Yes, Santa, I have been good!
One of my alltime favorite Santa pictures!
Monday, December 26, 2016
December 8, 2016
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As always happens when I delay writing about what Santa learned from the kids, I have begun to forget. So hereś the latest: Sunday Village Realty hosted a Breakfast with Santa at Pamlico Jackś which is becoming one of my favorite events! We had lotś of kids come through even a couple where I had early info and was able to surprise them, which is always a great thing for me! I think well over a hundred children in all. The one disappointment for me was we had a run of cryi...ng babies who didn´t want to sit on Santa´s lap, about 6 or 7 in a row! It kind of becomes contagious after a while! I know I have mentioned before the 10 month to 2 1/2 rule. Between those two ages, it is 50-50 whether they cry or not! With boys a bit worse 60-40 for crying. Anyway in the middle of that group came a youngster I knew and she has always come to me before but the crying was catching and it wasn´t going to happen. Too bad because her Dad told me she was going to tell me she wants a pickle jar for Christmas, not a jar of pickles but a PICKLE JAR!
The main thing I am hearing is an American Girl Doll and Legos this year, with a number of requests for Hatchables, to whom I always tell there is no guarantee that they will get one, even though I have the elves working 3 shifts, 24 hours a day on them! Did have one little girl ask for a Karaoke machine. Had another request for a chainsaw, can you tell we have had a hurricane? Boys still want trucks, not many trains, baking sets are very popular again. Finally, the best of the day was the little guy who wanted the kids who weren´t going to get toys to have his! Will publish some pictures of some great drawings that were given to me.
Started my video calls this week, had 2 scheduled Tuesday and did 2 recorded ones also after spending some time with Miss Bonnie´s group from Friends of KIds!
Santa has another busy weekend ahead starting Friday night and running through Sunday Brunch. I have posted the announcements for the various events on this page! See yáll soon!
As always happens when I delay writing about what Santa learned from the kids, I have begun to forget. So hereś the latest: Sunday Village Realty hosted a Breakfast with Santa at Pamlico Jackś which is becoming one of my favorite events! We had lotś of kids come through even a couple where I had early info and was able to surprise them, which is always a great thing for me! I think well over a hundred children in all. The one disappointment for me was we had a run of cryi...ng babies who didn´t want to sit on Santa´s lap, about 6 or 7 in a row! It kind of becomes contagious after a while! I know I have mentioned before the 10 month to 2 1/2 rule. Between those two ages, it is 50-50 whether they cry or not! With boys a bit worse 60-40 for crying. Anyway in the middle of that group came a youngster I knew and she has always come to me before but the crying was catching and it wasn´t going to happen. Too bad because her Dad told me she was going to tell me she wants a pickle jar for Christmas, not a jar of pickles but a PICKLE JAR!
The main thing I am hearing is an American Girl Doll and Legos this year, with a number of requests for Hatchables, to whom I always tell there is no guarantee that they will get one, even though I have the elves working 3 shifts, 24 hours a day on them! Did have one little girl ask for a Karaoke machine. Had another request for a chainsaw, can you tell we have had a hurricane? Boys still want trucks, not many trains, baking sets are very popular again. Finally, the best of the day was the little guy who wanted the kids who weren´t going to get toys to have his! Will publish some pictures of some great drawings that were given to me.
Started my video calls this week, had 2 scheduled Tuesday and did 2 recorded ones also after spending some time with Miss Bonnie´s group from Friends of KIds!
Santa has another busy weekend ahead starting Friday night and running through Sunday Brunch. I have posted the announcements for the various events on this page! See yáll soon!
The main thing I am hearing is an American Girl Doll and Legos this year, with a number of requests for Hatchables, to whom I always tell there is no guarantee that they will get one, even though I have the elves working 3 shifts, 24 hours a day on them! Did have one little girl ask for a Karaoke machine. Had another request for a chainsaw, can you tell we have had a hurricane? Boys still want trucks, not many trains, baking sets are very popular again. Finally, the best of the day was the little guy who wanted the kids who weren´t going to get toys to have his! Will publish some pictures of some great drawings that were given to me.
Started my video calls this week, had 2 scheduled Tuesday and did 2 recorded ones also after spending some time with Miss Bonnie´s group from Friends of KIds!
Santa has another busy weekend ahead starting Friday night and running through Sunday Brunch. I have posted the announcements for the various events on this page! See yáll soon!
