Camby Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly woman entered Camby Post Office and asked the clerk, 'Do you know why our mailman always seems to be in such a hurry?' The clerk shrugged, not realizing that soon everyone would wonder the same thing. The clerk thought for a moment and replied, ‘Well, ma’am, he’s probably just trying to catch up with his rounds before coffee break!’ Everyone laughed, including the old lady, who nodded wisely and left. From then on, whenever anyone wondered why the mailman seemed rushed, they’d say, “Oh, he must be chasing that cup of coffee!”}

2. One day, as a delivery driver approached Camby Post Office, he noticed something peculiar on the sign outside: ‘All letters addressed to “Santa Claus” will be delivered by noon tomorrow.’ Curious neighbors started dropping off envelopes with different names, eagerly awaiting their packages. As days passed, more and more people brought their letters, hoping for early deliveries. Finally, an excited child named 'John' dropped off his letter addressed simply to 'Uncle John'. The next morning, everyone gathered around anxiously—only to see Uncle John himself standing there, holding a package labeled 'To: John from Santa!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that sometimes the best gifts come right from our own community.

3. One afternoon, a small dog bounded into Camby Post Office, its tail wagging furiously. The mail clerk looked up in surprise, but then smiled when she saw the little pup had mistakenly run inside for some shade from the hot sun. Just then, an elderly delivery driver walked in and started laughing. ‘I’ve seen everything,’ he said, patting the dog’s head. Soon, everyone was smiling—even the usually serious town mayor popped his head in to say hello. By the end of the day, the little dog became something of a local celebrity, and every time someone mentioned Camby Post Office, they’d smile and remember that sunny afternoon.

4. One night, a worried neighbor knocked on the Camby Post Office door and asked, ‘Have you seen my cat? It keeps mailing itself!’ The postmaster shook his head with a smile and replied, 'Well, sir, I haven't seen any felines today.' Just then, a delivery driver walked in with an envelope addressed to 'Mr. Whiskers, Cat Lovers Anonymous'. The neighbor's eyes widened as he realized his feline friend had finally found its way home!'