'The hazards of leafleting'

There are several hazards to leaflet delivering.

1. Rain - Ok so perhaps not a plausable hazard but it can be a problem. You know wet leaflets, cold hands, wet jeans, heavy legs... Thankfully we have had not a spot since delivering in Cardiff.

2. Letterboxes - Ok, these are a definite hazard. Firstly you get the simple kind, a nice easy metal flap which opens... then there is a stage two letterbox which is slightly tougher cos the flap has a spring in it... you need two hands to use this kind! Then we have the double whammy. Ok theres a flap on the outer box and one on the inside - again two hands are required to deliver your leaflet. Then we have the feisty furry kind. Ok, these have flaps but also a fur/hair barrier to prevent you from pushing the leaflet through. Two hands are required and also a little prayer. Finally the real hazard is the combination box. Two flaps with spring and fur/hair. These require some training - you have to wedge your hand through the fur and flick the inner flap up in order to post the leaflet. You may also need an extra pair of hands to deal with this little troublemaker.

3. Dogs - Ah yes, you all knew I was gonna get to it. You see today we were leafleting and a certain person who shall remain nameless got chased by a dog today. The back gate was open and a rather large dog chased her all the way down the path as she screamed, ran for dear life and lost her shoe!! It was an extremely hazardous situation I think you would agree...

So what is the advice about leafleting.... avoid it? NO, not at all, you know the hazards now and well quite frankly we need you - so do it, do it, do it.

We go out again on Monday if anyone fancys it?

P. S. A HUGE THANK YOU - to all those who came out today - esp. those I 'convinced' to come. You weathered the hazards well. You wonderful people!!! I love you !!!!