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Home » Dear Dolly ….

Dear Dolly ….

January 29, 2013 by Nanny 4 Comments

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This afternoon I am joining a blogging friend, Clare from Clares Craftroom!  Clare came up with the idea of  having a link up so we could all share our dolls.

I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at the dolls and reading their stories – a lot of reminiscing going on …….

When I was a little girl, the only doll I remember was a beautiful, dark haired, walking doll that my uncle bought for me.  This uncle was special because he was in the navy and visited places all over the world (said with a voice of wonder of a child!  ). On one of his ‘leaves’ he arrived home to Grandma’s with 2 dolls and he let me choose which one I would like.

My Mum thought I would choose the lovely blonde in a frilly blue dress but she was wrong!!! I chose my doll because she was dressed in a red dress that had a sailor suit collar trimmed in navy blue and white – just like my uncle (well he didn’t have a dress, and his uniform was a very dark blue with white trim, but you get what I mean).

Anyway, needless to say, I lost her when my baby brother took her outside and left her there without me knowing. The weather ruined her – her face and exposed arms and legs peeled away……makes me sad just writing about it!  I don’t even have a photo of her…  🙁      I should add that I long ago forgave my brother – he was just a baby!

So what can I add to Clares Link-up? – thinking, thinking, when I thought of my lady in a hat!  My Grandma gave me this many years ago and I have carried her with me all these years, keeping her near to me on the dressing table – so I guess she is my dolly!

Do you still have your favourite dolly?  Why not tell me about her/him……
Until next time 
Nanny xx

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  1. Christine M says

    January 31, 2013 at 4:41 am

    How disappointing for you losing your doll like that. I just love the lady given to you by your Grandmother. She is beautiful.

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    • Nanny says

      January 31, 2013 at 5:53 am

      Thanks Christine! My Grandmother was very special to me and just like the lady, Grandma always had a smile on her face.

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  2. Liz says

    January 31, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Thank you for showing us your lovely doll . She is lovely.

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    • Nanny says

      January 31, 2013 at 5:54 am

      Thanks Liz! It was special to be able to share them wasn’t it!

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