Suffering Postal Anxiety Syndrome

[AimlessWanderer]

I think this has got to be one of the biggest hazards for a multitool fan - being driven to distraction wondering whereabouts that package is you are expecting - the sign of a true addict 

Let's face it, one of the things about multitools is they are a great control freak enabler. Something happens, you can deal with it. Something needs opening, fixing, cutting, tightening, and you're the guy that people come to because you're the guy with that "wierd tool thing" that can make everything better. Nothing else gives you that CAN DO attitude like a good MT or SAK and a good pocket torch/flashlight. The postie is still an uncontrolable force though, and no matter what you carry nothing can make that parcel appear quicker. You check your email and click the tracking link - to be told it left the sorting office three days ago ..... BUT WHERE IS IT NOW

I've got a LM Wave and SOG S61 coming to me from a couple of members here, and had them delivered to my work address ... because I knew I'd be there. Unfortunately my sister in law got rushed into hospital on Wednesday night (4 days ago), and the family dropped everything and went into response mode trying to rush round and keep things together for my brother and my now 8 day old niece. The majority of the day is being spent making sure that everything is just so - shifts being taken with the baby, taxiing relatives and supplies, trying to keep three households ticking over smoothly whilst addressing all the needs (physical and emotonal) of those most vulnerable. Then at the end of the day as things calm down you can afford a few moments to consider yourself and realise your new shiny things are probably sat at the office where you can't get at them ... or are they, and if not .... WHERE are they?

(BTW - as an aside, Sis out of danger zone now and hoping for discharge on Wednesday - I'm not quite addicted enough to post this if she was still hooked up to pipes, tubes and computer screens  )

Current crisis aside, I've had the same thing a few times recently. Surely I can't be the only one who is sad enough passionate about tools  to feel this way ... 

[Chako]

Happy to hear your sister is doing better.

As for postal anxiety...sure. Nothing worse than having to wait an undetermined time for a package to clear Canada post customs. From what I can tell, they can hold a package indefinitely if they so choose. 

[Gareth]

Totally sympathise mate I'm waiting for a SOG to arrive myself and, as it's coming from the US, I'm not exactly sure when it's likely to be here.  

Good to hear your sis is doing ok.

[ducktapehero]

I'm glad your sister in law is doing better.

And yes, I suffer from postal anxiety syndrome occasionally too. 

[Zed]

   Me too, blooming holidays, yeah kids back to school tue           and possibly post 

[Gareth]

What I've just realised is that without the instant gratification of buying in a shop or getting next day delivery, it's very easy to spend your budget twice.  In other words without the item in hand it's easy to forget you've already blow all your cash.

[edcgear]

Glad to hear for your sister! I'm all  sitting on nails... Waiting five 

 

[Ashley]

I have the same condition but I think worse then you do. As in sometimes meeting the mail lady like a little kid who is awaiting a package.

[Zed]

the worst thing for some reason i dont get post on a tue as well  my postie told me this a while ago, i hope they do today due to being off fri- monday        

[Zed]

the worst thing for some reason i dont get post on a tue as well  my postie told me this a while ago, i hope they do today due to being off fri- monday        

scrub that i jut got mail         3 letters one being a hospital appointment    oh well, there is always wed 

[nuphoria]

I hear ya.... I never believe it's going to arrive!

[Zed]

I hear ya.... I never believe it's going to arrive!

ive no patience chrissy, this is why i generally send stuff myself quick as no how hard it is waiting, although i just checked the feedback on the guy sending me the folding hunter and they all say very quick delivery, i like that 

[MultiMat]

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

[Zed]

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

  i have the same problem mate, monday is ok as is thur and fir, but sat-wed-and sometimes tue a big no no as i have to try and intercept the postie down the road      so looks like wed for me now and im working tonight    this could be a mission impossible 

[AimlessWanderer]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

[Zed]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

nice one mate, wave has less tool options     

[AimlessWanderer]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

nice one mate, wave has less tool options     

... I'm used to carrying a Swisstool CS Plus 

[Zed]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

nice one mate, wave has less tool options     

... I'm used to carrying a Swisstool CS Plus 

just mod the bit driver for a with a reamer punch and extension etc etc , think ive got most these covered on my wave other than a reamer puch but dont use one so no loss 

[MultiMat]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

First of , great news the sis in law is coming good + bubs need their mums especially in those early days/months.I felt so useless at times when my 2 lads were new babies  .
Second mate , you now have a OHO MT blade & that diamond file  .
Third I so wish I could get my parcels delivered at work BUT I work at a hospital were patients often get lost , never mind parcels 

[Zed]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

First of , great news the sis in law is coming good + bubs need their mums especially in those early days/months.I felt so useless at times when my 2 lads were new babies  .
Second mate , you now have a OHO MT blade & that diamond file  .
Third I so wish I could get my parcels delivered at work BUT I work at a hospital were patients often get lost , never mind parcels 

  i work with elderly with dementia mat so imagine them with these tools         but my missis is the dep manager where i work so no good going there anyway 

[MultiMat]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

First of , great news the sis in law is coming good + bubs need their mums especially in those early days/months.I felt so useless at times when my 2 lads were new babies  .
Second mate , you now have a OHO MT blade & that diamond file  .
Third I so wish I could get my parcels delivered at work BUT I work at a hospital were patients often get lost , never mind parcels 

  i work with elderly with dementia mat so imagine them with these tools         but my missis is the dep manager where i work so no good going there anyway 

