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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 26 2023 : 11:31:17 AM
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Hate to tell y'all but first-class postage is going up two cents on Jan 21, 2024. Now is the time to stock up on Forever stamps, like other things they don't have a past due date.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Edited by - YellowRose on Dec 26 2023 11:33:47 AM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6583 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6583 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2023 : 11:37:55 AM
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Sure hope the delivery service gets better and will not take as long to get a letter through.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1158 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2023 : 12:01:14 PM
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Wow, thank you for the heads-up Sara. I surely hope service will improve as well. It is very sad that service everywhere (not just the postal service) is not the quality it used to be.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4365 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2023 : 12:20:56 PM
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Yup, as rates go up service gets worse. Bummer
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2023 : 1:12:43 PM
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The price hike won't impact me as much as it would in years past. Over the last year my handwriting and the ability to even print has gotten to the point I am no longer able to send cards. I miss choosing the right card for just the right Farmgirl. To all of you that send me cards know I appreciate and treasure each one.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2875 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2875 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2023 : 2:18:35 PM
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| I just went and got 2 sleeves of stamps. The choice is not the best. Our local service here is great. I have no complaints, but I know other areas are not the same. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6932 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6932 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2023 : 12:55:05 PM
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Thanks for the heads up Sara. I will have to go get some now.
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2023 : 10:13:21 PM
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Uugh! Again!?!
Guess I will have to dig through the sofa cushions for spare change to buy stamp!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9324 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9324 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2023 : 03:52:16 AM
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Thank you for letting us know Sara
It wouldn't be so bad but they just got a hike last year and the service gets worse and worse. Everyone doing everything online, paying bills etc cuts down on their overall revenue so they raise the prices to make up for it which in turn makes more people do online paying. Vicious circle and the service never improves.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2023 : 06:02:07 AM
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I didn't know this until a couple of years ago when my sister's mail wasn't being picked up. She went to the post office and was told postman DO NOT have to pick up your mail if there is none to deliver. I am fortunate that most of my postmen will cross the street to pick up my mail whether I am receiving mail or not. My sister on the other hand that lives less than a mile from me does not have postmen that will pick up her mail if none is being delivered.
Another thing I miss the days when I had one postman, now there are three or four. The same three or four but I never know who will show up. I'm just thankful they are all friendly and will pick up my mail.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2023 : 07:05:18 AM
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I bought 3 rolls of stamps 2 years ago. I've only used 1 roll. My Mother had a lot of stamps and I'm still using them.
I did buy a few sheets of the Global stamps 3 weeks ago. I only have 3 pen pals across the pond.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2024 : 07:29:20 AM
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Thanks Sara for this update! I had heard the prices were going up but did not know when. I will definitely make a run to USPS this week and get stamps.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9324 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9324 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2024 : 6:55:04 PM
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I went and picked up 2 rolls of stamps last week.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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