Today's picture is of the Chevy Malibu that hit us in the rear on Monday morning. Her car was totaled---both air bags deployed also. She had just bought the car---I stopped at the light and she stopped---after she hit me and knocked me a car length. Finally got a copy of the accident report late yesterday afternoon and called her insurance company this morning---they say they are going to fix my car and pay for Jaime's medical bills and supply a rental car while my car is in the shop. Jaime didn't immediately feel the whiplash---it took almost twenty four hours for it to show up. She has a neck brace and muscle relaxers for now. I did feel sorry for the little girl that hit us--probably her first car and her first accident--but if you are going to have a couple of tons of metal pointing it at people you must be careful and watch what you are doing. Her dad looked really pssd when he showed up. Her dad owns a plumbing company in Franklin and all the drivers of his trucks drive like idiots---wonder if one of them taught his daughter to drive. Gary went back to the doctor yesterday and is doing well---he doesn't have to go back until February and we are finally getting rid of that oxygen albatross . Gary did take the car in to have the socket over the license plate replaced this morning---I will probably have to absorb that cost (thirty dollars) but if that is all I am out when this mess is over I will be happy. I wouldn't have glued the bumper back and sealed the tail light cover that she broke except I would have lost the bumper and if water gets into the tail light it will short out the light (I would get a ticket for a tail light being out no matter the reason) and you have to have that light over the license plate or you get a ticket for that (no matter the reason) In other news I have seen the Target Halloween Barbie---she is sort of cute this year as she has two toned hair and is wearing black and pink--don't know whether she will come to TuMani or not .

Almost never found where the make new post was hiding------Here is Rocking Santa that came to TuMani from Goodwill this past week. He was four dollars---his adapter had never been unsnapped from the box. He is a little big for the Barbies and their friends but I think the big little girl dolls will be glad to see him come December. If any one is wondering about the weather in Tennessee --it is hot and humid with the heat index this past week being 104----I talked to my girlfriend--Susie's husband this morning---they live in Alabama and they are having the same type heat and humidity. I tried to trim some of the cedar limbs that were dragging on the car this past week and last week I tried to cut down some of the wisteria that is taking over the house----it is as bad as kudzu---if I don't get it before long I think it may eat the whole house. There is a next of black wasps that live in it and one of them wasn't happy about the cutting and he stung me--that was almost two weeks ago and I have been sick at my tummy ever since. Jaime got a stinger out and a lot of infection is still coming out---there is a whole in my chin--just under the jawbone--that looks sort of like when you get bitten by a brown recluse spider. I have almost every fan in the house running along with the window air conditioners----we have a central air conditioner but its been dead for years and even when it worked it only ran up the electric bill without cooling the house. I thought I might go up the Crossings today but it will either have to be after the sun goes down or the next day it rains. Yes the residents up there are mad at me---but I did go up and hang some party lanterns a couple weeks ago

.

Here is a picture of the "Queen Bee" of TuMani . She was labeled a "saucy walker" doll when she was made because she was able to walk (with your help) and she turned her head from side to side and her eyes would turn from left to right in their sockets. It was impossible to sneak up on her---even today she still turns those eyes to freak out everyone including Meg and Jaime. She also has two little front teeth showing.When she was "born" she had bright red hair and blue eyes but over the years her hair has turned dark auburn and her eyes are now grey. She will be 56 this Christmas but never discusses her age---she doesn't want you to discuss it either. She has a permanent seat in a real baby booster chair and is seated on top of the dresser hutch in the bedroom. I take her down at least every Christmas and clean her with cold cream and give her hair a gentle brush (it is a wig as she was made before they started rooting doll hair) and clean clothes.

Friday Evening at the Pool & Patio Show Part 2

Here is the main scene where you enter display area. In the background is a hammock. Garry Potter the pool salesman is standing by to answer any questions for you. The gals in the scenes are models hired for displaying the pools.







Here is a patio with a walk-out to a hot tub. Comes complete with a bar or you can have your choice of furniture.













Here are two pools that are the same but in different colours. All come complete with steps and slide. Note I did not fill them with water that is why they don't hold their shape. Both pools are kidney shaped.









For those who can afford it why not have two patios with a pool in the middle?






And finally we end this evening with a big splash! Can you hear him yell "Geronimoooooo" as Reggie Bratz jumps into the pool!

Friday Evening at the Pool & Patio Show Part 1

The first guest to arrive is Debra-Ann (Little Debbie Brand).
Glen offers her a hat.


Fill out your ballot here for one of many prizes. Shown is a serving tray with pitcher and 2 glasses.









Hailey is ready to hand out visors when the straw hats run out.














Our first scene is a basic (and cheapest LOL) back yard. Patio stones are extra!















Here Carlie-Jean is modelling at the barbeque centre. Comes complete with patio furniture. Food not included (yes it is LOL)

Pool & Patio Show

"Hi Everyone, this is Dyan Davidson coming to you live from the 2nd Annual Dolton Home Show. This year the theme is Pool & Patio. That's why I am dressed in my swimsuit. *giggle*
Here's Glen Ritchie the show's host again this year.
Hi Glen, tell us a bit about this year's show!"







"Thanks Dyan. Yes folks it's that time of year again. And with summer approaching (Dolton time), it's a great time to plan your backyard. Potter Pools, a division of Ritchie's Furniture, has put on a great display for us. With many kinds of pools to chose from, I'm sure that you will find one that will suit your yard and keep your family cool all summer long.
Also there will be give aways. First 10 guests to arrive will get a free straw hat. And there will be lots of other give aways too, like the visors behind you Dyan. And of course there will be draws for free accessories and other items for your pool and patio."
"Sounds like fun Mr. Ritchie. Can I have a hat?"
"Sure Dyan you can have mine."
"Thanks Glen. I'm gonna take a peak at some of the displays before the crowd gets here. See you later."



"Here's Dorinda from the local florist, decorating one of the back yard scenes. Let's see if she has a minute to chat with us."










"It's so peaceful here. I could stay all day and these chairs are so comfortable."
"They sure are Dyan. And it's especially relaxing with the water fountain."
"Excuse me but can I ask what you are wearing under the apron? I don't see...."
Dorinda laughs. "I have my bathing suit on too. After the show the staff is allowed to try out the pools!"
"Oh wow, glad I wore my swimsuit." Dyan replies with glee.



"So folks, come on down. We'll be open all weekend. See you there!"

New Residents

Meet Bess, Tess and little Dan. Today I went to MFD to pick up my new gals. They are from the Dick Tracey series. Bess (Breathless Mahoney) is wearing real garters. I think she has taken to little Dan who I found at the Value Village. I had gone there to drop off some items and must have heard his little voice calling out to me. He was nude and had no feet but I knew there were plenty at the Dolton Heights Clothing Store for little Dan!
I'm not sure if Bess and Tess will be sisters or not. Perhaps I will make them cousins since Bess's last name is Mahoney. Or maybe Tess will be 'married' to Dick, hence the same last name!
I hope that Dick himself will come to Venus eventually. He is probably out chasing down a story somewhere!
So as you can see my population has gone up again. Only 6 more to go til Dolton reaches the 2500 mark.

Very soon, maybe later tonight there will be an event taking place in Dolton proper. Stay tuned!