Community Chat

[SharkE]

Haven't had any mail since Tues. I got QVC packages out there somewhere I guess.

Bank computers are down husband can't check our account either.

Called the post office and asked what's the hold up? they said "we get our mail from Ft. Worth (I'm in Amarillo) and that's where the log jam is". I said "do you think we'll get by Mon"? he said "maybe Sat." I thought no way only half day on Sat. anyway so looks like it will be Monday.

At least we got heat, electricity and water, so, guess I have to look at the bright side.

[Lali1]

I can't remember the last time we checked the mail. We're just south of Houston.  We finally have water and electricity. But many of our neighbors have broken pipes. We had several breaks and hubby fixed them. My main concerns are wether I will get my pickup order for groceries tomorrow my other one was canceled by the store. Also waiting on a chewy delivery for the dogs food. It says it will be here today 🤞

[Sooner]

The junk mail that we get actually is the last thing on my list of things to think about.  We have gotten mail every day even the blizzard day.

I though how absurd that people are out in this just to deliver mail.  Other than that 10 inches of snow and all some mail has come.  

But the streets the way they are?  Freezing and refreezing, snow drifts, buster water mains making streets of glass?  No. I don't even wish that on anybody.  

There has been NO UPS ANYTHING any day, but the little postal truck comes at least to our street.

[Bri369]

The least of my concerns would be the mail.

People have no heat, water, food...

[Katcat1]

Texas is not use to snow.  I don't know if you guys even have plows for the streets.  It is very sad for people without water, electricity.

[Lali1]

@Katcat1 Some parts get snow almost every year so yes we do have plows. They for the most part only plow highways and main roads. I saw one video of several very large plows running somewhere a few days ago and they were talking about it. I did not know Texas had those large plows. Where I am we only get a tiny bit of snow every 10-15 years. We did get a little snow but the ice was the real issue. 

[mspatmac]

@Lali1  Glad you have your water and electricity back and you were spared broken pipes.  I haven't had mail either and couldn't get to my mailbox even if it was delivered.  Last thing I am concerned about is my QVC package.   I really hope you are able to get your food pick up, my biggest concern is the projected food shortages.

I pray for all my fellow Texans, we have a long way to go in the aftermath and need to help and support each other. 

[santorini]

I had steaks that were to be delivered on 2-day status on the 17th.  They made it to my city and sat there. I'm sure they will go straight in the trash. Not a big priority for sure. I would rather the drivers stay safe than risk it. 

[deepwaterdotter]

@santorini I appreciate your concern for the safety of the delivery truck drivers.

[Spurt]

I got a notice from USPS stating I had a package but there would be a delay delivering it due to weather conditions....I was impressed I got a notice....looks like they will try again Saturday when its supposed to warm up....With icy road conditions, the roads keep melting and re-freezing again I dont blame USPS not wanting to risk their lives to deliver what amounts to is mostly just junk mail....I'll happily wait for my mail/packages to be delivered.....