There are, however, some unique, artful,
tacky, and unusual mailboxes
around the world that
draw attention and smiles regardless of the contents.
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I Need This One!
Advertisements separated from real mail.
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My favorite is this tiny Valentine of a maibox:
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We don't have mailboxes much over here, and it is always a treat, somehow, to see them when I travel!
ReplyDeleteMost areas have very plain, utilitarian mailboxes, but it amuses me to see the creative ways some people decorate their mailboxes. When I was young, most mailboxes were at the door, but now, at least in our area, most are on the street with easy access for the little mail vans. It eliminates a lot of walking for postmen in our extreme heat and humidity!
DeleteThe double boxes for "Inbox and Spam" crack me up!. The old fisherman is great too. I love watching for unique and fun mailboxes when traveling around. Rows of boxes in the country are my favorite. Each is in a wonderful state of condition depending on it's longevity of existence. I'm the same way about signs.
ReplyDeleteI love that double box! My uncle was a farmer/postman in a rural area, and I remember riding with him once when he delivered the mail--I'd almost forgotten about that! What I do remember is a lot of dust, not the mailboxes themselves. :)
DeleteHow wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I post again, I have a mailbox photo from my garden. It'll be sometime next week....
:) I can't wait to see your mailbox photo!
DeleteWe have those ugly cluster boxes. I like a mail box that has character. I should put up one of the old fashioned for the fun of it. Our HOA would have a fit, and we'd have to pay a fine, and I'd likely end up in jail needing bail. I wonder if anyone would write to me then? *sigh* I guess I'll never know. :D
ReplyDeleteYep, we have a HOA, too. I'm thinking I won't take the risk of a piggy mailbox, but like you, I love those mailboxes with character. They make me smile!
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