Florida Santa by rayburg
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Well RR friends. Tonight is the night that the big guy makes his all important rounds. Now when I lived in Florida I knew he couldn't use his reindeer due to the lack of snow, high humidity, hurricane destruction, and no chimneys on most houses(boy, it's a wonder he ever came to Florida). Well, I kind of pictured Santa using what's available in each state to help him pull his sled through the night sky. One of the most abundant animals in Florida besides the mosquito is the pelican. Last Christmas, I had to check my theory out. I camped out on the beach Christmas Eve. Set up my camera and waited. Somewhere's around midnight I heard this gingling noise. I looked out over the ocean and sure enough, there he was with his sleigh and a few really big pelicans ahead of him. I just had enough time to take the one picture that you see here tonight. When I loaded the pic on my computer I noticed the lead pelican had a red glowing nose...who would have thunk it? A red nosed pelican. It's amazing what that man can do....Merry Christmas everyone.
Comments (30)
haha I've lived in Florida now for 22 years. Never quite figured out how he delivered those presents to us. Now I know! :) Excellent picture. Very cool.
Happy Holidays :)
OMG, Ray, you are GREAT!! LOL There's no end to your ideas and creativity!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND SUSIE AND FAMILY .... :))))) XOXOX
Fantastic image, love the silhouette and colors chosen here, not to mention the idea itself. I love it Ray! Happy Holidays to you!
and to You ;-)) is's funny and moody art - this Santa with birds is totally amazing and perfect for me !;-) a kiis to You all - for You, beauty and nice looking wife, sons and others from shots ;-)
I wonder how many mosquitoes it would take to pull a sled???? Have a Merry Christmas!
Ha , cute idea. You always have something new up your sleve. I am a bit worried tho, that sky color can't mean anything good and and it looks like Florida is vieing for the title of "New Land of the Midnight Sun" lol. Merry Christmans to you and yours.
Compliments of the Season...all the best!
very funny Ray and is good as a scenario as any Merry Christmas
Very cute Ray. Even has Rudolph the red nose pelican. Merry Christmas. Hope Santa is good to you. Aloha
Ciao Ray !!!! You're going to way for the Pe Noel (the big Guy...) tonight on the beach ???? Great idea !!!! I'm going to do the same outside, on our terrace... and I hope he'll coming, I've got something very important to tell him !!! But if I don't seen him tonight.... I'll going to see him in february in his house in Finland with a friend and his daughter. I let him something to eat, and a bottle of Whisky of Giancarlo on the table, near our Christmas Tree... maybe he'll drink with me ? Thank you for this funny and lovely shot of Christmas Ray, and for what you've write in your last comment... I love you too my friend ! (in the same way of course ;o))))) Have a magical Christmas. Hugs.
An hilarious story and a funny story in your very typical style ! Thank you for all these fantastic compositions in the last months ! Very best Seasons Greetings for you and your family ! :~)
Ah ha, the winged cousin of Rudolph supports the more southern areas! Fantastic work! :) Merry Christmas!
Oh no! Please don't change my perfect picture of Santa and his reindeer, cuz in my area.... there's a lot of mules and wild mustangs.... how would he ever get anywhere?????? LOL :P Merry Christmas!
Rudolph the red nosed pelican, had a very shiny nose! Merry Christmas big-guy!!
LOL!Merry Christmas Ray!Brilliantly done!
LMFAO!!! That is too funny...I had to look twice before I noticed that they were pelicans... Makes sense though...I heard something on the rooftop tonight...so, I'm having Venison Steaks for Christmas Tomorrow!!!!!
LOL...Love your story. Beautifully done. Will be looking for the Pelicans flight. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Aloha
Haha.. What an excellent postcard this would make. Excellent idea and colors. Merry Christmas Ray to you and yours.
Merry Christmas to you!!!! Wonderful postcard!!!
Fantastique ! Merry Christmas to you too !
Excellent....I love this alot.....
many thanks and the same to you
That is amazing! My porch pelican is green with envy, or.... is that mildew!!! Dang Florida humidity! LOL Hope you had a terrific Christmas!
Oh wow... a big smile here!!! You always come up with something that makes me smile! I was not going to comment on every picture, but I'm sorry Dad, they are all just SO good that I couldn't help myself ...hehe And this one really tops them all! I just love that beautiful green and your pelican sleigh! :-))) LOL picturing a flying rednosed donkey for next year in New Mexico ...lol I think Kim is worried the donkey's will be a bit slow... LOL Happy Holidays to you and all of your family!!! ((((Hugggs)))))
"OHHHHHHH" this is GREAT!!!!!!!!! Very creative. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hehehe!! what a wonderful imaginitive card! ;]
Haha!! Wicked!! Great manip here Ray! So magical! :D
this is FANTASTIC, Ray!!!! i just HAD to see this one!!! totally creative and you made me laugh my ass off!!! Two thumbs up!!!!!! pssst...i love that red nose! :)
Oh this is perfect! I never would have thought of this, very clever Ray! =]