Elf Frank Myrrh Gets Personal in New Podcast

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Elf Frank Myrrh, North Pole Radio News lead news anchor, gets personal in a new episode of the Santa Trackers Podcast.

In this episode Elf Crash Murphy hijacks the hosting duties in the podcast to interview Frank. Crash asks questions on behalf of fans and listeners who have written in. Crash attempts to get a little information about Frank, including where he is from and how he got into radio.

Frank does tell his elf story, albeit hesitantly. But when it comes to the questions from fans that’s when things take a very interesting turn.

This episode was prepared in advance of the Elf Chat with Elf Frank Myrrh scheduled this weekend on SantaTrackers.net.

If you have additional questions for Frank in advance of the chat, feel free to ask them in the comments below.

Elf Harold

 

Sector 3 Remains Steady

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Hi my elf friends of Sector 3!

We had a good week. Here is our elf count:

North Pole Tracker Elves: 11,241
Freelance Tracker Elves: 2,887,632
Total Tracker Elves: 2,898,973

That’s growth of 63% on the week – a very good improvement. We are gaining more and more elves every day. And, they are sending in more reports than ever. Here are those numbers:

North Pole Tracker Elf Reports: 47,212
Freelance Tracker Elf Reports: 11,261,765
Total Tracker Elf Reports: 11,308,977

That’s nearly double of last week – +99%. GREAT WORK!

Feedback from Santa:
Thank you for a very productive week. Last week as I asked you to tell me a bit about Christmas spirit where you are and how you see it. This week I’d like you to report a little closer to him. Elf Rolf will discuss that need. In fact, if there is any problem with any of your reports it is that you might want to be more detailed in person to Elf Rolf specifically. He is great with general details but if I ask him to tell me something about any of the tracker elves in his sector he comes up a little short. So let’s give him a lot of stuff to talk about this week, including a picture of YOU, preferably in your elf uniform if you have one or of you by your Christmas tree. We’re only a few weeks now away from Christmas and I’d like to see a little more excitement from Sector 3! — Santa

Please follow this direction and send in this information for this week:
Ok, elves. This is from me! Let’s give Santa the following reports in the next 7 days:

  1. Home and Family Report – click here
  2. An Elfie Selfie – click here
  3. Chimney Inspections, if you haven’t done one yet – click here
  4. Weather Report – click here
  5. Public Transit Report – click here

Please let me know if you have any questions. Just put them in the comments below!

Newsman Frank Myrrh to Chat Soon

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North Pole Radio newsman Elf Frank Myrrh will be the guest elf this week in Elf Chat. Frank will be online in Elf Chat on Saturday, December 10th at 7:oo PM EST.

Elf Frank Myrhh is the most trusted name in news at the North Pole. He reports full time, year round on Kringle Radio for North Pole Radio News. He also anchors two podcasts, one right here called the Santa Trackers Podcast, and the other over at SantaUpdate.com called the North Pole Podcast.

Together with his radio partner, Elf Crash Murphy, fans, believers and observers of Santa and the North Pole know more about elf life and Christmas than anywhere else on earth. Frank loves to interview news makers and to share exciting information about Santa.

In this chat Frank will be discussing the biggest and most exciting radio show of the year, coming up on December 23rd through December 25th on Kringle Radio called the Tracking Santa Around the World show. This worldwide broadcast event is anchored by Elf Frank Myrrh and features other elves stationed from and reporting on Santa’s travels around the world on Christmas Eve. This is the third decade of this famous radio broadcast that is featured in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Frank will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the news business at the North Pole or about Santa and Christmas in general. If you cannot attend the chat perhaps you can use the comment area below to ask your questions.

Thanks and we hope to see you in Elf Chat with Elf Frank Myrrh this Saturday!

Elf Winslow

Sector 2 Rocks It

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Hello my fellow Elves!

Instead of posting the numbers for us from last week I’m going to ask you a favor: in the comments below, those of you who are brave enough, try to guess what our total number of tracker elf reports will be after this week. Go ahead, give it your best shot.

