17 Days To Go...

And counting. Well it's day two of my blog posting. So much to tell you regarding Dolton and environs (french for area). Although the summer may have seemed like a loss without my dollies, I have made the most of it sitting here at this computer. I have revamped Dolton and changed the family structure. No more 3 generations, there will only be two. And the small dolls, Sindy's, MK & A's etc etc will be  children and teenagers. Although they will keep their original names that I gave them when they arrived, they will 'play' other dolls as children in my stories and scenes. The Bratz too will become little kids after the Kelly and Tommy stage.  I am in the process on a very long spreadsheet, getting new surnames and placing the dolls in appropriate families. Now many of the dolls that were 'officially' married in the old Dolton will stay that way (like the Jacksons and the Heinrichs). But there are some surprises. A few dolls have died, either I ditched them or they died in a story but I still kept the actual doll. And some, well let's just say their marriages broke up. I won't tell you much because it can spoil a story. Although I bet many of you don't remember half of what you read here and other blogs where I posted my stories anyway.  I was thinking of reprinting them here, say maybe a chapter a day to refresh your memories. That is if you are interested. Think I will set up a poll at the bottom of this posting to see if you are. Of course perhaps many of you have not found your way back here yet. I haven't heard from the former members (except one).
The biggest upset of all, which I will tell you because the story goes on from their break up is Tim and Denise McCarthy! My goodness even I was shocked at that one! LOL Well Tim and Denise as we all (probably don't) remember were high school sweethearts. Tim opened the very first bar in Dolton shortly after WWII ended. He and Terry Honeywell were partners as was Tim's wife Denise. Now Denise had a beautiful singing voice, okay not many of you actually heard her but, trust me she did. After their last baby was born, Harley, okay I'll post that pic for you now....

Denise was asked to sing the National Anthem at the Dolton Devils Hockey Games, well she did so well, that one day she was offered a contract to come and make a recording. To get to the point here, Denise and her younger sister Renee, who was already trying to break into the music business joined up and became a singing duo. Now I can't take credit for their success as I modelled them after The Judds IRL, although I can't legally use that name. Hmmm will have to think up one I guess. Anyway, the success took Denise away from Dolton, (I was actually thinking of getting rid of her at the time and hence this story line). But Denise is staying in my collection (for now) and so I just decided that she would leave Tim and her children behind. Tim, needless to say was devastated.  Instead of the bartender listening to everyone else's hard luck stories, he now had one of his own. Many in Dolton were sympathetic to Tim's dilema and so tried to comfort him in his grief. Thank goodness Tim and Denise's two daughters were older and could help take care of the baby Harley.  Despite working in a bar, Tim never did drink and fortunately has not become an alcoholic. Now the years have passed (Dolton time anyway) and Tim is finally over Denise but has become very lonely. Now comes the fun part, who in Dolton will Tim fall in love with next? An old chum from high school perhaps? A young gal who maybe is the daughter of one of his friends? (gasp). Or will it be a new resident in Dolton? I can hardly wait to find out. You see I, like you the reader don't know how these stories will go, because I usually write them as I play them or in many cases dream about them. Which you know has happened many times in the past.

Okay so what else has happened. Oh yes Blair and Dorthea's marriage is on the rocks. I am still not sure if it will survive. He still can't get over the fact that she slept with Dr. Jeremy Young before she met Blair. Come on now! I think Blair is being a bit prudish over this.
Speaking of the good doctor LOL Well his marriage to Bethany Doyle did not last long. Well longer than with Hillary. Jeremy and Bethany had 2 children to boot. Doc Young has since gotten together with an old girlfriend from his past. Shall I tell you who she is? Naw, I'll let you wait for that story.

As most of you know when I write a story many other Doltonites (characters) make appearances in it, mostly small roles. But through this you get to know the people of Dolton. Many of the characters appear in all my stories mainly because their occupation warrants it. Like Dr. Young, Tim Davidson, and of course Terry Honeywell. Oh now there's a new development there. And no it doesn't concern Genevieve who has finally moved on. Thanks to Terry many new businesses have opened up in other towns and in Dolton too. Terrys foresight and business sense has made him a very wealthy man.
Hang on, there's a knock at my door.
Yippee look who arrived.....

It's Captain Norrington from POTC fame. Ain't he handsome!!! I already have his story started. He will of course be a Loftonian. I must admit the poor man was a bit shocked when I took him out of his box. Having come from the 18th century (haven't seen the movie so I'm not sure what era POTC is from). Anyway he was quite shocked to find himself in the 21st Century. But I am sure he will adapt. I wasn't sure what to name him. Norbert Norrington sounded too, well the first name and last sounded alike. Then again I was harbouring the notion to buy 2 of him and have them as twin brothers, hence the reason for Norbert and Albert.  (If there is any left I still may do that) But now that he is actually in my possession I think I will name him Dean. Okay Dean is not an 18th century name but....he is a Loftonite now LOL Anyway Dean Norrington has finally come home. He was a naval captain and away at sea most of the time. His sweet wife Olivia seen here waits patiently for his return. They do have children. Marla is their oldest and attended the P.J. party last winter at Weasley Manor. That's her at the end in the white p.j's with the pink hearts. That was my last Lofton scene (NY's at Weasley's) before packing up the Loftonians. They too have a huge population increase.  Fifteen new residents in all (so far) although a few did arrive as I was packing.  Okay the actual count is 6 since they were sent off in the pod as the others were opened before.  I think Becky Weasley will have to have a grand occassion for them all to get together and meet each other. Unfortunately I won't be unpacking all my furniture and other props so scenes will be limited. For we are most likely going to put the house back on the market next spring. But that is over 6 months away and a lot can happen and change between now and then.

Anyway that is all the yak I have for now. I am still waiting for another parcel to arrive. A another resident for Lofton and 2 TK's for Dolton. So I may be back later.....

Well I can't seem to find how to set up the poll, maybe Google removed that feature.

Oh and just a program note, for those of you who were LOST fans, Jin will now be appearing on the remake of tv series Hawaii-5-0. This starts tonight so check your local listings. Looking forward to it.

"Book him Dano"

Whoops, looks like it's next Monday and not tonight. Dang, I was looking forward to it.