Tonner Tuesday

I used to hate Tuesdays. Yeah everyone hated Mondays but Tuesdays were always my bad days. But not anymore since Tonner started having his weekly sales starting at noon on Tuesdays. Gives me something to look forward to. I wonder what he will have on sale today. I need males for Lofton. Last check, the females outnumbered the males 6:1 That's why it used to be called Venus.  Of course in all my towns the females outnumber the males. They just don't make as many male dolls as female. They make more money on female dolls with their clothing and accessories.
Quite cool here today which is how I like it. I am so glad the intense heat (and humidity) of this past summer is over. I never liked summer, even as a kid. If I wasn't at the beach then I was in the coolness of our basement. Usually playing the piano,  xmas carols to boot LOL  I have always been heat intolerant, more so now that I have lost my thyroid. But I truly believe I always had a thyroid problem it just wasn't found. My mother told me that I had growths on my voice box and that it was from talking too much. Even as a kid I knew that didn't make sense. I guess she didn't understand what the doc told her and it was her way of trying to get me to shut up. It didn't work! Hence my nickname Chatterbox.
Well less than hour to go til the sale starts I am sitting here crocheting and counting down the minutes. I am a real clock watcher. Ironic since I don't even wear a watch. They don't run properly on me, something about my metabolism screws them up or makes them run backwards. I kid you not!  I can usually, when I am outside tell the time within about 10 mins of accuracy. But when I am driving or sitting here at the computer I am constantly watching the time go by. I remember my first car that had a clock in it. A 1972 Olds Cutless Convertible. Man I spent as much time watching the hands tick by (no digital in those days) as I watched the road. I was always checking how many minutes it would take me to drive any distance. I was a fanatic about it.
The only time I am not watching the clock is in Dolton. There aren't any down there, or rather weren't any. Once I got a computer down there, I still never even checked it. Time meant nothing there. It was an escape for me I guess. And I really miss it.  Oh well soon my babies, soon.....
On the bright side I am expecting another parcel to arrive. It better be today, cos I have all my lottery tickets filled out with the new population numbers. Yes I play my doll populations in the lottery. Pick 3, is the Lofton count and Pick 4 is the Dolton count. I do win occassionally. *grin*
I am also awaiting another package from California. Last week I bought 3 pair of shoes for my Ellowyne doll. All my dolls, like me have a shoe fetish. I must have 50 pair of shoes and I am not exagerating! A girl can't have enough pairs of shoes. Although I don't know why I am keeping them all, as I never wear them anymore since I no longer work. I even have a few pair brand new still in their boxes. Can you say excessive? Hah laugh all you want. I even have clothing hanging in my closet with the price tags still on them. All stuff I bought back when I worked. Hmmm I wonder if anything still fits me. Will have to try them on one of these days.
Anyway that brings me to the Dolton Standard Wardrobe. I have to thank my friend Mel who came up with that name. Many years ago when I was on a doll forum we were chatting about dolls sharing clothing. Of course I added my two cents worth (when have you known me not to) anyway I told them my dolls DON'T SHARE anything! Of course back then I didn't have  even a 1000 dolls, now adays not too many of my residents have the complete Dolton Standard Wardrobe. Anyway to explain the DSW, each female must have; dress, party dress, gown, skirt, blouse, top, sweater, shorts, slacks, jeans, coat, bathing suit and some sort of sleepwear either p.j.'s or a nightie and of course a housecoat. Oh yes, shoes, boots, running shoes, hat and of course a purse. Jewellery and underwear well that was optional. With many of the fashions Barbie and most other dolls can't wear underwear under their clothing or it just won't fit. And most girls come wearing earrings, a necklace, bracelet or ring. What do you want a tiara too? LOL
The guys must have; suit, slacks, jeans, shorts, bathing suit, top, shirt, sweater, coat, shoes, and running shoes. Some have boots but it is not a necessary. And of course guys just don't have as many accessories so they are somewhat cheaper to dress. And harder to get items for too. Of course not everything has to be new or store bought. Items can be sewn, knitted or crocheted. And so I made it my quest to try and get sweaters for everyone. One friend alone knitted me over 125 sweaters for my dolls! And I lost count of how many have come from Sweden. And ebay, and doll shows. So eventually I tried making my own. But of course they are not as nice as the ones I bought.
Still 15 minutes to go. Told you I clock watch LOL
BLAH! Nothing great this week. Oh yes he had a nice Antoinette doll, in a beautiful red gown. But she would have to become a cabinet doll (and all my cabinets are full). Besides I have the Basic Antoinette (with 3 wigs) on pre-order.  Insatiable Sweet Tooth and This Dish is Too Hot were on sale, for $100. each but they have the Lara Croft physique and you can't get clothing for them. And as we all know I never keep my dolls in costumes. They become ordinary citizens once they arrive. Costumes are for Halloween in my book. And so no new residents will be coming to town next week. Unless of course I see something on ebay! *grin*
Now I am just waiting for the mail man, come on!
The Bell guy is here. I should tell you we bought a new tv on the weekend. Sears had a big sale and we were planning to buy a flat screen HDTV for the next house but since that ain't happening we consoled ourselves by getting it now. It will be an early xmas present to each other. Anyway our dish has to be moved because the neighbour's tree is blocking the HD signal. It comes from a different satellite apparently than regular tv. So the man is now moving our dish onto the chimney of the house. We don't use the chimney anymore, it was for the old oil furnace, which we got rid of when we moved in here.  Anyway Jack can watch his sports in HiDef and I can enjoy my new residents. See it works out all the way around.
I had other things noted to talk about today but I am not really a scripted person and therefore like to write what comes off the top of my head so to speak. I'll save those notations for a day when I don't have much to say!
Hope you are all enjoying your Tuesday. Where is that mailman?