The numbers are important. But how important are they? After all, what are we really doing here?

We’re helping Santa to do his job better. So, instead of focusing a ton on numbers I want us to focus on doing OUR jobs better so that Santa can do his job better. So, let’s talk first about the instructions I have for you this week:

  1. Let finish up the roof reports this week. Do as many roofs as you can around you. Click here to go to the report form.
  2. If you haven’t done a chimney inspection yet, this is the week to do it!  Click here.
  3. Santa says he wants weather updates. Click here to send one in.
  4. How about a ground report? Let’s do one. Click here.

Message from Santa for Sector 2:
Thank you, Sector 2, for another week of excellence in Asia and the Middle East. One thing I am coming to really appreciate in Sector 2 is the complete nature you have in doing your reports. I am quite impressed! While the number of reports are still not super great the QUALITY of your reports are exceptional. For the next few weeks I am hoping we can increase the number of reports we are getting, especially in the countries of South Korea, Thailand, India and Oman. I know that seems random, but Sector 2 is HUGE and I need as many reports as I can get for various reasons from all areas. But I especially need them from this country. I have not asked for a lot of elf recruiting activities overall this year and that’s because I feel the reports are more important than the number of elves. But if there is one sector that needs more elves it is Sector 2 and this is because the area is just so big. We especially need elves in Russia! So if you know anyone there, please talk to them for me if possible. Thank you for your good work! — Santa

Steady Improvement in Sector 1

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Hello Elves!

Last week was pretty good for us. Here is where we stand with our Elf count:

North Pole Tracker Elves: 5,674
Freelance Tracker Elves: 779,645
Total Tracker Elves: 785,319

I had hoped to be above a million elves by now for the Sector but I cannot complain We grew 39% in just a week. So that’s pretty good. But you know what’s even better? Check out our report numbers:

North Pole Tracker Elf Reports YTD: 23,831
Freelance Tracker Elf Reports YTD: 3,040,616
Total Tracker Elf Reports YTD: 3,064,446

3 million in a week! That’s really good – a better than 54% improvement in just a week. Fabulous.

Feedback from Santa this week for Sector 1:
Friends of Sector 1, thank you! That was an exceptional week. In reviewing reports with Elf Randi and her team we are seeing some really good things come through. Sector 1 is a big area and I would tell you that I’m feeling pretty good about Australia and New Zealand. Our coverage and reporting in those two great areas is coming along nicely. I’m concerned about areas in the South Pacific like Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and other small island chains. I’ve asked Randi to really focus on finding us good tracker elves in those areas.

Keep the weather reports coming. The weather in that part of the world is exceptional at this time of year but it changes quickly. I want to be really on top of it and you can count on us asking for a lot of weather updates, especially as we get close to flight time.

I’m also going to encourage more pictures coming in from all areas of the sector. We got many sent in last week with concerns about the sleigh fitting in certain areas. These are great and I’ve decided I want more of them, if you can.

Thanks and keep up the good work Sector 1 — Santa

Your Instructions this week:

  1. If you haven’t already done so, please send in a roof report. Click here.
  2. A ground report from your area would be helpful too. Click here.
  3. Weather report, as Santa requested. Click here.
  4. Photo report, click here.

Also, we might see Santa’s sleigh return to Sector 1 skies soon. If you spot it flying, please send in a Sleigh Sighting Report. Click here.

Thanks!

Another Good Week for Tracker Reports

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Greetings, Elves worldwide!

I’m pleased to report that last week we had more than 100 million reports come in from all sectors to North Pole Flight Command. This is a great sign. Trackers everywhere are working hard. Take a look at the report numbers:

Reports from North Pole Tracker Elves: 107-252,577
Reports from Freelance Tracker Elves: 276,303,897

Total Reports from Tracker Elves Worldwide = 383,556,474

We are collecting huge amounts of detail information never before available to Santa. We are compiling this into a database that includes photos, site descriptions and other valuable information that will be available to Santa on-demand as he flies. It is an unprecedented and valuable asset for Santa to have. THANK YOU!

