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Grapevinebill wrote:I am right on the cusp so to speak of an August/September application. I mailed on 8/31 and the post office shows my app as delivered on 9/2. My first update was 9/09 so I really can't complain too much..... My problem is I am watching teh September 2011 Application room and seeing people who saw their first updates later than mine passing me in the process. How much can I push this with DPS? They are telling me to sit tight and call back in a few weeks but it is pretty frustrating. Any thoughts?

jdxd45 wrote:Plastic was mailed on 26 Aug. and remailed on 15th Sept. and still no plastic

bluejay71 wrote:jdx---that is so frustrating. You must be going crazy!

To my fellow Mailed 9/16ers...sorry to burst any bubbles, but no plastic in today's mail. Maybe better luck to you if you are closer to Austin...or Sri Lanka, wherever these things are mailed from.

bluejay71 wrote:JMCruz! That's awesome! I'm so glad you got it!
Pretty quick to Houston. Maybe mailed really meant mailed! What was the postmark (for those of us still obsessing!) Your's went to Mailed on the 13th. 4 days is amazing. A lot of others seemed to take at least 6-7! Maybe those of us just behind you will get ours on Tuesday!
I hope you get to enjoy carrying in the next couple of days!

Grapevinebill wrote:Good news JMC. Enjoy the privilege of being an American, and the right to carry. Wally Walk pictures are on the way I hope.

Tx_XDm wrote:Enjoy, wally walk and then come back and see us!!!!

bluejay71 wrote:JMCruz! Run home for lunch! Please tell me there's something good in your mailbox!

bluejay71 wrote:Random diversion: I was just singing the Texas state song for my daughter (long story) and I clicked on this link for calliope/accordian accompaniment http://www.lsjunction.com/song.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (don't click if you are at work!). I learned this song in elementary school and have remembered it 30 plus years. Just found out that there are 3 verses though. Who knew?!

bluejay71 wrote:So, a question to divert us while we wait. Concealed carry has been a privilege in Texas for many years. Why are you in the August/Sept waiting rooms just now getting yours? DH and I have been married a number of years. We were poor students for the first few. Then we lived out of state for a while. Now we are back and excited to seize our privileges as Texans. I'd like to hear your stories.

jdxd45 wrote:CHL mailed since Aug. 26th. No plastic yet.

bluejay71 wrote:JMCruz, I would LOVE to be wrong! Got my fingers crossed it arrives for you Friday or Saturday! Come on USPS! You've got important stuff to deliver!

Tx_XDm wrote:

JMCruz wrote:

bluejay71 wrote:From looking at previous recipients' posts, there was often a couple day's delay from the "mailed" day and the actual postmark on their envelope. So mailed might not actually mean it is in the mailbox or at the PO just yet. Not trying to rain on your parade, just sharing what I've read. It's so crazy how each step just seems to take an eternity! Don't you wish there was an option that said, "Don't mail it, I'll drive to Austin myself and come pick it up myself!" I hope for your sake that it does get here by Saturday. If I were you, that's what I'd be hoping for, too! Good luck!!

That made me very very sad, but you are right some people did have theirs postdated a couple of days.
Oh well all I know is that it's on its way!

They were usually the ones that updated to mailed friday or Saturday that seemed to be delayed the most. I think you still have a chance for Friday or Saturday.

bluejay71 wrote:From looking at previous recipients' posts, there was often a couple day's delay from the "mailed" day and the actual postmark on their envelope. So mailed might not actually mean it is in the mailbox or at the PO just yet. Not trying to rain on your parade, just sharing what I've read. It's so crazy how each step just seems to take an eternity! Don't you wish there was an option that said, "Don't mail it, I'll drive to Austin myself and come pick it up myself!" I hope for your sake that it does get here by Saturday. If I were you, that's what I'd be hoping for, too! Good luck!!

bluejay71 wrote:Congrats, JMCruz! Hope you are planning a Wally Walk for this weekend!!

Tx_XDm wrote:Congrats JMCruz! I bet you receive it by no later than Friday depending where you live.