Thursday, December 21, 2006

Buyers Palpitations


During our time of study we’ve perused many varied and interesting commentaries by Earthling’s on life’s vagaries but reading of the numerous largely ignored atrocities such as the Katrina aftermath challenges our ability to view the actions of this world with neutrality.
For instance, if it was possible for a private business to get packages (admittedly at high cost) anywhere in the country within a limited time frame then why, given the power and influence of the US government, were the victims of that Hurricane still without adequate help over a year after the event.?
Even though we know these are historical events long ago played out and over with it’s still disturbing viewing the cruel practices of these Humanoids. They are so contrary to our own.
While being thought provoking the following commentary should bring a smile to the reader’s face.

Namaste and Peace,
Euroswydd, Reiki Clowne and Mort


Buyer’s Palpitations
In order to fulfill the initial step of the purchase and sales agreement on a recent property acquisition it was necessary to get a certified check to the escrow agent as quickly as possible. Unable to drive the three and a half hour distance because of work constraints I chose Fed Ex due to past reliability. Initiation of the process complete I left the Fed Ex facility clutching the all important tracking number.
My usual easing from the left over haze of the previous night’s slumber into the activities of the day was cut short the next morning when, after typing in the tracking number, Fed Ex revealed that my all important package was in Memphis, Tennessee. Once my heart stopped palpitating and functional breathing became possible again I checked all the information given to Fed Ex and found it to be accurate. Telling myself they knew what they were doing I calculated the hours it would take to fly the check back to New Hampshire.
At the conjectured time I apprehensively typed in the tracking number and found that yes indeed the package had boomeranged in a northerly direction. Although in a neighboring state it was at least on a truck and slated for delivery. Two hours later the package was deposited on the desk of the escrow agent.
Now I’m sure (or at least trying to convince myself) that the powers that be at Fed Ex picked the most efficacious route and I do understand the concept of connections, however, going from New Hampshire to Tennessee with a pit stop in Vermont before returning to New Hampshire seems a bit of a stretch. It occurs to me to wonder if those establishing Fed Ex connections might not be related to those running the country (or those who voted in those stumbling the country).
On second thought they can’t be. Even though the process seems wasteful and nonsensical at least Fed Ex delivers what its constituents (or clients) have voted (paid) for. If they didn’t they would be out of business.