oscar 104 Report post Posted August 31, 2020 Our offices thorough the USA will remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to Covid -19 Indications are that we will only open up once there is a vaccine available. We have been working remotely from a Cottage in New Harbor, Maine for the past few months. The Cottage is in Cove with really nice views. As the office is closed we have extended our stay until November. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) A new prediction on Covid-19 Deaths (from the same source that has been fairly accurate so far on CNN) Predicts that Covid-19 deaths will reach 3000 people a day by December. I certainly wont be going to the movies. Take Extra Care everyone! Edited September 4, 2020 by oscar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted September 26, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 8:08 AM, oscar said: Here is a link to the US Post office mail suspensions to various Countries. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm?_gl=1*1jrezdl*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE1OTg2MTYyNTYuNDM3ZWQ1ZGM2YzEyMWFkN2YyOWQ4YTk0OWVhNGNjNGQ Good News! According to the US post office South Africa is open to receive mail from the USA. Here is the link to yesterdays update: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm?_gl=1*1ouznjt*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE1OTg2MTYyNTYuNDM3ZWQ1ZGM2YzEyMWFkN2YyOWQ4YTk0OWVhNGNjNGQ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adder 21 Report post Posted October 9, 2020 On 9/26/2020 at 8:31 AM, oscar said: Good News! According to the US post office South Africa is open to receive mail from the USA. Here is the link to yesterdays update: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm?_gl=1*1ouznjt*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE1OTg2MTYyNTYuNDM3ZWQ1ZGM2YzEyMWFkN2YyOWQ4YTk0OWVhNGNjNGQ. Can you imagine the backlog.. Has anyone got post delivered successfully to SA yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 I sent a small envelope of Birthday, Halloween and Christmas cards last week for $68.00. I kept on getting updates while the package was in the USA. The last message received was departed JFK and since then there has been no further updates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted October 15, 2020 Here is a update on the small envelope sent to Cape Town. on October 2. Package Arrived in Johannesburg yesterday 10/14 and it arrived in Cape Town this afternoon. 10/15 Tracking info Mailed in NYC October 2 Departed JFK October 5 Arrived in JHB October 14 Arrived in CTN October 15 it will be interesting how many days it sits in Customs and local post office. The US Post office gave misleading information as the promise was a 3-4 day delivery through a shared delivery system with Fed Ex - They charge $68.00 for a package with a max weight of 4 lbs 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 The Package is making great progress: October 16, 2020, 11:20 amProcessed Through FacilitySOUTH AFRICAYour item was processed through a facility in SOUTH AFRICA on October 16, 2020 at 11:20 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. October 16, 2020, 11:20 amHeld in CustomsJIMC E EMS, SOUTH AFRICA October 16, 2020, 11:20 amCustoms ClearanceSOUTH AFRICA Processed through customs in a minute.😀 That's amazing... Still awaiting to see if they deliver it or if it has to be picked up at a post office. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJ272 146 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 I’m sure having tracking on it helps as “insurance” too if you know what I mean. Sending a birthday card today, interested to see when it will arrive. We have learnt not to send those fancy Papyrus type cards with stuff on the front anymore as they never reach the recipient ..I guess it looks too much like there is something included in the envelope. Normal flat cards seem to get there, albeit quite late sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJ272 146 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, oscar said: Departed JFK October 5 Arrived in JHB October 14 I find this puzzling. This was airmail obviously... what was this package doing flying around in the air for 9 days 😆 (I guess there is some kind of central facility at a transit point but even so ...? ) Edited October 16, 2020 by SJ272 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 When sending a couple of cards in a larger envelope, I suggest not gluing the envelopes closed, just fold them inwards. Just in case those little fingers go through your package expecting to find money or a gift card. When they find no money its more than likely to get through. If its glued close they think there is something of value inside. Regarding the Departed JFK and Arrived in JHB 14 - US Post office appears to use Emirates airlines a lot, so the mail could be floating around Dubai for a few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 New on the small envelope I sent on October 2. Well it has arrived at a postal Facility in Cape Town today at local time 2:06:pm So far it has taken 22 Days to get where it is. My family are calling two post offices to try track down which post office has it. October 23, 2020, 2:06 pmArrival at Post OfficeSOUTH AFRICAYour item has arrived at the delivering post office in SOUTH AFRICA at 2:06 pm on October 23, 2020. October 23, 2020, 11:12 amProcessed through FacilityCAPETOWN A AIRPRIORITY MAIL LETT, SOUTH AFRICA October 23, 2020, 10:53 amProcessed through FacilityCAPETOWN A AIRPRIORITY MAIL LETT, SOUTH AFRICA October 23, 2020, 10:53 amProcessed Through FacilitySOUTH AFRICA October 16, 2020, 1:58 pmProcessed through FacilityJIMC E EMS, SOUTH AFRICA October 16, 2020, 11:20 amProcessed Through FacilitySOUTH AFRICA October 16, 2020, 11:20 amCustoms ClearanceSOUTH AFRICA October 16, 2020, 11:20 amHeld in CustomsJIMC E EMS, SOUTH AFRICA October 14, 2020, 7:23 pmDepartedJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA October 5, 2020, 11:30 pmDepartedNEW YORK, UNITED STATES October 4, 2020, 11:43 amArrivedNEW YORK, UNITED STATES October 3, 2020, 1:11 pmProcessed Through Regional FacilityJAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 3, 2020, 1:10 pmArrived at Regional FacilityJAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 3, 2020, 6:45 amArrived at USPS Regional FacilityJAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Finally Delivered 😀 The small envelope of cards was delivered to my family's residence by the post office this morning at 12:30 . They had to pay a charge of ZAR 58.00 charge for parcels from overseas. - Standard charge it took 25 Days to arrive, but at least they have it.📭 The package had been opened and sealed in two different places during its journey. I assume Johannesburg and Cape Town. Nothing missing Edited October 26, 2020 by oscar 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar 104 Report post Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) Just a update on a possible return to work date : All our offices in USA have set a tentative return date of April 5, 2021. So its another five months of working from home. Edited October 28, 2020 by oscar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJ272 146 Report post Posted October 28, 2020 My husband’s company (global name brand) has said effectively there will need to be vaccine access to the general population (not just the initial expected to first responders etc) before they are back at head office. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
