Lucy Thomas - if you actually read my post correctly you would see that I was not complaining about not getting my mail for a few days, I said:
'I realise you need to stand up for what you believe, so I, and many others, can live without post for a few days, however, there are probably thousands waiting for that all important letter and they're not going to get it in time'
I was thinking of the people who may be desperately waiting a letter. Also, how is it a contradiction to say 'I remember when I was younger I'd wake up and the post would be here, now we're lucky if we get it be 12 if at all' What exactly am I contradicting? Also, I'm not even complaing, simply stating facts! I'm not bothered if my post isn't delievered til noon, I'm out at work so won't read it til I get home anyway, whether it be delivered early in the morning or in the afternoon!
If it came to me having to pay �1 to post a letter then I simply wouldn't do it - I'd email or phone someone up. I'm sure it wouldn't last long the higher post rates as people would just stop using postal services and find an alternative. As for collecting my mail, yes I admit that would be annoying, however it would soon by routine, like a weekly trip to the supermarket or a weekly trip to collect the post.
Like I said in my post I can understand why Posties are on strike and I can support it, but unfortunately I think it's in vain, and in the long run will make it more difficult for them.
In addition, please take time to read posts properly before getting on your high horse and throwing a hissy fit. Thanks.