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If you were an elf/elfette at the North Pole, what job would you want? I would want to make gingerbread houses. (Original Post) debm55 Dec 2023 OP
I want to be. . . rsdsharp Dec 2023 #1
HAHAHHAHAHHAHAH debm55 Dec 2023 #2
I want to be the elfette making the naughty/nice list. Polly Hennessey Dec 2023 #3
Oh Polly, thats a hard job. debm55 Dec 2023 #6
Oh, man, I wanted to be in charge of the naughty database..... lastlib Dec 2023 #37
lastlib, expect some coal in your stocking. debm55 Dec 2023 #38
Tuning up and test driving House of Roberts Dec 2023 #4
HAHAHAHAHA sounds like fun. debm55 Dec 2023 #5
I would like to work in the wrapping deparment. Glorfindel Dec 2023 #7
Very good. Make sure you have enough paper and bows. I prefer using the Christmas bags. Much easier hehehehehhehh debm55 Dec 2023 #9
LOL, you'll never win the family "Best-wrapped package" competition, OTOH, I too confess that I'd need Backseat Driver Dec 2023 #32
Oh , they do the same. We recycle our bags and use the following year. Elf Historian sounds very interesing. debm55 Dec 2023 #33
This is interesting. LakeArenal Dec 2023 #13
Japan has always been the one country I would love to visit. My packages that I wrap NEVER look that good. That is why I debm55 Dec 2023 #15
I recycle packing paper from Penzey's and Chewy for wrapping paper. thatcrowwoman Dec 2023 #42
I do too when I wrap. I use twine . No glitter or anything as I like them old fashioned. debm55 Dec 2023 #54
I love wrapping gifts! happybird Dec 2023 #128
That's funny. Welcome Elf happybird debm55 Dec 2023 #129
I would want to read the letters and also be the interior decorator. LakeArenal Dec 2023 #8
LakeArenal thank you, The job is yours. debm55 Dec 2023 #11
I would be in the reindeer barn Bayard Dec 2023 #10
That would be fun.and a little messy debm55 Dec 2023 #12
I heard they poop golden apples. LakeArenal Dec 2023 #16
HAHAHAHAHHAHAH debm55 Dec 2023 #17
My grandfather called those road apples. Niagara Dec 2023 #21
Me too probably, I was thinking that Walleye Dec 2023 #18
I want to make all the Christmas toys and costumes for dogs. sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #14
That would be an interesting and fun job. TY Santa will have to make a major stop at Chewy's debm55 Dec 2023 #19
I would be the official coffee taste tester. Niagara Dec 2023 #20
HAHAHAHAHAHAH debm55 Dec 2023 #22
... Niagara Dec 2023 #23
With the booze or syrup????? debm55 Dec 2023 #24
Definitely the booze. Niagara Dec 2023 #25
You are too funny, debm55 Dec 2023 #26
I'm not an alcohol drinker Niagara Dec 2023 #27
HAHAHAH me either. debm55 Dec 2023 #28
lol! Niagara Dec 2023 #30
And I'd help you decorate them. calimary Dec 2023 #29
I get to do the icing. What do you want to do??? debm55 Dec 2023 #31
Need help here with gingerbread houses. They take alot of time to decorate and time is running out. TY debm55 Dec 2023 #35
Depends on what style you'd set up. calimary Dec 2023 #40
Let me ask Boss Elf. Boss Elf says do them all. And don't forget the candy, He wants LOTS of candy. debm55 Dec 2023 #48
I would want to work with the reindeer but it's too fickin' cold at the North Pole to work outside CrispyQ Dec 2023 #34
Sounds wonderful. With your expertise the gingerbread houses would be a taste treat. Do I sign you up? debm55 Dec 2023 #36
Security . . . Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2023 #39
lilly to picard in star trek first contact,,, " my first ray gun". AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #46
Santa wants you in security, Amazon and Wal- Mart has their spies around, Be careful debm55 Dec 2023 #55
lol. AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #56
