The post office at Friendly Center in Greensboro is an alcohol-free version of Boston's "Cheers Bar." As we stood in line yesterday, on one of the postally-busiest days of the year, people chatted about the usual-- the details of each other's lives and the Christmas light displays on Ridgeway Avenue. Oh, and the employees are friendly too. As a matter of fact, they learn a great deal about you by your mail. Picking up a 30-day diet plan? Next time you are at 610 Pembroke, you just may be asked, "How's the diet going? If you are returning a J. Crew sweater, don't be surprised if you are asked, "Didn't it fit.. or did you just not like the color?" Or, you might even be reminded that we have a J.Crew Store at Friendly Center now! You can share as much as you want or be as quiet as you wish!
If you need to mail that last minute package and want a jolly adventure, head on over to the post office at Friendly Center. By the way, rumor has it the same service is available at the Groometown/High Point Road branch!
"Where everybody knows your name..."
Posted by: B^2 | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 09:30 AM
As a resident of Ridgeway DRIVE, I would like to remind you of our proper designation. I must admit, however, that it does seem more like an avenue these days!!
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:18 AM
I remember a similar busy day at a postal office in America back in 2006. Then the employees, friendly as well, asked if we didn't want to buy collectible stamps. No one wanted.
Posted by: Urban Cluj | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I sure don't miss those lines at the post office this time of year... but I DO miss just about everything else!
Posted by: Susie of Arabia | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 07:31 PM
It's that time of year......to stand in a long line!?!?!? This was nice to read. When there's a long line at our post office people are usually pretty grumpy! Perhaps people are less patient in California.
Posted by: FA | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:51 PM
From my edge of Greensboro, it's quicker this time of year to go to the post office at Sedalia. Same concept. They have, however stopped asking me what's wrong with my 97 QVC packages!
Posted by: Alice | Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 01:42 AM