A friend who was visiting a daughter in the "Peace Corps" posted a picture postcard from South Africa in mid November, with the message "I don't know how long this will take to get there - so Merry Christmas."

I received it the following June.

The address was complete and correct.
There was no indication of incorrect postage.

The card bore the picture of a very pleasant young lady on a (presumedly nude) beach somewhere in S. Africa.

There was an obvious mustard stain on the front, and a dill pickle seed stuck firmly to the back (still identifiable by the aroma), and what were obviously two thumbtack holes in the upper corners.

John