Hermit-The-Prog--- You have some fine defensive weapons there. gee a fleet of planes for the Noryh Pole. debm55 Dec 2023 #49
Have to be prepared for polar bears, flying grinches, and egoloons. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2023 #75
Thank you, glad you are thinking of our safety debm55 Dec 2023 #77
Reindeer feeder/caretaker thatcrowwoman Dec 2023 #41
I like the idea of stuffed animal maker. Any animals in particular the kids are asking for this year? The really burned debm55 Dec 2023 #50
Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion IcyPeas Dec 2023 #43
lol. AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #45
Bless your heart. You are perfect for the job. debm55 Dec 2023 #57
make the candy canes and deckorate xmas trees. AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #44
Terrific tdea. Any experience in candy making? We do need the trees decorated. Please no angel hair.Last time it was debm55 Dec 2023 #58
I would like to be in charge Mr.Bill Dec 2023 #47
What a sweet idea Mr. Bill. Santa likes that idea. Get your crew together and get moving. We have alot of bikes this debm55 Dec 2023 #60
When I was about 19 or 20, I worked at a retail super drug store. Mr.Bill Dec 2023 #63
What a kind thing to do.Thank you Elf Mr.Bill debm55 Dec 2023 #78
I would want to stuff Republicans' stockings with coal bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 #51
Oh shit, that's going to take a lot of time. Find your crew and get your butts in gear. Coal is outside. What are your debm55 Dec 2023 #61
Think of the impact on global warming! DBoon Dec 2023 #82
I'll be in the sewing room... Hope22 Dec 2023 #52
Yes, you will need to be in the doll room. Have fun. debm55 Dec 2023 #62
Play by play announcer for the hockey team. Harker Dec 2023 #53
We don't have a hockey team. This is TOYS, for good girls and boys. Have you been sipping the eggnog. Now, if you want a debm55 Dec 2023 #64
No hockey? Harker Dec 2023 #71
During your break Elf Harker. You can get a crew together and make hockey equipment. We just got a license from NHL. debm55 Dec 2023 #72
Fair enough, chief... Harker Dec 2023 #73
Thank you, Elf Harker. debm55 Dec 2023 #80
Harker, could you replicate Rob Ray's tear off fighting jersey Niagara Dec 2023 #81
Having reviewed Rule 46.13, I think we can exceed your request. Harker Dec 2023 #87
Holy slap shot! Niagara Dec 2023 #91
Is Elf Harker doing his job making hockey equipment??????? That is funny debm55 Dec 2023 #92
It looks like Elf Harker will be making hockey supplies, Debbie. Niagara Dec 2023 #93
Thanks Elfette Niagara. debm55 Dec 2023 #94
My pleasure, Debbie! Niagara Dec 2023 #97
No half measures in my elfy little work shed, Niagara! n/t Harker Dec 2023 #95
ELF Harker and ELFETTE NIAGARA get to work. debm55 Dec 2023 #96
I currently have a 12 cup carafe of caffeinated coffee brewing Niagara Dec 2023 #99
That's excellent news, Harker Niagara Dec 2023 #98
Hockey will never be the same... Harker Dec 2023 #100
HARKER!! debm55 Dec 2023 #101
Oop. Harker Dec 2023 #102
Hahahaha 🤣 Niagara Dec 2023 #103
Take care of the reindeer Sanity Claws Dec 2023 #59
Good you will be the last one hired for the position. Please make sure NO reindeer run around unattended. Last year we debm55 Dec 2023 #66
I want to work in the new toy Research and Development Department. patphil Dec 2023 #65
Guess what it's not summer now, we have work to do. Yes, I will give the job to you. And we will talk about Hawaii in debm55 Dec 2023 #68
I literally assembled hundreds of toys for my daughter over the years. patphil Dec 2023 #69
See Elf Mr. Bill, he is on the putting toys together crew. PS we don't want them taken apart , just put together. TY debm55 Dec 2023 #74
