tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post3188918016552989027..comments2024-03-11T17:08:07.679+01:00Comments on Sicily Scene: ALL CHANGE AT THE POSTAWelshcakes Limoncellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-86647453490985575742007-08-26T17:57:00.000+02:002007-08-26T17:57:00.000+02:00Simi is wagging her tail in agreement, M! Just hop...Simi is wagging her tail in agreement, M! Just hoping the improved service at the PO stays that way! Thanks again for your goos wishes.Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-80056022025235152622007-08-26T07:02:00.000+02:002007-08-26T07:02:00.000+02:00Well you know Simi is so cute and all of course sh...Well you know Simi is so cute and all of course she would make anyone happy!<BR/><BR/>Glad to see the post is getting better! The post sounds like Motor Vehicles here. You have absolutely no patience for any of it but have to do it no matter what.<BR/><BR/>Hope your both doing great. The reports on the heat seem to be unbearable! Wish I could send you both a cool breeze!!<BR/><BR/>MMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170401447671532001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-39068785172457107912007-08-23T16:41:00.000+02:002007-08-23T16:41:00.000+02:00Ciao, WW. Quite so. Jmb, yes, it makes you feel a...Ciao, WW. Quite so. Jmb, yes, it makes you feel accepted. Hi, Chris. That explains it then! Ciao, Lee. Simi says thank you. It would drive you barmy here! Hello, Will. Yes, you'd think management would grasp that, wouldn't you? But so often they don't and they lose by it. Hi, TT. I can just imagine it! Gosh, stan! Fancy the police being called! There have been occasions of near riot here but the Sicilians just don't have the energy for it in the end.Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-54221479848272494282007-08-23T15:14:00.000+02:002007-08-23T15:14:00.000+02:00Most banks and public institutions in Turkey have ...Most banks and public institutions in Turkey have recently adopted this practice of getting a ticket and waiting your turn. It is, of course, a major improvment on the riotous scenes that formerly used to greet ones eyes on entry to a Turkish bank. I remember fights breaking out on occassion in the old days, the Police being called in, etc....I naturally used to retain a stiff upper lip at all times.Stan Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955961163910010638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-35779017217844177172007-08-23T14:01:00.000+02:002007-08-23T14:01:00.000+02:00According to Mrs Tuscan, the situation has been wo...According to Mrs Tuscan, the situation has been worsened here by the numbers - everyone grabs their one, sits down, relaxes and starts chatting and then huge confusion as numbers get missed etc. You can't win in Tuscany!Tuscan Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196343713837375340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-37188851687315977072007-08-23T13:33:00.000+02:002007-08-23T13:33:00.000+02:00Hurrah for drastic improvements in service! I susp...Hurrah for drastic improvements in service! I suspect it was the air con and the general niceness (I am not sure that's a word, but I've been up all night..) of the place. Good working conditions makes good workers which in turn breeds good customer service! I wish they'd have listened to that at my last job. Ha.Will Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806084305384114225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-77445795741202411322007-08-23T11:16:00.000+02:002007-08-23T11:16:00.000+02:00Simi's a little star!The numbering system might he...Simi's a little star!<BR/><BR/>The numbering system might help in the patience department from now on at the PO...let's hope so. I'd be going crazy! I have no patience when it comes to queuing! Hence I do the majority of my bill paying and banking via the internet these days! ;)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-86552818042147685242007-08-23T00:19:00.000+02:002007-08-23T00:19:00.000+02:00Didn't you know? There's an international school ...Didn't you know? There's an international school where they all go to learn how to treat customers with that special blend of surliness and patronising contempt that only post office clerks can manage. But at least it seems that they're kind to animals.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697792053955724924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-5440419545470202902007-08-23T00:14:00.000+02:002007-08-23T00:14:00.000+02:00Ah the Italian Post office. But it sounds as if t...Ah the Italian Post office. But it sounds as if things are improving there and a number system is definitely a step-up. <BR/>Doesn't it feel nice to become part of the in crowd, even if it is the postal workers.<BR/>regards<BR/>jmbjmbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563252743976699923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-55130770795730949472007-08-22T22:09:00.000+02:002007-08-22T22:09:00.000+02:00Ciao, Crushed. It would be, wouldn't it?!Ciao, Crushed. It would be, wouldn't it?!Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-74066499055525661442007-08-22T20:29:00.000+02:002007-08-22T20:29:00.000+02:00WE have these little lights that flash up and tell...WE have these little lights that flash up and tell you which counter is free and announce 'number three' please.<BR/>It's always the counter with the new starter...Crushedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479751225625007588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-44628465840380199652007-08-22T20:28:00.000+02:002007-08-22T20:28:00.000+02:00I have just done so, Ellee, and Simi sends kissies...I have just done so, Ellee, and Simi sends kissies and wags back. I'm sure I was picked out 'cos I just happened to be there! We are sweltering here again today but it can't last much longer. Are you really coming to Sicily? Hi, James. She wants a ride on one, you see! I tell her, in English and Italian, "You cannot go on that bike so stop it!" and for some inexplicable reason, the riders laugh at us!Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-68064100607909336732007-08-22T19:56:00.000+02:002007-08-22T19:56:00.000+02:00I just love the bit about Simi barking at the moto...I just love the bit about Simi barking at the motorbikes.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-78011179028349091052007-08-22T18:37:00.000+02:002007-08-22T18:37:00.000+02:00Give Simi a hug from me, but I'm sure you were not...Give Simi a hug from me, but I'm sure you were noticed too for your blonde bombshell hair, red lipstick and very style shoes.<BR/><BR/>It's very cold and miserable here, btw, just about to book my ticket for some Sicilian sun, sea and,...whatever comes next ;-)pEllee Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647480320978146418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-81363978357408821462007-08-22T17:48:00.000+02:002007-08-22T17:48:00.000+02:00Love my dog, love me....or something like thatLove my dog, love me....or something like thatWhispering Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410656699815679312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-78115624734204429452007-08-22T17:13:00.000+02:002007-08-22T17:13:00.000+02:00Ciao, pink. No, no mail slots. Most of my bill p...Ciao, pink. No, no mail slots. Most of my bill payments go out on direct debit from the bank but every now and then one arrives which needs to be paid at the PO.Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-73891862421545665682007-08-22T17:05:00.000+02:002007-08-22T17:05:00.000+02:00Do you have to pay your bills in cash? You can't j...Do you have to pay your bills in cash? You can't just put them in a mail slot at the Post Office? Geesh, and here I am all irritated when I wait more than 10 minutes in line!!PinkAcornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890046314872288607noreply@blogger.com