1. My father saying that dressed up for Christmas day I reminded him of my great aunt -- who was always said to be very stylish.
2. The grandmother twittering with pleasure about the photo album our cousins made for her.
3. My brother making me a hugely strong gin and tonic because he thought I needed cheering up; and Rosey sitting on me for a cuddle; and settling down to do a jigsaw of old books with my mother.
End at the beginning, whistler and no pressure.
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