I think maybe he'd parked his sleigh over by the church as that's where he headed. I was very surprised to encounter him on my dog walk. He was very surprised when I asked him for a photo. Obviously he's forgotten that we normally only see him on Christmas Eve.
Well that would be a surprise meeting Father Christmas.....what did Monty make of him I wonder...lots of barking! He does look great though & that's no tatty outfit........even the boots are in keeping!