CandiChat July 2003

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Candi Boots ... Extras FS
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 30 Jul '03

30 Jul '03

Hi, I just got my Candi boots in and I've ended up with way too many of a few colors. I have red (2 pairs), white (1), pistachio (2), and gray (2) for $3.50 each. 2+ pairs $3.00 each 4+ pairs 2.50 each They'll fit Candi, FR, Silkstones ... probably just about any of doll of a similar size. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Randall

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Re: Animal stories
by Mroczko 29 Jul '03

29 Jul '03

Hi All, Glad you got a kick out of my pics. I know that in the spring I have to set up my fountain at the same time I put my tomatoes out, because if I don't the racoons knock over my wall of waters I put around the tomaotoes to keep them warm. I long since gave up planting corn, because we never get any of it. LOL We don't have a lot of problem with racoons and rabies around here. The animals it shows up in the most here are prairie dogs. Mostly it is a problem if you have another animal ( dog or cat) that tangles with them. I know better than to tease a racoon. They can be really mean. Beleive me the pics were taken with a zoom! Pat, I know what you mean about living amongst the wildlife. Because we are so close to the foothills, many people live in that area. We have coyotes, foxes and even mountain lions. The coyotes mostly pick on dogs and cats, but people have to remember who was here first. I have never heard of a coyote picking on a human ( although the farmers swear they get their cows!), but we did have a case about 3 years ago where a 3 year old toddler dissapeared on a day hike in the mountains. They just found his body this spring and ruled that he had been killed by a mountain lion. Very scary! I do not let Grayson out of my sight when we hike. We also have a problem with deer sometimes. My friend Deb, gets her plants eaten by deer all the time, and she is right in the middle of town. We have 2 main rivers that run through the town and create a wild life corridor that allows the animals to get to the plains, but they do pass through town. Right now they are talking about development along one of them. Luckily many people are fighting it, and I hope it doesn't go through. I am near that river and that is why the coons are in my area. I am pretty much in the middle of town too. Well, they weren't back this morning. So I guess I have to go clean the fountain. LOL Kathy M. Frivolities Antiques Ft. Collins, CO

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Re: Animal stories
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 29 Jul '03

29 Jul '03

Yes, definitely be careful! There have been reports of problems with raccoons having rabies here in S. Florida as well. I see them around a lot, usually turning over garbage cans ... Randall

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Animal stories
by Patricia Feick 29 Jul '03

29 Jul '03

Loved the stories about the raccoons, living on the top of a mountain we have a lot of wild life, for years I never threw out one scrap of food, always put it at the edge of the woods for the raccoons, and other animals, then in the summer when the raccoons had their young, I would buy 20 lb. bags of rice, and cook it up, put out a large aluminum tray of rice every night. That went on fine for years, until we put a big fountain on the end of the porch, and every night I had to shut off the pump, because the raccoons would drink all the water, and in the morning the pump would be grinding away. The next thing I had raccoons trying to get into the house, scratching at the patio screen doors, and it just became impossible, so this year, I stopped feeding, and I only see a raccoon occasionally. Since there is no trash pick up, the 13 homes on top of the mountain share the cost of a dumpster at the bottom of the mountain, so the raccoons get in there at night, and by morning there is a mess all over the ground, but at least I know they are still getting enough food. Pennsylvania has a large problem with rabies and raccoons. So just be careful. Pat Feick

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OT my Deck this morning
by Mroczko 28 Jul '03

28 Jul '03

Hi All, This is totally OT, but I thought you all might get a kick out of these pics. I heard an awful racket about 4:30 a.m. this morning, and went to the back door to see what was happening. There were only 5, yes 5 racoons in my fountain on the deck. My fountain isn't that big! LOL All babies, and having a grand time. They didn't care that I turned on the light, so I hurried and got my 3 year old of bed to share with him. I didn't get pics of the five at once because we watched them for quite a while before I thought to get my camera, but these pics did come out cute. http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/c1.jpg http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/c2.jpg http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/c3.jpg Of course, now I have to clean the fountain AGAIN. They are hitting it on a regular basis. They knock over the bird bath too, the naughty things. I have always maintained that God made racoons cute or they would be extinct. LOL Kathy M. Frivolities Antiques Ft. Collins, CO

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Candi Boots
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 27 Jul '03

27 Jul '03

Hi, I noticed new Candi boots on eBay a couple of days ago. I guess they are new from Hamilton Toys. Anyhow, there are three sets of six. I ordered some but haven't received them yet. If you search eBay for "Candi boots" they will come up. Randall

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Altered Books - the magic words!!
by Rlt46gem＠aol.com 24 Jul '03

24 Jul '03

I have been bitten by the paper arts bug - y'know stamping, altering books, Hello Sandra, Have you joined any of the altered books groups on yahoo? I like < alteredbooks(a)yahoogroups.com > best. It's not a chit chatty group because we have over 4000 members, but is a wealth of information and help. There is no obligation to post and there are a lot of members who just read and use the files -- huge resource in itself -- lots of how-to information. Weaver ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In service to the Lady -- Take care of the Mother and She will take care of you. ~~ Teach/Learn: <A HREF="http://tolerance.org/">Tolerance.org</A> ~~

