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Yesterday was Stense's birthday, so I made her a special present. For obvious reasons, I dubbed it a Stensil™.
I'm glad to say, Stense was suitably impressed. She didn't actually say she liked it, but she was certainly impressed all right.
If you'd like to know how I did it, or if you'd like to make a Stensil™ of your own, I have published full, illustrated instructions on a special page entitled How to make your very own Stensil (the instructions include a free PDF template for you to use).
You should give it a go: it's a fun way to waste an awful lot of time, and Stense will be mortified.
See also: How to make your very own Scary Stense greetings card
You've put at least 20 years on her....but never mind....
Dear Mr Carter, would you kindly excuse Nite Owl from Gruts for a couple of weeks. He has to go on holiday, so he won't be able to come out & type!
yours sincerely Nellie Owl (Mrs.)
It's just as well the photo was taken 20 years ago, then!
That is a pathetic excuse. See me after school.