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Found this too this morning, and I had to share.  Santa nad Mrs. Clause find out their son Hermie is gay!

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Boston 2011 Santa Run

Chicago Santa Speedo Run This Saturday

Chicago, IL — Forecasters expect the high Saturday to be near freezing, but that's not stopping a few would-be Santa's from stripping down for the first annual Santa Speedo Run in Andersonville.

This Saturday, Dec. 10, over 30 Speedo-clad Santa's are expected to participate in the first annual Andersonville Santa Speedo Run to benefit Vital Bridges, an organization that assists people throughout Chicago impacted by HIV and AIDS.

"Chicago already has a large Santa Speedo Run downtown," said organizer Karl Sponholtz. "Jeff and I wanted to begin an organization to benefit the local charities in our LGBT community."

The Santa Speedo Run was originally brought to Chicago from Boston, where it has become a tradition since the first event in 2000. The Chicago variation, which took place last Saturday, was started to raise awareness for diabetes.

"I guarantee that our Santa's are the sexiest," Sponholtz joked about this weekend's event.

The bravest participants are encouraged to shed their running clothes in favor of red Speedos and run one mile through Andersonville, but Sponholtz encourages everyone to come out and support Santa.

"Bring your bills and bring your mittens," he said. "Someone has to keep our Santa's warm!"

The Sofo Tap, 4923 N. Clark, will serve as home base with drink specials for participants. 

What: Santa Speedo Run (1 mile through Andersonville)

When: Saturday, December 10th (Noon sign-in, 1:30 p.m. strip down, 2:00 p.m. race begins along Clark St. north to Balmoral and back), 2:30 p.m. awards and celebration)
Where: The Sofo Tap, 4923 N. Clark, Andersonville/Chicago

Attire: As the name of the event implies, you will want to wear a Speedo and Santa hat. Bags will be provided to check clothes at The Sofo Tap.

Costs: $20 minimum donation to participate, benefits Vital Bridges
(Event Details)

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Any of my readers going to this?

23 days till Christmas..have you even started shopping yet?

Do you still believe?

I stood off to the side just watching

The line formed off to the right

A good hundred people deep.

The yearning anticipation filled the air.

His glimmer never faltered

The magic twinkle still in his eye

Even though children's fears

Resulted in screams and crying.

He smiled the entire time.

I stood there wondering

Do I still believe?

In miracles and hope.

In faith and the good will of all mankind?

That we can achieve peace and fulfillment.

I wondered can he really know

What I need for Christmas?

Does this forty-four year old

Still believe in Santa?

I stood there just watching

Him create that wonderful feeling

For each and every person

Young or old who sat in his lap.

The twinkle fully alive and bright

The magic silenced the air around me.

I stood there crying

Needing to believe more than ever

Wanting to sit in his lap
With every fiber of my being

Reveal my deepest darkest wish

With no regret or remorse

I never got the courage

To leave my spot

To sit in his lap once more.

Do I still believe

All these years later

I think I am beginning to, once again believe.

The NEW santa

For all you naughty boys and girls this is the BRAND new, fashion improved, Charlie Dale endorsed Santa Clause---no more milk and cookies kids, this guy rocks the hat--which by the way is where your present is at!!!