Good Morning
As the holidays come upon us, I have been getting requests about Santa appearances. This is a big compliment for me to have so many returning and repeat customers.
Due to health issues of a-fib and a motorcycle accident, I am trying to stay in the Conway / Belle Isle area. There are exceptions to this rule but those people are close friends from past appearances.
Some of groups out there I have worked with for years. We have a wonderful relationship that I have worked hard to build up.
As a general rule, I try to give first priority to the regulars, people and agencies who have been working with me for the past few year for the time and dates we have been working with.
I hope you will understand as I try to balance my regulars and the people who are interested in having me and work with the time schedules I can squeeze in.
Contact method:
I am still old school where I always prefer a phone call vs the IM from face book and texting. If I can talk to you, I can carry on a conversation, hear the tone and try to negotiate something special for a requested appearance.
In many cases I have been able to put people on a standby situation to appear as I leave one appearance and head to another. I really need a phone to get instant communication vs the text or message and waiting till I hear back.
Another issue is that in many cases, FB puts a message on spam unless you are listed as a friend.
Facebook Instant messaging is in no way a secure form of communication. Due to their demand to mandate that I download an additional program for IM to work on my Iphone, have access to my contacts and other things on my phone, I do not run instant messaging on my iphone.
When I get home to my home computer I will see your message and respond as I can. That can be the next day.
E-mail:
One of the easiest ways for a secure connection is to use my e-mail at Kris@santabiker.com This is tied into my iphone and I can reply quickly and a lot more securely vs facebooks viewing and censorship that has come about.
There is a Google voice number at 352-432-8394. This number is tied to my cell phone and home land line. It will take a voice to text
My upcoming events are listed on my Events Calendar. Many of the dates are still being negotiated on
Some may not appear on the Events but are reserved for a potential friend and past client.
Upcoming dates that I am working hard with or locked in are:
Michelle Marie of Love is Me Photography for a professional photo shoot Nov 06, 07 & 28th for a professional photo shoot of 10 min mini sessions with the families who have already booked up for this year.
Bahia Shrine motorcycle unit for the annual LoBoil Nov 13, 2021 at Bahia Shrine Center located at 3101 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703. Time frame will probably after 2:00 p.m.
(Open house to all Free photos with Santa)
Bethanne Baer and her Bear Team for a Saturday mid morning family Movie Dec 4, 2021.
(Open house to all Free Pictures with Santa)
We are working on having this at locally. The exact address is still to be determined
The Bear Team and I are hoping for a good turn out Sunday Dec 12, 2021 at the Conway Farmers Market. This event usually runs from 11 to 1:00 (Open house to all Free photos with Santa)
In the works are the appearances for
1) the City of Belle Isle and their parade through the city. To be announced for the dates.
2) Justin Bauknight and the merchants of Curry Ford West
Mr Justin Bauknight has done a wonderful of turning his office and property into a North Pole welcome facility for the past couple of years. Even during the times of covid, we found a way to bring the spirit of Christmas to the families who chose to come out.
(Open house to all Free photos with Santa)
Sun Dec 19, 2021 around 5:30 p.m. is the traditional appearance of the Belle Isle Boat Parade at Pete Madison’s
(Open house to all Free photos with Santa)
I realize there are some who would like for me to appear at their parties and private appearances.
This is where I would like to talk to you about the use of my props or the type of suit you are looking for.
In some cases the traditional Santa suit is not a good idea on a warm Dec day for a heart patient unless there is a special consideration such as a fan or A/C
As you look through the pictures, I hope you will enjoy seeing the
1) custom Santa Sleigh that I added caribou antlers to
2) The backdrops, Santa throne chair mini sleigh and Sven the reindeer
Some of the awards I have personally made up for the kids