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New dolls
by Mroczko 23 Jul '03

23 Jul '03

Tee Hee, yep, we have the sticks here too! LOL I like paper crafts too. I have been making cards and having a good time, but I am not ready to give up dolls yet. I think I am more sticking with it because I am in to the OOAK things, so there is always something fresh and new for me to do. Reminds me, I don't think I shared my latest here yet. This a remake of a Steffie faced doll that I did for a swap. http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/bwalk.jpg http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/bwalkf.jpg And here is the original pattern I copied the outfit from. I love using human patterns for dolls. http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/pattern.jpg Also for those wondering, I found the pics of the Chic Escape I saw. This lady took super pics of the doll. I may REALLY need one of these. LOL http://members5.boardhost.com/pinkparlor/msg/667.html Kathy M. >No, Australia is the boonies where dolls are concerned. Trust me. Or maybe >'the sticks'! Which is our version of the boonies. In anycase I haven't >been tempted by a doll for ages which is ok. There just isn't anything >getting to me - I am even getting rid of some dolls cos I don't have the >space - which is another story - one you are all familiar with - I feel >sure. > Frivolities Antiques Ft. Collins, CO

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OT: Update on Birthstone dolls
by CRYSTAL KRANTZ 23 Jul '03

23 Jul '03

Hi, I saw that the Jan, Feb, Mar, & Apr dolls were out, so I had been hunting for them. Surprisingly, instead I found Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec in an Ethnic version. I had no idea there would be another face mold used for the Birthstones until I saw them for myself on the store shelves! I don't know if there's Ethnic versions available for the other months, because the last 4 months of the year are the only ones I saw. I wonder if this is some sort of "record" for Barbie, where the same gown (only different colors) is used on the most variety of faces/hair colors? Crystal

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Sharing some pics of my new dolls...
by Elizabeth ~dolls4emma~ 22 Jul '03

22 Jul '03

I wanted to share some pictures of my new Integrity dolls... The new facial screening for Jade is lovely; she came in the Modern Flashback series, in red, but I have redressed her in a red velvet, with floral burn-out design, one strap dress, and long 'gloves'...I LOVE red on Jade!! JADE: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_redvelvet1.jpg Jade close-up: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_redvelvetJEWEL.jpg Here are the other girls from Modern Flashback (redressed): JANAY: (great, ash blonde streaks in her hair!)-http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_blackvelvet.jpg Janay close-up: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_blackvelvetJEWEL.jpg ALYSA: no pic yet--will take one later today... GISELLE: (her eyes are a lovely, pale blue)- http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_whiteonwhite.jpg Giselle close-up: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_whiteonwhiteJEWEL.jpg AND...from the Fashion Forward series, (their original outfits are great, and, FYI,the new platform shoes also fit the Fashion Royalty dolls: 'live a glove!') First, these are two special dolls, they are a pink- haired Alysa and a purple haired-Giselle, dressed in the Fashion Forward fashions, and made exclusively for Pat's Potpourri. If you missed out on the last Candi basics, you might want to consider adding these two to your collection...they are very striking in person! ALYSA: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/alysa1.jpg Alysa close: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/alysaCLOSE.jpg GISELLE: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/giselle1.jpg Giselle close: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/giselleCLOSE.jpg The rest from the fashion forward series, redressed: JANAY:(she is very beautiful, and her hair is long and in a pony, with hair wrapped around it...just lovely)- http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_purplevelvet1.jpg Janay close: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_purplevelvetJEWEL.jpg ALYSA: (her eyes are very green-teal and STRIKING, the first thing I noticed about her; and her hair is in an gorgeous style)- http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_greenvelvet1.jpg Alysa close: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_greenvelvetJEWEL.jpg GISELLE: (looking better than ever!)- http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_bluevelvet1.jpg Giselle close: http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/dolls4emma/BB_bluevelvetJEWEL.jpg Well, I just wanted to share my new dolls with the group. I haven't posted for a while, as I just recently moved and have been very busy. Not to mention, this is a Candi related chat...but I thought that some people might enjoy seeing the pictures, and I know a few of you also collect the Integrity playline dolls. Although this e-mail was intended for sharing purposes only, I would like to mention that all the fashions the dolls are modeling are currently on auction in e-Bay (link below) and the 2 exclusives dolls are available from Pat Feick, who is also on this list. Thanks for looking! Elizabeth ~dolls4emma~ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/dolls4emma/ ===== *Original Designs ~ Handmade Fashions* ~dolls4emma~ WEBSITE: http://ca.geocities.com/dolls4emma/index.html ~dolls4emma~ AUCTIONS: http://members.ebay.ca/aboutme/dolls4emma/ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com

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