Message from our Mailman, NOT EARL.
If you don't know about NOT EARL, see * below.
A few weeks ago, I mentioned NOT EARL was retiring at the end of
August and on many occasions I've also shared how very fortunate we have
been to have such a devoted and caring Mail Man. He left this note
in all our mailboxes...and IT IS PROOF POSITIVE OF WHAT A TREASURE
HE IS AND A BLESSING. On August 31, the neighborhood will be surprising him with decorated mailboxes and cards. Of course there will be a post on this surprise.
*Our mail man story: Not Earl has been our mailman for nearly 30 years. Until about 10 years ago, my peeps thought our his name was Earl.
One week Not Earl was gone for some time. Dad finally asked the substitute mailman if Earl was sick? He said, do you mean Tony? Dad said, Oh, His name is "Not Earl"?
The substitute said no it is Not Earl, it is Tony.
From that day forward the peeps still call him (not to his face) "Not Earl"!
My peeps don't think he looks like a Tony.
Every time mom tells this story I ask her what a Tony looks like.
I never get an answer.
MOL MOL MOL
Wow, what a sweet mail carrier! You guys were so lucky to have him for so long.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a super idea to surprise not earl... hugs to your not earl we wish him a reall good time and we say thank you for a fabulous mail forwarding...
ReplyDeleteHari om
ReplyDeleteTony IS an earl of your kingdom! YAM xx
What a sweet idea to surprise him!
ReplyDeleteI am gonna miss Not Earl!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Not Earl is just the bestest!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a nice thing to do for Earl. He sounds like a great guy. You all have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mailman you have. They are few and far between here, in fact we are lucky if our post gets delivered twice a week and then we get a big pile because they can't be bothered to get out of the van and open the gate to come down our drive.
ReplyDeleteThat will be a lovely surprise for him to see the decorated mailboxes.
Not Earl is going to be sorely missed. I could not tell you who my mail carrier is.
ReplyDeleteSweet sweet note from Not Earl/Tony. I can't wait for the post when you all decorate your mailboxes!
ReplyDeletewow, that is a long career and really long on one route, our mail man is the mail person from hell, and changes every few weeks, our first mail man 29 years ago lasted 10 years, after that we never know who or when... we are not fans of the postal service here. you were blessed with not earl and I hope you get a new not earl or not earline that is as good.
ReplyDeleteThat's a bit of history right there. We love the Not Earl story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special note from "Not Earl". He will surely be missed by everyone in your neighborhood. We can't wait to hear about his special day.
ReplyDeleteNot Earl sounds like a great guy.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
your guy Raz and The Florida Furkids
I cannot wait to see pics of the Not-Earl surprise! Madi, you didn't hunt down and kill that drone, did you?
ReplyDeleteLOL!
Oh my goodness! I am envious of you and your wonderful mailman "not Earl"! Seems like a really nice guy. I can't wait to read about the surprise!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou have been lucky to have such a wonderful mailman. Hope his replacement will be just as kind and nice
ReplyDeletehugs
Hazel & Mabel
You look darn cute sweet Madi! I hope Not Earl enjoys a fantastic and most deserved retirement!
ReplyDeleteHe is a gem. Pretty rare. Love your header. mags and gussie
ReplyDeleteThat is FABulous! Both your drone fight and the amazin' note from Not Earl. We just got new mailperson, and it's a toss up if we gets mail at all!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
madi...sew...iz yur mom gonna blame de drone for ritin all over de upholstered goodz N blankit....just wunderin.....☺☺♥♥
ReplyDeleteYou should have scratched that photo thingy! That way they can't bother you any more!
ReplyDeleteDo you know, I got the very first letter when we moved in here! Mara's Papa and Mama sent a card especially to me!!! Thank you NI mailman!!
Miss Oswin from NI
What a nice letter! My ghostwriter's Dad worked for the Post Office for a long time too. He wasn't a carrier, but did the sorting and sold the stamps.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice guy "Not Earl" is! I hope your new mailman is as nice as him. We have never had a scratcher like that...I wonder if we could talk Mom into getting us one...
ReplyDeleteMom....
Purrs
Marv
You have had a true gem of a person in your life in this man. I know you will miss him a lot. I think he will always be there in your mind now and then.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a legend of a postman. We hope he enjoys his retirement and enjoys the thought and well wishes of the decorated mail boxes.
ReplyDeleteI love the Not Earl story :) XO
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to have such a wonderful postman...and to have had him for so long!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
He sounds like an amazing man. You were lucky to have "Not Earl" for all those years (and for the rest of this month)! You're right that the letter speaks volumes about his character.
ReplyDeleteThat is so special! Not Earl sounds like such a nice man.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what a Tony looks like, too!
Yours sincerely,
Margaret Thatcher