Hello Boys & Girls,

I just got word from Mrs. Claus up at the North Pole that they're expecting me at the San Jose Christmas Parade this coming Sunday, December 7th. If you're in the area will you come and see me? GREAT! I'll be looking for you. And I'll be giving away special gift boxes to some lucky boys and girls in the crowd and my elves and elfettes will be coming down from the North Pole to join me. Would you like to meet the famous elfette twins Sooner and Later? What about that crazy Cuckoo elf?

"Yo, Santa Dude," says Rock Tock, "tell them I'll be there too!"

Yes, Rock Tock will be riding with me west as we head back to California. Today we're in the state of Ohio, in the town of Akron. Mechanic Mike is fitting my sleigh with rubber runners so my landings will be a little more gentle. Rock Tock said that last landing in Akron made his tummy tumble, but I think that was because he pigged out a bit on saltwater taffy at that TAFFY TOWN store in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

"You're ready to fly, Santa," Mechanic Mike says.
"What do I owe you, Mechanic Mike?" I ask.
"I never charge Santa," he says.
"High five banzai!" says Rock Tock and he leaps in the air and slaps hands with Mechanic Mike.

California here we come,

Love,

Santa