The Orphans

Here are the orphans. Stella is wearing the yellow slacks she arrived in and a wonderful poncho from Jane.

The Steel Brothers Have Found Romance in Melton East

A week or so before I rescued the AFs from an untimely trip to the land fill, I found miss Lili Caron (far left) at the local Goodwill. She had a ton of Hula type hair that was nasty! As she was only 69 cents, I had to rescue her. I removed the worst of the hair which was full of rubberband melt and gave her a boil wave. She and Maximilliam hit it off right away. Not to be outdone by big brother, Maxim set his sights on Darla Baker, an amiable young blond who arrived in Melton shephearding a pair of young orphan girls. The 3 of them were from a charity thrift store and had been consigned to a box, unwanted by the Bratz-loving girls who freaquented the shop. They are Stella (10" Skipper, ) and Rowena ( Kelly sized doll in a molded riding outfit.) They are awaiting The migration of Meltom proper to find families. I will post a picture of them next.

New Guys, New Clothes

Here are 2 of my new (to me) AFs
On the left is Gregory Whitsett a GI Joe Storm Shadow Cobra Ninja.
In Melton, he is another survivor of the cataclysm that created The Island of Melton.
The mask (molded on in RL) hides disfiguring facial injuries.
Next to him is Maximillian Steel, my 3rd Max Steel. To distinguish him from his brothers, I have aged him a bit.
Back story: son of his father's first marriage, about 17 years older than Maxwell (1st Max Steel in storage in Albuquerque) and 19 years older than Maxim Steel (here in Bonham.) I found a group of 4 AFs thrown out in trash removed from a house that was cleared out subsequent to the eviction of some undesireables in the neighborhood. Gregory and Maximillian both have their right thumbs amputated at the middle joint. Very strange. Max's sweater is from Stelrolo; his pants were madse by me from a fabiic remnant and fabric glue (no sewing machine here yet, sigh.) Gregory is wearing a new Ken outfit. He looks like a ninja cowboy, LOL. I am in deep need of shoes for both of the Max Steels: Ken-sized if anyone has any extras. Also a pr. of shoes for a 10" Skipper. I am pretty broke right now, but could pay later once we get on foodstamps, hopefully this month as I have an appointment this week. I think I sent everyone my new address. Thanks in advance, those poor dolls make me shiver just looking at their bare feet. It is really chilly here, in the 20s at night when I do most of my dolly play.

Here is Mitzi hanging out in the Christmas tree---it is her first Christmas---she wants to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season from TuMani

All the Best to You

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Jane and the Dolton Gang

Repeats

Well I still haven't got Dolton decorated yet, just no inclination I guess. I never get into the Xmas mood until after the fact for some reason. This is last year's tree from the Heights, which is still sitting here, decorated LOL

Most of our snow (IRL) has melted and it is supposed to rain today, so what's left will disappear. But the weatherman has promised a White Christmas because another storm is approaching.

I'm still crocheting afghans for xmas gifts which of course won't be done, but we are not seeing the recipients until mid January so that gives me some time, yet.

Some of our stores here and in Toronto have decided to stay open 24 hours to allow for more shopping time and hopefully thinner crowds. I think it's a great idea and would definately be shopping in the wee hours if I had gifts to buy.

We are going to friend's places for xmas day and dinner, so I won't even have to cook this year. Which is good since I am working both xmas eve and boxing day (26th). I'm sure there will be people out wanting lottery tickets no matter what the season. I don't know yet if anyone won the $30 million, but I can tell you it wasn't me LOL

I'll be posting some pix from other years on the Dolton Blog.

TuMani news

I was finally able to get some home presents wrapped today as the past couple of weeks have been completely crazy. Last week I worked all week getting ready for our Christmas pageant at church. If three nitwits hadn't thrown away our costumes and backgrounds it would have been much easier. Luckily I was able to save one copy of the pageant itself. I typed and printed one copy of it and Jaime took it to work and made copies and then we laminated the front and back covers and sprial bound the pageant and music together. All our electric candles were also disposed of so I bought little flash lights and passed them out to the audience so they could see the music to sing along. All in all the pageant turned out well---it wasn't perfect but this year "all" children were included instead of just the preacher's two brats. They weren't too happy about not getting to be Mary and Joseph again this year but I picked the Mary and Joseph this year----it was a young couple that had a new baby. Sunday morning when everyone was getting dressed in their costumes it sounded like it was supposed to sound---lots of giggles and complete controlled chaos. After the pageant was over I kept the kids in their costumes long enough for all parents, grandparents, great grandparents and what not to get all the pictures they wanted---they were very pleased. Yesterday Jaime's company had their Christmas office party---it was the first Christmas office party they had every had --Monday I made twelve pounds of fudge to go into holiday tins for some door prizes and then Tuesday I made construction equiptment shaped candy for part of the food platters. She said they had a full house at the party ----there was some food left over so we ended up with leftover "little smokies" , assorted cheese and assorted crackers---we are having party food for supper tonight.

My picture today is of Stacey London and Clinton Kelly from TLC's "What Not to Wear" I think TuMani will have some new residents Christmas, too. Need more coffee.

Harry fits right in

Thought I would show you that Harry has made himself right at home here.

Very mild here today, snow is melting but there is more expected by the weekend. Supposed to stay mild for the rest of the week too.

My neighbour (Elly) keeps asking me where I put all the dolls that I am (constantly) buying. I tell her I always find a spot to fit them in! But one day my house will blow apart at the seams ha ha ha!

I'm off to work shortly. Check the Dolton blog to see the latest sweater I got for my Venetians!

Have a great day everyone, we're half way through the week!

