12/6/08 -- Christmas is just around the corner and here’s a little Santa secret…..the jolly man loves to cut loose on and around the wakes and waves of good old Deep Creek during his off-season.  Some of you may have witnessed the head elf’s antics but for those of you who didn’t, here’s a look at what happened this past July. 

(All pictures Copyright 2008 Addie Glotfelty)

"When what to our wondering eyes should appear?......

...Is that Santa?!!...and Donnie Storch from Bill’s Marine Service, who replaced the reindeer and sleigh with an Air Nautique chock full of horsepower for Santa’s day out on the lake?!! Looks like Donnie will definitely be on the nice list this year. 

Folks had to look twice and still weren’t sure their eyes weren’t playing tricks on them.

But it soon became clear that even Santa likes to have a little play time on Deep Creek Lake.

Santa certainly knows how to rest, relax, and just drink in the beauty of our area.

After drying off his red suit, Santa headed to a Christmas in July celebration at Double G RV Park.

Santa always makes time for the kids…..

…..kids of ALL ages, that is!  Santa, we didn’t know you could “cut such a rug!”

Along the way, Santa joined forces with Bryon Bowman from Jearbryos Restaurant to judge the Christmas lights contest at Double G RV Park. 

Santa shows who is number one in the Christmas In July Lights Contest (congrats Bryan and Becky)......

....and Santa congratulates the runner-up who displayed their hand-made Santa and Reindeer. (Congrats to the Phillips)

All in all Santa had a very busy vacation, but thanks to a little Deep Creek fun, it appears that the big guy is ready for his busiest night of the year!