I want to be the toy tester! Lunabell Dec 2023 #67
Excellent choice, Lunabell. Get to it. Time is not on our side. In previous years, kids have gotten toys that do not debm55 Dec 2023 #70
I love toys. Lunabell Dec 2023 #83
That would great for you to get around the North Pole. What a wonderful idea. debm55 Dec 2023 #134
I would like to be their Maytag repair man. Jeebo Dec 2023 #76
HAHAHAHA funny. You can wash the elves outfits and iron them. No time for reading here at this time of year, busy , busy debm55 Dec 2023 #79
I would like AKwannabe Dec 2023 #84
Thank you, Elf AKwannabe debm55 Dec 2023 #88
Putting ribbons, and bows on the wrapped presents...🥰 electric_blue68 Dec 2023 #85
Love the corkscrew ribbons, See you at the North Pole. debm55 Dec 2023 #89
Must pack extra layers! 😁 See ya!🎁 electric_blue68 Dec 2023 #116
See you soon, Elf electric_blue68. Ekf Niagara has some beverages for you on getting to the North Pole. Be careful of debm55 Dec 2023 #119
Logistics manager jmowreader Dec 2023 #86
Very true, Elf jmowreader. You have excellent ideas for the North Pole. From your post I assume you have training in debm55 Dec 2023 #90
We also need a personnel manager, a trainer and a safety professional jmowreader Dec 2023 #109
Is that a nice way of telling me you want the job??? You know we have a big crew on reindeer. do me a favor and ask if debm55 Dec 2023 #110
Can I wear a drill sergeant hat instead of an elf cap? jmowreader Dec 2023 #115
I say wear the elf hat but put the insignia on the elf hat. I like you thinking Drill Sergeant Elf jmowreader. but debm55 Dec 2023 #117
A dentist Layzeebeaver Dec 2023 #104
I think we have one. But two would be fine. Welcome, Elf Layzeebeaver. Have Hermie/Herbie where the the office is debm55 Dec 2023 #105
Oh I'm leading the Barbie division... Phentex Dec 2023 #106
Thank you, Elf Phentex. Do you also design clothes for her?? Go to the doll department and tell them I sent you. Barbie debm55 Dec 2023 #107
BREAKTIME!!! Elfette Niagara, we need some more coffee- regular and decaf. How about some hot chocolate ? debm55 Dec 2023 #108
I found this homemade bar in the attic. Niagara Dec 2023 #112
Wow! That's nice. Do you think you can ask Elf Harker? It's beautiful. Did one of the elfs make it? The breverages sound debm55 Dec 2023 #113
I'll ask Elf Harker about chairs. Niagara Dec 2023 #114
That's Elf Debbie. Yes , elf Harker and his crew can use some of the hockey stick wood to make chairs. Very creative Elf debm55 Dec 2023 #118
Breaks over, Back to work, Any new elves? The dentist and reindeer crew is closed debm55 Dec 2023 #111
Well, elves and elfettes how did things go today? Nobody posted so we must all have our jobs in order. Almost time for debm55 Dec 2023 #120
I saw some elf ducking behind the reindeer stable eating pumpkin donuts and slurping on spiced apple cider Niagara Dec 2023 #121
Yes, I heard some elves were going to give the reindeer some pot so they can fly higher. Might mellow the poor deer out debm55 Dec 2023 #122
That's actually a great idea. Niagara Dec 2023 #131
Yes, he needs to fill up that suit. debm55 Dec 2023 #133
I have been a mall Santa before, so... OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #123
Sure, route planner would be great. See ya tomorrow, Elf OldBaldy 1701E. Report to Boss Elf. I saw your Santa pics, is debm55 Dec 2023 #124
It is indeed. Right before a shift during the 2005 season. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #125
Good for you, That was very nice. debm55 Dec 2023 #126
Quality Control happybird Dec 2023 #127
I found this homemade bar in the North Pole attic, Happybird. Niagara Dec 2023 #130
Great. Elf happybird, see you here debm55 Dec 2023 #132

