Mail Yourself
Yesterday, the New Daily paper reported that Australia Post will soon begin offering a service to allow people to mail themselves across country:
Of course, it was just an April Fool's Day hoax, but had to share it since it touched on a theme (people posting themselves through the mail) recently discussed here on WU.
The scheme, to be called AirMale and AirFemale, will see the ailing postal service partner with a low-cost airline to deliver customers for a one-way fee of just $35 to any airport in Australia serviced by the carrier...
While those opting for the new AirMale and AirFemale services won’t have to “post” themselves in envelopes or boxes, they will have to fly in the cargo hold of aircraft.
While those opting for the new AirMale and AirFemale services won’t have to “post” themselves in envelopes or boxes, they will have to fly in the cargo hold of aircraft.
Of course, it was just an April Fool's Day hoax, but had to share it since it touched on a theme (people posting themselves through the mail) recently discussed here on WU.
Comments
Actually, it sounds like a good idea! For only $35AUD folks can 'go postal'.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/02/15 at 10:11 AM
Crammed into the cargo hold of an old puddle-jumper would be world's better than flying Delta!
Posted by Phideaux on 04/02/15 at 12:41 PM
Does the service offer frequent flyer miles?
Posted by KDP on 04/02/15 at 03:39 PM
Do they offer insurance against frostbite?
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/02/15 at 04:05 PM
Off Topic : Anyone else beta/preview testing Windows 10 ? I'd like to hear other WUvians opinions on it. Currently at build 10049.
Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 04/02/15 at 05:19 PM
Reminded me of the velvet underground song The gift!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI-YiaWDgB4
:lol: :coolsmile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI-YiaWDgB4
:lol: :coolsmile:
Posted by Tyrusguy on 04/03/15 at 10:01 PM
I don't know the Austrailian Post Office laws & rules. But, after a wild weekend in Melbourne you wind up broke. No problem mate. You just write on your forehead "RETURN TO SENDER" and get a free trip home.
There is the problem of getting out of the Dead Letter Office!
There is the problem of getting out of the Dead Letter Office!
Posted by BMN on 04/04/15 at 07:45 PM
BTW ~ BD: I still run Dos on my $4,500.00, 20 year old, lap top!
...I bought I t used 15 year ago for $20.00.
...I bought I t used 15 year ago for $20.00.
Posted by BMN on 04/04/15 at 09:20 PM
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Category: Postal Services