Stormy weather

I had to collect a parcel for phill from the post office. I phoned a lady Friday morning as I received one of those cards where they say they have been unable to deliver..I ask if I can have it redelivered to my work place...no cant do that as it is special delivery I will have to come and collect. Give her the package code..oh this isnt your parcel, no I explain that he is in russia so unable to collect parcel. Oh you will have to get him to sign the card giving you authority to collect the package...erm he is in russia! The reply was "well thats not our problem"..I bite my tongue to stop the obscenities that are on the verge of being fired at this woman. I calmly explain I hold power of attorney would that be sufficient to collect parcel on his behalf...lady doesnt know but informs me I will have to bring his passport or driving licence with me..ARGGHH!!! He is in russia and needed to take those documents with him I spit with a tinge of sarcasm, my reply " Well thats not our problem". My tongue is now nearly bitten in half. I do however arrange for the parcel to be delivered to my local post office and the lady informs me best to take all your identification with you, and they will decide whether you can collect the parcel or not.

Im on my way to the post office with poa, my id and I have Phills business debit card and a bill in his name. Goes up to counter..I have a package to collect, giver her the card. She collects the package gives me the package and im on my way!! Wasnt asked for any identification at all!! Oh well at least I didnt have to have a row..

Some vouchers came through for staples so I decided to use them on some more rw dvd disks (russian tv isnt great so I tape Phill his favourite programmes). On the way back I do stop in aldis again and buy some spring water. There was an idiot two people ahead. Who was making a huge fuss about he doesnt sign the back of his debit card, he refuses on principle...I think to myself hmm if only his card was to fall out of his wallet some-one pick it up sign the back of the card how they want to. Then goto a shop that isnt using chip and pin (there are loads still) and empty his bank account, wonder if that would make him liable to loss?

Starts to rain on the way back, Oh crap I knew I should have taken a jacket..ive about a 15 minute walk in the rain ahead of me and its pouring. Ive got those big drips running down my face settling on the end of my nose. My eyes are blurred from the rain water. I see several people I know who all ask me where my umbrella is, I resist the urge to say oh its in my bag just felt like getting wet!

Im walking at break neck speed absolutely soaked to my skin, the relief hits me as i turn into the carpark and into my house. Where I can dry off and have a nice cup of tea...