Reindeer Flu

Around the world people are worried about Swine Flu.

Here, we have Reindeer Flu!

Dasher, Prancer, Cupid, and Flash (one of the auxiliary reindeer) are all down with it, and are quarantined away from the others. Several of the elves are also sick - they claim it's Reindeer Flu, too! (I suspect it's just the regular flu, but if they want to give it a special name, let them.)

So far, Mrs. Claus and I have avoided it. If I have to get sick, I'd rather it be now before the busy season begins. Clyde suggests I go sleep in the stable with the sick reindeer, get it and get it over with!

I think I'll just wait to see if nature sends it my way.

For those of you who are sick now, I'll keep you in my prayers.