GC316ZP Traditional Cache September 7~Neither Rain Nor Snow Day
Type: Traditional | Size: Micro Micro | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 1.5 out of 5
By: poolsharkycat @ | Hide Date: 07/30/2011 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 24.173 W104° 18.067 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Neither Rain Nor Snow Day When : September 7th Right now, we bet you're thinking "this special day is about a tranquil weather day with neither rain nor snow" ....wrong. Here's the real scoop on this special day: Neither Rain Nor Snow Day celebrates the opening of the New York Post Office building on this day in 1914. This following inscription was inscribed on the building: "Neither snow nor rain not heat nor gloom of night ,stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Here is the second misconception: A lot of people assume the inscription represents the Post Office motto. This assumption is incorrect. But, this inscription is very close to the old Pony Express rider's motto. Which leads to a third misconception.. ......The Pony Express was not a government funded predecessor to today's Post Office. The Pony Express was a courier and message delivery service. However, it was privately owned and funded. Now that we have the history and trivia out of the way, let's go and enjoy the day. We hope you use Neither Rain Nor Snow Day to show your appreciation to your postal delivery people, especially those who walk their routes.
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9 Logs: Found it 9  

Found it 06/23/2019 By JMKR
Unfortunately the P.O. in our area isn't up to the old standards, getting things delivered to the right address challenges them. TFTC though

Found it 06/23/2019 By mm&mm
Found in good shape TFTC BigSmile

Found it 05/18/2019 By Unkle Fester
Been caching all around this area lately. good weather... TFTC

Found it 09/04/2018 By Mean Kitty
Find #49178

Its been a long hot summer in Texas, I've been trying to get out and do a caching trip a couple of times this summer, but it never worked out. Finally managed to get a week off, and am so happy to be out here in Colorado. The weather if perfect, and there is a load of caches that need my name on Smile Thanks so much for the hide poolsharkycat, I really enjoyed finiding this cache!

Found it 07/29/2018 By Chiggie
Out caching with the family. Tftc. Q1

Found it 07/24/2018 By coralhart
On Hidden Creatures run. I'm running out of time to finish it! Thanks for the hide!

Found it 05/07/2018 By Cache Dipper
Fast one!

Found it 05/07/2018 By reforestgrrl
Thanks for another one! Quick find.

Found it 04/28/2018 By Brewman65
Had a nice visit to Colorado, and found a lot of caches