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Janet and Roy 2015

85 replies

Namechangenell · 23/11/2015 12:34

Hi - shall we do this again this year? For those not in the know, we send a round robin style letter to another mumsnetter from 'Janet and Roy' - updates on their bridge contests, bunions, little Petal's escapades with the local cats and so on. The more detailed yet dreary, the better Grin.

If anyone would like one with a USA postmark, PM me. I'd also love someone to send one to my DM!

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HuevosRancheros · 23/11/2015 12:37

Is it that time already?!

I'd be happy to do one for someone, I'm in Nottingham :)

ThomasRichard · 23/11/2015 12:44

I'll happily send one with a Milton Keynes postmark. I love Janet & Roy :o

timelytess · 23/11/2015 12:46

Count me in, from Lancashire. I'd particularly enjoy writing to a DM.

Optimist1 · 23/11/2015 13:10

I've watched Janet & Roy from the sidelines in previous years, but am not sure how it works - if I wanted someone to send one for me do I compose the letter and email it to the MNer who's agreed to send it, or do I let them compose the letter (with a few hints from me)?

ThomasRichard · 23/11/2015 13:27

Optimist usually the sender composes the letter, with a few details from you dropped in so it looks at though they know the recipent.

howtorebuild · 23/11/2015 13:28

It's mean.

Optimist1 · 23/11/2015 13:34

Thanks, Thomas ! OK, count me in (Surrey).

DangerousMouse · 23/11/2015 13:36

I'd love to receive one for my Mum, also send one to someone, I'm in Surrey.

HuevosRancheros · 23/11/2015 13:36

howtorebuild I think generally you let the recipients in on the joke after a while.

Yes, for the wrong recipient it could be mean, but to a lot of people it is funny. Wracking their brains as to who it is from.

Guess you need to know the recipient well and not do it out if malice :)

DangerousMouse · 23/11/2015 13:37

If anyone is in Plymouth/Devon that would be a really good postmark to have on the one for my Mum!

EElisavetaOfBelsornia · 23/11/2015 13:38

Ooh yes! I hope the poster who did mine last year can do it again, DH is still flummoxed. I can send one from London if that's good for anyone.

timelytess · 23/11/2015 13:48

It's mean
If I thought it was mean, I definitely wouldn't do it. I think its amusing. Like shopping lists with naice ham etc.

Bingletthebellsringout · 23/11/2015 13:54

I would love to have one fine for my mum. And more than happy to write one. We are just outside of Birmingham. I love Janet and Roy. Best thread of Christmas.

EcclefechanTart · 23/11/2015 14:11

Would love one for my mother - especially if it comes from overseas! I would be happy to send one for someone from East Anglia.

Zorion · 23/11/2015 14:21

I am overseas and will do one, would love someone to do one for my Mum. How is it organised?

ThomasRichard · 23/11/2015 15:03

It would be mean if the recipient was likely to be upset because they couldn't remember someone or if the MNetter never let on. Sending one to someone with memory problems would be beyond the pale.

ThomasRichard · 23/11/2015 15:03

Usually PMs Zorion.

HuevosRancheros · 23/11/2015 16:14

If I'm honest, I do think it's a bit mean when the Janet & Roy say that they will be popping in for lunch on the 27th, or whatever, but again, it should totally be written with an idea of how it would be taken.

If I got sent one, I wouldn't mind being a bit confused as to who it was from, but would be put out/panicked if I had the thought of them turning up, hanging over me all Christmas. So you definitely need to discuss just how far it should go imo :)

HeadandBrickWall · 23/11/2015 16:20

I'm not sure I need one sending, will have to think about who I know that would get the joke, but I'd love to send one if anyone would like one from South Wales?

lampshady · 23/11/2015 17:27

I'm happy to send! I don't have anyone to receive though. I'm Dorset.

xalyssx · 23/11/2015 21:13

I would like to send and receive please. I live in Kent.

happyjustobeme · 23/11/2015 21:19

Head I would love it if you would send one from S Wales for me please. Can I PM you the details please?

I am happy to send one. I live in Kent.

timelytess · 23/11/2015 21:31

when the Janet & Roy say that they will be popping in for lunch on the 27th
Sorry, couldn't do that.

CheekyMaleekey · 23/11/2015 21:33

I'd love to send one. Anyone like one with a London.

I have a friend in London and a brother in Gloucestershire, who'd love to receive one, please!

CheekyMaleekey · 23/11/2015 21:33

London postmark, I meant!

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