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I bought this doll (from the Op Shop) to hack into her skirt ... but now I find myself quite liking her.

She's only half a doll. Why does a company make a half doll? I really want to know more & Mr Google just keeps turning up those porcelain ones. He's not been much help on this one.

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It's really piling up now (& starting to feel intimidating).

I read Goodnight Mr Tom on the Darwin trip. I'm not sure how I missed this book as a kid/teenager. I remember it being a pretty big deal but I think I was all worn out after The Silver Sword (which I loved).

I confess to being a bit nervous about Mr Tom. I'm supposed to be reading it with Grade 5 during this term. There is one part (& you know what it is if you've read it) which was quite shocking & I think quite a lot to take if you're 10 but I really truly loved this book. It's a fabulous read.

I zipped through "Addition" in record time. I loved this book. Although I don't have an affiliation with numbers I could totally relate to the rule thing. This book served to remind me that really I'm just teetering on the edge. I'd only need a little nudge (that's not a challenge - just in case you were wondering).

The remainder of the pile is untouched...I think I'm going with "In Ecstasy" next.

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I've said before that I am not the master of my own destiny when it comes to music. The date does it all.

He's in Queensland so I thought I'd share what I'm listening to in his absence:

1981 Over the Top on vinyl.

Fun! The kids & my Friday night mates enjoyed it too.

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It goes without saying that my favourite craft shop is the Op Shop.

I've imposed pretty strict rules on myself in regards to my crafting materials.

Every once in a while I need to buy various craft supplies that are not readily available at Oppies.

Much to my delight, I've recently discovered Mardion Haberdashery. It's an absolute gem of a place. Everything that Spotty or Lincraft could/would ever hope to sell & all jammed into a tiny little treasure trove.

Owned & run by Ken who refers to everyone as "my friend". I love a visit to Mardion & I'm pretty confident you'd love it too.

You can read my review on Craft City Melbourne.

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cleansing in preparation for a fresh new week.

This is how I spend my Sunday evening.

Freshly washed hair & sweet smelling well scrubbed smalls. Lovely.

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If you've clicked through to kootoyoo... you'll notice I've done a bit of housekeeping. I'm still working on it & I plan to update my pitter patter & my rainbow lists regularly. Like most of my cleaning it'll take me a while to get everything just right - very much a work in progress.

Part of the cleanup involved setting up a "reader". Smart guy & a couple of other lovely folk have suggested google reader but he's the guy I dumped so harshly a few weeks back.

I'm dating the Flock feed. It's working for me at the moment but it's early days & I still haven't added everyone I need to...we'll see how we go.

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Tarzans grip is the best adhesive ever. I love the stuff & I use it in so many crafty applications.

I would like to discuss adhesive over a latte with Emma & Liz. I reckon that they know a think or two about it.
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Angela has gone with a theme free This is...

& this is something that is very old (nearly as old as me)! She's my bluebird of happiness gifted to me by my gorgeous Grandma. She used to have a windup music mechanism. Does anyone know if there is a piece of Bluebird of Happiness music? I'd love to track it down.

In other very exciting (& happy) news. My Softie for Mirabel has been listed in the first round of Ebay auctions. He's a silver lined cloud. I poured so much love into the making of this guy that I'm sure you'd have to feel it dripping out of his little silver limbs.

Go ... bid & bid high!

Thank you Mikes for organising & working hard & being nice!
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I try to keep this space happy. I talk alot about the small things that I appreciate & make me happy. I know I've raved a bit before about the smalls, the date & the extended family. It really is true...love is all you need.

So...what makes me "happy" is 2 date made Capiroska. Chatty, relaxed, giggly... it's a pretty fun version of me.
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He's my brother.
He's tech support.
He's super smart.
He's creative.
He's clever.
He's encouraging.
He's funny.
He's about 5 steps ahead.
He does good stuff.
He works hard.
He plays hard.
He thinks a LOT.

I try really hard & most of the time I'm pretty good but every now & then I just look at him blankly & shake my head.

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Jill (me), Asterix & Miss Nettles. See Pip, I really am an authority on Pony novels (especially Ruby Ferguson).

My Siblings.

Together we shared a childhood jam packed with fun, adventure & laughter. They were my very best friends then & they are still my very best friends now.

Footnote: Come home BT & never leave CT. I love you both.

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