A Too Efficient Post Office
Published Jan 01, 1900
"A German post office sent a card wishing a man good luck in his new home, only to find he had changed his address because he was in prison.
The cards are automatically sent out as a customer relations scheme to welcome Germans to their new address.
But the good wishes failed to bring a smile to the face of the complainant from Lueneburg - whose new home is a prison.
The card said "The post office wishes you a good move", and advised the new homeowner to get enjoy settling in.
It read, "You've made it - and now you have earned a rest so you can get used to your new surroundings."
Originally published November 14, 2002.