lastlib

(28,395 posts)
37. Oh, man, I wanted to be in charge of the naughty database.....
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 05:29 PM
Dec 2023

I could've had LOADS of fun with that job!

Glorfindel

(10,175 posts)
7. I would like to work in the wrapping deparment.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 02:34 PM
Dec 2023

I've always enjoyed wrapping Christmas presents.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
9. Very good. Make sure you have enough paper and bows. I prefer using the Christmas bags. Much easier hehehehehhehh
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 02:37 PM
Dec 2023

Backseat Driver

(4,671 posts)
32. LOL, you'll never win the family "Best-wrapped package" competition, OTOH, I too confess that I'd need
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 03:54 PM
Dec 2023

seriously to apply for acceptance in that training program for elves because my skills need a lot of improvement. OTOH, I'd love being the elf historian, cultural mythkeeper&librarian of the yearly yearbooks I'd publish and/or do interviews with the Planetary climatologist on TWC who is warning that "Winter (snow) is coming (someday)!" when, instead, Earth just gets hotter! So be good or you'll get fossil fuel and plastic as stocking stuffers instead of seedless mandarins, chocolate, and gelte. It would be cool to win the lottery for the yearly spot as Santa's 2nd seat navigator if it's not too technical? (LOL).

debm55

(61,074 posts)
33. Oh , they do the same. We recycle our bags and use the following year. Elf Historian sounds very interesing.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 04:01 PM
Dec 2023

debm55

(61,074 posts)
15. Japan has always been the one country I would love to visit. My packages that I wrap NEVER look that good. That is why I
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 03:07 PM
Dec 2023

use Christmas bags from the Dollar store.

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)
42. I recycle packing paper from Penzey's and Chewy for wrapping paper.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 06:52 PM
Dec 2023

Some crayons/magic markers, colored pencils, or stamps for ink pads, maybe some stickers. No Glitter!!! To be fancy, I might add some curling ribbon.
🕊🩵💫🎶tcw

debm55

(61,074 posts)
54. I do too when I wrap. I use twine . No glitter or anything as I like them old fashioned.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 08:55 PM
Dec 2023

happybird

(5,400 posts)
128. I love wrapping gifts!
Wed Dec 13, 2023, 01:31 AM
Dec 2023

What you said reminded me of a gift from a coworker/friend a few years ago. He is a Libertarian (ugh. don’t get me started…) and we often argued politics and had a ball teasing and ragging on each other, in general. Kitchens can be brutal, lol!

Of course, he called me a Commie and I called him a Capitalist Pig. He knew very well of the burning hatred our boss, her husband, and I all had for tfg.

This was how he wrapped my Christmas gift one year:



I didn’t know until I opened the gift that when we were out doing our traditional shopping trip, he circled back around and got me the same gift I was buying for our boss because, “In Communist Russia, everyone gets same gift.”


LakeArenal

(29,949 posts)
8. I would want to read the letters and also be the interior decorator.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 02:36 PM
Dec 2023
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debm55

(61,074 posts)
19. That would be an interesting and fun job. TY Santa will have to make a major stop at Chewy's
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 03:12 PM
Dec 2023

Last edited Sun Dec 10, 2023, 08:59 PM - Edit history (1)

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
20. I would be the official coffee taste tester.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 03:23 PM
Dec 2023

I'd be the one with a clipboard in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other hand.


Perhaps on occasion a little "syrup" could me out.




