The Seventh Annual Royal Order of The Santa Runners....

 ...oh geez. Seven years ago, my buddy Jeff and I started the "Santa Run", well, let's say introduced it to our area of town. Over the years I have seen similar groups (but none) as fun as ours. Anyways, Jeff moved back to North Dakota back in August, and the that left me as the only one in charge of the event this year. Which I pretty much was last year as well, now that I think about it.

Several weeks ago, a couple of my pub buds had asked if I Was going to keep it going. I said I don't know. I didn't have the money to up-front rent the bus, and the whole hassle with getting enough people to show up, and get their money...to me just wasn't worth it. So these two offered up that they would cover the bus, but I needed to send the message out to the contacts.

I kinda blew it off. With my VFW stuff, and the medical going on, I just didn't take the time to sit down and do any of this Santa Run stuff. Well, it came to a head yesterday while I was at the pub. Talk about working under pressure.... In 15 minutes, I had the message with details typed out, approved, and sent. Nearly 10 have responded positively. Of course, we changed it up this year. Previously it was 'Guys Only'. But the Pub Buds want 'women' to ride with us as well, so we just combined the Mrs. Clause run (previously ran by Jeff's GF) in with ours. I tried to be a stick a bit, and say guys had to wear Santa hat, coat and pants, but the girls basically have no dress code. And my buddies just don't care.

I don't even either. I think this is the last year I am doing it. Hanging out with a bunch of drunks for 5 hours, when I can't drink...no bueno. The Oldest Son loves to go on these with me, as it was time for us to hang out, but he understands how I feel about things now, and says he won't go if I don't. One last year....no drinking. Oh boy.

It is Halloween, not that I have cared since I was like 5. Was invited to several parties being put on at some of the pubs, but I think I will pass. Not in the mood for crowds. Probably end up down at the Post. They have nothing planned. I think I need to look at the Agenda due for Tuesday and make sure I didn't miss anything.

PeacE