When I was training I worked in a Nursing home & there was a old farmer there & when he wasn't peeing in the cutlery draw  he could be found under his bed 'Laurie what you doing mate' me 'I am working on the tractor!!!!' Laurie  . Reckon Laurie would of liked a MT 

[Zed]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

First of , great news the sis in law is coming good + bubs need their mums especially in those early days/months.I felt so useless at times when my 2 lads were new babies  .
Second mate , you now have a OHO MT blade & that diamond file  .
Third I so wish I could get my parcels delivered at work BUT I work at a hospital were patients often get lost , never mind parcels 

  i work with elderly with dementia mat so imagine them with these tools         but my missis is the dep manager where i work so no good going there anyway 

When I was training I worked in a Nursing home & there was a old farmer there & when he wasn't peeing in the cutlery draw  he could be found under his bed 'Laurie what you doing mate' me 'I am working on the tractor!!!!' Laurie  . Reckon Laurie would of liked a MT 

    peeing i dont mind its other stuff    i hope for no poo tonight   

[enki_ck]

I have terrible PAS at then moment as my box full of goodies (8 SAKs and a LM) is sitting at the customs office since thursday. I think they are playing with them and my nerves too.

[edcgear]

enki_ck how are things with customs in Cro? Here awfull, real regular PITA!!! 

[enki_ck]

enki_ck how are things with customs in Cro? Here awfull, real regular PITA!!! 

For postal import you can import up to $30 free, $60 if it's a gift, for anything more than that you have to pay PRICE x 10% CUSTOMS (sometimes more) x 23% VAT so 35% of the value of an item plus an extra $5 for the postman to take your money and bring it to them. The problem is sometimes they eyeball the price, and charge you what they believe it should be, not the value on the recipient. I got a letter from them on Thursday they wanted to see the recipient and I should fax it to them, which I did and they said it would most probably arrive the next day, so Friday. Still nothing. I did receive one package on Monday (flashlight + SRM 710) and two today (holster and laptop battery for my eeePC 1000HG - love that thing) but still no
 The thing is the customs office is a 10 minute drive from me, but they won't let me pick up my package, "they have to send it by post"

On the other hand packages often slip under their radar, sometimes you get lucky. I got a surge, skeletool cx, wave, supertool 300, ... all items above the $60 mark without paying any customs fees. They did hit me with a $30 bill for a $60 quark flashlight though.

P.S. this post would have been a lot easier "po naški".

[edcgear]

"po naški" 

Yep, same thing here, though we have 18% VAT not 23, but overall same...

[AimlessWanderer]

Cheers guys - doesn't look like like Sister-in-law is coming out tomorrow unfortunately. More hoops to jump through before we get her back. Things are much more stable at the moment though so I've gone back to work.

But on a happier note one of the parcels has arrived, and I now have my first full size Leatherman which went straight in my pocket and was used within the first 30 mins of being unboxed. I'll have a closer look at it this evening when I get back, but it looks like this could be a dedicated work tool. The Wave has less tool options than I'm used to - but having a clip does make it easier to tote round without having a belt sheath (snag hazard for me at work)

I have a 2 sided  PAS , the first being golly it has been 14 days since postage  ,the second is the misses will intercept the parcel before me  .

Living down under I am used to parcels taking around 10-14 days to get here 

There is an ulterior motive to me having deliveries sent to work you know ... 

First of , great news the sis in law is coming good + bubs need their mums especially in those early days/months.I felt so useless at times when my 2 lads were new babies  .
Second mate , you now have a OHO MT blade & that diamond file  .
Third I so wish I could get my parcels delivered at work BUT I work at a hospital were patients often get lost , never mind parcels 

1) Cheers mate, couldn't agree more ... although it has meant I got plenty of time with my little niece. She's been a little star throughout the whole fiasco. UPDATE - She's out!! MASSIVE RELIEF for everyone - Consultants saw her earlier today, and whilst she will be under long term care and medication (possibly lifelong) at least she is back home where she belongs with her husband and daughter.
2) Yeah - I'm thinking about posting my initial thoughts after first couple of days - I know I'm probably one of very people few on here that never held a full size LM before, but reckon a noobs views can't hurt
3) HA HA HA - Yes I'm lucky in that respect - although being able to order freely without scrutiny doesn't do the bank account any favours. Picking up on Gareths point earlier, I also try to limit myself to one "order" at at time to avoid the "oh smurf - look what I did" feeling when you sit there looking at a huge pile of goodies on the table next to a very sorry bank statement. I say try to do one order at a time - doesn't always work though. But I bet I'm not the only one suffering that little foible either

 

[AimlessWanderer]

Still waiting on the SOG though 

[MultiMat]

Great news on the sis in-law  . It is a great thing that the wee one sounds like she is a accommodating little thing  .



Got home from work & I spy  2 parcels on the table  .


Both for the misses  .

On the plus side I now have parcel credits 

[Zed]

dilema, been up since 5am tue, worked 12 hours last night    wife off today, now i wonder if everything will turn up today      ill wake up later with the wife giving that whats all this then