Things I Have Learned Delivering LibDem Leaflets

April 18, 2010, 5:21 pm
Filed under: politics

For the past 6 months or so I have been delivering leaflets for the local Liberal Democrat party, and as you might imagine, the number of leaflets has increased recently, anyone would think there was an election on.

Some people have driveways that are far too long
Some people have too many steps.
It’s a great time for listening to audio books, I like SciFi myself, perhaps a little Cory Docterow?, or Kim Stanley Robinson. Red Mars is an epic story and I can’t wait to listen to the next 2.
Always open the inner letterbox flap by inserting you hand palm up, if you don’t, you might end up scratching your knuckles.
Don’t ben too worried about dogs, unless they’re waiting for you on the other side of the letterbox you’ll have plenty of time to make your getaway.
Marks and Spencer carrier bags are not strong enough, you’ll be lucky to get a half a round out of it before one of the handles goes. Blackburn Rovers store bags survive a few rounds.
Keep your back straight while walking, don’t slouch.
Make sure the leaflets go the whole way through, don’t leave them sticking out. My Paperboy training came in really useful here.
Push other leaflets through too.
Don’t be tempted to remove opposition leaflets if they’re poking out.
Don’t drop your elastic bands.
Take a drink.
Don’t try and teach your son to ride his bike at the same time, you’ll get nowhere.

Do you have any tips? Any advice for fellow leafleteers?

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I am a veteran dropper in the United States and I love your list. I mostly do urban areas and the hardest thing for me here in Boston is the basement apartment with a separate mail slot. This usually means you have to go up stairs to the main unit(s) and then down for the basement. I generally use a canvas carry bag.

Comment by mhasegawa April 18, 2010 @ 5:35 pm