Today is my birthday and it is a custom among those with whom I am currently associated with, to GIVE rather than RECEIVE gifts and good wishes.
Therefore, in order to satisfy such protocol, (and for my personal satisfaction) I wish to extend my best wishes to all members and offer my thanks for the pleasure of association.
Furthermore, since some of you members are negotiating a meeting at 'The Carob Tree' (and I do hope the meeting is confirmed) I intend to arrange for some cash to be sent to the establishment in order that those members attending may have a drink on my behalf.
I DID send my best wishes at a previous meeting (at 'The Carob Tree') and I know they were received with the same good grace as they were sent.
As to my own position, it would appear that I will not be back in Cyprus for some considerable time, neither will I be able to spend my 'Christmas Break' in 'Tenerife' (which I DO usually look forward to).
God Bless you one and all, I will be watching to see if there are any changes in the arrangements you have made.
Special regards to Miltiades. X
Schnauzer.