Dear So & So,
Well, it's been quite the year hasn't it! Who would have thought we'd be writing again during a pandemic, it's as though we've traveled back in time to the Spanish Flu. A few other things have gone back in time this year too - like Roy's dress sense! He's bought himself a velvet blazer - like the one he had when we were all at University, only this time it's not orange! I'll be sure to encourage him to wear it when we pop down to see you in the New Year and we can all reminisce about the good old days (I can't believe we're that old either!!).
We're all set for our tour, and very much looking forward to checking out some of our old haunts. Is the pub on the corner of the High Street still as raucous as it always was!? It's a shame Mark won't be able to join us this time - I'm sure you'll remember the night I'm referring to. The one with the sheep!
Speaking of people who are no longer with us, it's only right that we acknowledge Henry's passing when we get together. Roy and I were thinking that karaoke would be a fitting tribute. What do you think? I know he was pretty tone-deaf himself, but we've been practicing a duet of Ebony and Ivory, which always reminds us of him.
We hope everyone else has their accommodation sorted for the big weekend, but as we were a little late to the party we haven't been able to find a B&B so we'll bring the camper instead. This one will fit on your driveway, so we won't inconvenience anyone! We're still none the wiser about how last year's round-robin with all the organisational details didn't make it to our new address. We suspect you might have addressed it to Orchard Road, but we're Orchard AVENUE (it's because we're the road with the trees - that's an easy way for you to remember it). I can't imagine the couple at Orchard Road would have thought to re-deliver it to us. He's been "away". She says he's in the army, but Roy and I suspect it's the "other" kind of away!
Marcy and Owen have kept in regular touch, though the pandemic has stopped them from visiting. They're being very thoughtful, in light of Roy's condition, and have allowed us to sheild. We told them that the doctor said it wasn't really necessary, but they said they didn't want to be responsible for either of us getting sick again. I've phoned every Saturday morning to check on how they're doing. Marcy usually answers. She says Owen is often busy in the garden. He seems to have developed a real passion for it since they've both been working from home. Anyway, the big news is that she's pregnant - so we're going to be grandparents! I can't believe we're really old enough, though I know your grandchildren must be almost teenagers now!
Well that's all our news. Looking forward to the 8th/9th!
Tootles!
Janet & Roy
