apologies

Michael and all,

I must apologise for leaving too early. Although I had planned to leave earlier than most party animals, I had to urgently jet home and to my horror found my son infected with staph on his skin like he had been attacked by aliens - so i had to urgently take him to the doctor and to my relief it wasn't fatal. Posting a picture of what he looked like that night would make grown men cry.

You all really seemed to have enjoyed the party (esp. Santa) and I only wish i could have been there to laugh at all of you (haha). I'll make sure i'll make the most of the next one!

As always, Anne's unique sense of journalism is amusing to read although sometimes I have no clue what she's talking about but all the more entertaining.

Thanks again Michael for organising this event, for such a great bunch of people. I certainly enjoyed it for the time I was able to be there, albeit only the 'sober' period. Happy Xmas to you all.