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Old 02-12-2010 | 03:53 PM
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HDNL failed to pick up 3 parcels to send them the other day and eventually picked them up 2 days late.

now they said 2 of my parcels are in depots as the vans couldnt get around due to weather. anyone else waiting on parcel to be sent or delivered.
i wouldnt mind but both parcels are in london area and didnt think it was that badly hit the snow? or am i wrong
Old 02-12-2010 | 03:55 PM
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I've been temping for a few days for a HDNL rival, and it's a right ARSE trying to get to some places. So all depends on what it's like round your way snow/ice wise.

Got all my drops done though.

And if you're not paying for a premium service, you'll probably be put down the list.

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Old 02-12-2010 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Roosie
HDNL failed to pick up 3 parcels to send them the other day and eventually picked them up 2 days late.

now they said 2 of my parcels are in depots as the vans couldnt get around due to weather. anyone else waiting on parcel to be sent or delivered.
i wouldnt mind but both parcels are in london area and didnt think it was that badly hit the snow? or am i wrong
Your penis enlargement kit came through ok even with the snow!!
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Old 02-12-2010 | 07:36 PM
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have you not watched the news yes parts of london are BADLY affected
Old 02-12-2010 | 07:38 PM
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im waiting for parts also
Old 02-12-2010 | 07:39 PM
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My brother works for DHL and he says there loads of parcels stuck in there warehouse due to the weather.
Old 02-12-2010 | 07:39 PM
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im waiting for a rear axle for the little lads quad,said 2 day delivery been 4 days already still not here grrrr
Old 02-12-2010 | 07:46 PM
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this really boils my piss!!!!
i work for hdnl and we try as hard as possible to get the parcels out but with 6 inches plus of snow wtf to people expect us to do!! one little slip on ice can cost thousands of pounds in damaged vans and replacement parcels so come on give us some slack,
we had our proper downpour last night and we did turn into work this morning but rightly so we didn't go out
Old 02-12-2010 | 07:49 PM
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APC not turned up for 2 days
Old 02-12-2010 | 07:52 PM
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Im waiting for my ps3 to be picked up for repair, but i do live down a remote road, so tbh its expected, even tho i manage to still get out to work.
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Roosie
HDNL failed to pick up 3 parcels to send them the other day and eventually picked them up 2 days late.

now they said 2 of my parcels are in depots as the vans couldnt get around due to weather. anyone else waiting on parcel to be sent or delivered.
i wouldnt mind but both parcels are in london area and didnt think it was that badly hit the snow? or am i wrong

are you for real mate? im a self employed courier and we try our hardest to get to places but if you have not noticed the white stuff called snow up and down the country causing chaos, your just another one who thinks the courier only has your parcels on his van and should be at your door 1st and only when your in

i cover stranraer from carlisle and just to let you know im short of 29 parcels from other depots up and down the country who cant get there trunks to birmingham and then onto the delivery hubs, so be patient mate you will get your parcels just cut us some slack this time of the year
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Originally Posted by miller3
Im waiting for my ps3 to be picked up for repair, but i do live down a remote road, so tbh its expected, even tho i manage to still get out to work.
what do you drive to work mate? and is there some one at home to give the ps3 to the courier
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:09 PM
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My courier isnt collecting from me due to the weather

I have explained this to everyone who has ordered parts and everyone is fine with it and understands that the couriers cant work in these conditions

They like everyone else are losing money every day so im sure they will get back to work as soon as they feel its safe
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by andyt
what do you drive to work mate? and is there some one at home to give the ps3 to the courier

I drive a 350 transit mate.

i do understand you wont make all your drops btw bud,as its just not possible.

btw yer got people at home, but i can just see it now "How much snow down there... Fook that " lol
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NORTH YORKS RS SPARES
My courier isnt collecting from me due to the weather

I have explained this to everyone who has ordered parts and everyone is fine with it and understands that the couriers cant work in these conditions

They like everyone else are losing money every day so im sure they will get back to work as soon as they feel its safe

Thats 100% paul....People should be patient if you ask me.
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:16 PM
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All my parts have come early this week actually - gotta love no snow in blackpool
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by miller3
I drive a 350 transit mate.

i do understand you wont make all your drops btw bud,as its just not possible.

btw yer got people at home, but i can just see it now "How much snow down there... Fook that " lol
i know what your saying mate but if it was me i would phone if i thought it was too dodgy we get it all the time and when you speak the person on the phone they give you its ok come down and we get stuck its a lose lose situation this time of year for us
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:22 PM
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as said above, it might be ok but we won't take the chance, yesterday i pretty much stuck to the main roads and walked the rest within reason/size of parcel so we are trying
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by andyt
i know what your saying mate but if it was me i would phone if i thought it was too dodgy we get it all the time and when you speak the person on the phone they give you its ok come down and we get stuck its a lose lose situation this time of year for us

i was only messing mate lol, but if we had a call someone would even run it to the bottom of the road to save them the hassle. but i can only imagine the amount of parcels you guys are getting through your doors of late' i bet its all go with crimbo just around the corner!!
Old 02-12-2010 | 08:46 PM
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we've been out everyday and done some horrendous hours and we're still 300 pallets behind,i start at 7am and today i finished at 8.30,yesterday was midnight and tomorrow looks like its gunna be a well late one if the weather doesnt play ball.
Old 02-12-2010 | 09:26 PM
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i fookin wish my boss was like all the other courier drivers bosses were still expected to do 30+ drops a day and im doing nearly 200 mile still a day, he has no respect for our safety at all just as long as the branch hits target each day.
Old 02-12-2010 | 09:34 PM
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Im a driver myself, Just takes time

Fuck i aint even seen the postie where i live since last Thursday due to the weather, we are all fucked
Old 03-12-2010 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by airbrushfx
this really boils my piss!!!!
i work for hdnl
Which depot you at? I'm collections driver at Ipswich, drive up to Droitwich sort every night with 24hr stuff.
Old 03-12-2010 | 07:05 AM
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Ordered some snow chains off ebay last week. HAd an email saying they are stuck in chesterfield because of the weather
Old 03-12-2010 | 02:03 PM
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I have sent a couple things this week, both go there no worries, I would understand a delay thou!
Old 03-12-2010 | 02:14 PM
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west london dont ahve much snow
Old 03-12-2010 | 02:21 PM
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sent a few bits with royalmail that i had sold on ebay, got a snotty message off the buyer asking where it was, so i politly explained that postman pat drives a post van and not a post plough, dont think it went down to well tbh but what do people expect with the roads in the state there in
Old 03-12-2010 | 02:58 PM
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I'm waiting for a load of parts for customers that have been factory ordered from ford...been no deliveries since monday apparently dagenham is closed down with no lorries going in or out...contacted all my customers and they understand the situation....pain in the ass though when it all comes in at once!!!
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