ABC Tales Odious Round Robin III

It's that time of year again ( http://www.abctales.com/forum/2005/12/23/abc-odious-round-robin-ii ) Please add your comments (real, ficticious or a mixture of both!)

Dear (insert name)

Seasons Greetings from the whole of the ABCTales family. My what a busy year it has been and I can hardely believe a whole twelve months have passed since I was last sitting in my own mulled-wine-wee-wee singing 'O come all Ye Faithful.'

Beginning with the academic successes. Pesky has gained her degree...we are very proud indeed. Pepsoid has completed Keystage 2 and is now in charge of the dinner queue. We are hoping this sense of responsibility is beneficial. Jocasta has begun her second year of her diploma in curtain draping ...