Welcome to this special festive edition of the CIOBS blog. It is not just the fact that Christmas is only three days away that excites me, it is the fact that we appear to have colour available - Very festive.
Or on the other hand maybe not!!!
In fact let's try for a picture instead!
Gosh it has worked! What a wonderful way to end the year.
Who are these people I hear you ask?
Well from left to right : Alan Swankie, John Ross, Irene Swankie, two very handsome young men! and Colin Watson!
I am sure that these names if not the faces are familiar to many of you as they are Chartered Banker tutors and in Irene's case a stalwart of the FEP.
This picture would have made a lovely Christmas card, oh well, maybe next year.
As the year draws to a close, may I take the opportunity on behalf of myself and Raymond and indeed everyone here at CIOBS to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2009.
Feliz Navidad
Nadolig Llawen
Nollaig chridheil huibh
Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia
Nollick ghennal as blein vie noa
Joyeux Noel
Michael (One of two very handsome young men!)
