LOL.

There was the classic where our New Zealand pals politely asked if we'd had the planned water feature put in our garden yet (Husband spent a weekend digging a hole for a barrel, which then leaked), and followed it up with: "The river running through our new property is a great tourist attraction..."

If you've still got that one, you should really send it to the guy who compiles books of them - I think he's a journalist for The Telegraph (obviously me remembering his name would help narrow it down....) - he has a whole section on one upman-ship, whether intentional or otherwise. Although my favourite section every year (morbid as it is) is the one about how people deal with death: "January, Derek died. Very sad news. February, bought new shoes. Pinched a bit, sadly." or "So sorry to hear about your husband's passing, but He moves in myseterious ways, and I trust you've found comfort in friends and family. How are those new roses working out for you?"

My best mate was thinking of sending one to his family this year: "Busy times. Found out via administrative cock up that I'm adopted, hate you all."