LETTERS

XMAS GIFTING, DONE RIGHT

As it is the beginning of December, I shall explain my Christmas secret, which I have practised for many years. You contact all your family and friends and state that the commercialism of Christmas has reached an unacceptable level and consequently you are desisting from either receiving or giving presents of any kind whatsoever, so be warned and kindly comply.

Now to the heart of the matter: you then prepare a list of ‘surprise’ presents from you to YOU. For this year my suggestions are:

Leica Geovid laser rangefinder binoculars from your good wife (unknown to her!);

That fancy hunting knife all of your