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How has Covid affected Janet & Roy in 2020?

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BunnyBoilerRhian · 11/11/2020 13:07

Wondering if anyone's doing Janet & Roy this year?
I know it's early but as those if you in England are on lockdown, it could be a good time to get creative.
I certainly could do with cheering up reading all about 2020 in the Janet &Roy household.
I have a few ideas and hope to put a letter together. I'm thinking because alot of us can't get together with friends this year, a Janet & Roy letter might go down well, with light hearted friends.

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andadietcoke · 12/11/2020 06:24

I'm happy to send but I can't receive. My parents have actual friends called Janet and Roy and it caused massive confusion and consternation so much to the point that I still haven't confessed because it got so out of hand. They've also just moved and haven't been anywhere since moving so couldn't have let J&R know their new address.

Honkingallthewaytothebank · 12/11/2020 06:39

@andadietcoke

I'm happy to send but I can't receive. My parents have actual friends called Janet and Roy and it caused massive confusion and consternation so much to the point that I still haven't confessed because it got so out of hand. They've also just moved and haven't been anywhere since moving so couldn't have let J&R know their new address.
😂😂😂
EssentialHummus · 12/11/2020 08:24

@OohKittens just tried to message you but a thing popped up saying you'd chosen not to receive messages. Try messaging me, or fiddling with your MN settings?

BunnyBoilerRhian · 15/11/2020 02:24

"Janet once again has done her bit for local charities this year despite Covid and lockdown. Janet was photographed completely in the nude (witj the exception of her hand crafted face mask of course) at local popular spots around the village, all in the name of another charity calendar, this year supporting The Road Kill Animal Hospital. Unfortunately we have been unable to enclose a signed copy for you as they sold out in an instant. Janet really has become the "Road Kill Poster girl"!!

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Smokeahontas · 15/11/2020 02:32

Happy to send one from N Ireland!

scrappydappydoo · 15/11/2020 04:50

Love it - there has to be a detailed paragraph about who (and who didn’t) stick to lockdown rules on their street and the ‘absolutely hilarious’ misunderstanding that Roy had with Dorothy their 92 yr old next door neighbour about ‘the clap’

WhoEatsPopTarts · 15/11/2020 04:55

I’m in from the North West, love Janet & Roy

LangClegsInSpace · 15/11/2020 21:05

I can send one from SE London.

It would be fun if Keith (who's in our bubble now!) was just very slightly Qanon.

letsmakethetea · 15/11/2020 21:15

This has cheered me RIGHT up! I sent a Janet and Roy to my grandparents a few years ago, they were searching feverishly through their Filofax/Rotary contact list trying to ID them! Then it went a step further; when they got back from Waitrose I told them Janet had called to say hello and their faces were Shock

Rache49 · 16/11/2020 01:24

What do I do? This sounds hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 It reminds me of Terry Wogan's Janet and John stories on the Radio with Ken Bruce.

redkenso · 16/11/2020 01:30

@KindergartenKop

Janet, Roy and Keith (who's in our bubble now!)
Is that Janet's toy boy ?
markingplace · 16/11/2020 01:41

Ohh exciting, I'm happy to send one from Ireland. Love to get one sent to my parents. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Clevererthanyou · 16/11/2020 01:48

I’m from South Wales and as an added Christmas bonus I can throw in lots of local colloquialisms Grin I would love it if someone would send one my way!

Mynameisntsusan · 18/11/2020 06:47

Please count me in, I'm in Herts. Love Janet and Roy 🤣🤣🤣

Justcallmemeg · 19/11/2020 12:43

Me too

BashfulClam · 19/11/2020 12:49

I miss the Janet and around we used to get from Greece. It wasn’t for us but came to us. The road outside was called Oak avenue and we were 54 Oak Drive. It was addressed to 54 Oak Avenue but there was no number 54 on that street and I didn’t know any residents by name. It used to come to us every year.

pussycatinboots · 19/11/2020 12:55

@andadietcoke

I'm happy to send but I can't receive. My parents have actual friends called Janet and Roy and it caused massive confusion and consternation so much to the point that I still haven't confessed because it got so out of hand. They've also just moved and haven't been anywhere since moving so couldn't have let J&R know their new address.
Maybe a letter from Pat and Bob instead? Xmas Wink Pat has had a terrible reaction to wearing a facemask, the Zoom Doctor suggested it was an allergic reaction, and Bob is struggling with his bunion.
pussycatinboots · 19/11/2020 12:59

That floosie across the road, (number 6, you remember, the one who answers the doorbell in her night attire) has had lots of male visitors during lockdown. We've reported them to Joshua our lovely PCSO, but so far he's not been able to catch her in flagrante.

pussycatinboots · 19/11/2020 13:00

We've bubbled with Pat and Bob, and Sue and Ken, and the lovely Keith. It's such a shame about his affliction, but he soldiers on and never complains.

Lelophants · 19/11/2020 13:02

Please please can someone explain!

kitschplease · 19/11/2020 13:05

I'll send one from the sunny midlands

unmarkedbythat · 19/11/2020 13:07

I am going to do a fake round robin for my mum and dad now, they will laugh so much. Thanks for the reminder op!

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 19/11/2020 13:22

heehee love the insinuations you could make with Keith, a very close friend they have bubbled up with

Why does everything always have to be about sex? I'm sure Keith is just a good friend that Roy originally met on a fishing trip in South Wales and nothing more....

Gifgif · 19/11/2020 18:06

Count me in. Happy to write and would love one or twoSIL😡👿 Grin

LongPauseNoAnswer · 19/11/2020 20:30

I’m still happy to send one if anyone wants to DM me. I’m on the France Switzerland border so can send from either country Grin