These report improvements are powered by a strong growth in the number of tracker elves how working for Santa in all sectors. Here are the new elf tallies:

North Pole Tracker Elves: 238,242
Freelance Tracker Elves: 25,507,476

Total Elves Tracking Santa for Santa = 25,745,718

These are some impressive numbers. We are very encouraged by what we are seeing.

Congratulations to Sector 5, which showed the biggest growth in both elves and reports – reports jumping a whopping 142% last week. But a big shout out as well to Sector 4, who grew 91% in new elves last week and chipped in better than 113% in new reports. Outstanding!

We are now almost 40 percent of goal for tracker reports on the year. We have roughly three weeks to go. Santa tells me that he is already reviewing data in his spare time and he’s most excited by what he sees. He thinks that if we can keep this up in the weeks ahead the chances he will have of a new speed record will be much improved.

Your elf supervisors will be directing you again this week. They too have been talking and meeting with Santa. He has specific direction for each sector.

Let’s make it another great week!

Elf Roger Star

Elf Victor Chats About Reindeer

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Elf Victor, Santa’s head of Reindeer Operations at the North Pole, dropped in to Elf Chat to take questions about Santa’s reindeer.

The Reindeer Games ended this week in an upset win for The Mighty Mick. That led to many questions about him in particular. But other questions focused on how reindeer fly and how they understand language.

Here is a transcript of that great conversation:

Elf MaxFolks, today we are joined by Elf Victor, Santa’s head of Reindeer Operations.
Elf MaxHe is here to answer any questions you might have about reindeer
Elf MaxI have been armed with a lot of questions from Elf Ernest of SantaUpdate.com
Elf MaxAnd also from Elves Harold, Trixie and Frank
Elf MaxBut we will get to your questions first. Who would like to ask the first one?
Elf Sugar CookieGood morning, Elf Victor! I was wondering how well North Pole reindeer understand human languages?
Elf Crash MurphyI have one
Elf UlanI do!
Elf KyLoren :pHow do the Reindeer stand on a house without actually destroying the roof?
Elf VictorElf Sugar Cookie – thanks for your questions. The reindeer understand several human languages. They don’t speak them, but they understand them quite well actually.
Elf Sugar CookieThat is amazing! Thank you for letting me know!
Elf VictorElf KyLoren – reindeer are athletes. They have a deft touch. They are actually very careful when on a roof. Of course, not all roofs are the same.
Elf Crash MurphyNow that the Reindeer games are over, what do the reindeer do between now and when Santa launches?
Elf KyLoren :pohhhhh that’s smart of them Elf Victor!
Elf UlanHow to get along with reindeer? What’s their favorite colors, scents, and fun things?
Elf VictorCrash, that’s a good question too. Our focus right now with them is all about the team. They are very well conditioned. All are in good health. The games are an individual thing. Now we focus on team exercise and drills
Elf VictorElf Ulan – excellent question. Santa’s reindeer are all individuals. Very different from each other, just as we are. They have definite preferences. They all like different things
Elf VictorComet, as you know, is our prankster. He loves jokes and laughing.
Elf VictorPrancer is very quiet.
Elf VictorSo they are all different. But I don’t know if I could even tell you what their favorite colors are
Elf KyLoren :pIs there a sassy Reindeer?
Elf Crash MurphyOne question I’m getting a lot is about Donner and Bltizen. Are they upset over not winning the games this year?
Elf VictorVixen is a little sassy. Nobody messes with Vixen!
Elf UlanThank you Elf Victor. I was curious about they can recognize colors
Elf VictorCrash – no, of course not. Those reindeer are champions, both multiple winners of the games in the past. They are very happy for The Mighty Mick
Elf VictorYes, they can recognize colors, Elf Ulan. They are most responsive to red, green and gold
Elf notJackAre reindeer the only animals that understand human languages that well?
Elf VictorHi Elf NotJack – of course not. Many animals respond to human languages. Dogs, of course.
Elf MaxI want to know more about The Mighty Mick
Elf UlanOkay, red, green and gold!
Elf VictorI believe Elf Trixie and Elf Crash are working on stories
Elf JollyHow are the reindeer trained to fly, and how do they fly?
Elf Crash MurphyThat’s right – we’ve been interviewing both The Mighty Mick and Elf Big Ted Sled
Elf VictorHi Elf Jolly – not all breeds of reindeer can fly. Just a certain one, to my knowledge
Elf Sugar CookieElf Crash, if The Mighty Mick cannot speak, how are you able to interview him? I am intrigued!
Elf UlanYeah, you told us the news!
Elf VictorFlight is learned as soon as they can learn to run, which comes after walking, which comes shortly after birth
Elf VictorFlight takes a good year to master for most reindeer
Elf VictorThen years of training at the North Pole and a few of the reindeer ranches
Elf JollyThat’s awesome!
Elf VictorThe elite reindeer – which means the best at flight – are those who can master control at high speeds at high altitudes. It takes years to become proficient at it
Elf UlanDo you think Mighty Mick will fly on this Christmas Eve?
Elf VictorYes, Elf Ulan. Part of winning the Reindeer Games is the award of a Christmas Eve assignment by Santa
Elf VictorI don’t know what the Mighty Mick might be doing but I know he and Big Sled Ted are talking to Santa about it today in fact
Elf VictorIt is a very high honor to win those games. What The Mighty Mick did is very rare
Elf UlanWonderful!
Elf VictorWe don’t see this kind of thing often
Elf VictorThe Mighty Mick has a big future
Elf Crash MurphyHe’s got a special story too. Can’t wait to tell it
Elf UlanDo you know which team he will join?
Elf notJackCan you understand the reindeer?
Elf VictorThen I will say no more on that, Crash
Elf VictorI don’t know what Santa has in mind for The Mighty Mick. Sometimes it is a team thing, sometimes it is an individual mission. I often don’t know until after Christmas. I haven’t heard anything yet, of course
Elf VictorI don’t understand reindeer like Santa does. He’s a master reindeer whisperer
