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Simon Appleby's avatar

Love you John. I’m definitely grateful for you and Elis and Dave

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Frances's avatar

That really moved me, thank you for your beautiful words. Happy Christmas.

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Elaine Gilson-Fox's avatar

I am grateful for your vibe mails John - they are a special gift . Wishing you and your bum peace and joy !

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Sue's avatar

The December pep talk I knew I needed but couldn’t justify paying for via Cameo because I’ll be doing that in March for my annual I-hate-my-birthday-so-will-at-least-treat-myself-to-a-John-message-to-get-me-through Cameo. Diolch yn fawr John! This morning I’m grateful for you, Elis, Dave, Mike, Henry, Ben, Pam, Bluebell & the original Three Bean Salad jigsaw which is almost complete.

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Shaun Speight's avatar

Mr Johnny JR, as usual your vibemail is a shining beacon in an otherwise dark and tawdry world.

I’m grateful for you John. Your very existence and the great joy you, Ellis and Dave have brought to me in some very dark times, will be something I cherish for the rest of my days.

You are loved, you are valued and you are a very funny daft todger.

Have a wonderful Xmas, if your bum allows it.

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Rich Mennear's avatar

A newcomer to your wonderful newsletter and one of the greatest decisions I have ever made while sat on the toilet, and there have been many. Thank you.

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Mischa Jones's avatar

This is the most lovely way to begin the day; thanks for writing this. It's a joy to be alive today.

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Nikki Westland's avatar

John, you are awesome. I am grateful for your vibe mails and for you, Elis and Dave. I am beyond excited to be seeing you all in Bristol. Thank you for being so brilliant. Merry Christmas.

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Tom Sheppard's avatar

I am grateful for the Elis and John show and all that you do - wise and beautiful words as always. Merry Christmas to you John Robins, and Gawd bless your little bum

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Rebecca's avatar

..."a base layer of gratitude forming beneath my feet." Beautiful. I am grateful.

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Robin's avatar

Well I wasn’t expecting to cry at your email this morning John but I am grateful for you and Elis and Dave and how you all choose to be open with your struggles. Wishing an end to your bum struggles over the festive period!

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Rebecca's avatar

Hi again John. Another thing I'm grateful for: the timing of your vibemails. Reading them first thing in the morning - especially when they're as poignant and uplifting* as this one - sets me up for the day.

*Bum notwithstanding. And certainly not with sitting.

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Linda Nathan's avatar

More gratitude from me for you, Elis and Dave. I wish you and your bum a pain and arrow free Christmas. Thank you for all the wonderful content.

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Rebecca Meredith's avatar

Wise words always - thank you

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Claire Roberts's avatar

Wondering the best and most subtle way to hint to my friends that I want a cameo for my next birthday 🤔

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James Luckin's avatar

Wow.

You’ve just changed my perspective.

Thank you, I am genuinely grateful for that (and now other things too).

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