When I was an active member of
Postcrossing and the
International Union of Mail Artists, I used to make a lot of mail box-themed collages, partly because I adore the old Japanese mail boxes of my childhood, and partly because I've collected more used and new postage stamps (going back 50 years) than I know what to do with.
Needless to say, I use
a lot of postage stamps to send etegami and other mailart to destinations all over the world-- as many as 100 a month. It is a pleasure (but not a surprise) when the local post office shows its appreciation of my patronage with little gifts. Most often the gifts are useful items like a box of facial tissues or plastic wrap. And sometimes I get lucky and receive a really special item like this vintage-mailbox-shaped "piggy bank." (happy dance)
Needless to say, I use a lot of postage stamps to send etegami and other mailart to destinations all over the world-- as many as 100 a month. It is a pleasure (but not a surprise) when the local post office shows its appreciation of my patronage with little gifts. Most often the gifts are useful items like a box of facial tissues or plastic wrap. And sometimes I get lucky and receive a really special item like this vintage-mailbox-shaped "piggy bank." (happy dance)
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what a lovely little piggy bank and how nice of the post office to give you gifts like that!
ReplyDeleteSurprises are sooo much fun! Enjoy your weekend Debbie!
ReplyDeleteOh, so your post office is something else :) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYes, the piggy bank is adorable :)
Very appropriate... great postcard, too!
ReplyDeleteFrom your fingers to the USPS's ears. All letter writers should be so rewarded. :) my next letter should be addressed to the head mat at the p.o.. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
Wow, that's a fab' little thank you gift. I've never gotten anything like that from the USPS but I do get a lot of thank you's from the clerks who see how many stamps I buy. They know I'm doing my part to keep the mail moving.
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