Deadline Day & Blizzards
The deadline for requests is quickly approaching. In just a few short hours, time will be up. There are a few extra hours for those of you that choose to use text messaging and/or email.
Toy production is in full swing. Bo reports that we're actually slightly ahead of schedule today, even given the extra orders we had to fulfill with a last minute increase on the "nice list" (Note: the nice list grew by 3% overnight. We typically see a 1% increase each night of the final week. We are not sure of the reason for the unexpected uptick but the research team is exploring a couple of different hypothesis. In the meantime, Mrs. Claus says we should not care why... we should just be happy and celebrate it. Of course, that's easy for her to say... she doesn't have to scramble to make additional toys.)
The weather in Denver over the last couple of days has impacted us on multiple fronts. First, I've had to cancel several mall appearances there. We could fly into that kind of weather but local authorities requested that we stay away as they didn't want people out braving the weather to see me. It is just too dangerous. And obviously we thought it was best to respect that wish. Secondly, we had a major toy shipment on a cargo plane there. We had to dispatch Rudolph along with one of our best reindeer teams to pick it up. And finally, we have a Replenishment Center near there. We lost communications with the center for the first 24 hours. That was restored but we are not able to get any product into the center by traditional means of transport. All of our reindeer teams have been making shuttle runs to the Rocky Mountain Replenishment Center for the past three days. It has strained the system but Jingle is confident we'll be ready for Christmas Eve.
Well... I have a lot more I wish I could share with you but we're conducting a test run tonight with the top reindeer team. I have to go or I'll be late. Keep your eyes in the skies if you are up tonight.... you just may see us. And don't wait to get that request in... you just have a few hours.
Merry Christmas!
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James and Rachel here-- Rachel is eight years old and is eagerly awaiting your arrival, as well as I, James, age fourteen. We are tracking you on NORAD and frequently visiting the countdown page to await your take-off! I heard that Canada is taking some extra measured to escort you from the Netherlands into the country as well as into the U.S. (where we are waiting)! I am overjoyed about the 3% increase on the nice list-- I also hope I might be a part of that, seeing as yes, even good children can be naughty, sir. Glad you are feeling better (heard you were sick a while back) and I am glad to hear you found a gift for the Misses! I am sure you did great. Thanks for all the good you do in the world, in our hearts, and on Christmas! My sis wants to make sure you got her letter-- she believes that one of the elves took it!
Thank you,
sincerely,
Your Believers,
James and Rachel
Santa-
Thank you so much for the updates! We have 60 and 70 degrees around here in the Carolinas in the USA, so all should be ok. Merry Christmas and thanks for keeping the spirit alive!
James & Rachel -
I did receive the letter. It was mistakenly sent to one of the elves' cabins but he quickly realized the mistake and returned it to me.
Thanks for checking though.
See you shortly!!!
Love,
Santa
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