Grabbing a few minutes while I have some spare time here - but things are on track for me to leave in a couple days on my trip around the world but just wanted to mention about Norad who can give you all an update on where I am in the world.

It's a great site for the kids in your family.

Norad tracks Santa

And remember: it's never to late to be nice.

Merry Christmas everyone.

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first Santa tracking in 1958 after inheriting the tradition from CONAD. Since that time, Canadian and American men and women who work at NORAD have responded to phone calls from children personally

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Awww. How cute is that?

I'm a Christmas junkie, especially with the little bloke being old enough this year to start to understand it all. Actually I got in trouble the other day when I was having a bit of a feel to try and work out what a pressie out and he took it off me, put it back under the tree and told me I couldn't open it until Santa came! Cheeky bugger. He'll love that site.

Conor's keeping a eye on his Mummy then!

Ah bless him. Give him a big hug from me.

Hey Santa, your avatar has gone. Best toddle along to Computers and Technology to see about getting it back - you might need go get it hosted by someone, TW might be able to help you if the elves can't.

Thank you for the tip, Sue. Hopefully that'll work now.

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Conor's keeping a eye on his Mummy then!

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Seems like someone has to!

Look here Santa, I know at this time of year you employ a number of 'helpers' who wear clothes similar to yours and who act as your representatives but can I ask a favour? PLease, please don't do that to me again - it was only about 11am and I had not been at the sherry when I heard brum, brum noises so look only to see six of your 'helpers' in full costume riding Harleys! It was a bit of a shock to the system and sent me looking for said sherry bottle.

Poor Sue! Lets hope Santa is all prepared for tonight!

Dear Santa:

First of, thank you for the early stop. Loved the cookies and the two blankets and the calendar and the banana bread and the French treats and that huge plate of home-cooked food (OK, that was from Mr. & Mrs. Lawn Guy but I figure you, St. Nick, make people like those possible). I asked for a new toilet but I understand weight limitations on your vehicle and that you're not a plumber. Oh, well. It didn't hurt to ask...maybe next time. One little complaint, oh jolly fellow --- as you skedaddled up my chimney you inadvertantly took my gold membership star with you. Please be a chump and drop it off to a deserving chap or chap-ette, OK. In the meantime I'll catch up on all these pop-ups! Yikes, without them I'd forgotten just how many peculiar adventures exist out there in the world.

Drive carefully, my friend. Stop back when your task is ended and I'll have a cold beer ready for you.