Dear Gillian & Scarlet,
I'm really sorry but looks like I will no longer be able to make it on the 31st - I'm sure you'll all have a wonderful time, if these munches are anything like I've been told, and I very much hope that you'll change your minds and organise another one in the New Year so that I can come and meet all these lovely people I've been chatting too.
Have a great night
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