Niagara

(11,876 posts)
27. I'm not an alcohol drinker
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 03:41 PM
Dec 2023

I'm banking that I could make Santa's naughty list in about 4 hours!

debm55

(61,074 posts)
35. Need help here with gingerbread houses. They take alot of time to decorate and time is running out. TY
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 04:33 PM
Dec 2023

calimary

(90,312 posts)
40. Depends on what style you'd set up.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 06:39 PM
Dec 2023

Cuz I’d want to work off of whatever base or theme you’d establish. Smooth? Textured? Embellishments? Flowers? Festoons? Stars? Figures? Colors? You direct, I respond.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
48. Let me ask Boss Elf. Boss Elf says do them all. And don't forget the candy, He wants LOTS of candy.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 08:34 PM
Dec 2023

CrispyQ

(41,017 posts)
34. I would want to work with the reindeer but it's too fickin' cold at the North Pole to work outside
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 04:31 PM
Dec 2023

so I'd like to hand paint toys.

I discovered that the gingerbread recipe you use to make houses is not the same as the one for cookies. My gingerbread pieces came out all puffy & had to be trimmed & the little windows I'd cut filled in with puffed dough when they baked. In the end, I sliced the pieces into shapes & frosted them & we ate them. I put Kahlua in my gingerbread cookies one year & they were delicious.

A friend did an Eifel Tower gingerbread structure one year that was awesome. She decorated it with frosting & put tiny little white & blue lights on it & used it as a centerpiece for her New Year's party. Very festive!!

debm55

(61,074 posts)
36. Sounds wonderful. With your expertise the gingerbread houses would be a taste treat. Do I sign you up?
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 04:39 PM
Dec 2023

: Oh I see you want to work with the reindeer. Painting toys is fine too.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
49. Hermit-The-Prog--- You have some fine defensive weapons there. gee a fleet of planes for the Noryh Pole.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 08:39 PM
Dec 2023

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)
41. Reindeer feeder/caretaker
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 06:43 PM
Dec 2023

Or maybe stuffed animal maker.
Or cookie baker.
Package wrapper?
Santa’s pack packer. I’ve got mad Tetris skills for loading the car for a long drive, so I’m sure I could fill the pack quite efficiently.
Though I expect Santa’s pack has the same properties as Mary Poppins bag and the Weasley’s tent in Harry Potter. I could sure use one of those!
🕊🩵💫🎶tcw

debm55

(61,074 posts)
50. I like the idea of stuffed animal maker. Any animals in particular the kids are asking for this year? The really burned
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 08:43 PM
Dec 2023

us with the year of Tickle Me, Elmo.

IcyPeas

(25,596 posts)
43. Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 07:15 PM
Dec 2023

I would be in charge of bringing all the misfit toys from The Island of Misfit Toys and integrating them in with the other toys. Just because they are different, or not perfect doesn't mean they don't deserve to be loved.

Whether it be a reindeer with a bright red nose, or a Charlie in the Box, or a choo choo train with square wheels, or an elephant with pink polka-dots. 😉



debm55

(61,074 posts)
58. Terrific tdea. Any experience in candy making? We do need the trees decorated. Please no angel hair.Last time it was
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:15 PM
Dec 2023

used some of the elfs and elfettes cut their fingers and it threw us back a couple of days. They were told to wear gloves, but darn it . some were too busy drinking the eggnog. In fact, one got ran over by a reindeer. You hear that reindeer elfs ---keep an eye on those reindeer.

Mr.Bill

(24,906 posts)
47. I would like to be in charge
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 08:23 PM
Dec 2023

of a crew assembling bicycles and wagons, so that no dad would be burdened with having to do this on Christmas Eve.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
60. What a sweet idea Mr. Bill. Santa likes that idea. Get your crew together and get moving. We have alot of bikes this
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:21 PM
Dec 2023

year.

Mr.Bill

(24,906 posts)
63. When I was about 19 or 20, I worked at a retail super drug store.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:28 PM
Dec 2023

I was the department manager of the nursery. Since winter is a slow time for plants and gardening stuff, my department sold Christman trees and any toy with wheels that had to be assembled. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, so I got to build display models of all of them. On Christman eve about an hour before closing, we announced we were selling all the assembled ones at a discount. Lots of happy dads (and moms) that evening.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
61. Oh shit, that's going to take a lot of time. Find your crew and get your butts in gear. Coal is outside. What are your
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:25 PM
Dec 2023

going to get that head a-hole of these. You better ask Santa and get back to me.

