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Obtaining That Grail

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I have had the pleasure in the last year to add a "grail" doll or two to my collection. I must preface this by saying I just replied to a question in December stating "I no longer have a grail list" LOL. I came across these two beauties this month by accident. In the '90's I loved all things Barbie. I still have a twinge here and there for my girl. At the end of 1999 there was a Classical Goddess Collection showcased. I say 1999 even though everything says 2000/1. I remember the pics of the Goddess of Spring. I fell in love with all that long curly strawberry blonde hair Promo Goddess of Spring  Can you see the gorgeous there. The finished product was not the same as the promo pic. I wasn't in any rush to buy her. When Wisdom was produced I still didn't jump. I don't know why I didn't get them then.  Fast forward 14 years and I found her. The price one ebay had to be a mistake. I won't say but I put her on watch immediately. I had ...

Friends, Food, & Dolls..Oh My

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I'm still here just not posting.... I've been trying to keep to my clearing things out task. I have a lot to go but I have to take the pics to post the stuff to sell. I've never enjoyed the whole organizing thing even if it is necessary :O/  I took time out of my agonizing task to go out with friends for food & doll time. Any doll time is necessary. My friends Marti, Joelle, Ebony, & my sweetie John met at Brother Jimmy's BBQ. The food is delicious but must remind myself not to go eat when I'm starving LOL. A good time was had by all. We discussed the newest releases coming from Integrity, Mattel, and just new stuff in general.  After eating Ebony, John, & I headed to Bryant Park for some doll fun. I must admit John was OK with our doll fun :O) Here are some pics. My models of choice are Eden, Annik, Adele aka Ms. One, Natalia, & Dania. Ebony's ladies are Ayumi & Darla. Our photo sessions ended early due to the heat and a sudden rainstor...