Crafty Old Elf Said To Be Making Test Run
ANN got a news tip Santa Claus was planning to test his delivery
system on the Saturday before Christmas Eve. Although the full
details of his plans were unclear, our sources told us he would be
stopping at Saint Louis Metro-East/Shafer Field in Saint Jacob, IL
to take a short break. Luckily, one of our reporters was on the
scene.
The jolly old elf was surprised by a waiting crowd of eager
children both young and old who had also gotten wind of Santa's
plans.
Santa stepped from his aircraft (he wouldn't use the sleigh on a
test run -- too obvious) and was met by Mrs. Claus who had brought
him a little lunch.
A local resident who was there to meet Santa with his children
said, "This is great; I can't believe we were lucky enough to see
Santa!" When one of his boys asked him if the airplane had come
from the North Pole he said, "I don't know, it looks like it's
flown through some snow and ice to me."
Despite his hunger from a long day of testing, the jolly old
fellow couldn't resist taking a few moments to say hi to the
gathered kids. Before he knew it, he found himself with one on each
knee and a big crowd all around!
Using a little of the magic that makes him so special, Kris
Kringle produced a few "surprises" of his own to the delight of the
kids.
One of the children told our reporter, "This isn't the first
time I've seen Santa this year. I saw him at the market square in
town -- except he wasn't in an airplane then, he was riding a
motorcycle."
Santa sure knows how to get around...
A couple of youngsters even remembered their manners and offered
Santa some refreshments which he accepted with thanks and a
smile!
The young man, who along with his sister brough Santa the
cookies, discovered Santa is a Cardinals fan, and they took a
moment to celebrate the Redbirds' World Series victory this
year!
After a spending a few more minutes of time with the kids, Santa
told them he had to finish his test run to make sure everything was
ready for Christmas Eve. Everyone eagerly agreed and wished Santa a
safe journey back to the North Pole. It seems they all wanted to
make sure Santa works out his delivery plan so he can get to their
houses tonight!
So with a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his lips, a friendly
wave and a hearty HO-HO-HO, Santa climbed nimbly back into his
aircraft and headed out to finish his test run.
ANN sincerely hopes Santa's plan for all the good boys and girls
works out this year!