Santa Gives Reindeer the Night Off
Santa’s reindeer only have to work one night a year, yet they can still let Santa down when he most needs them.
Department store Santa Adrian Reed, 53, a father of three from Estero, was due to visit a children’s home to offer gifts and cheer to children without families of their own when his transport broke down. As usual there wasn’t a cab to be found when you need one, but local limo driver Alan Marshall, 47, came to the rescue.
Having just dropped his client off at the store he saw the disappointed Santa by the road and asked him what was up. Upon hearing the woeful tale of a broken sleigh and the potential of children without their gifts, Alan immediately came to the rescue. He offered the use of his limo to transport Santa to his destination in style.
In an interview after the visit, store Santa Adrian said, “Alan just came over to chat and asked what was wrong. He helped me, and the children out and for that we are all extremely grateful. The Christmas spirit is still strong in some people, and I’m glad I found one when I needed them most. We arrived at the home in style, all the children were gathered outside and cheered when they saw my head out the limo window. It was a great gesture, one that made a real difference to some kids who really need a lift.”
By all accounts the children really did enjoy Santa’s visit, even if he didn’t bring his reindeer with him. A limo is a fitting mode of transport for this season’s most important person. He works all year ensuring all the world’s children are happy with their presents so should be able to sit back and let someone else drive him around.
Alan certainly thinks so. “I was just in the right place at the right time to help out Santa Claus. I couldn’t very well leave him standing there. There are people who count on him to get where he needs to go. I have a little boy of my own and I know he would be distraught if he was expecting to see Santa but he didn’t arrive. You can’t do that kind of thing to kids.”
The department store has now contracted Alan’s parent company, Naples Transportation to provide the same service to Santa for the next five years ensuring Santa always gets where he needs to go.
Santa’s reaction to the news? “Travelling by limo is better than a cab any day, and almost as good as my sleigh. The reindeer will appreciate the time off I’m sure.”
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