DBoon

(25,057 posts)
82. Think of the impact on global warming!
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 12:40 AM
Dec 2023

There would be no more snow at the north pole anymore!

Put tiny solar cells in republicans' stockings - they will hate it for being "woke"

debm55

(61,074 posts)
64. We don't have a hockey team. This is TOYS, for good girls and boys. Have you been sipping the eggnog. Now, if you want a
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:30 PM
Dec 2023

an air hockey game, go to that department. Otherwise, pick another job.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
72. During your break Elf Harker. You can get a crew together and make hockey equipment. We just got a license from NHL.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:57 PM
Dec 2023

Hockey can be played on breaks. Gary Bettmann just gave us the okay.

Harker

(17,912 posts)
73. Fair enough, chief...
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 10:05 PM
Dec 2023

I can design goalie masks that the puckhead Bettman can outlaw.

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
81. Harker, could you replicate Rob Ray's tear off fighting jersey
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 12:08 AM
Dec 2023

While you're designing the goalie masks?


Harker

(17,912 posts)
87. Having reviewed Rule 46.13, I think we can exceed your request.
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 10:56 AM
Dec 2023
?si=usqI8lphBqfPVmiW

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
93. It looks like Elf Harker will be making hockey supplies, Debbie.
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 01:14 PM
Dec 2023

It sounds like Elf Harker will be bypassing the Rob Ray Rule as well


Niagara

(11,876 posts)
99. I currently have a 12 cup carafe of caffeinated coffee brewing
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 01:27 PM
Dec 2023

And I have another 12 cup carafe of non caffeinated coffee brewing as well.


All the coffee mugs have been cleaned and sanitized and ready to be used.


Niagara

(11,876 posts)
98. That's excellent news, Harker
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 01:23 PM
Dec 2023

I'm going to see if your little work shed can get an expansion


Harker

(17,912 posts)
100. Hockey will never be the same...
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 01:28 PM
Dec 2023

and while I have to see Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat wearing Red Wing colors while my Hawks try to rebuild around Bedard --- a little burlesque helps pass the time.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
66. Good you will be the last one hired for the position. Please make sure NO reindeer run around unattended. Last year we
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:35 PM
Dec 2023

had an get run over by a reindeer. Also, you must include Rudolph in the Reindeer games. TY

patphil

(9,137 posts)
65. I want to work in the new toy Research and Development Department.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:34 PM
Dec 2023

I hear they have a summer conference in Hawaii where they elfstorm toys for the next season.

Note: my daughter told me about the conference in Hawaii.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
68. Guess what it's not summer now, we have work to do. Yes, I will give the job to you. And we will talk about Hawaii in
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:44 PM
Dec 2023

the spring. Do you have any skills for making toys now????

patphil

(9,137 posts)
69. I literally assembled hundreds of toys for my daughter over the years.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:48 PM
Dec 2023

And I'm very good at taking them apart also.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
74. See Elf Mr. Bill, he is on the putting toys together crew. PS we don't want them taken apart , just put together. TY
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 10:06 PM
Dec 2023

Last edited Mon Dec 11, 2023, 12:04 AM - Edit history (1)

Taking toys apart is the kids job.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
70. Excellent choice, Lunabell. Get to it. Time is not on our side. In previous years, kids have gotten toys that do not
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 09:48 PM
Dec 2023

meet with Santa's standards and it pisses him off.

Jeebo

(2,560 posts)
76. I would like to be their Maytag repair man.
Sun Dec 10, 2023, 11:36 PM
Dec 2023

That way, I would have an opportunity to catch up on my reading.

