We have always exchanged some small items at Christmas time with some of the neighbors. Usually it's some baking or at least that's what we did. This year, I finally persuaded the Micro Manager to quit baking. However, we did find something for the neighbors beside us.
I took it to them this morning. During the chit chat at the door , Darcie asked me if I got her bag of goodies. A question like that made me nervous. Whoa! Did she give me something and I forgot about it . However , my answer to her was no. Darcie knew that something was wrong as I hadn't thanked her.
So, what happened?
Darcie had hung the bag on the mail box. So we think the mailman took it. So the mail man must think I'm a good guy and it didn't cost me a dime . Or we have an elderly slightly handicapped paper boy. Ron may have taken it. In this case Ron would think I'm a good guy.
Now there are very few kids or homeless in the neighborhood so we scratched that off as a culprit.
I suspicion that Darcie didn't have a tag on this bag as to who it was for.
It was funny when we thought that the wrong person had taken the little gift.
Oops!
ReplyDeleteIt was a big oops for somebody.
DeleteThis was a funny story! OK, the neighbors must tag their goodies, but I was always told the mailbox was only for mail, and we couldn't use it for neighborhood fliers or non-mail stuff. Guess the "recipient" thought the same for the mailbox post. Have a Merry Christmas! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThe mailbox rule for only mail here is a bit lax. I delivered papers for a while in my sixties and most papers went in the mail box as there was no other place to put them.
DeleteI hope that it made the day of whoever took it!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they've gone on none the wiser.
DeleteDouble oops! Our neighbors came over tonight with some goodies and I was in my night clothes. I gave them fruitcake I made today. It's a lot of work. Somebody is definitely thinking you are a good guy.
ReplyDeletethose neighbors must have known you made the fruit cake.
DeleteOh dear, sad you did not get your gift, but your reputation in the neighborhood has soared, someone thinks you are a very generous guy.
ReplyDeleteIt was funny! Thanks for visiting Hiawatha House.
DeleteI bet the postman thought you left a bag of goodies for him.
ReplyDeleteAnd I didn't do anything but have a good laugh!
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteOh my, the mailman got a nice treat and present for Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I wish you all the best in 2023.
Thanks for the wishes. Have a great Christmas.
DeleteThat is probably going to be a win win situation for you. The person who took it is happy and you will be happy when Darcie hand delivers another bag to you!
ReplyDeleteDarcie and I agreed that she didn't have to make a second bag.
DeleteHope the lucky person enjoyed the treat! Have a great Christmas, Red!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that they will enjoy Darcie's treat.
DeleteWell, Darcie won't make that mistake again, I hope!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Red!
I think she'll remember that one.
DeleteWell someone definitely got a very lovely and sweet holiday gift from you, Red. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSomeone had some nice baked treats. Merry Christmas, Red.
ReplyDeleteYep, I guess I missed out on a treat.
DeleteAgree, the mailman probably thought it was for him. But he deserves it, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely and maybe I've had enough sweets!
DeleteSomebody got a gift, and somebody didn’t. 😀
ReplyDeleteIt makes for a good story.
DeleteThat’s funny! Hope the person who is enjoying your treat is blessed by your unintentional generosity! Merry Christmas, Red.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they will enjoy the treat. Many people leave things for the mail man.
DeleteI laughed to think of what might have happened with that errant gift. It's a perfect metaphor for sharing what we have, eh? Happy holidays!!
ReplyDeleteIt was funny. Enjoy your Christmas.
DeleteI hope somebody felt special, and you can be happy for them.
ReplyDeleteI delivered papers in my sixties and was surprised at how much I was given.
DeleteA funny story for sure. My bet is the mailman took it ... thinking you left it out for him. I'm pretty sure my mailman would take anything I left hanging on the mailbox. :-) Merry Christmas to you and the Micro Manager. John
ReplyDeleteWell , there aren't too many suspects in this case. Enjoy your Christmas.
DeleteI wonder if Darcie will give you that extra bag of cookies she has.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the next time there will be some security involved.
DeleteWell, it certainly made someone's day!
ReplyDeleteOh, well, bummer for you but happy days for the mailman! That's a funny holiday mixup.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Red! Connie in MN
ReplyDeleteoh that was mistake probably as it seems hard to believe that someone can take away some other person's Christmas gift .
ReplyDeletehope with baked items by your wife your Christmas day was superb
Aww, maybe the mailman thought this had been put there as a thank you gift. I remember one little boy who was about six years old, just tall enough to reach the letter box. He and his sister went around our cul-de-sac and took the cookies out that his mother had baked for everyone, and ate every last one. Belated Merry Christmas to you and the Micromanager, and a Very Happy New year!
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