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Old 22 December 2007, 01:31 PM   #1
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Santa Claus

Today I was Santa Claus at our local YMCA... what a blast! Merry Christmas one and all! Ho Ho Ho
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Old 22 December 2007, 01:37 PM   #2
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did the kids ask for a rolex for xmas ?
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Old 22 December 2007, 01:39 PM   #3
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That's gotta be a fun gig. Great job, Bill!
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Old 22 December 2007, 01:40 PM   #4
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Great stuff Bill, I mean Santa. That must be quite a treat to actually be Santa Claus to the little ones. Merry Christmas.
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Old 22 December 2007, 10:41 PM   #5
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It really was lots of fun. Their eyes were so big when looking at me and several wanted to pull my beard to see if it was real. A special time indeed. No, not a one asked for a Rolex! ;~) Merry Christmas! Bill
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Old 22 December 2007, 11:49 PM   #6
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Old 22 December 2007, 11:59 PM   #7
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Thanks Bill for being a part of those children's Christmas.
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Old 23 December 2007, 12:52 AM   #8
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If I come out, sit on your lap, and ask for a Rolex, think I might get lucky? And just so we're clear, by "get lucky" I mean get a Rolex!

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Old 23 December 2007, 03:45 AM   #9
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Bill, mighty nice of you to play a part in those kids' Christmas. Very generous of you to volunteer your time and your beard, you're a good man sir.

May you and your family have a blessed Christmas!
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Old 23 December 2007, 04:01 AM   #10
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If that's your natural beard, you're a dead ringer for Santa!
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Old 23 December 2007, 04:47 AM   #11
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Yep, that is my beard, JJ.... HOWEVER, two hrs. after the Santa gig I went to the barber for a nice haircut and beard trim. I normally keep it neat and trimmed, but let it grow knowing I was going to be Santa. Thanks for the kind words from so many of you.

I am now an old man, but still think Christmas is a magic time of the year.... can't wait until my grandchildren are here on Christmas day. Ho Ho Ho to each one! Bill P.
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Old 23 December 2007, 04:55 AM   #12
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Very nice indeed. It is so special to see children smile. That was a very nobal thing you did.

Merry Christmas to you and everyone as well
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Old 31 December 2007, 09:01 AM   #13
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What do you mean Santa is not real? :)

You look good in the suit and nice of you to share with the youngsters!
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:37 PM   #14
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Thanks, guys.... it was lots of fun! Now that Santa has gone back to the North Pole, this Santa got a nice beard trim! ;~) Happy New Year! Bill P.
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