I’m not sure but I believe the USPS no longer offers steam boat or pony express. Everything goes by air. I do remember a blizard in Bufalo a few years ago where they wisely chose truck over planes.
There’s no such thing as “airmail” in the USPS any more. You can’t buy an “airmail” stamp, and there are no “airmail” rates. There’s “first class”, “express mail” and “priority mail” for letters.
If you’re not asking the “right” question to some people (ie: “Is there any OTHER way I could send a letter without an airmail envelope?”), you’re not going to trigger that kind of helpful thought process.
Colt9033 about 14 years ago
Don’t honk off the post office. Its bad news.
Ann Maack Premium Member about 14 years ago
You don’t need an air mail envelope - you just need to write “AIRMAIL” on the envelope and get the proper amount of postage.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 14 years ago
and, of course, the clerk would know that……so this line of humor is pointless
lewisbower about 14 years ago
I’m not sure but I believe the USPS no longer offers steam boat or pony express. Everything goes by air. I do remember a blizard in Bufalo a few years ago where they wisely chose truck over planes.
rotts about 14 years ago
There’s no such thing as “airmail” in the USPS any more. You can’t buy an “airmail” stamp, and there are no “airmail” rates. There’s “first class”, “express mail” and “priority mail” for letters.
olmail about 14 years ago
still use mules to deliver in the grand canyon -
paha_siga about 14 years ago
Hey, there is no “of course” about clerk knowing that!!
Dorian about 14 years ago
If you’re not asking the “right” question to some people (ie: “Is there any OTHER way I could send a letter without an airmail envelope?”), you’re not going to trigger that kind of helpful thought process.
BTW - Still love the strip, BigAl! :)