Elf VictorBut I understand the reindeer I know pretty well
Elf Crash MurphyElf Victor is being overly humble. He is a reindeer whisperer too. He is one of the most eminent reindeer experts in the world. That’s why he works for Santa
Elf VictorOh Crash – please
Elf Crash MurphyI know, Vic — but I just want everyone here to understand. These are elves we’re talking to. The best of friends
Elf notJackHow do you understand them?
Elf UlanHow did you learn about reindeer?
Elf VictorWell, Elf NotJack. I’m not the youngest elf in the world. I’ve been doing this for Santa for many years
Elf VictorElf Ulan – not everyone is suited to be around reindeer. They are very nervous animals sometimes. So you have to be very calm and deliberate
Elf VictorBeing around reindeer is about listening. Being calm. Being observant. You have to wait for them to come to you.
Elf VictorTrust building is very important with reindeer
Elf VictorThat’s why they love Santa. A lot of trust is there
Elf notJackLike squirrels?
Elf VictorUnderstanding reindeer comes not from commanding them but from respecting them
Elf VictorThey respond very well to service
Elf VictorAnd to kindness
Elf VictorAnd they return in kind with service and kindness
Elf VictorOn the basis of trust
Elf VictorSanta says they are driven by love. And I agree with him
Elf MaxWow – that’s awesome
Elf MaxVictor, do you have a favorite reindeer?
Elf UlanThank you! I’ll wait for them. Sounds like the same cats ^^
Elf VictorOh no – no favorites. I love them all.
Elf Crash MurphyWhat about Santa? Does he have a favorite?
Elf VictorNo, not that I know of. But Santa has a way of picking reindeer in just the right way for certain assignments
Elf VictorSanta seems to know how to put the right reindeer in the right situations
Elf MaxDo you have an example of that?
Elf VictorOh many.
Elf VictorAs you know, Donner and Blitzen are the most powerful of the reindeer
Elf UlanAwesome!
Elf VictorThey often get asked to handle really big jobs or tough weather assignments because of their strength
Elf VictorBut Cupid while less strong gets called upon to lead teams in sensitive areas
Elf MaxWhat would be a sensitive area?
Elf VictorNorth Korea is a sensitive area. Comet leads a lot of teams there on food missions. Lots of hungry people there. Comet leads teams there who are passive, peaceful and cannot be provoked.
Elf MaxWow.
Elf VictorYes, Comet is a peace maker
Elf VictorComet and Cupid together are quite a pair
Elf UlanYeah, very sweet
Elf MaxDo all elves have their own reindeer?
Elf VictorNo, not all. In fact, very few.
Elf MaxVictor this has been an interesting conversation. Are there any last questions for Elf Victor?
Elf UlanHow about you, elf Victor?
Elf Crash MurphyGood golly. I have a LOT more questions now!
Elf MaxOh me too!
Elf UlanOh, did you read my resume I sent? ^^
Elf VictorWhat about me having reindeer? Personal reindeer? Yes, I have two. Two retired reindeer who I keep more as friends rather than for transportation or labor. They’ve worked hard over the years and I just keep them to keep them happy
Elf VictorYes, Elf Ulan. We will be talking soon, likely after Christmas
Elf Sugar CookieThat is awesome! What are their names?
Elf notJackWill there be an archive for this chat?
Elf VictorSweety and Princess Buttercup
Elf Sugar CookieAwww!
Elf MaxYes, Elf NotJack – it’s on my list
Elf KyLoren :pDo the Reindeer have a favorite transformers character?
Elf MaxThank you everyone for being here today. We appreciate your questions
Elf UlanWow, nice!
Elf notJackOkay thanks!
Elf VictorElf KyLoren – good question. But I have no idea on that one!
Elf JollyHas Santa ever had to use his backup reindeer?
Elf UlanAwesome! Thank you. Let’s talk after Christmas!
Elf Crash MurphyI was wondering if someone would ask one that Victor couldn’t answer!
Elf VictorYes, Santa has used his backup reindeer before. But not too often
Elf MaxThanks everyone!
Elf notJackWhat about a favorite power ranger?
Elf Crash MurphyYes, this was a great one!
Elf Sugar CookieThank you all so much! This was a great chat!
Elf VictorElf NotJack – again, I have no idea. I don’t think the reindeer are too much into pop culture outside of music
Elf JollyThank you for the chat!
Elf UlanThank you, Elf Victor and everyone!
Elf VictorBye everyone and have a Merry Christmas!
Elf Crash MurphyThanks everybody!
Elf JollyBye!
Elf notJackThank you
Elf Sugar CookieMerry Christmas!
Elf MaxCrash, when does the story of The Mighty Mick come out?
Elf UlanMerry Christmas!
Elf Crash MurphyShould be either Monday or Tuesday. Monday, I think, because Tuesday is St. Nicholas Day
Elf MaxGreat, can’t wait for it!
Elf UlanI’m curious about him too!
Elf MaxMerry Christmas Everyone!
Elf Crash MurphyThanks!
Elf UlanThank you!

