Although it will seem as if very little has happened in West End Village, big changes have been afoot. I have reduced my doll collection considerably and am now in the process of reducing my collection of clothing. My illness seems to have reached a plateau after a precipitous deterioration and recently two Occupational Therapists came over to see what accommodations could be made to help with my breathlessness. I’ve had to eliminate the school because it blocked access to some of the space using my rollator walker. So at the moment, West End Village is in chaos and I continue to make the space user friendly for someone with a walker. But of course, the West Enders continue to enjoy life as you can see from the photos.
The bar at the renamed West End Manor Resort remains a favourite with the models and actors of the community. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the ladies are dazzling. Hagrid is looking pretty spiffy too as he chats up Tina.
Before heading to the Manor as it’s now known among the Villagers, Shakira has a photoshoot to promote her latest album and tour. She’s not sure which photo she likes yet.
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Hey Wendy, it’s good that you can move around more easily and get advise from the therapists. The Westenders won’t mind some chaos, they all look great, good luck Hagrid! 😉 Shakira looks fabulous,love the photo shoot! Lots of hugs, Linda
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Thank you, Linda!
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I’m glad you are getting some help from the OT’s and I’m sure that the kids won’t mind home schooling for a bit. It seems to be a trend.
I love the photos of Shakira; she could use any of them. I love that gold dress BTW. Hagrid looks as if he might have gone to the bar in his PJ’s but Tina does not seem to mind. Her hair is great too, really does remind me of Tina Turner.
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Apparently Mattel is going to do a Tina Turner doll this year but I like my version!
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Yours will probably be better.
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Good luck with you illness, Wendy. I suppose that a plateau is much better than a precipice. As ever, beautiful photos of lovely dolls. If I were Shakira I’d go for the second photo: wild, I think, without suggesting raunchiness.
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I think you’re right!
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Your dolls all look FABULOUS…and downsizing is always a good thing in dollyworlds, lol!
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Downsizing would be better if it didn’t require so many decisions!
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Love hearing about the West Enders no matter what is going on. They look great! Glad you’ve gotten some Occupational Therapy. I may be biased (my sister is an OT) but I find it very useful. Best of luck.
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Yes, I was really glad to get their advice. ❤️
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Awesome dolls,you are Amazing! Love center top pic gal/who is she!..Love Sakira ..fabulous dress,Hagrid is Fabulous too.God bless.Prayers. Do what you gotta do for you.
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The doll in the top picture is a rerooted, repainted OOAK version of the tall Asian BMR 1959 doll. I think she’s gorgeous!
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*Shakira
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So glad you are going to be able to still enjoy your doll space even if it is downsized a bit. As far as letting go of some of your dolls, I know that is a very hard task and I am not good at it! Such tough decisions to be made! Hope your health stays at a level you can deal with. Hugs to you my friend!
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Thank you so much, Phyllis!
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I’ve been having to do some reorganizing, too, although thankfully not for health reasons. Barbieville keeps growing but my apartment ain’t keeping up!
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I feel for you!
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This story has been great! I read it from the beginning to the end during the past few days. You’re a great storyteller. I wish you all the best!
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I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it!
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