New Venetian

As I said on the Yahoo Blog, Harry Potter has come to Venus to live. He was bought unintentionally as I was given the wrong doll. I had wanted Ron Weasley. But both are on sale @ MFD so I am going back on Thursday to pick Ron up. Venus needs males anyway. And since these guys come in Tuxedos, they will be dressed appropriately for the New Year's Ball. Or maybe for something else that I have in mind, hmmmm we'll see.

Harry is standing on his own. I draped his cape over his stand. The stands for these dolls are crappy. For the money that you pay for them, the least you could expect is a decent stand to hold them up! *rant*

Snowing Again in Dolton

Well I am finally getting into the xmas mood! I think LOL I found these blue snow flakes that Yvonne sent me and so added them to the snowfall scene in Dolton. I notice a few residents out walking in the snow. They better bundle up cos I hear it's gonna get colder!

Chapter 4 will be posted shortly on the Dolton Blog

New Additions to Dolton & Silkendale

As promised here's the pic of my latest residents! The superman is an AF doll kinda like Max Steele. Of course I decided to buy the Pink Ribbon Barbie even though she is exactly the same as the Healing Hearts Barbie. I wanted them to be twins but I think there is gonna be triplets as the 2007 Barbie in the blue gown is also the same doll. Only her hair is shorter. Still pondering that family issue LOL

Of course I couldn't resist a bargain. Both the HF Silkstone Barbie and the Fashion Insider Ken are going for $25 (plus taxes). Geez the suit alone for the Ken is worth that much! If anyone wants a Ken, just lmk cos there were still some left at that store.

Stay tuned as I have dreamed up a little scenerio.

Genevieve's Story - Chapter 2

Is now up on the Dolton Blog (2nd post for today - first is of a Dolton scene). Looks the pix are in the right place to match with the story line. Oh I do like this blog feature!
I'm off to work shortly. Have a good day everyone.

Genevieve's Story Starts Today on the Dolton Blog

Here's a pic from one of the chapters in Genevieve's story. You may remember that Genevieve has spent the last 6 months (IRL) in Tu Mani recouperating from a hip/leg operation. She had previously been in a coma for over 10 years. I have since written her a story of her past and what life should have been before her "accident" up to the present day, when she returned home from Tu Mani. And of course her future in Dolton! Check the Dolton Blog for the story and pictures to go with each chapter.

2008 Dolls

Here's a couple of new gals that Mattel is releasing next year. What you think about them?
I do like this gal, she's called My Melody Barbie. She retails for under $40 so not too bad.











Tarina Tarantino Barbie, what can I say? With Tarantino in the name you know it's gonna be gaudy LOL I do like the hot pink hair though. But the outfit "GAG" *puke*

Shameless eBay Plug & New Blog

Fashion Editor Silkstone - deboxed but complete with box, stand and COA:
http://tinyurl.com/2bg8vh
BIN or Best Offer, No Reserve!

I finally got around to posting some entries to my Craft Blog:
http://dianestanley.blogspot.com/

I'm still nursing this darn cold (flu?) and busy crocheting some baby items for Brianna & Chris's friends' newborn. My first time making booties LOL

Enjoy your Saturday! :)

Stories to Come

I am currently working on 3 different stories. One of course is the book I am writing which is mostly finished except to proof it. Plus there is Genevieve's story which is still in progress and another story which takes place in Venus that I started last year but have rejuvenated it with the new residents. For the next little while I will be posting tease or preview pix from each of these stories. Since the blogs put the entries in order as posted any story would be backwards from the beginning so these previews won't matter which order. But I will title them and let you know which story they belong too.

A few years back Marg, from MFD gave me a wonderful prop which has been sitting in the Heights for some time now. It was used as the stage for the Bratz Singing Group. The group has left to go on tour now (probably to Dolton Proper or most likely Bratzville) so I can now use this prop for my other stories as planned. Check out the Dolton Blog daily for pix. I may post the odd one on the Yahoo Blog for those of you who can't readily access the Google Blog. Comments (good or bad or suggestions) are always welcome! Sometimes things you (inadvertantly) say to me turn on light bulbs in my brain LOL

So we will start today's preview pix with the latest ad in the Dolton Chronicles as follows....

DOLTON HEIGHTS CLOTHING STORE
TO CONTINUE IN CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF THE LOFTON MALL, THE DOLTON HEIGHTS CLOTHING STORE WILL BE HAVING A HUGE SALE THIS COMING SATURDAY.
DROP BY TO SEE THE NEW FALL FASHIONS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE.
FREE COFFEE AND DONUTS WILL BE PROVIDED COURTESY OF JOHN’S COFFEE SHOP HERE IN THE HEIGHTS
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Note: this scene is still in progress (as it will be a big one) However I will be posting some pix of the shopper's and what they bought as "ads" for the store. This will be shown on the Dolton Blog.

A package from Canada!

Diane was so excited...a box arrived from Thornbecks...in it was a new dress along with several ponchos and boas!

Hmm...which boa to pick?

I like this one...

Thanks Jane!!!! :)

Come and See

I've increased the population of Dolton once again, tonight. Come to the Dolton Blog to see who she is. Also I've created a poll, that hopefully you will all vote on.
BTW check out MFD.net to see the new hunk that Tonner has made. I may have to add him to Venus!

Shoppingggggggg!!!

Well I'm off to MFD to pick up another future resident today *big grin* Check out the Dolton blog later this afternoon to see who she is.
Hint: She's a Venetian!
I am also posting on the Health Blog today. If you haven't been there for awhile you are 4 entries behind LOL
Catch you all later!

Snow Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!

Yahoo! Real snow! Jack even had to get the snow blower out as the stuff was heavy. Snowball and snowman type! It snowed all across Canada last night even on Vancouver Island (hahaha).

Only 4000 Made

Anybody seen this gal?

Anybody Seen This?

Has anyone seen this Ken outfit? I sure am interested, if you have.