Part 4 Of The Clyde, The Forgotten Reindeer Trilogy

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Prompts = Timezone, Support, Island

‘Clyde?’

‘Mrs. Claus?’

‘My husband and the reindeer aren’t getting any younger. We set up rest areas ages ago but he’s so far refused to use them.’

‘What rest areas?’

‘They’re in odd timezones, like Newfoundland; eleven of them worldwide. You and I will carry liniment and aspirin in the spare sleigh.’

‘Support team, huh? Well, I’m your reindeer! Rudolph is Hollywood flash but I work for a living.’

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‘Ho ho ho, Chatham Islands down below. Fifteen minute rest stop.’

As nine reindeer start the descent, a voice booms from the darkness:

‘Joy to you all, ’cause Clyde is here!’

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Support, Tricycle, Grease

Thom stared at his new purchase. His wife did too, sceptically.

“Honey… I don’t know what to say…”

“I’d like your support on this.”

“Sure.”

Sitting in the garage was a tricycle. A large one. With a motor. And a canopy. Not to mention the two rows of seats behind the one for the driver. In Thailand, it’s known as a tuk-tuk. In Norway, it’s not.

He tried again. “You know my balance isn’t what it once was. This is like a motorbike, but wider.”

She looked down. “Who made this? It’s leaking oil and grease.”

“My brother, Endre.”