Dear Mark,
It was great to hear from you again!
The new house is really great. Of course, I still have to get used to live in such a big house, but I think I'm settling reasonably well.
Your new lifestyle is really amazing, a complete life change. It's clear that you're adapting very well.
I'd love to accept your invitation to see each other and have time to speak leisurely. But I'm afraid it won't be possible. I'm going to be very busy, because my family are visiting me this summer to help me with some repairs and reforms that I have to do in my new house.
In any case, I'm sure that we'll see each other soon.
A pity, because I'd have loved to see Lucy again and meet the puppies.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Bye for now
Antonio