I KNOW the weather was bad, but on December 20, 21 and 22 there was no letter post.

On December 23 there was also no letter post, but I saw a van in the road outside.

On December 24, two small parcels were delivered. December 25, 26 and 27 were bank holidays.

Then on December 29, I called at Abingdon sorting office and was told all outstanding post would be delivered that day.

Later that day eight Christmas cards were delivered. One was franked December 15. Seven other letters were also delivered, including hospital pre-op details for the next day (that was a close shave).

No post was delivered on December 30.

Five more Christmas cards were delivered on December 31, one franked December 13.

Finally, on January 4, three more letters were delivered, but no outstanding Christmas cards.

RONALD TAYLOR, Ashgate, Abingdon