Santa's got a brand new flask

Some random pre-Santacon thoughts

• I finally get to use a flask! Granted, I don't even know if I'll drink but I've always thought flasks were cool.
  
• There's something distinctly disconcerting about your Santa Suit being tight
  
• Appropriately, I'm dropping off a freecycle thing to a kid on my way to the train station, dressed like Santa.
  
• My Santa suit has no pockets, which makes carrying anything a challenge. My bag is pretty full of random stuff to give out and fishing my wallet and camera out is going to be weird.
  
• Call me a purist, but I'm just ot OK with putting my flask in with the toys.
  
• Who knew they make 100% proof peppermint schnapps?
  
• My ability to sleep is inversely proportionate to the amount of activity the exciting event requires. Walking all day? I'll be wide awake at 5 AM.
  

I, Santa

That was the best way to get into the Holiday spirit I've ever had the good fortune to be a part of. They're still oout there, Santa knows where, but I had a blast. The people are fun, the costumes are hysterical and you haven't really experienced Christmas until you've sen the look on a kid's face when 300 Santas appear out of the Subway.

I'll post links to pics as I get them, but I'll totally do this again. Next time, I'll arrange to be able to drink and stay longer.