Kayla was the head lady that day from the home and showed us around to make sure we didn't give anyone something that they were not to have i.e. fruit, candy.
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Engine 33 arriving with a special guest.
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It's the big guy himself Santa Claus.
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We had to wait to get checked in so we all gathered at the front. The old guy in front (Les Hansen) was looking for a room.
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Hi Santa......
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Checking out his bag before making the rounds with associate Christy Bixby.
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Me with Kayla head lady. I think she thought I needed a room to. Not yet I hope.
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Met with the nurses at the nurses station for directions and to make sure they got a bag.
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Associate Christy keeping Santa straight while Kayla keeps a sharp eye on what we give the residents.
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The look on the residents was priceless.
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This sweet lady was sitting up waiting for the big guy.
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She even had a kiss for the big fellow.
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Another resident. Most had their rooms decorated for Christmas.
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Jermaine Swell (Sgt.) walking around with Santa.
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A nice crowd in one of the lounges.
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More rounds.
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Some of our old timers Joe Zienda, Anthony Thomas, Richard (torch) Corcoran and our President Wayne Johnson, Sr.
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Yes that's me pulling the cart around the halls with Christy Bixby and Tracy and Lonnie Thompson.
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I needed a place to sit down about this time but associate Jamie Olson and Christy Bixby kept giving me encouragement.
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Christy was always right there with another bag.
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Santa giving this resident a ride to her room.
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This gentleman had his room set up so nice. Check it out.
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Santa makes a stop with the family of the resident looking on. The one lady told me it was so nice what we were doing. I liked that.
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All three of us leaning up against the wall. Anthony, Jermaine and me.
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Associate Jamie Olson, Safety Officer Anthony Thomas and Associate Christy Bixby having a bit of fun in the hallway. Don't know about the antlers on Anthony.
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Anthony got him a toy to take home. His favorite monkey.
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Santa in the eating area.
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Pointing out one of the residents to Santa.
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One of the residents checking out his bag. Nursing homes don't all have just old people. This fellow was probably in his 20's.
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These were not residents just some family visiting their grandmaw.
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Santa wanted to show the young lady what he had for her.
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Sgt. Sewell (Co-Co) showing the love along with Santa.
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And here we are out front. Not as many as usual but you have to know that some left for a MVA right in the middle of the tour. You just never know when the tones will drop.
Left to Right: Rick Corcoran, Jermaine Sewell, Santa (aka Gary Hanbury) Christy Bixby, James Williams, Me in the middle of two cute gals, Jamie Olson, Tracy Thompson, and Joe Zienda.
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