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Ali · May 2020

There can't be many organisations who can deliver volume over a very wide geography. 40k sent out yesterday so the government could "make" it's number. Every one of those 40 k is an individual delivery at the other end.

I think they also pick up the completed test to go back to the lab.

I also had an email informimg me that normal Saturday deliveries are currently suspended.

slats · May 2020

We've not had any mail since Monday on Mount Pleasant Crescent..I get they're under the cosh and don't mind that much. But would be great if they could somehow publish somewhere which rounds they're doing..

marko · May 2020

and what is in the backlog of undelivered mail. Some communication wouldn't go amiss, but the last time I looked their website had no local details - just trumping their contract to deliver test-kits.

AtomGallery · May 2020

as i said in another thread only way to post atm is special delivery, that still works fine, sometimes after one but always next day..so far

rrjlondon · May 2020

There's a sign in Tesco's window saying NHS staff can go to the front of the queue. I'm working crazy hours in the NHS, but I think I'd feel really glared at flashing my ID and pushing in. Has anyone seen this taking place?

Scruffy · May 2020

I wouldn’t object to that, although health workers might be better off staying with the reserved hours for them, as (as I found today) about half the shoppers in Tesco are cretins: they observe the physical distancing while queueing to go in or for the tills, but in the shop they mill around, ignore the flow signs on the floor, and stand close together. One can only hope that natural selection will spruce up the gene pool a tad.

Peter Crumb · May 2020

Even worse in Aldi, Scruffy! RrjLondon, I have seen people do that in Marks and Spencer.

vetski · May 2020

Of course the RM was unprepared for a pandemic. Everyone was unprepared. How do you prepare for 30-60% of your staff shielding/self-isolating/being sick, with almost no notice? Posties can't work from home; and security vetting means they can't ramp up recruitment particularly fast.

joust · May 2020

I guess, following boris' confused anouncement, we will no longer have to listen to the constant weekend warning anouncement from Finsbury park

slats · May 2020

Tennis courts in the park are opening from Saturday. https://finsburyparktennis.org.uk/courts

Arkady · May 2020

The Thursday clapping on Mount View Road has turned into a jam. The cellist and the guitarist, who were previously entertaining us separately, have now joined forces. The pot bangers add a light percussion. It's all rather festival-like and jovial and communal and weirdly primeval. I know my neighbours better in some small but fundamental way. I feared I was going to start to find it irritating, but now I'm rather hoping it outlasts the crisis.

krappyrubsnif · May 2020

Me too. A week or two ago I thought it was going to die a quiet death but no.....maybe more people and some new ones tonight. I've met quite a few neighbours.

Peter Crumb · May 2020

It's died on my road.

Sutent · May 2020

Are there any dry cleaners open during the lockdown?

oddbod · May 2020

These are.. http://www.thecrystaldrycleaners.co.uk/

libertyhall · May 2020

I saw the notice for NHS staff and I hope they will take advantage - anyone glaring or commenting should be ashamed of themselves

CityOfSin · May 2020

Did anyone spot this socially distanced dance party / workout in the area yesterday?

tricksy · May 2020

Heartwarming. Which St was this?

CityOfSin · May 2020

No idea I'm afraid - I thought some eagle-eyed SGers might know.

fwiw · May 2020

Gloucester Drive.

Sutent · May 2020

Does anyone know any barbers open in the area? My hair is turning into a mop

joust · May 2020

I don't think they're allowed to be open yet

Arkady · May 2020

I'll do it Sutent.

krappyrubsnif · May 2020

I can recommend Mrs K. Expensive though.

HolbornFox · May 2020

The geezer from Castles in Crouch End must have been on lockdown for the past 17 years.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://wdcdn.co/Media/high/600/600/43169F0C-09FB-4D51-B60D-0480B9BC9182.jpg&imgrefurl=https://castles.london/meet-the-team&tbnid=1rIZJYWLk7_YoM&vet=1&docid=-9nMP8W89QIGWM&w=600&h=450&q=castles+crouch+end&source=sh/x/im

joust · May 2020

Haha

underthesea24 · June 2020

Hi everyone, are people still experiencing a delay in getting their post? I’m on Oakfield Road and haven’t had anything delivered for over a week now. I’m confused as I think the postman who was sick returned weeks ago and the other who had been on paternity leave has been back for many weeks now. Is anyone else experiencing similar issues and do you know what the problem is? Thanks in advance.

oddbod · June 2020

Yep.. Royal Mail is still very patchy for letters and packages on Everleigh Street

joust · June 2020

I've had first class packages arrive in 3 days. But some are still taking 3 or 4 weeks.

I guess it depends on were it's coming from and how overwhelmed the different sorting offices are

slats · June 2020

1, maybe 2 deliveries a week on Mount Pleasant Cres. So frustrating!

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