AND my knees protest and had a bad cramp in my calves when I was resting after the job, lol.
But it will all get better once I am used to the routine etc. No worries, I am managing very well
Tomorrow I will wear a brace on my right hand, see if it helps 
Thanks for asking
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 3:14:42 PM
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Good for you Marian. So glad you have a job that actually pays you!
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 10:43:41 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Nancy Gartenman
Good for you Marian. So glad you have a job that actually pays you!
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com
Lol, me too Nancy Jo, me too !!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 11:08:18 PM
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Dutchy, so happy for you----hope the summer does bring you plenty of beautiful days. How long does it take you to deliver the mail?
lots of sunshine to you
Beverly in Massachusetts where the weather has been cool and rainy for quite a few days |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 11:30:11 PM
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Beverly, officially it should take about an hour and a half, maybe longer if I have "junk mail days" too. Then it takes about 2 hours. SO not bad at all. lol. But this being my first week, it will take a little longer than that. But I don't mind at all. The sun is out today, NO junk mail so maybe I will be home early, YAY! Time to spend crafting this PM. Tomorrow is my birthday I am making a few party favors to give tomy friends that come for coffee and cake ;)
OH AND TODAY MY BIG BROTHER TURNS 57 YAY!!!! He is 5 yrs and one day older then me, lol (off topic I know ;) )
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2009 : 11:44:48 PM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIAN!!!!!!!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2009 : 08:56:26 AM
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Your new job sounds great, hard work, but worth it. Has Elvis shown up yet? My kitties used to disappear for days, sometimes weeks , when we lived where they could be outside. It's not safe here, so they are all prisoners...don't lose hope, he may show up yet.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Across the Fence: My new wonderful job :) |
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My new wonderful job :)
