what is thomas wilhelm doing over christmas break?

he's undoubtedly engaging in some light pecan thievery:

“If somebody’s hungry and they want a handful of nuts, that’s one thing,” he said. “But this is different. These guys have whole sacks.” 

To protect themselves, growers have installed security cameras. But since most thefts happen at night, it’s hard to identify the culprits. The growers have hired security guards and added fences topped with barbed wire. But the orchards are too large to patrol effectively, and thieves cut through the chain link almost as soon as it goes up. 

Still, pecan thieves are being caught in numbers that are nearly double what they were in 2010. (via)

don't not listen to that song. trussstttt me.