The Vegas finale: yes, FareCompare’s Elf dropped a bundle. No, not at the gaming tables (you’ll just have to watch the video…)

All in all, it was a fun night. And it was somehow touching to watch Grumpy Santa & Elf ride off into the sunset together. Well, into the neon.

Click “more” for the video. You’ll be glad you did.

What comes to mind when Grumpy Santa and his pal Elf think, “Las Vegas”? Why, traditional Christmas carols, what else?

And that’s exactly what they got in Sin City: one of Santa’s favorites songs, sung by a sprightly group of young people.

Take a listen, and you’ll hear something really near and dear to Santa’s heart (just click “more”).

Generally, Santa is in the driver;s seat, behind an octet of reindeer. Not here. Not in Vegas.

Santa and his helper Elf are roaring along on a motorcycle. With Elf in command.

This doesn’t look good. Or does it? Check out the video by clicking “more.”

Grumpy Santa and Elf have patched things up. Watch them laugh together as they arrive in Las Vegas.

Notice them pass many slot machines. But they don’t even glance at them. What, did those costumes come without pockets for coins?

Well, take a look at the video (click “more”); maybe they’re up to something.

Ah, Las Vegas! I cruised the strip on a sweet, 3-wheeled hog! More on that below, but first, let me wrap up my adventure in Billings, Montana!

I spent the early part of the day in Billings sleeping late. (In case you didn’t read this, I got sick.) This meant I had to drop some states. Sorry, Dakotas, perhaps our paths shall cross one day.

Feeling a little better, I stepped made my way to a small diner with hot food. It was nice; I didn’t have to “unwrap” a meal while running between planes, and my chicken-fried steak reminded me of home.

I liked Billings and everyone I met there, but it is the only place where I got sideways looks even when not wearing the Santa suit. Granted I looked like a mad man at this point, but I kind of got a weird Children of the Corn vibe even though there were no children or corn. Now, we’re getting to Vegas, so click “more”.