tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post3284514356830932410..comments2024-02-04T22:48:07.662-08:00Comments on FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK: SIGN OF THE TIMES -- MAIL BOX SIZEFolkways Note Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-19588191485992052622012-04-09T20:10:51.551-07:002012-04-09T20:10:51.551-07:00Elora -- Many mail carriers are gems. My carrier k...Elora -- Many mail carriers are gems. My carrier keeps me abreast of bear sightings, garden news, and misc plus excellent service. Your carrier falls in the same category -- A+. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-25368454994070510012012-04-07T06:06:34.912-07:002012-04-07T06:06:34.912-07:00Our mail carrier is a gem. His route takes him be...Our mail carrier is a gem. His route takes him between three or four rural post offices several times a day. So if you missed him on his way to one tiny post office it's almost certain if you put the flag up, he will stop again at your box and retrieve the too-late letter anyway. Lovely post, Barbara!<br /><br />EloraElorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579555623060708938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-33803249526759459752012-04-05T15:16:17.609-07:002012-04-05T15:16:17.609-07:00Janet -- I believe that country places capture a h...Janet -- I believe that country places capture a homespun flavor when they still have these large mailboxes. Thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-39666958331992071292012-04-04T13:40:59.923-07:002012-04-04T13:40:59.923-07:00We have a big one and so does our neighbor, they a...We have a big one and so does our neighbor, they are both painted black. I love getting mail.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-49099466816144884402012-04-04T06:45:27.925-07:002012-04-04T06:45:27.925-07:00Kay -- So you are partly a country girl. I imagine...Kay -- So you are partly a country girl. I imagine to a citified eleven year old having mail delivered by a mailman in a car was fascinating. So many of our small towns have had their post offices closed. I wonder how that has impacted the residents? -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-79373193036866382872012-04-03T16:39:48.993-07:002012-04-03T16:39:48.993-07:00Mambug -- do you mean you have a box attached to y...Mambug -- do you mean you have a box attached to your house as they usually pracitce in large towns and cities. I have a post office box and a roadway mailbox. Actually prefer the post office box. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-8701166629498477552012-04-03T16:36:31.504-07:002012-04-03T16:36:31.504-07:00RuneE -- Yes sometimes it seems like a fashion par...RuneE -- Yes sometimes it seems like a fashion parade when you are driving and noticing the boxes along the road. Some are rather creative. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-89739488954713670062012-04-03T16:33:49.759-07:002012-04-03T16:33:49.759-07:00Grampy -- Not many get the paper in a box by the r...Grampy -- Not many get the paper in a box by the road anymore. But how nice you do and then you get to enjoy reading it on your porch. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-46371713596539914932012-04-03T16:23:21.714-07:002012-04-03T16:23:21.714-07:00June -- Neither did I before i moved to KY. They d...June -- Neither did I before i moved to KY. They do have a rather country feel to them. And, I suppose they were used for Sears or Monkey Wards. Now, of course, people are ordering again through the mail in large quantities online. I wonder if they have Monkey Wards stores anymore? Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-34750200190912516722012-04-03T08:59:08.507-07:002012-04-03T08:59:08.507-07:00When we moved to Wooster and my folks bought a hou...When we moved to Wooster and my folks bought a house out in the country when I was about 11, I found the way mail was delivered fascinating!!!! Thanks for the memory!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-8150820378626752462012-04-03T08:50:33.623-07:002012-04-03T08:50:33.623-07:00Love these mailboxes Barbara! I still have mail de...Love these mailboxes Barbara! I still have mail delivered to the house.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880046224880273404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-55553299787787483172012-04-03T06:08:00.475-07:002012-04-03T06:08:00.475-07:00You have more interesting mail boxes than we have,...You have more interesting mail boxes than we have, and the rust made them very interesting photo subjects. <br /><br />And, as you say; E-mail is taking our.Rune Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008247272056395901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-79129702144287742052012-04-03T03:54:00.417-07:002012-04-03T03:54:00.417-07:00The last two posts go together for me walking out ...The last two posts go together for me walking out to the mail box then returning to the sittin porch to read it.Grampyhttp://www.goatsass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-72933841656418112592012-04-03T03:52:39.700-07:002012-04-03T03:52:39.700-07:00I'd guess the big boxes have something to do w...I'd guess the big boxes have something to do with mail orders from Sears or "Monkey Ward" when that was how many rural people shopped. There certainly is big difference in the sizes. I don't think I've ever see that kind of difference.June Calenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265808476144632255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-88496908108199221832012-04-02T20:31:25.320-07:002012-04-02T20:31:25.320-07:00Vicki -- Your comment epitomizes rural community l...Vicki -- Your comment epitomizes rural community living. Working together you get your packages via a courteous mail carrier and an accommodating pig pen owner. Wonderful comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-72781009236357882162012-04-02T20:16:40.739-07:002012-04-02T20:16:40.739-07:00We have one of the extra large mailboxes -- we get...We have one of the extra large mailboxes -- we get lots of packages because we do a lot of mailorder shopping. And when the package is too large for the box, the mail cariier leaves it in our neighbor's (no-longer-in-use) pig pen.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-37809300481017701972012-04-02T16:30:06.116-07:002012-04-02T16:30:06.116-07:00Michelle -- there is something about the mail pers...Michelle -- there is something about the mail person in the country that warms your heart. Maybe it is the idea that they are bringing you something. Regular mail persons in the rural areas seem to be cheery and do give their all in providing good service. At least that is my experience. Thanks for stopping by -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-5509171985128073002012-04-02T16:23:36.019-07:002012-04-02T16:23:36.019-07:00Teresa -- Michelle (below) and you still have the ...Teresa -- Michelle (below) and you still have the large old metal boxes -- how lucky you both are. I imagine the large boxes would serve you well if you buy things online like bulk items etc. That way the postal person wouldn't leave his little yellow card telling you to pick up a package at the post office. Thanks for the nice words -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-27415619417406937602012-04-02T16:03:10.424-07:002012-04-02T16:03:10.424-07:00I still get excited about getting regular mail! S...I still get excited about getting regular mail! Sometimes, in the summer, our mail lady is the only person to travel down our road. There are still quite a few of the older, large mailboxes in my area. I have one:)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-70578750421805306452012-04-02T13:13:07.318-07:002012-04-02T13:13:07.318-07:00I am lucky to have one of those large old metal ma...I am lucky to have one of those large old metal mailboxes still out on the road, along with others belonging to the neighbors. I have been getting my mail in town at the PO since moving here two summers ago, but plan to start delivery here next month. I look forward to getting mail in that old metal box, although rarely a card or letter anymore. I, too, mourn the passing of old-fashioned correspondence. As always, a great idea for a post.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-37211881023093864492012-04-02T10:11:05.994-07:002012-04-02T10:11:05.994-07:00Auntea -- I remember having pen pals when I was yo...Auntea -- I remember having pen pals when I was young. One was from Brazil and the other from Illinois. I always loved to read their stories of what entertained them in their state/country. Yes, it is a different planet now -- a small hand held device device takes you anywhere in the world. I believe that letters are our records of our culture but we seldom write them anymore.-- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-27195193309869038392012-04-02T09:19:00.132-07:002012-04-02T09:19:00.132-07:00How well I remember getting the mail and being so ...How well I remember getting the mail and being so excited to find letters from far away family members. Nowadays people don't even take time to email, they just hit the "like" button on Facebook. So sad to me. I would love to have an old fashioned pen pal friend again.Auntea https://www.blogger.com/profile/01126608609334159795noreply@blogger.com