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How was the line at the post office today? 
Post Office Wait Times: How Was the Line Today?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around experiences with wait times at the post office, particularly in relation to tax filing deadlines. Participants share anecdotes and concerns about the timing of their visits and the implications of upcoming deadlines.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant anticipates long lines at the post office as the tax deadline approaches, suggesting that the situation will worsen closer to April 15th.
- Another participant humorously reflects on the chaos of tax season and their own procrastination in filing.
- There are light-hearted exchanges about the stress of finding necessary tax documents, with one participant sharing their method of locating a W2.
- Some participants joke about the nature of physicists and their interpretations of numerical values, specifically referencing the number 15.
- A question is raised regarding postal regulations about the timing of mail submission and the significance of postmarks.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of humor and concern about tax filing and post office wait times, but there is no consensus on the specifics of postal regulations or the best strategies for managing tax submissions.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference personal experiences and humorous anecdotes, but there are no detailed discussions on postal regulations or tax filing procedures, leaving some assumptions and details unresolved.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in personal experiences related to tax filing, postal services, or those looking for light-hearted discussions about common challenges during tax season.
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Oh, today will be nothing. Wait 2 weeks until the 15th (the due date) and see what a madhouse it is then!
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Oh sure, spoil it why don't ya? 
Ah well, I got my parents good today, and that's all that matters!
Ah well, I got my parents good today, and that's all that matters!
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don't tell me about it!I have to file a US tax return and I didn't even start on it yet
now where did I place that W2? I'm toast..
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Sounds like you need to clean your place thoroughly. That's how I found my W2 today! 
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I didn't even realize that this was an April Fool's Joke.
Oh well, my taxes are done, so I'm cool as a cucumber.
Oh well, my taxes are done, so I'm cool as a cucumber.
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Hurkyl, you are so evil :evil:
You had my heart skip a beat..
You had my heart skip a beat..
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Excellent!
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good. You made me look even though I knew you were wrong.
Hey, for a physicist, 15 is often about equal to 1 anyway.
Hey, for a physicist, 15 is often about equal to 1 anyway.
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Ivan Seeking said:
Only for sufficiently small values of 15.
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Next time: e-file your returns.
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Does the mail have to be in by a certain time or is it enough if the envelopes are postmarked with an April 15th stamp? :S I bet they don't know what Dutch postmarks look like ;P
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