Let’s see what our trusty calendar says here. I realize it’s been some time since I checked the ole “inbox”, but it couldn’t have been that long....

...May 10th? You’re right, it’s almost halfway until Christmas and I still haven’t found the perfect tree for my cottage yet! I’ll need to get to that immediately. 

Hm, what’s this here...?

Why, that’s Christmas fruitcake! Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift! I’ll make sure you get an extra helping of presents this Christmas. ;) 

Good thing fruitcake has a long shelf-life, my birthday was months ago...

Having fruitcake. Hah, I joke. It’s the opportunity to spread joy and happiness to everyone around. There’s no greater gift than the one that keeps on giving, in my opinion. 

Oh hey!! That’s really nice of you folks, but you know I’ve got a personal assistant now. Mat can do all of this and all that. So thanks, but I don’t think I need the extra help!

I ah, especially don’t need a suit fix. I fixed it all up myself a while back, y’see? I’m actually really good at sewing and knitting and all that--heh, what did you expect? I run a business centered around that sort of thing!

Alsooo....Pretty sure what you’re saying about the animals isn’t true either. Annoying as they may be they’re pretty much harmless!

Your designated Once-ler is: soaked-ler

Yup! Wouldn’t trade ‘em for the world.

..Huh? What’s this for?