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Post by allanorn on Jun 18, 2017 18:53:52 GMT
I started a postal project to assist correspondents and travelers to find postal facilities at airports: www.airportmailbox.comA little history: there was another site dedicated to this that was featured on the LWA blog, but it eventually went away (and no data was archived whatsoever). I found out the hard way when I was looking for a mail drop in SFO (I think) and couldn't find anything. It still needs quite a bit of work - I haven't started researching the European airports - but the framework is up and I have some blog posts that I want to do. I can always use your submissions if things are wrong or you want an airport covered; just use the contact form on the site. Looking forward to seeing if this project takes off! (pun intended)
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Post by Mia on Jun 19, 2017 0:01:02 GMT
I went looking for a post box when I was traveling by train recently and had time at an interchange to mail a letter I had written on the three hour plus first leg...
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Post by allanorn on Jun 19, 2017 3:58:19 GMT
I went looking for a post box when I was traveling by train recently and had time at an interchange to mail a letter I had written on the three hour plus first leg... If I lived in a country that traveled more by train, I could seriously see a similar site for train stations. Sadly the US is not there at all.
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Post by distractedmom on Jun 20, 2017 14:36:28 GMT
I went looking for a post box when I was traveling by train recently and had time at an interchange to mail a letter I had written on the three hour plus first leg... I have been tempted lately to take the train to Chicago rather than drive just so I can write letters. The issue is that it's just not convenient. I'm spoiled by being able to drive there myself and park where I want to. But to use that three hours for something other than shaking my fist at other drivers would be a plus!
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Post by sgtstretch on Jun 20, 2017 16:54:31 GMT
I went looking for a post box when I was traveling by train recently and had time at an interchange to mail a letter I had written on the three hour plus first leg... I have been tempted lately to take the train to Chicago rather than drive just so I can write letters. The issue is that it's just not convenient. I'm spoiled by being able to drive there myself and park where I want to. But to use that three hours for something other than shaking my fist at other drivers would be a plus! I've been taking the train when I have to go to NYC for work. Nice to relax for 4.5 hours and get deposited almost where I need to be, instead of having to deal with NYC traffic and paying $1000s for parking. But I can't write on the train. I've found it is too shaky to be able to write, which is a bummer because I'd love to be able to write a letter while on the train.
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Post by allanorn on Jun 20, 2017 18:16:23 GMT
I went looking for a post box when I was traveling by train recently and had time at an interchange to mail a letter I had written on the three hour plus first leg... I have been tempted lately to take the train to Chicago rather than drive just so I can write letters. The issue is that it's just not convenient. I'm spoiled by being able to drive there myself and park where I want to. But to use that three hours for something other than shaking my fist at other drivers would be a plus! I'm in the same situation this week. I am going to an event in Glendale (central Los Angeles) - which is a couple of hours by car or three hours by train (plus losing the freedom to leave whenever).
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Post by Gary S on Jun 22, 2017 4:07:45 GMT
I have been tempted lately to take the train to Chicago rather than drive just so I can write letters. The issue is that it's just not convenient. I'm spoiled by being able to drive there myself and park where I want to. But to use that three hours for something other than shaking my fist at other drivers would be a plus! I've been taking the train when I have to go to NYC for work. Nice to relax for 4.5 hours and get deposited almost where I need to be, instead of having to deal with NYC traffic and paying $1000s for parking. But I can't write on the train. I've found it is too shaky to be able to write, which is a bummer because I'd love to be able to write a letter while on the train. Do you think you could type on a computer on the train ride? I've often wondered if a train would be any good for writing letters and you're the first person who appears to have tried that I have found. I can't write in a car going down the highway but haven't tried to type on a keyboard yet. Mostly because I don't travel a lot by car unless on vacation and I detest taking a laptop with me on my vacations. When I do take one I lock it in the trunk to only be used in emergencies.
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Post by sgtstretch on Jun 22, 2017 13:18:30 GMT
I've been taking the train when I have to go to NYC for work. Nice to relax for 4.5 hours and get deposited almost where I need to be, instead of having to deal with NYC traffic and paying $1000s for parking. But I can't write on the train. I've found it is too shaky to be able to write, which is a bummer because I'd love to be able to write a letter while on the train. Do you think you could type on a computer on the train ride? I've often wondered if a train would be any good for writing letters and you're the first person who appears to have tried that I have found. I can't write in a car going down the highway but haven't tried to type on a keyboard yet. Mostly because I don't travel a lot by car unless on vacation and I detest taking a laptop with me on my vacations. When I do take one I lock it in the trunk to only be used in emergencies. Yep, computer is ok. The Amtrak train has wifi(via cellular network) and power, so getting work done on the train is something that usually happens. I have no problem typing on the laptop while on the train.
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Post by allanorn on Jun 22, 2017 15:59:22 GMT
Do you think you could type on a computer on the train ride? I've often wondered if a train would be any good for writing letters and you're the first person who appears to have tried that I have found. I can't write in a car going down the highway but haven't tried to type on a keyboard yet. Mostly because I don't travel a lot by car unless on vacation and I detest taking a laptop with me on my vacations. When I do take one I lock it in the trunk to only be used in emergencies. Yep, computer is ok. The Amtrak train has wifi(via cellular network) and power, so getting work done on the train is something that usually happens. I have no problem typing on the laptop while on the train. Computer is fine on a train and a plane. I tried handwriting on a train and it was a challenge; it's not something I would recommend with a fountain pen but I know our admin has done it.
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Post by distractedmom on Jun 22, 2017 17:24:02 GMT
I write at 75 mph while my husband drives. My handwriting isn't lovely, but its legible and it's a good use of my time. My family gets tired of my commentary: Did you see that hawk? The corn is really tall. Looks like they got a lot of rain here. Oh, I love this song...
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Post by Mia on Jun 23, 2017 22:53:57 GMT
I did try to finish a letter on a train yesterday but the annoying bing-bong of the announcement system distracted me. I did eventually finish the letter today, over a week after I started it!
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Post by Gary S on Jun 24, 2017 1:04:00 GMT
I guess my tour of Route 66 by rail will have to include a laptop then if I plan to be at all useful. I could wish that the train had no wifi as I have no willpower and know I will use it if it's available. Drat modern convenience.
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Post by allanorn on Jun 24, 2017 2:12:07 GMT
I guess my tour of Route 66 by rail will have to include a laptop then if I plan to be at all useful. I could wish that the train had no wifi as I have no willpower and know I will use it if it's available. Drat modern convenience. Amtrak has hideously bad wifi, and it will be very dependent on where you are on the train. Berths will probably be a little better.
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Post by blessed on Jun 25, 2017 18:02:21 GMT
What an interesting project! I don't fly nearly as much as I used to but I seem to remember seeing post boxes at most European airports I flew from or to.
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Post by sgtstretch on Jun 26, 2017 14:22:21 GMT
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