Random Rants
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Arrival in Chicago a few days before Christmas would make me believe a wire was crossed somewhere in the holiday chaos. Here's hoping opening a case will make someone actually look for the thing.
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My mom sent me a card from Japan in early December that I still haven't received. She usually sends me a card along with $100 cash. I'm sure the dollar value of your package is substantially more but sadly this type of stuff happens. I'm guessing either someone stole my card or it got lost in the sea of mail from the X-mas rush. Anyway, hopefully you get your goods.
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The same thought crossed my mind. I'm not sure if the government shutdown has created any backlog with customs as well. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed though.
Department of Homeland Security is affected by the shutdown, so Customs and Border Protection workers are either furloughed or working without pay. In theory, cargo inspections and processing should continue as normal, but if if I was working without pay since before Christmas, I doubt I'd be giving it my best effort.
Here's hoping your stuff will appear eventually…
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The same thought crossed my mind. I'm not sure if the government shutdown has created any backlog with customs as well. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed though.
Department of Homeland Security is affected by the shutdown, so Customs and Border Protection workers are either furloughed or working without pay. In theory, cargo inspections and processing should continue as normal, but if if I was working without pay since before Christmas, I doubt I'd be giving it my best effort.
Here's hoping your stuff will appear eventually…
+1 on the hope.
Linking to Random Questions, Does anyone know how US federal "working without pay" works? -
My mom sent me a card from Japan in early December that I still haven't received. She usually sends me a card along with $100 cash. I'm sure the dollar value of your package is substantially more but sadly this type of stuff happens. I'm guessing either someone stole my card or it got lost in the sea of mail from the X-mas rush. Anyway, hopefully you get your goods.
Sending cash in the mail is never a good idea.
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My mom sent me a card from Japan in early December that I still haven't received. She usually sends me a card along with $100 cash. I'm sure the dollar value of your package is substantially more but sadly this type of stuff happens. I'm guessing either someone stole my card or it got lost in the sea of mail from the X-mas rush. Anyway, hopefully you get your goods.
Sending cash in the mail is never a good idea.
I know. I tell my mom this every year but she still does it
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Especially when the card being sent is in a colored envelope that is clearly a Birthday card or the like.
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Especially when the card being sent is in a colored envelope that is clearly a Birthday card or the like.
Funny you mention this. I found an old x-mas card my mom sent a year or two ago and it was sent in a red envelope and she wrote "X-mas card" on the front
It's a miracle it even arrived. But, she's Japanese and isn't familiar with mail etiquette, so i'll have to mention it to her next time. -
Especially when the card being sent is in a colored envelope that is clearly a Birthday card or the like.
Funny you mention this. I found an old x-mas card my mom sent a year or two ago and it was sent in a red envelope and she wrote "X-mas card" on the front
It's a miracle it even arrived. But, she's Japanese and isn't familiar with mail etiquette, so i'll have to mention it to her next time.Ha! Yep. You got lucky with a number of honest government employees that's for sure.
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Sorry to everyone for my rant… just wanted to open a discussion if possible
I am the only one who hate sneakers???
I don't know why but i don't like them... i am not even in my 30 but i see lot of same age friends and colleagues wearing them basically in every occasions (not a work thankfully).. nike, adidas, those kind of pairs. but i just can't wear them anymore, i feel like being a 14 years old kid with them.
Someone share this opinion?
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Yes
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it's 37C today and 40C tomorrow.. god help us all
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I am the only one who hate sneakers???
Don’t hate them but love them a lot less than I used to. I used to try and wear nothing but and was sad when winter came and I had to wear something more robust. I now only put them when I’m on holiday or need going out to play with the kids in summer. After going over to custom boots I don’t even find them comfy anymore.
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Ugh. Sick as a dog right now. Coughing and scratchy throat but no fever luckily
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I am the only one who hate sneakers???
Don’t hate them but love them a lot less than I used to. I used to try and wear nothing but and was sad when winter came and I had to wear something more robust. I now only put them when I’m on holiday or need going out to play with the kids in summer. After going over to custom boots I don’t even find them comfy anymore.
it is depressing that i am alone here… i need a hug
However i exxagerated... no hate but i just don't like them. I agree they are the best for summer and generally for informal occasions, etc... I also abused them till 20 years old but now i don't know, i feel a bit too out of place with them on... i am talking about the high ones, full of fancy colors and logos...or maybe i am just a bit ignorant about them?
You sneakers lovers, can you suggest me good brand pair that is also elegant enough? Not too low, not too high, mono-colored and without any logo? A pair that can be used also at work for example? Maybe i can start reusing them...
