TCM EXCLUSIVE: Santa's 2010 Sleigh Camper |
| Gordon White | Wednesday, 23 December, 2009 | ||||||
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We talk to the one and only Santa about his new 2010 Sleigh Camper. Look closely and you'll see that he has literally flipped over his truck camper. ![]() We were absolutely shocked when Santa himself called us this morning with news about his new 2010 Sleigh Camper. It turns out he's been a "sleigh camper" for years. He only had a few minutes with his busy schedule so this is a short interview.
TCM: What are the advantages of a sleigh camper over a more traditional sleigh? Santa: Heat, storage, and a place to sleep in between chimneys. Having a bathroom is also a real plus when crossing the oceans. For example, Dasher has some, shall we call say, digestion problems. Having a sleigh camper means he can run to the bathroom mid-flight and have some privacy. Did you know that's how Dasher got his name? When he's gotta go, it's a dash! Everyone thinks Rudolph is the one who gets teased but no, it's Dasher. The other reindeer won't let up on the poor guy. TCM: Why did you choose a sleigh camper? Santa: With all the presents we have to haul, I originally thought I would be better off with a fifth wheel. I actually bought a fifth wheel, but you know I couldn't land that thing anywhere? And have you ever tried to turn a fifth wheel around with nine reindeer fighting over how tight you can turn? Blitzen almost got us flipped over twice. He's a hot head that one. After the second near flip over, I got on the web looking for a better solution. And there you were, Truck Camper Magazine. I read your article about how you can, "Do More and Spend Less With a Truck Camper" and I was sold. Now I can land anywhere. You show me a roof and I'll show you a place where I can land a sleigh camper. TCM: But Santa, you're talking about truck campers. How did you go about getting a sleigh camper? Santa: Simple really. I contacted all the truck camper manufacturers and requested a truck camper with lots of exterior storage, no air conditioner, and a waxed roof. TCM: A waxed roof? Santa: Yeah, for better control on the snow and for the occassional surfing opportunity. When I called the truck camper manufacturers, most of them didn't believe me. I said, "Hi, I'm Santa. I want to buy a truck camper to use upside down as a sleigh camper. Can you help me?" I mean, how hard is that? Most of them laughed and hung up the phone. But one company believed me and that's who built my 2010 Sleigh Camper. TCM: And who was that? Santa: That's a Santa secret. TCM: Since you're on the phone, I have to ask about the naughty list. Am I on it? Santa: Let's take a look. You, Gordon, are on the naughty list and your wife, Angela, is on the nice list. Maybe I can talk to you after this interview about your behavior. TCM: Oh man! Not again. How about our readers? Santa: All nice. TCM: Of course. How have you managed your workshop through this challenging economy? Santa: Unfortunately, I had to let a few of the reindeer go and I sent the whole elf production department home for the summer months. Now that the economy is coming back, I've been able to re-hire Dancer, Prancer, and whole the reindeer gang, as well as most of the elf workforce. Things are really looking up for 2010. TCM: That's good to hear. Thank you for the interview Santa and good luck on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas! Santa: Thanks Gordon. And Merry Christmas to you and your readers! |







