This is a cemetary cache. Please be respectful, do not hunt at night, do not disturb mourners, and leave this peaceful and revered place in good condition. Remember to practice CITO, always. Remember to make sure the latch is closed before leaving. Thank you.
Jim Stapleton was a mail carrier for 42 years. He started as a postal worker in the Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from the New Hampton Post Office in 2006. He would have kept on working if it wasn’t for the years of extreme weather and walking 11-14 miles a day. His body was ready for relaxing days of retirement although he loved his career.
My dad was amazing. He worked hard, loved his family and had the gift of gab. He helped anyone in need and always had dog biscuits for all his canine friends on the mail route.
Other than being a mailman, he loved antiques and opened up a store at his home. My mom still has Country Antiques south of New Hampton. (call for an appointment 641-220-1010, ask for Gloria). This cache container came from the store. He would of thought it was pretty cool, a combo of a postal item and antique.
On the ten year anniversary of my dad’s death, I wanted to place this cache to honor him. I miss him dearly and I wanted him to have more visitors since he was very outgoing, loved people and talking to them. Say hello to the coolest mailman in town.
**Congratulations to Remy8 as the FTF! **