Is a helicopter better than a human? Welcome to the future, where your post rains down from the sky. It is a revelation of new technology, but some lament the end of a long era of hand-to-hand delivery.
Oh no! Rover has bitten that drone again

Glossary
Pristine - Unspoilt. It derives from a Latin word meaning former or original.
Chipper - Cheerful.
Ruddy - Red.
Postie - A nickname in Britain for postmen and women.
Ritual - Something that is done the same way every time. Rituals are often religious.
Rhapsody - A poem or musical piece that expresses powerful feelings.