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It is nearly 5am and like the man with the dripping tap - I just can't sleep. (An old Danny Kay song called Bloop beep about a dripping tap) Lovely to hear from you Jen. We have forgotten what it is like to have a five year old daughter. Sorry about your abcsess - seems to be a bad year!! We hope Grandpa will enjoy having his two grandsons to support him in a land of females, on your holiday in Penang. One thing - they will all be spoilt by Ah Hia and Mary. Nice to hear that Nic is busy and that Koon Hou has gone 'private'. Now we will never be able to afford him!! We hope Claire enjoys her birthday tomorrow.
Yes, Steve we have enjoyed watching Musicality. Did you see that they are bringing out a Christmas CD with the five amateurs singing a variety of songs, including those from Chicago. I wish we had such wonderful tutors when I was in the musical scene. They all seem to be so dedicated. I remember Bones telling us once - the difference between amateurs and professionals is that amateurs try to get it right and professionals make sure they don't get it wrong. Who are you singing with? Good luck with John Rutter - he really comes into his own during Christmas. We sang carols written by him last year. Enjoy yourself. We look forward to seeing you guys on Kate's birthday - as you know Cathy, John and family, with Cathy's friend Nikki, her daughter Frea (aged about 2) and Nikki's Mum will be sharing a house in Ventnor for the week from 22nd - 29th December so it should be a good party. We hope to join them for Christmas Day. So sorry to hear about Fay's troubles. Hope it is all better by Christmas ! - it sounds frightful. We have signed on for a two month toning up at the Medina Gymn - easier than walking out in the snow (if any). We will also have full use of all the machinery and the swimming pool. Well, it is now 0530 so I will return to my warm bed and see if I can get in a few ZZZZZZZZZZ before my porridge. Tara. Dad