It’s been a busy day…stuffing the “big bird”… and getting it into the oven. The tables and chairs are set to go…the family arrives within the hour. I have a moment to think about what those in the north are doing this a.m. What will it be like in the north?
At this moment, we have daylight in Niagara and there is none (at this time of day) in Rankin. There are no trees to speak of, so I ‘m told, and the bays are currently frozen. Will there be a snow goose in the oven today, a roast of caribou, or perhaps an Arctic char. Is this day celebrated at all?
The jolly big man with the red suit is just a neighbour…a local telephone call. Perhaps that’s why he lives there. Maybe it’s no special day to those in the north. What if he enjoys that anonymity? Maybe the folks living near the North Pole consider him just another person with a job to do…albeit, one who changes the attitudes of many in southern climes for a short time.
His sled is pulled by some reindeers instead of dogs or that more recent invention called a snowmobile. I think in the name of economy Santa is a smart guy…He’s been “green for years”. What with the price of gas down here hovering at a buck a litre…what will it be there? Do they get a break because they have to order in March for the delivery by the great sealift when the sun becomes stronger and the ice breaks? Do they get the same price locked in for a whole year?
What happens when the stocks get low in April and May? Are there gas stations and do they compete with price wars if they have a surplus in order to empty their storage tanks in anticipation of their annual delivery? What are the road systems like? Do they plow or just drive on top as needed?
There is lots to find out about and lots to do today before everyone gets here. So I must leave now and say I hope your Christmas is Merry. As Tiny Tim once said “God bless us everyone”.
At this moment, we have daylight in Niagara and there is none (at this time of day) in Rankin. There are no trees to speak of, so I ‘m told, and the bays are currently frozen. Will there be a snow goose in the oven today, a roast of caribou, or perhaps an Arctic char. Is this day celebrated at all?
The jolly big man with the red suit is just a neighbour…a local telephone call. Perhaps that’s why he lives there. Maybe it’s no special day to those in the north. What if he enjoys that anonymity? Maybe the folks living near the North Pole consider him just another person with a job to do…albeit, one who changes the attitudes of many in southern climes for a short time.
His sled is pulled by some reindeers instead of dogs or that more recent invention called a snowmobile. I think in the name of economy Santa is a smart guy…He’s been “green for years”. What with the price of gas down here hovering at a buck a litre…what will it be there? Do they get a break because they have to order in March for the delivery by the great sealift when the sun becomes stronger and the ice breaks? Do they get the same price locked in for a whole year?
What happens when the stocks get low in April and May? Are there gas stations and do they compete with price wars if they have a surplus in order to empty their storage tanks in anticipation of their annual delivery? What are the road systems like? Do they plow or just drive on top as needed?
There is lots to find out about and lots to do today before everyone gets here. So I must leave now and say I hope your Christmas is Merry. As Tiny Tim once said “God bless us everyone”.
1 comment:
Love the horns Brigg-z!! I never knew your hair was so long!! Where have you been hiding it?? Hope you had a great Christmas Day and all went well here in downstate NY. Enjoy making all your preps for your trip!!
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