chocchick Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Now I don't know what the CV variety means. I just meant it was written like a CV, i.e. worded to sound good and all about achievements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I tend to write a standard letter and then try to adapt it for each person before printing it off. That sounds nice, or as Buffie says saying "we are well." Phil I can't imagine you writing a bad letter, and you're in a situation where you will have more distant friends. Printing off an A4 identical newsletter written in a boastful way (like I receive), just doesn't feel quite right somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I've never done a round robin, if people want to know, they'll ask. I have a blog this year, so will add the address to the bottom of my cards, they can look at it if they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I could do that, but they would find out about my chickens mainly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Shona - you really have missed your vocation! I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Shona - you really have missed your vocation! I agree I'll third that! - I've been rocking with laughter reading this thread! (good job I'm in the house alone for the moment!) As for whether I write a round robin, I have never sent one but use emails to keep in touch with people throughout the year but will ring those that I haven't spoken to in a while. My bestest friend I haven't spoken to for a few weeks now but I haven't seen her in a year - People that special actually get a visit from me at Christmas - despite the extra 1.5hrs drive when I get to Wales! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Christian I do that too! I have a list (I like lists ) of people who I really would like to hear from and feel I should contact, and over Christmas, I work my way down the list every time I have a spare 1/2 hour. I find that ringing them is about catching up with them, and not about giving them "me, me, me". Of course, we get round to chatting about our news too, and its a two way thing! I love doing it, and Christmas is the perfect time to do it, as its great to just hear them answer the phone and to be able to say "Happy Christmas, I was thinking about you". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Christian I do that too! It was me dear! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Well christmas round robins are cheerier than the one that got sent around our school today. I shan't deviate more than it was about fights with another school and police. Hmmmmmmmmmm...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Crikey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 It's been one of those days..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Sounds like I've been on the pop again...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 and haven't you? Get a drink dear - see you in the bar! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Ooh! Goodie! Anyone else popping over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 My copy of The Cat That Could Open The Fridge: A Curmudgeon's Guide To Christmas Round Robin Letters" by Simon Hoggart arrived yesterday. It is very amusing. I will have finished it by the w/e. Anyone wanting to borrow it is more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Yes please Egluntine - I'll PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Ooh, if your round robin book is going to be doing the rounds, do please send it round to me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 OK Linda. Lesley has first dibs on it. IF you PM her with your details, I'm sure she'll post it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfinches Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I've just written my Christmas letter and went to include some photos in it. Until I looked just now I hadn't realised how many photos I'd taken of the chickens - there's many more than of the children Mind you the boys are probably quite glad as they're going through that grumpy teenage "why do you want to take our photo..." Perhaps I should rename my letter as a Christmas round chicken! Morag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Well I sent SOME round robins - to relations / friends we cant see regularly. One chap who is in his 80s and lives too far away to visit left a lovely message on our answerphone so I think they are a good thing (although there did seem to be too much about our chickens.............) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The books arrived this morning, Egluntine Thank you. They are very amusing It won't take me too long to read them - will you PM me your address Linda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Blimey...that was quick...I only posted them yesterday afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I have written our cards, but not yet posted them as I don't have any stamps - it'll have to wait until the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Last day for 2nd class post is the 16th I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
