Thursday, May 11, 2023

Did You Know

 Did you know, the first post office in the U.S was located in Richard Fairbanks tavern? Pretty handy, hey? Go in for an ale and grab your mail at the same time.


 

16 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

So only the men could collect the mail? I see problems there...

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - I didn't ... but I toddled off to look to see a bit more about Richard Fairbanks and his tavern in Boston - looks to be very interesting. Cheers Hilary

Food Blogger said...

Hmm...interesting! I didn't know this.

Adam said...

I didn't know that

Donna said...

My kind of post office! lol
hugs
Donna

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

After opening your bills, you could just get drunk!

CJ Kennedy said...

Mail and Ale. I like that 😺

Valerie-Jael said...

Well, it would give the men something to do in the evening! Hugs, Valerie

Jamie Ghione said...

Now that is weird/.

Christine said...

Cool!

Sandra Cox said...

EC, Good point.
Hils, I thought it was too:)
Food Blogger, Who'd a thought. Right?
Adam, I was just over at your blog and found out something I didn't know too.
Donna, Heh:)
Alex, That would be an option:)
CJ, Indeed. Hehe

Sandra Cox said...

Val, I can hear it now, "Honey, I'm off to get the mail.":)
Jamie, Not exactly where you find them today, for sure.
Christine, Glad you think so:)

Blue Grumpster said...

That makes perfect sense to me, Sandra!

Hope you're doing fine,
Blue

J.P. Alexander said...

No lo sabía te mando un beso.

D.L. Finn said...

That is handy :) xo

Jeanie said...

I did not know that!