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(I did this post a year ago---but thought it would be fun for my new doll blog and readers! The benefit committee is putting the final touches on the party venue.)

Mulan: It becomes late, we must leave to be dressed. This is the last table to finish.

Ryan: The stage is better than I thought, we just need the spotlight on for the band.

Patrick and Sindy are finally here.

Ryan: I'm starving, just one little hot dog, please!

Richelle:Silly, they aren't even cooked yet.

The table looks fabulous.

Sindy: Thank you, but we really have to thank all the companies that donated. Pizzas, Sushi, and all the fruit and vegetables. Even the ice and coffee were donated.

Patrick: I have everything I need here, too. We should have plenty for mixed drinks, beer, wine and lots of soft drinks and water.

Ryan: The committee did a super job. Everything looks great.

Meanwhile back at Vickie's Haunted Vintage

Joe: Dang, this phone is dead.
Vickie: No wonder, it stopped ringing. I closed the doors an hour ago and put up the sign.

Nikki:This is the best thing I've done since I started working here, taking down the skeleton guy.

Vickie: I'm glad to see them go, too.

Vickie: The store is so empty, all those hangers. We are going to be closed until November 6th. I think we all need a few days off!

Zoe: (she kicks the garbage can) Take that...you scary old....bag of bones! We need to get going...gang.

Joe: I'm going to follow up on this line going dead, Vickie. I'll meet you there, just stay together and you should be fine. This is the first incidence in three days.

At the Skeleton Bash, before the doors open.

Richelle: Let's get this committee photo done so we can finish the last minute stuff. Everyone looks great. And have fun, tonight.

Elsa: Oh this is so, dark and spooky!

Anna: We don't have Halloween in Sweden. Oh, fun!

Skipper and Chelsea: (Chorus) Wow, COOL!

Elsa: Ah, Smorgasbord we do have. Salmon sandwiches, I love those.

Anna: Pizza and cake, NUM!

Barbie Fire Woman and a reluctant Snorkler! (He is a Dr.McDreamy, but from the movie, "Enchanted". Love his hair once I got all the sticky stuff out of it.

Two OOAK witches, one in calico's and the pumpkin made from a child's skirt from the Dollar Store.

Pirates (She is the Captain) are OOAK, pieced from old and new patterns.

Burgundy and Gold King and Queen. King is OOAK from old patterns and some altered Chelly Wood patterns. Queen is some vintage (Barbie?) dress, unmarked

but very lovely.

Belle: Everyone is staring at us.
Aidan: Well, I hope it's because you are stunning, and not me in tights.

Rory teeters in on Neo's arm.

Rory:This is impossible to walk in.

Waitress: Well, here's the specials tonight:one serving of linebacker served up with a very pretty 'mermaid'. Wonder what's for dessert, tons of food. Music has started, too.

(Waitress is vintage Barbie, with new apron, Neo is in vintage Ken football gear, Rory (Aurora) is in a tail found two years ago, and a dress found last month?, no tags.)

Here are three Barbies: U-Left, Monnie in the green vintage Rocker set, Trish in the

photo outfit, and my new Lara, in vintage Barbie (Country) Rocker. They are going to do

some mood music after supper.

Joe sneaks in and scans the crowd for anyone suspicious. (GI) Detective Joe is dressed in a OOAK motorcycle vest with fringe and headband, tattoos are stick on. If they stain him, I will just 'ink' some on him permanently, goes with his undercover detective personae.

Dr. Ken (has a shift at the hospital) and showed up in his Vintage Dr.Ken outfit, scrubs and Mattel coat, and emergency bag.

The right (Stage) side of the Skeleton Bash Venue. Lots of people.

Middle shot.

Food area, manned by Sindy and Patricia in vintage Disney tops and leggings.

The bar is busy.

The banquet is ready.

Bone Appetite!

This post is part 7 of a larger story if you are interested the links are below.

Vickie's Haunted Vintage Part 1

Vickie's Haunted Vintage Part 2

Vickie's Haunted Vintage Part 3

Vickie's Haunted Vintage Part 4

Skeleton Bash and Vickie's Haunted Vintage Part 5

Skeleton Bash and Vickie's Haunted Vintage Pt.6

Vickie's Haunted Vintage and the Skeleton Bash pt.7

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I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions

or products shown, or from where I shop.

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes,

which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, i falter and buy something new.

PLEASE do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission.

