07-31-2006, 05:09 AM
When we applied for a PO box (Volcano, granted, a relatively small community), we were told that it might take 6 mo. We got one in 3 mo. Sometimes the hardest thing for us to remember is that we're not on the mainland anymore and we should take a deep breath and relax.
Having said that, it is aggravating to not be able to have your billing sent somewhere. Before we moved in to our neighborhood, I was able to use my uncle's PO Box (Mtn View, coincidentally) and a friend's business in Kea'au. Lacking any friends in Mtn View who can help you out, it might be a good idea to try Kevin's shop in Pahoa. It's not close, but any port in a storm....
After we moved in, we had no trouble having our bills sent to General Delivery. This includes credit cards, bank, utilities, insurance, etc. And Robin C's advice on how to format your mailing address is good. I used that for post office deliveries that might not like the General Delivery appellation.
Les C
Having said that, it is aggravating to not be able to have your billing sent somewhere. Before we moved in to our neighborhood, I was able to use my uncle's PO Box (Mtn View, coincidentally) and a friend's business in Kea'au. Lacking any friends in Mtn View who can help you out, it might be a good idea to try Kevin's shop in Pahoa. It's not close, but any port in a storm....
After we moved in, we had no trouble having our bills sent to General Delivery. This includes credit cards, bank, utilities, insurance, etc. And Robin C's advice on how to format your mailing address is good. I used that for post office deliveries that might not like the General Delivery appellation.
Les C