-- Ron

debm55

(61,074 posts)
79. HAHAHAHA funny. You can wash the elves outfits and iron them. No time for reading here at this time of year, busy , busy
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 12:00 AM
Dec 2023

busy. After Christmas you can be the Maytag repair man. and read to your heart's delight. Is it a deal?

electric_blue68

(26,985 posts)
85. Putting ribbons, and bows on the wrapped presents...🥰
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 02:48 AM
Dec 2023

My mom taught me decades ago to tie extra ribbons with loose ends at the center where the ribbons cross. Then you take the bunt edge of a scissor and run the each ribbon fast over it.
It turns the ribbons into longish corkscrews. So pretty! You can vary the length, mix thicker, and thinner ribbons.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
119. See you soon, Elf electric_blue68. Ekf Niagara has some beverages for you on getting to the North Pole. Be careful of
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 10:23 PM
Dec 2023

not stepping in the reindeer's golden apples.

jmowreader

(53,273 posts)
86. Logistics manager
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 02:56 AM
Dec 2023

Someone has to buy all the raw materials, get them delivered to the North Pole without anyone knowing, receive children's gift requests from millions of department store Santas, coordinate the magic that makes exactly the right number of each toy by December 24, order enough coal so bad children and cold Army intelligence analysts can all have some, have Santa's sled loaded so the toys that are going to be put under trees first go on last...good little boys and girls don't realize just how big a logistical nightmare Santa's Workshop really is!

debm55

(61,074 posts)
90. Very true, Elf jmowreader. You have excellent ideas for the North Pole. From your post I assume you have training in
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 11:32 AM
Dec 2023

the field. Very good.and welcome to the team.

jmowreader

(53,273 posts)
109. We also need a personnel manager, a trainer and a safety professional
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 04:00 PM
Dec 2023

Let’s face it, not everyone can be a dentist - and many of our elves want that job. Elves aren’t born knowing how to make toys, and you just know the casualty rate there around December 22 is appalling.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
110. Is that a nice way of telling me you want the job??? You know we have a big crew on reindeer. do me a favor and ask if
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 04:05 PM
Dec 2023

elves will switch jobs from the reindeer crew. Thanks. Tell them Santa sent you. I think we have some loafers here and you seem to be be able to have them get their asses in gear.

jmowreader

(53,273 posts)
115. Can I wear a drill sergeant hat instead of an elf cap?
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 08:08 PM
Dec 2023

I think I'm gonna have to go full Gunnery Sergeant Hartman on those slackers...

"NO! You can't be in the candy cane department any more! I don't care that none of you like to work in the stuffed animal department, we have three million teddy bears and four million stuffed dogs to make in six days and they're not going to make themselves, so put that fifty-pound bag of sugar back on the pallet and follow me!"

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN you loaded all the presents for Boston first and all the presents for San Diego last? You know Santa always flies east-to-west. Take it all off right now and load it right! I don't care if it takes all night to do it, it has to be done!"

"First prize in this month's toy manufacturing contest is a new Cadillac. Second prize is a set of reindeer steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

"Please tell me that when you made the mold for the Elf on the Shelf surveillance devices you didn't stick Hermie in a box and pour concrete around him. How's he going to breathe in there?"

debm55

(61,074 posts)
117. I say wear the elf hat but put the insignia on the elf hat. I like you thinking Drill Sergeant Elf jmowreader. but
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 10:10 PM
Dec 2023

but remember this is a happy place--sort of like Disneylahd. But I do understand you might have to kick some butt. These are new elves don't be too hard on them. They will learn.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
105. I think we have one. But two would be fine. Welcome, Elf Layzeebeaver. Have Hermie/Herbie where the the office is
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 01:59 PM
Dec 2023

located. Do you by any chance know of a dental hygienist ?