Good Progress in Sector 5

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Hi Elves!

It’s been a monster week in Sector 5 – but you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! People are GETTING IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!!!!!!

Here’s our numbers —

North Pole Tracker Elves: 101,177
Freelance Tracker Elves: 10,557,961
Total Tracker Elves: 10,659,138

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Hahaha – here’s the report numbers:

North Pole Tracker Elf Reports: 576,709
Freelance Tracker Elf Reports: 32,729,679
Total Tracker Elf Reports: 33,306,388

How’s that for a great week? Ok, ok – I’ll calm down. Here’s your message from Santa –

Feedback from Santa: WOW, Sector 5! Are you ready for Christmas or what? But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. It’s time to take a good look up – as in at roofs and chimneys, especially chimneys. Pinky will direct you. I want to be so prepared before I get to Sector 5 this year that I can see it all in my head without looking at maps or notes. That means I need you to be really descriptive in your reports, send in a lot of pictures if you can, and tell us exactly when you think you see something that could be a problem for me, the sleigh or the reindeer. Keep up the good work, Sector 5! You’re doing great – Santa

Your duties this week:

Sector 4 Barely Improves

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Feliz Navidad, Elves! Greetings from Ecuador.

Last week was not as good as I hoped. In fact, we barely moved the needle this year.

Of course, this is par for the course for Sector 4. I don’t know why that is. In my years over this sector I have seen us kind of cruise along in recruiting and reporting and THEN at the very end we surge. It happens most of the time. Could that be the case this year? I hope so. It seems the closer we are getting to launch the more behind we become in our goals. I am hoping we can see some good progress this week! Here are the numbers:

North Pole Tracker Elves: 2,789
Freelance Tracker Elves: 537,330
Total Tracker Elves: 540,119

And here are the report tallies:

North Pole Tracker Elf Reports: 11,993
Freelance Tracker Elf Reports: 1,880,655
Total Tracker Elf Reports: 1,892,648

It is still pretty early. But I’m hoping for a good jump by this time next week.

Feedback from Santa:
Hello, my fellows elves. I know Tubby was really disappointed last week but I have to commend you because your elf totals compared to a year ago are UP. So good job there! He is right in that the number of believers in Sector 4 is huge, so we should be growing our elf base larger too. Part of our problem is that our efforts are still quite small in Spanish and Portuguese. We’re working on that though! So be patient. Those elves we do have who can follow along in English or have the patience for an online translator are doing an exceptional job. So don’t be discouraged. In fact, how are you doing? I’m going to ask Tubby to address this question personally and he will be directing what you need to do. I want to hear from you individually, okay? On my mind right now is the weather, particularly in South America. I know Greenland is going to be dark and stormy, because it always is. It’s like Wyoming, except much much larger. Tough place to be! In any event, thank you for your efforts and keep plugging away at it. I know you are few compared to other sectors but you are doing a great work! – Santa

Instructions for this week, please send in the following reports:

Sector 3 Grows in Reports

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Greetings, Fellow Elves!

It was a good week for Sector 3. Here is how the numbers look for last week:

North Pole Tracker Elves: 8,315
Freelance Tracker Elves: 1,765,991
Total Tracker Elves: 1,774,306

But here are the really impressive numbers, the reports:

North Pole Tracker Elf Reports: 40,744
Freelance Tracker Elf Reports: 5,651,171
Total Tracker Elf Reports: 5,691,915

Many of you have written in asking about our Sector Lead opening. Yes, I’m still taking applications. We do not yet know if we are going to fill this one. We’re watching how things go for the new Lead in Sector 5. Elf Crusader is kind of pioneering this for us. Santa is well aware of those of you with interest and we appreciate your patience as we work this out.

Feedback from Santa:
Great week, Sector 3. Elf Rolf sent me some of what he considers the best reports from your sector. I have to tell you, I’m very pleased with how the reporting is improving. You do know that your reports not only help me but they also help the elves in Flight Command and at your Regional HQ in Bethlehem, South Africa. They get to know your area better and the things that make it unique. I can tell they are improving in their knowledge and this is very useful. I have some concerns about Christmas in your area, specifically in Europe. I hear many weird things. That is why I would like you this week, if your schedule and the weather permits, to get out and about and observe things here and there. How are people acting? Are they Christmas shopping? Are they being nice to each other? Are there good feelings, happy countenances and Christmas spirit? Rolf will direct you in reporting about this but I’ll just say to take your time with that report and to be sure to give thoughtful answers. I have some worries about that part of the world and I’m very interested in what you think. Some of you in your reports suggested concerns about the weather. By all means, keep up the weather reports. But rest assured, there is nothing in the weather, especially in coastal areas and in the Alps, that I can’t handle. Good or bad, I’m coming to Sector 3 without any reservations about the weather. It’s just good information to know. Make it a great week! – Santa

Please follow this direction and send in this information for this week:

Feel free to ask any questions you might have in the comments below.

