Dear Times Union and/or Troy Record Customers’

My name is Dave Lewis, I am your new paper carrier. That’s right…a 45 (soon to be 46) year old paperboy. I hear from the experts in this field that the days of youth carriers are pretty much over.

I started this route just a week or so ago. I am gradually getting the hang of it, learning the route, finding house numbers in the dark (not as easy as I thought it would be), learning where to and not step (slippery ice, dog doo doo) etc. In just a few short weeks I should have this paper route under control and, for the most part, your morning paper will be on time and in presentable condition . If you do not receive a paper (if I missed you) please give me a call: 526-6079, this is my cell phone, which is on and with me while I am delivering papers .

Please understand there are some things that are out of my control
1.Weather conditions; especially winter snow storms. I have to drive to deliver your paper, so snow storms mean hazardous road conditions plus slower drive time. I will get all papers delivered and will do my best to get your paper to you as early as possible.
2.Press and other delays on the part of Newspaper companies. Sometimes they arrive to depot late, which means I will be late processing and delivering papers. Late getting out of depot = heavier traffic, school buses, children walking to school, etc.
3.Road work, snow removal or fire/emergency delays and or detours. A few times already I have had to wait to deliver on certain streets, or park my vehicle and hand deliver due to streets being blocked by city, fire, police or other work vehicles.
You can check my updates at http://twitter.com/paperboydave or on my blog at http://paperboydave.blogspot.com/