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Hello there boys and girls. I am Bernard, Santa's right hand Elf. I want to show you our place and how we get ready for Christmas, and prepare to send presents to all of you that have been good. Have you all been good? I hope so. The boss will know if you haven't. Lets start with introductions shall we?

Bernard: This is Clyde, Tell the boys and girls about yourself Clyde.
Clyde: Right well not much to tell really. I am in charge of the Toy making process. Like fire trucks, jack in the box's and so on. Now that we are so close to Christmas it is time to put a rush on things... If you will excuse me.

Bernard: This is Judy. She is in charge of our clothing line. Also makes a great cup of Hot Choclate but don't tell her I said that.
Judy: I heard that Bernard!

Bernard: Now to our flower girl Mary. She makes beutiful bouques for those who just want alittle nature.
Mary: Yes and I am handy around the kitchen too. For now the the big guy wants flowers so excuse me kids, we will talk later I am sure.

Bernard: Hello Julia, Care to tell the children what you do?
Julia: Me? Oh I just draw poster and paintings, you would be surprised how many folks like art for Christmas.
Bernard: Indeed well we will let you hop to it and speak to you later.
Julia: Righto, talk to you later kiddos

Bernard: And last of the Elves is our Genuise Quintin. Care to say a few words Quintin?
Quintin: Stay in school and be good, oh and Math is a good thing to learn. Excuse me I have some computer work to do.

And now for the one everyone wants to meet, put your hands together for the Boss man himself.....Saaaanta Claaus!!!! and Mrs.Claus!

Santa: Ho Ho Ho Ho! Hello there young ones all around the world. We are so glad you could take time to spend with us. I will be seeing you all in only a few days so make sure your ready and Have plenty of milk and cookies for me. Ho Ho Ho!
Mrs Claus: Oh Pa you and your Cookies. Children just make sure you are asleep and nestled warmly in your beds. Only a few days left you know, so now is the time to be extra good!
Santa: Indeed Ma you are right. I have my list and checked it twice...well actually I still need to do the checking twice bit....Excuse me children. Ho Ho Ho!

Mrs Claus: As you see Children this time of year is busy for us all. I better get cooking. Bernard dear can you show the children around?
Bernard: Of course mama Claus....

Come let me show you the workshop and other neat things. Follw me!

Bernard: As you can see Clyde is working hard on those toys!

Bernard: Julia is painting away..hmm wonder what creation she is making this time?

Bernard: Mary making the flowers I see, she does so Marrily..Mary, Marrily get it? OK, I am a bad comedian...

Judy looks like she is working on some pot holders, great! Hope she make Moma Claus some.

And what is it I do exactly? Well besides making sure the factory works like a well oiled machine, I do odd and end things like...

Make robotics, you know toy rodots and other things. It is alotta fun. I also....

Make pottery. Thats right. Where do you think those dishes your Mom got came from? Me! Yup I like working on stuff that get me dirty. Ha Ha

Now lets see what the others are doing and I can show you around. You want to see more? I thought you did. Follow me.

Bernard: What are you cooking Moma Claus?
Mrs. Claus: Oh just some cookies Bernard. There is some fresh Hot CoCo if you want some over by the stove.
Bernard: Oh Great!

MMmmm nothing like a cup of hot coco to get the blood going! After I finish this we will check on Santa and Quintin upstairs.

Santa is working hard on the double list checking. We finally got him to use a computer to make everything tad easier on him. Looks like many of you have been good. I am so happy. I hate sending out coal.

Bernard: Quintin what are you doing?
Quintin: Oh I am testing the games, Bernard. What did you think I would be doing?
Bernard: Looks like you are playing it not testing it.
Quintin: Have to play it to test. Now go show the kids the rest of what we do I am busy.
Bernard: Riiight...

Sorry about that kids. Quintin gets testy some times. Let me show you alittle more then I must get to work myself.

This is the elves bedroom, yes all six of us sleep in one room. Only real bad thing is Quintin snores like a chainsaw.