Thanks!

Sector 2 Improves

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Hello my Elf Friends of Sector 2,

Last week was productive for us. Here are the numbers:

North Pole Tracker Elves: 1024
Freelance Tracker Elves: 216,774
Total Tracker Elves: 217,798

North Pole Tracker Elf Reports: 4,608
Freelance Tracker Elf Report: 802,064
Total Tracker Elf Reports: 806,672

As you can see, we really saw some eye-popping improvement over the previous week, especially with the reports. You seemed to really take Santa’s feedback to heart. I greatly appreciate your efforts to improve reporting.

Note from Santa for this week:
WOW, Sector 2. Home run! Last week was fabulous. Can you do it again? This is how we are going to get the job done for Christmas. There is more work to do in Sector 2 than any other sector. This is due to your large size and also to the growing number of believers we have in Asia and the Middle East. If we can keep this up I will have my best trip ever through that part of the world. This week we should really work on roof reports, if the weather allows. And remember – no getting on ladders or on roof tops for this. You need to work from the ground when you do this report. The roof report is pretty critical because I need to know if a roof is safe to land on. I much prefer to land on a rooftop than on the ground. Staying on the roof is just faster all around. I can get in and out of the sleigh faster, in and out of a house faster and from one house to the next faster. There are many different kinds of roofs in Sector 2 and obviously I cannot land on all of them. Your reports will help me to know which ones I can use. — Santa

Instructions for this week:

  1. We need a local Christmas report from all areas. Please see this link.
  2. Photo reports of rooftops, chimneys and years are most helpful if you have time to take pictures. Please see this link.
  3. A ground report is needed from all major cities. Please see this link.
  4. Weather reports are getting more important. Please see this link.

Thank you for all your efforts, elves.

Sector 1 Shows Some Progress

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Greetings, elves of Sector 1. We had a pretty good week last week. Here are the numbers:

North Pole Tracker Elves: 4,315
Freelance Tracker Elves: 561,887
Total Tracker Elves: 566,202

North Pole Tracker Elf Reports YTD: 17,692
Freelance Tracker Elf Reports YTD: 1,966,605
Total Tracker Elf Reports YTD: 1,984,296

Feedback from Santa this week for Sector 1:
I really appreciate the efforts from tracker elves in Sector 1 last week. The total number of reports coming in was exceptionally impressive. This week, I’m less concerned about the number of reports than I am about the quality of the reports. I challenge you to “think like Santa” this week. Imagine yourself in the sleigh, coming in for a landing around your own home and neighborhood. What does it look like from the air? What are the obstacles? Will the sleigh really fit in that area?

Just how big is the sleigh? Don’t forget, the sleigh isn’t just a vehicle. There are 9 reindeer in front of it. It’s very, very long – much more long than wide. When people ask me how much room the sleigh needs just to park I tell them “the space of 3 city buses” – and that is a lot. Now picture what it takes to park it. It takes a lot of space.

When you picture the sleigh in your mind you will see why I need very detailed reports. Tell me what you think. It’s okay to say, “Santa, it won’t on the south side, you’re gonna have to use the north side” or something similar.

Also, just so you know, when I talked with Elf Randi about things this week she agreed to we need to start focusing on the weather in Sector 1. I asked her to ask you guys about that.

Keep up the good work, Sector 1 – Santa

Your Instructions this week:

  1. Please file a weather report. Click here.
  2. This would be a good time to start air traffic reports. Click here.
  3. If you haven’t done one yet, please provide a local Christmas report. Click here.
  4.  You can send in pictures at any time. They are most useful. Click here.