I tried this message just now & it didn't work so lets give it another go

Yes Jaze we are having to make a detour south this year. Trouble is the penguin says he's not flying anywhere without his brother who's in the stunt business

see http://meph.eu.org/penguin1.php

So its down south before heading off to Virginia.
You just wouldn't think a Santa could have so many problems with employees. Just can't get the staff these days AND the reindeer are now consulting their union on an increase in lichen allowances...it just never ends...how am I supposed to do it on this budget...I ask you...is the world going mad???? Am I?????