NORAD tracking Santa’s sleigh ride

[308Mike]

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NORAD tracking Santa’s sleigh ride

By Ivan Moreno - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Dec 24, 2008 13:52:54 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Who says Santa Claus doesn’t exist?

The military personnel charged with being the eyes in the sky are certainly acting like he does — and they’ve been joined on the Internet by millions of believers.

Even doubters have reason to pause when they hear the North American Aerospace Defense Command — or NORAD, which monitors air and space threats against the U.S. and Canada — is in charge of the annual Christmas mission to keep children informed of Santa’s worldwide journey to their homes.

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[Mike OTDP]

Actually, it's part of the USAF scheme to shoot down Santa, known as BAR HUMBUG.

Fortunately, Claus is a Naval Aviator (how else do you think he gets a sled and 8 reindeer landed on a rooftop), and thus easily able to outfly his pursuers, deliver presents, and schlep the cookies back to Master Chief E. Leff. Gotta keep the maintenance crew happy.

[Erik]

As long as the FAA doesn't get involved in checking up on him:

Santa Claus, upon trudging out to his sleigh for his annual night freight trip around the world, was surprised to find a guy standing next to his rig. Santa asked him why he was there. The man replied, “I’m from the FAA, and this is an unscheduled 135 inspection. I’ll ride right seat.” Santa responded, “With all due respects, sir, I’ve been doing this flight for over 700 years — but if you insist, well, let’s go.” As they both climbed into the sleigh, Santa noticed that the FAA inspector brought a shotgun along with him, placing it in his lap, with his finger on the trigger. Santa queried, “What’s the shotgun for?” To which the FAA inspector grumbled, “You’re going to lose two on takeoff...”

[308Mike]

As long as the FAA doesn't get involved in checking up on him:

Santa Claus, upon trudging out to his sleigh for his annual night freight trip around the world, was surprised to find a guy standing next to his rig. Santa asked him why he was there. The man replied, “I’m from the FAA, and this is an unscheduled 135 inspection. I’ll ride right seat.” Santa responded, “With all due respects, sir, I’ve been doing this flight for over 700 years — but if you insist, well, let’s go.” As they both climbed into the sleigh, Santa noticed that the FAA inspector brought a shotgun along with him, placing it in his lap, with his finger on the trigger. Santa queried, “What’s the shotgun for?” To which the FAA inspector grumbled, “You’re going to lose two on takeoff...”

Yeah, but when they're setup like Santa has them, WHICH TWO can make all the difference in the world!