I'm sorry...I honestly am sorry...but I'm sitting here with the first REAL smile I've had on my face all day!! Well...that's not completely accurate, I'm actually giggling a bit!!
You have quite a way with words, and I just can't help myself, even while wanting to come smack that mail lady for you, and wanting to ask for the seller's address so I can send a scathing email about their packing skills!
Thank you for the "mental images" that ran through my head as I read your story!