Vinyl Victims 

                                                                  The Search Begins

          The Dolly Detective Agency decided that the best way to approach a high-visibility job was to interview family and friends quietly.  Damsel Kane had said that her father would not approve of bringing in the police, and at this point, Nosey added, "We don't really know if he is "missing", or if he has simply chosen to withdraw from the family completely and live a different life.  If that is the case, it will be sad news for them.  It really might be his choice.  Then all we can do is give the family reassurance that he is alive and well and hope they can eventually find their way back to one another.  However, the scenario could be much, much worse. Let's get to work, so much time has passed already."

          After getting Orson Kane's address and a key from Damsel, Penny headed to the apartment on the chance Orson might be there, and if not, she could search for clues to to his whereabouts.  If she was lucky and there was a doorman he might provide some information.  Muscles volunteered to track down and interview the fellows that Damsel had named as her brother's best friends.  That left Nosey to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Kane.

  

                 She was surprised to find them quite willing to speak with her.  Hard to know if that was a good sign, or a smart cover-up.  Time would tell.

Upon reaching the mansion, Nosey expected to be greeted by a butler or maid and was surprised to have the door opened my Cid Kane himself.  She explained her reason for the visit and wondered if she'd get kicked out.  Instead, Mr. Kane invited her into the sun room to join his wife, Candy, and talk about their son.

     Mr. Kane excused himself and returned shortly with the photo of an unusual object.  Handing the photo to Nosey, he explained:

Mrs. Kane suggested that Ms. Parker speak with The Maid before leaving.  She explained that both children had always been very fond of Maid and had, over the years come to think of her more like a favorite aunt than an employee.  

 Parker thanked the Kanes for their cooperation, said her good-bye and quietly asked The Maid if they could speak in private.

...... To Be Continued.

                       VINYL VICTIMS

                                             Questions and Answers 

       The Dolly Detectives are all at work hoping to unravel the mystery of the missing man. 

Muscles has gone to see Matt Hastings, the young man who, according to Damsel, is Orson's best friend.

        Muscles decides to let Nosey know about the ex-fiancé.  You never know what can turn up a helpful bit of information.  

       Nosey calls the number for Mimi Beaureguard IV and arranges a time for a meeting. 

                                                        ...... To Be Continued

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                                       More Questions and a Few Good Answers

        After a call to Mimi Beaureguard IV, they agree to meet in the park while Mimi is between a clothing fitting and a charity luncheon.  

     Nosey explains that at this point in the investigation any information can prove helpful.

                                                   ..... To Be Continued.

       

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                                               Surprising Answers

                Muscles went to work calling various gyms and sports facilities since Damsel had known that a fellow named Charlie was Orson's personal trainer and had been for a few years but that was all she knew.  At last, Charlie was found at a small gym that catered to individual training programs.  

    Orson and Charlie step into Charlie's office to speak more privately. 

Muscles heads back to the office to share the big news. 

Orson -- married!  And the wife, September, missing as well.  Who is she?

Could she be a gold digger who is after Orson's money?  No, wait, Charlie said

something about a competition ....  And now there are two people missing!

..... To Be Continued

On the Cote D'Azur in doll size.

I purchased  three new backdrops from China via eBay because the moment I saw them, they took me to Nice, France and all along the Cote d'Azur.  So my dolls are living the good life in the South of France.

 We'll kick off with Trixie dressed in my version of the classic Nicoise folk costume.

I took a few liberties with the design, but it still replicates the basics of the costume. 

How Time Flies

I don't really know 'how' time flies, but it does.   Faster and faster it seems.  I had completely lost track of this blog.  It seems I had an intention to introduce my dolls here and give the backstories I had made up for them.  That's probably a good idea as I have so many that I lose track of who someone is if it happens to be a doll I don't photograph often.  I am going to approach this project again.  We'll see how I do this time.

                             "Au Courant" Ysla

Ysla has finally taken off the white wig that she spottend and grabbed for hersef and no one else and now she has put on the wig and outfit that were designed just for her.

This is just a great oufit and each item offers playability on its own.  The white shirt is sleevless and is made on the 'body suit' style so that it will stay in place and the sleevless option makes it very easy to go under jackets/sweaters with no added bulk.

The skirt has a perfectly scaled herringbone texture and fits like a dream.  Hose, shoes and wig are all topnotch and fit perfectlyl.