Thank you for your cooperation, Sandi Magle

I'll be sharing at these fine parties:

Thursdays Favorite Things

Sandi

Part 7

The Skeleton Bash is in full swing and everyone is enjoying the food. Detective Joe in his undercover vest views the scene. Looking for anything unusual.

Vickie:Hey there, Detective Joe, I didn't remember to thank you for the flowers. Do you want to join me for some food before it's all gone?

Joe:Sorry Vickie, I just got a call, your store's been hit again. We need to leave right now. I have my van out back.

Vickie: Oh no, let's go.

(At Vickie's Haunted Vintage)

Vickie: I don't...(sniff.)..know what I'm going to do. All our hard work is a mess on the floor! Costumes ripped and ruined, and all the decorations are trashed. I'm lucky the new stock is in storage.

Detective Joe: I'm calling in a forensics team, don't touch that sign well, don't touch anything. And I have to see the security tapes. Darn, I should have left the van here tonight.

Joe: I'm sorry Vick, you shouldn't have to go through this, but now we are one step closer to finding out who the perpetrators are, all of them.

Vickie: Joe, I'm so scared. Everything I own is in this shop. My lease is paid until March. I can't afford to be closed now.

Vickie: The only good fortune the dragon has brought me is you!

Joe:That's the precinct calling, the security pics are in---and they have something. I have to go, I will drop you off at the Bash. Make sure you leave there with lots of people, and don't go back to your apartment. I don't know how long I will be. I will talk to you when I have something.

Vickie:Okay, we will stay at the HFIM house on the next block. You know where.

(Back at the Skeleton Bash)

Vickie: Zoe and Nikki, the shop has been trashed, and well threats have been made. We aren't to go back there tonight. Joe will call when it is safe.

Zoe: Gosh Vickie, that's terrible.

Nikki: We can stay at the HFIM house, I know we will be safe there. Just like old times.

Vickie:Sure, that's what I thought. Okay, let's try and enjoy the rest of the Bash---and keep this quiet, until we know more.

Two days later, Joe finds Vickie emptying the shop and a closed sign up.

Vickie: Don't try and talk me out of closing I have no choice. I received Eviction Papers this morning. I can't reach my landlord either. The heat's not on there either.

Joe:I can have a Judge put a hold on that, while we wait for this case to break. It's only a matter of time, I'll have someone in custody, soon.

Vickie: Soon isn't soon enough. They are shutting me down, all but the security lights are off, no phone, no heat...I can hardly stand it, now, and it's sunny outside today. Tonight it's supposed to freeze.

Joe:Let me take care of this for you, please.
Vickie:The damage has been done. I can't do this anymore.

Joe: You've been a rock, don't give up now. Look you almost have this place cleaned all by yourself.

(Vickie looks around the empty shop full of just fixtures.)

Vickie:This is sad, the Christmas tree came this morning, and I had to deny the shipment. (Sigh) Can you help me haul these bins into the apartment, the movers are coming to put the rest in storage tonight.

(They move all the bins to the apartment. Joe answers his phone)

Joe:Wait, we have someone in custody. This could be our break in the case. Put a hold on those movers, okay?

Vickie:Oh Joe, really you think you can fix this?

Joe:Yes, it can be fixed, we have all the pieces of the puzzle, but one. And the suspect will give it up for sure! I'll make sure he does!

Detective Joe: Well, Gino. We've got you on camera---twice at Vickie's store). With your previous record, you are going to do hard time, now. What do you have to say!

(Security shot of Gino's injured face)

Gino:Oh, Joe, I'm sorry, but they beat me up and threatened to take my sister, and you know....use her.

I couldn't let that happen, not to my little sister. She's only fourteen. I haven't hurt anyone. I was careful not to hurt anyone.

Joe: That's your right wrist on camera. So, who paid you to do this, and to Sal, too? He gave you a job when no one else would.

Gino: I had to, they'll kill me, or hurt my sister. I wont' tell you, anything.

(Joe slams a fist down on the table) You have to, or I won't be able to protect you or your sister. Write it all down Here.(He points to the paper) Names, places, times, everything you can think of...I've got your sister outside in my office, she's safe. Now, write it all down.

Gino:Teresa is safe, oh man-o-man-o. They are the mob, Joe. The stinkin' Russian mob, and they want that whole corner of the block from Vickie's to Sal's Seafood. They told me to do whatever it took to get Vickie to leave and they would let me live and my sister alone. I don't know who did the rest of those horrible things.

Are you sure Teresa's okay?

Joe:Write it down, and I will move you both to a safe house tonight.

to be continued......

The rest of the story can be found here.