That slide was what Vic claimed was going to be his Christmas Eve, Eve contribution. He ran into Santa down at the Sled Shop where he was doing some last minute adjustments to the clean fusion power cell that will propel him across the globe, bringing treats to those on the Nice List and dropping something less on those on the Naughty one.

Vic had been a main propulsion assistant, so Santa checked a list and invited him to join.The new propulsion enables the Reindeer to relax a bit in between major urban concentrations while en route the circumnavigation of a planet spinning at 17,000 mph. Deliveries to the International Space Station are a one-pass evolution, breathing gas required for extra-vehicular delivery, but ELF Technicians- Electro Long Functional- are working on what might be required for delivery on lesser gravity levels required for impending permanent
Lunar and future Mars colonies.

So, that is why both Vic and Santa decided to stop at the Capital Grill on the way back to Socotra House and enjoy a last bit of unimpeded refreshment before things get serious for the entire team tomorrow. They are always pleased to be done with extraordinary labor on the Magic Morning as the rest of us rise to joy, fulfilling the Advent Week of Love.

We are expecting Vic to be late for the production meeting and Santa made his apologies but he had to get back north and get ready for a busy 24-hour day tomorrow.

We wish them both well. And as for you? Love, Joy and Merry Christmas! We will be seeing you before you rise to see what came from the ‘Sleigh!

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