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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.

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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. [View all] 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