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Post by arnold cheshire »

Dorset Plodder wrote:I recently had a Local Hotel change management. The Old Owners were quite happy to let me use the toilet. The New Owner said she didn't want the Hotel used as a Public Toilet. I said "No Problem". :whistle

She used to get her mail in the First Pouch, nice & early. I then used to save her mail until last and deliver it just before I returned to the Office. When she asked why she was getting her mail later I told her, "I have to spend much longer now trying to find a Restaurant, or Pub, so that I can use their toilet"! The moral of this story is don't piss the Postie Off... he knows where you live. :cuppa
well said
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Post by peshwaarinaan »

When I started I was on a purely residential round with a HCT. When I asked the question about where was I supposed to use the loo Management told me to knock on someone's door. Unbelievable!

I do love a duty with shops and toilets. Loo stops can be a huge problem for us ladies!!!!!!!!
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Post by citypostie »

Postman- plenty off empty bottles in the van just In case. Job done
Postwoman- wide lipped bottle or takeaway coffee cup with a lid. Job done
Anybody else- pick and mix from the above. Job done
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Post by peshwaarinaan »

citypostie wrote:Postman- plenty off empty bottles in the van just In case. Job done
Postwoman- wide lipped bottle or takeaway coffee cup with a lid. Job done
Anybody else- pick and mix from the above. Job done
OMG are you having a laugh? Where am I supposed to pee into a cup if I'm on a HCT duty????
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citypostie wrote:Postman- plenty off empty bottles in the van just In case. Job done
Postwoman- wide lipped bottle or takeaway coffee cup with a lid. Job done
Anybody else- pick and mix from the above. Job done
No wonder the van stinks of piss this vile practice is not a safe nor pleasant one if you cannot smoke in a van why can us use it as a latrine next you will be telling us it is OK to masturbate in the van and pull prostitutes in as well some people on here! :evil/mad :no no :speak to the hand
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Post by Brandy »

:shock:
k979aaa wrote:
citypostie wrote:Postman- plenty off empty bottles in the van just In case. Job done
Postwoman- wide lipped bottle or takeaway coffee cup with a lid. Job done
Anybody else- pick and mix from the above. Job done
No wonder the van stinks of piss this vile practice is not a safe nor pleasant one if you cannot smoke in a van why can us use it as a latrine next you will be telling us it is OK to masturbate in the van and pull prostitutes in as well some people on here! :evil/mad :no no :speak to the hand
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Post by citypostie »

Name calling post removed
If someone has a different position to you please respect their right to have differing views, and enjoy yourself when picking holes in their position in a constructive way. We would much rather have a long winded well thought out argument, picking out weak points in someone's position, than have a thread full of 1 line insults.
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Reason: I edited it as it broke the rules and the spirit of this board
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Post by brisycom »

Why not just ask the homeowner if it’s a residential round, I would be happy for postie to use the loo or are you not allowed to? If that’s the case then it’s crazy. If your bringing the post it’s no hassle as far as I’m concerned.
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Post by Janet Brum »

I did that few times if I didn`t have any bussiness on my route, I`m not ashamed that I`m human and I need a toilet and can`t wait few more hours.
I also ask for a drink if I finished mine, a glass of tap water is free and people are always happy to help.
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Post by brisycom »

Totally agree, while I do not work for Royal Mail, I am a grateful customer who has his mail delivered by a great postie come rain or shine.
You folks do a fantastic job for us, so the very least we can do is let you use the loo or have drink. :cuppa :cuppa :wave :wave

Brian
Janet Brum wrote:I did that few times if I didn`t have any bussiness on my route, I`m not ashamed that I`m human and I need a toilet and can`t wait few more hours.
I also ask for a drink if I finished mine, a glass of tap water is free and people are always happy to help.
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Post by peshwaarinaan »

brisycom wrote:Why not just ask the homeowner if it’s a residential round, I would be happy for postie to use the loo or are you not allowed to? If that’s the case then it’s crazy. If your bringing the post it’s no hassle as far as I’m concerned.
I quite agree but what if Homeowner says something has gone missing and blames it on Postie? It's a minefield!!!!!!
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Post by work »

rockgod11 wrote:Toilet stops should be in 318s,walk log ,if no toilet stops on duty ,drive back to office.
then take your meal relief indoors, too :cool
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Post by Newbie001 »

Kernowbabe wrote:Every round should have a wrap book, red folder on top of the frame. This should be updated regularly re. Comfort breaks, dogs and other hazards. Ask the office health and safety rep, if the folder is missing or not updated in the past year.
Worked in many offices and have never seen one of these folders up to date. When put on new walk I used to look to see where to park, loops, hazards etc. But all I find 9 times out of 10 is a layer of dust and streets not even on walk. Complete waste of time.
Can guarantee most folders have not been touched since whenever last revision was. And I don't think any Ive seen mention anything about toilet breaks.
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Post by k979aaa »

Well you have two choices urinate in the street or return to office all this bull about shops and public lavatory's is not a feasible option in most cases anymore!
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Post by Coinbags »

k979aaa wrote:Well you have two choices urinate in the street or return to office all this bull about shops and public lavatory's is not a feasible option in most cases anymore!
It is for people with even basic social skills !