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[bluebird34]

I want to put a message in my Christmas cards this year but do not want to offend anyone. This is what I have written so far, but think it needs something to soften the blow a bit:-" I would like to wish you all a Happy christmas now and in the future. Instead of buying cards and stamps from next year I intend to make a donation to either Sue Ryder Hospice or Cancer Relief."
If anyone can think of a suitable closing line I would be most grateful.

[raysparx1]

I would put something like.

when I make the donation I will be thinking of all the people that have touched my life, thank you all for being part of what is me.

[sara3]

"I'm sure you'll all appreciate the fantastic work this charity does and of course, I will raise a glass to you all at Christmas time. cheers!"

great idea, by the way :o)

[Sachs]

Thank you for your help and understanding in making this happen.

[Curvylady]

I would say " instead of sending cards" and not buying cards and stamps. It sounds like you are thinking of the cost.

[weeal]

aw what a nice idea, all the above ^ are good replies

[Drisgirl]

I cant add to anything that has been posted -and big up to you xx

We as a family ask that people dont give pressies -like for my Mum and Dads 50th and my brothers 25th anniversaries instead they both asked that people if they wished ,donate to their chosen charity.
I didnt for my 50th (well that was 3 milestones in one year) although I said no pressies as I have everything I want but I still received fantastic presents but I think if you have a charity -RNLI for me- then I certainly would say in future.

Take Care tomking xxx

[chicho,bird2]

my donation

is love you like you loved me

and i wont be scared

and neither will you

bless the heart and courage that you gave me

to go on on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

after you have gone xxxxx

[chicho,bird2]

hey driss
wers your funnys

i mean photos


xxxxxxxxx lol

sorry tomking
is only time i can keep up with her
on here

xxxxxxxxxx

[raysparx1]

hey chico bird, you one bright ladybird, they are lovely words xx

[annie0000]

We do this at work every year - rather than buying cards for people that you see 5 days a week, we all make a donation and we choose a charity each year for it to go to. This is usually a charity that may have affected someone in the team e.g macmillan nurses or alzeimers etc.

You have had lots of good suggestions I particularly like sara's - what you could do is send ecards to those that are on-line.

[bluebird34]

Sorry only just got round to reading answers. I had almost given up on the idea until I read Sara's reply and I think it really softens the blow and I shall use it word for word. Curvy lady you are so right and I shall certainly change the wording in the way you suggest. Thank everyone for taking the time to answer, this is my first visit to this site (although I use the crossword one ) but it certainly won't be my last you all sound a friendly and helpful lot. thank you once again I'll try not to be so "long winded" next time. Cheers.x

[terambulan]

Since your message is early why not suggest a response with email addresses. You can then email, en masse, next years greetings and still donate to your fav charity?

[sara3]

gosh, I'm horribly flattered.. thank you!!

by the way, there are some right fruitcakes on here but you have to ignore them and concentrate on the majority.. we're mostly okay :o)

[bluebird34]

Thank you again for replying. Terambulan that is an excellent idea and I will certainly add it on. Sara I will certainly watch with interest and thanks again to everyone for your help with my dilemma. Incidentally I think I should try and change my name - despite being tomking I am in fact female!!!