Final Preparations

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 remain ahead of schedule. We have been unable to finalize the flight plan though due to the unusual weather across most of the northern hemisphere. Nevertheless, the reindeer teams and elves have been very busy today shuttling product from the North Pole to the various replenishment centers around the world. We also have cargo planes shuttling containers from the Asia-based production facilities. It was a very busy day for North Pole Inc!

All indicators are that we are set for one of the best Christmases ever. I toured a number of the replenishment centers earlier today. Between stops, I made a number of appearances in town squares and at malls around Europe, South America, & North America. Even with the economic

challenges many people are facing, it was crazy busy out there. I am glad I can fly in, land on roof tops, and fly out without dealing with the traffic. I hope people are actually buying and not just window shopping.

Ok... I have to go. We are conducting a test run tonight along with the top reindeer team and I don't want to 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!