Phentex

(16,713 posts)
106. Oh I'm leading the Barbie division...
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 02:25 PM
Dec 2023

I’ve got years of experience and I know what Barbie was made for.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
107. Thank you, Elf Phentex. Do you also design clothes for her?? Go to the doll department and tell them I sent you. Barbie
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 02:31 PM
Dec 2023

is a very popular doll. You will be busy. I hope you are up to it.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
108. BREAKTIME!!! Elfette Niagara, we need some more coffee- regular and decaf. How about some hot chocolate ?
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 03:34 PM
Dec 2023

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
112. I found this homemade bar in the attic.
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 05:12 PM
Dec 2023



On this homemade bar ...I have both regular and decaf coffee to go, there's also hot water in an electric kettle for both tea and hot chocolate drinkers with various tea bags and hot chocolate mixes. Oh yeah!


Unfortunately there's no chairs available for elves to be able to sit around and take a break. I'm not certain, but it's possible that Elf Harker might have broken a chair or two during the burlesque show.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
113. Wow! That's nice. Do you think you can ask Elf Harker? It's beautiful. Did one of the elfs make it? The breverages sound
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 05:20 PM
Dec 2023

great. Thank you, Elfette Niagara.

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
114. I'll ask Elf Harker about chairs.
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 06:20 PM
Dec 2023

He doesn't remember it, but Elf LuckyCharms made this coffee bar last year.


It's all our pleasure, Debbie!

debm55

(61,074 posts)
118. That's Elf Debbie. Yes , elf Harker and his crew can use some of the hockey stick wood to make chairs. Very creative Elf
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 10:16 PM
Dec 2023

Niagara.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
120. Well, elves and elfettes how did things go today? Nobody posted so we must all have our jobs in order. Almost time for
Tue Dec 12, 2023, 10:39 PM
Dec 2023

third shift to get to work. Do it elves!!! Loungers, thanks for your help. We will let this drop. We will be their Christmas eve for the the children and adults. One last thing, has anyone seen elf Harker. H--A--R--K--E--R!

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
121. I saw some elf ducking behind the reindeer stable eating pumpkin donuts and slurping on spiced apple cider
Tue Dec 12, 2023, 11:45 PM
Dec 2023

I only saw their backside so I can't be positive who it was.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
122. Yes, I heard some elves were going to give the reindeer some pot so they can fly higher. Might mellow the poor deer out
Tue Dec 12, 2023, 11:54 PM
Dec 2023

Hell, I have seen Santa take a couple of tokes himself.

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
131. That's actually a great idea.
Wed Dec 13, 2023, 08:59 AM
Dec 2023

It looks like Santa lost some weight and he needs to increase his bakery goods intake to fit back into his suit.


OldBaldy1701E

(11,290 posts)
123. I have been a mall Santa before, so...
Wed Dec 13, 2023, 12:15 AM
Dec 2023

Coupling that with my time in the tower back in the day, probably route planner? Or maybe one of the team that plots it all out?

Or just one that builds nice boxes. I can do that pretty well.

debm55

(61,074 posts)
124. Sure, route planner would be great. See ya tomorrow, Elf OldBaldy 1701E. Report to Boss Elf. I saw your Santa pics, is
Wed Dec 13, 2023, 12:23 AM
Dec 2023

the last one you? For a very "personal" and mean reason Elf Debbie doesn;t post of said OP posts; It was a weak after my died / That poster on santa nasty list.

happybird

(5,400 posts)
127. Quality Control
Wed Dec 13, 2023, 01:07 AM
Dec 2023

Baked Goods and Candy Division
(which includes Hot Cocoa and festively-flavored coffee creamers, of course)

Niagara

(11,876 posts)
130. I found this homemade bar in the North Pole attic, Happybird.
Wed Dec 13, 2023, 08:55 AM
Dec 2023

I already have this homemade bar set up with regular coffee and decafe coffee, hot water is available in electric kettles for hot chocolate and various tea's. I added spiced apple cider as an option yesterday.





I have clean and sanitized mugs that have been ran in the dishwasher at 170F set out and ready to use.



We absolutely could use a baked goods or a candy station. I have a feeling that the elves would be super excited about seeing either one of these options. There might be some extra homemade bars available in the attic.

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