Mandy Pillar, intrepid reporter, had scored the scoop of the century. She took a helicopter ride with him to a nearby mountain overlooking the town of North Pole, Alaska.
As they stood at a cliff, Ray explained he was exhausted. “It’s tough being Christmas’ Chief Foreman. You’re on 24/7/365. The stress is enormous.”
He pointed to a series of massive buildings. “We wrap presents there. Santas in those tall buildings there.”
“Santas? Plural?”
“Yep. There’s 101,010 of them. The original had a mutation. He could copy himself.”
“My God!”
“Yep. We keep the time machines there.”
“Huh?”
“The classic story isn’t quite accurate. Every day, Santas go forward in time to Christmas Eve to deliver presents. Each makes about 8 trips a day. We operate every day all year long.”
“The toys are in that gigantic building there?”
“Nope. That’s for Brandy, Eggnog and Cookies.” Ray shrugged. “Santa needs his comforts.”
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Written for What Pegman Saw: https://whatpegmansaw.com/2017/12/23/what-pegman-saw-north-pole-alaska/
Author’s Notes:
101010 is binary for the number 42: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/yes-the-answer-to-the-universe-really-is-42-1351201.html
Merry Christmas everybody!
EagleAye
Momus News 
A rational explanation at last! Thanks for contributing, and have a wonderful holiday.
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That’s what we like to do here. Clarify things. 😉 Happy Holidays to you too! 🙂
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Ingenious! At last the explanation makes sense. Although I’m suddenly craving brandy and eggnog.
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I’m craving it too. Is it any wonder it showed up in the story? Glad you had fun. Merry Christmas!
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You’ve outdone yourself this time. Well played.
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Thanks kindly, sir. Much appreciated. 🙂
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Who’s Brandy? 🙂
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Santa’s girlfriend of course. Santa needs his comforts… 😉
Merry Christmas!
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Dear Eric,
I hope you’re keeping a file for Hannah. What an imagination you have. Love this one. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hehe. I could print them out, I suppose. Did you know I have over 800 stories on this blog? I might need another printer. 😉 Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks so much, Rochelle!
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Fun! At last an explanation for all those Santas we see from one store to another. Bring on the nog.
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Haha! Just bought brandy and eggnog. Time to settle in and get meeeellllloooowww. 😉
Thanks much and Merry Christmas Alicia!
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Fun story. I’m glad you explained the multiplicity of Santas. It has always puzzled me!
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I like clearing things up for folks. It’s what I do. 😉 Glad you had fun, and Merry Christmas!
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At last we know! Nice one 🙂
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Haha! I was hoping to clarify that for everyone. 😉 Thank so much. Merry Christmas! 🙂
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So that’s how he does it! And Hollywood tried to tell us it’s someone who picks up The Santa Clause card Not much into brandy, but I say “no,” to a small glass of Buller’s Malmsey. A very moreish and decadent offering. There are hints of toasted almonds and wood chips, but only slightly. The sweetness of the Malmsey is what strikes you first, followed by a delightful warm spreading mellowness 🙂
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Haha! Okay, I’m suddenly craving a Buller’s Malmsey. I’ll have to look out for it. I doubt I’d put it in eggnog. Sounds wonderful all by itself. Thanks so much, Lyn. Happy Holidays! 🙂
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This was hilariously great and a grand new concept of how Santa does his thing in one day!
Loved it.
Scott
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Glad to hear that. Thanks so much! 🙂
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Very Welcome and thanks for the fun read!
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My mom used to say that Santa is real, but the parents help him out. She never mentioned the time-machines
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Parents never do mention the time machines. It’s to their advantage if their kids think they’re omnipotent. 😉 Thanks for visiting! 🙂
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