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Ill let you tell me about this. What i do know is its a dressmakers manikin. Shes got a few "loose" part, but who doesnt? Im going to "tighten" her up some & shes going to become the latest Gulf Oil Co. service station attendant, wearing the Gulf uniform shirt i bought a couple of weeks ago. Good thing i didnt buy a hat.
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Finally found a woman that won't look through your finds huh Mikie :-)
you are on FIRE today Mani! GOOD ONE!!! I take it you figured out "WHO" . Your "namesake". I ENJOY our comments, keep em comin girl! I read this today & it does make u think. "Everyone should keep a fair sized cemetary to bury the falts of there friends in"
thank you Sean & Michael
your very welcome:)
Looks like she had open heart surgery.
Poor girl had an autopsy :-( Mizjane :-)
mizjane, my manikin went on a date that Mani set up. Later that night i heard someone bangin on some cymbals & ringin my door bell, this was all that was left, i saw something small & hairy, riding off on a unicycle.?!?!
I told you to keep your gremlins locked up ! lol