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Christy Read's avatar

This truly does sound like a Happy Christmas when I think like it could only happen to somebody like me it happened to you 🤣 this story is a Christmas classic.

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lorrie carse-wilen's avatar

What a mad story! Not unexpected with you!

Happy Christmas!

Wham has gone mad!

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Andy's avatar

That story could have been about me back in time, I identify with it perfectly, best ever wishes from your biggest fan Andy

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Thanks Andy - glad to know I hit the spot. Happy Christmas

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Simon Martin's avatar

Another wonderful memory .. I wonder which bottle you enjoyed more ... my guess despite the price difference would be the St Henri ???

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Not because itv was best but because it was first - I usually prefer Cabernet to Shiraz, definitely in Australian wines which are usually more fruity than French, but I was hornier for the first bottle so the Shiraz one.

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hmmm...Daniel B. James's avatar

Thank you Simon. I'm thinking of my Aussie uncle who is probably going to spend Christmas in the sun if he lives long enough. He loves a drink too 🙂

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Well in that case wish him Happy Christmas from me. And to you too of course. 🥂

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hmmm...Daniel B. James's avatar

Will do. Happy Christmas Simon. Thank you for the great writing.

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Tosh Berman's avatar

A great Xmas narrative. And merry Xmas to you!

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Thank you Tosh. Happy Christmas.

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Steve Swindells's avatar

Trust you to come up with a decidedly left-field, seasonal tale Simon! Before the days of mobile phones, The Internet and screw-top bottles of wine! Wonderful stuff! Happy hols!

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Thanks Steve - happy Christmas.

S.

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