December 4, 2016
Sorry but this is a rant brought on by the reaction of racists to the hiring of a Black Santa at Mall of America. They actually called for a Boycott of the mall! Heres my take on the latest uproar about the War on Christmas:
Sorry but this is a rant brought on by the reaction of racists to the hiring of a Black Santa at Mall of America. They actually called for a Boycott of the mall! Heres my take on the latest uproar about the War on Christmas:
Santa has no color, he welcomes and loves children of every color and creed and ability, always! I have known African-American Santas and they are as accepted by the CHILDREN as I am! Again children have to be taught to hate people with a different skin color! And shame on those of you who do that!
December 3, 2016
Whew, that was a very full day! It started with the parade through downtown Manteo during which I got to ride in the bucket of the hook and ladder fire truck. A good name for it, if I'm riding! I always try to make eye contact with as many children as I can during the parade! This year I think I got at least 80%! It is my favorite event of the year and this year was no exception. The Roanoke Island Fire Department always takes very good care of Santa and that puts them ...high on my nice list! The weather was crisp, clear and cool, just right for wearing a Santa suit!
After the parade I went to Manteo Elementary for photos with the kids! There were lots of requests for scooters this time around and 4 wheelers, a couple of hover boards and some bikes! One little guy asked for a real big chain saw, another wanted a multi colored yo-yo. There was a young lady who asked for a fake bow and arrow(I'm still trying to figure that one out!) We had a line for two hours straight and had about the usual number that were not going to sit on my lap under any circumstances!
After a brief break to go home and fix Jimmy something to eat (I told David he was on his own) I went to the Seagate North Shopping Center share with the children up that way! It was a bit less rushed and I had a good time and collected several pictures and I'm including the best one here! It was indeed a busy day for this Santa but a very fun one. I will leave with this request from a young fellow about 8, the only thing he wanted was some money donated to the "homeless organization"
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December 2, 2016
Had a wonderful time at the tree lighting in Downtown Manteo tonight. Of course the highlight for me was when the children come upstairs and tell Santa what they want for Christmas, get there picture taken and get a candy cane. A good time for everybody! And I'm looking forward to the parade tomorrow morning!
We probably had about 75-80 children come through in an hour so I'm hard press to remember what all their wishes were. One fellow wanted a bearded dragon and a dirt ...bike, not sure if he was going to teach it to ride or just escape! A couple of the girls wanted nail polish and one girl wanted a truck. One little girl asked for a skateboard and when I mentioned she needed a helmet and pads, she told me she already had those! She did seem the adventurous type. Lots of little ones and most did sit on my lap for pictures. Only had a couple that flatly refused! All in all a very nice evening. Now which suit should I wear for the parade, temperature will be in the 40s I hear!
Pictures to follow, if anyone got any shots this evening I'd love to see them! And to all a good night!
PS: And this morning while getting dressed for the parade I remembered two other things from last night! There was one little girl that told me she wanted just two things, a bike and for her whole family to be together in one house and be happy! Almost breaks your heart and all I could do was give her a big long hug!
Then there was the little guy who, after he told me what he wanted, he asked, "What do you want, Santa?" I told him that on Christmas morning after all the deliveries, I wanted a footstool to put my feet up and a nice big cup of hot chocolate(with a shot of rum, but I didn't tell him that part!)
Had a wonderful time at the tree lighting in Downtown Manteo tonight. Of course the highlight for me was when the children come upstairs and tell Santa what they want for Christmas, get there picture taken and get a candy cane. A good time for everybody! And I'm looking forward to the parade tomorrow morning!
We probably had about 75-80 children come through in an hour so I'm hard press to remember what all their wishes were. One fellow wanted a bearded dragon and a dirt ...bike, not sure if he was going to teach it to ride or just escape! A couple of the girls wanted nail polish and one girl wanted a truck. One little girl asked for a skateboard and when I mentioned she needed a helmet and pads, she told me she already had those! She did seem the adventurous type. Lots of little ones and most did sit on my lap for pictures. Only had a couple that flatly refused! All in all a very nice evening. Now which suit should I wear for the parade, temperature will be in the 40s I hear!
Pictures to follow, if anyone got any shots this evening I'd love to see them! And to all a good night!
PS: And this morning while getting dressed for the parade I remembered two other things from last night! There was one little girl that told me she wanted just two things, a bike and for her whole family to be together in one house and be happy! Almost breaks your heart and all I could do was give her a big long hug!
Then there was the little guy who, after he told me what he wanted, he asked, "What do you want, Santa?" I told him that on Christmas morning after all the deliveries, I wanted a footstool to put my feet up and a nice big cup of hot chocolate(with a shot of rum, but I didn't tell him that part!)
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