Real Time Saturday

2007 12 01 04:03 NPT - The alarm clock went off about 10 minutes ago but I had hit snooze. I'm going to get dressed and go for a run. Snowing lightly outside. No wind today.

2007 12 01 04:53 NPT - What a run! I love running when the snow is drifting down. By the time I had turned around and headed back here to the Village Square the flakes were BIG.

2007 12 01 05:02 NPT - I am sitting in Starbucks sipping an Egg Nog Latte. Full fat version. If I'm going to splurge and get something other than my fat free milk, I don't want that 2% that they are using now.

2007 12 01 05:11 NPT - Time to walk back to the house.

2007 12 01 05:47 NPT - It was a nice walk back. Fire was going when I got back so it was nice and warm inside. I have showered. No time for breakfast so I'm going to grab a Powerbar and head over to the HQ to start the day.

2007 12 01 07:02 NPT - Staff meeting is over. I'm on the launch pad at Flight Operations. About to head to my first appearance of the day. Starting in Bupdapest and will head west. Due to security concerns, I can not let you know my exact destinations ahead of time.

2007 12 01 11:35 NPT - I am now at the Arsenal-Aston Villa game. Snuck into the box.

2007 12 01 14:13 NPT - I am currently in route to Romania for a tree lighting.

2007 12 01 15:57 NPT - In route over the Atlantic. The tree lighting in Romania was incredible. Most beautiful tree I have seen this year, for sure. While in route, I'm making a few conference calls with my staff to deal with a variety of issues. Don't worry though... typical stuff. Nothing major. I'm headed to the US East Coast for a parade appearance. Will update after the parade.

2007 12 01 16:37 NPT - What a fun parade. Lots of excited kids! If that won't fill you with the Christmas spirit, nothing will. I'm going to grab some food here and then its up and down the eastern seaboard of the US for mall and parade appearances.

2007 12 01 18:42 NPT - I am leaving the SEC Championship football game. What a game! I made a brief visit with a couple of CEOs of companies we do some business with in the box but I was able to catch some of the game. I did get to speak to a few kids. Did you happen to see me on TV?

2007 12 01 19:02 NPT - I am on the US West Coast for tree lightings. I am currently in the Northwest. Not too cold - at least not by my standards - but it is wet. I may have to change into a dry suit before I head back.

2007 12 01 21:17 NPT - Did you see the West Virginia and Missouri upsets? Wow. Caught the scores via text alert and just watched the highlights on my iPhone. In Peru at the moment.

2007 12 01 22:54 NPT - In a little bit of turbulence at the moment. Back in route to the North Pole. Been a good day.

2007 12 01 23:22 NPT - Just touched down at the North Pole Flight Operations Center. I am still in the sleigh. Was a rough flight in tonight... glad to be back on the ground. I see Jolly waiting for me. We're going to tour the Flight Ops facility while I'm here and then head over to the main Production facility for a quick tour and update on productivity.

2007 12 02 00:48 NPT - Just finished the Flight Ops tour. Jolly and I were headed over to the Production facility but I suggested we grab a bite to eat first. We're headed back to the house for a late night snack.

2007 12 02 01:53 NPT - Mrs. Claus was up when we got to the house. She had made some incredible soup earlier in the evening so she heated that up for us. Along with some home made bread, it was fantastic. Surprisingly, I was looking forward to a tall cold glass of water too! Feeling a little dehydrated. Jolly and I are walking to the Production facility right now.

2007 12 02 02:33 NPT - Very quick but informative tour. It's late so I'm not going to elaborate much. Bottom line is we appear to have caught up after the strike and are on-track for full production goals. I'm off to bed as the alarm goes off in about 3 hours... I'm sleeping a little later tomorrow since its Sunday. Good night!