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Bucky Katt [TotalFark]
2011-12-25 12:19:27 AM
She's lucky criminals didn't find her letter.
 
jimmyego [TotalFark]
2011-12-25 12:19:58 AM
A 5-year-old girl from suburban Seattle sent a letter to Santa... (with her) phone number that was written along with an address.

Sounds more like a speculative US gift fishing strategy than a letter to a magical man who delivers presents all over the world in one night but apparently needs your contact details for his naughty/nice database.

/Why yes, my first name is Ebenezer
 
dahmers love zombie [TotalFark]
2011-12-25 01:38:18 AM
jimmyego: A 5-year-old girl from suburban Seattle sent a letter to Santa... (with her) phone number that was written along with an address.

Sounds more like a speculative US gift fishing strategy than a letter to a magical man who delivers presents all over the world in one night but apparently needs your contact details for his naughty/nice database.

/Why yes, my first name is Ebenezer

I was going to mention that this is how the kids learn entitlement really early in their lives, and that they don't have to work for what they want, just expect to get it from wealthy white folk, but I like yours just as well.

/what's this black rock in my stocking?
//extremely cool of the rancher to do that for the kid
 
OBBN [TotalFark]
2011-12-25 04:52:00 AM
Of course there will be the many comments here about how Santa isn't real and the girl and her mother were just looking to score free gifts, this is a crock and bah humbug. However, it is really nice to read a story that shows the good in people. Yeah it's sappy and all but I for one enjoyed reading something that was "heartwarming". Perhaps if we all took the time to help out someone by doing a good gesture the world would be a much better place. Good for the family sending the gifts and good for the little girl who found some hope in this world. And Merry Christmas to all of you.
 
Yogimus
2011-12-25 05:01:15 AM
in other news, 50+ baloons were seen leaving my porch, with a detailed list and a P.O. box.
 
Doctor Jan Itor
2011-12-25 06:46:44 AM
Because sending by baboon didn't work.
1.bp.blogspot.com
 
GreatBunzinni
2011-12-25 07:26:55 AM
If the girl tried to send it via FedEx or UBS then it might get there, but in the process the mail delivery personnel would had kicked it, thrown it over walls and flipped security cameras.
 
wruley
2011-12-25 08:05:48 AM
Good story.

It always amazes me how people can make negative comments about a story, even a heartwarming story like this.

The little girl and her family will have a great Christmas, and that is the most important thing. The parents will never forget this gesture or this Christmas.

There are millions of people struggling right now. Asking for help is a lot better than going out and stealing for it.

Merry Christmas to both families.
 
Buffet
2011-12-25 08:19:45 AM
wruley: Good story.

It always amazes me how people can make negative comments about a story, even a heartwarming story like this.

The little girl and her family will have a great Christmas, and that is the most important thing. The parents will never forget this gesture or this Christmas.

There are millions of people struggling right now. Asking for help is a lot better than going out and stealing for it.

Merry Christmas to both families.

Amen.
 
starsrift
2011-12-25 08:20:16 AM
URINE DETECTED IN CORNFLAKES.
QUIT LETTING DRUNKARDS PUT 'MILK' IN THE TF FRIDGE.
 
Tillmaster
2011-12-25 08:40:23 AM
A very appropriate little story for Christmas morning.

Merry Christmas everyone.
 
ComicBookGuy
2011-12-25 08:48:00 AM
GreatBunzinni: If the girl tried to send it via FedEx or UBS then it might get there, but in the process the mail delivery personnel would had kicked it, thrown it over walls and flipped security cameras.

Impossible!! Private industry and the free market are ALWAYS better!! The Trailer Park White Trash Sage told me so!!!
 
killro
2011-12-25 08:53:26 AM
Sorry subs, but you put too many S's in UPS.
 
DubyaHater
2011-12-25 10:06:56 AM
I never once had a problem with USPS. I think people tend to exaggerate their problems with the postal service.
/USPS is cheap and reliable
//just like Subby's mom
 
one of Ripley's Bad Guys
2011-12-25 10:59:25 AM
DubyaHater: I never once had a problem with USPS. I think people tend to exaggerate their problems with the postal service.
/USPS is cheap and reliable
//just like Subby's mom

Concur.

I send 1600+ packages a year of heavy parts via USPS, only 3 lost/damaged - 2 by #%@&* Royal Mail

Screw you subby
 
ggecko
2011-12-25 11:22:32 AM
Why no comments yet on how the girl was an illegal alien and how it is good the rancher that found it had an illegal alien worker to translate the letter?
 
BlaqueKatt
2011-12-25 11:23:57 AM
hmmm "looking for free gifts" ....

FTFA:a doll, a tea set, shoes and pants

and the family went to target, that's maybe $40-$50 tops, kid wasn't greedy, and asked for clothes.....damn allergies....
 
WTFDYW [TotalFark]
2011-12-25 12:13:03 PM
Is it just me or are the hesdlines better than usual today?

Nice headline you made there subby.
 
mr0x
2011-12-25 01:50:57 PM
Why do people think that the USPS is not reliable? I have sent hundreds of letters and thousands of dollars worth of presents through USPS and not a single one has been lost. Also, all of them have been delivered in a timely manner. I have mailed thousands of dollars worth of rebate requests and I have gotten all the checks that were issued by the rebate center. I have mailed checks for bills, legal documents and signed documents through the USPS and all of them have gotten to their destination. I have gotten every magazine issue that I have subscribed to and gotten every merchandise that was mailed to me via USPS. I simply don't understand why people think USPS is unreliable!
 
JC22
2011-12-25 02:27:06 PM
*rushes to get balloon up asking for Marissa Miller*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ2pQ_Vhh58
 
WTFDYW [TotalFark]
2011-12-25 04:37:47 PM
mr0x: Why do people think that the USPS is not reliable? I have sent hundreds of letters and thousands of dollars worth of presents through USPS and not a single one has been lost. Also, all of them have been delivered in a timely manner. I have mailed thousands of dollars worth of rebate requests and I have gotten all the checks that were issued by the rebate center. I have mailed checks for bills, legal documents and signed documents through the USPS and all of them have gotten to their destination. I have gotten every magazine issue that I have subscribed to and gotten every merchandise that was mailed to me via USPS. I simply don't understand why people think USPS is unreliable!

You must work for USPS.

I snark. I haven't had a problem with them either.
 
Carlip
2011-12-25 06:42:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Cycv5Iyzw

/another example of the post office failing at my door step.
 
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