Here’s my effort, I wrote it with a certain person in mind.
Dear - insert name-
As the nights draw in & I sit here with my glass of sherry ( thank you for your Aldi tip btw, Roy & I often enjoy a glass of Toro Loco & think of you all) my thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas & reaching out to touch dear friends.
What a year 2017 has been, you’ll be relieved to hear Roy’s nemesis has decamped to Montepulciano so we can finally put the whole “pot plant” hoo ha behind us. Sadly, the Ficus never fully recovered. Roy retired in February so off we went to Guernsey to regroup. In hindsight the ghost walk around St Peters Port was probably not the best way to start our new journey into retirement. Poor Roy was rather spooked which probably led to his unfortunate accident on the diving board.
After that little incident we thought a meditative retreat in Assisi would be just the ticket. Having felt the vibrant presence of peace & glowing with the ennobling fusion of life-affirming conscious living we were ready for the whirlwind that was Keith & Veritys wedding. It was such a shame you were unable to join us for the celebrations. Their first dance has been quite the hit on YouTube, who would have thought a mix of your beautiful & gangnam style would blend so seamlessly
The rest of the year has seen us focus on home improvements at Chez Janroy. After many weekends perusing Farrow & Ball paintcharts we finally decided on a colour for the lounge. Roy favoured Nancy’s blushes, a little to close to home after the “other business “I felt, so we plumped for arsenic instead.
I think your letter must’ve gone astray last year, as I don’t know how it all worked out with Eunice & that funny little dog. But, as luck would have it we will be in your neck of the woods on the 29th on our way to Bunty McKinley’s annual potluck buffet . Roy has taken up cycling & I’m sure he will badger -name- for tips. On that note our festive missive draws to close & all that is left is to raise a glass of Aldi’s Premium cream Sherry to you & yours
Joyeux noël
Janet & Roy x