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Vickie's HAUNTED Vintage DEUX

When I first moved my Doll Barbie posts from my regular blog:

https://oldnewgreenredoblog.blogspot.com/ ,

 I embarked on a story I had no idea where it was going to go, it started as Vickie's HAUNTED Vintage, a costume story. I also knew it would be about having a Benefit party, but then...

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It really started with the New Vickie's Vintage...selling tickets for the Benefit called the Skeleton's Bash. The new store had lots of costumes and ended up being very busy. Decorated for Halloween, Vickie's shop began to have strange things happening: moving mannequins, ancient curses, cryptic and mysterious bone messages, threats, break-ins and the worst, loosing her lease.

Part1: https://barbieoldnewgreenredo.blogspot.com/2017/10/vickies-haunted-vintage-and-bash.html


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Part2: https://barbieoldnewgreenredo.blogspot.com/2017/10/vickies-haunted-vintage-part-2.html

Wierd things started happening, customers complained.

Zoe: How can I help you?


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Joe: I'm looking for  a leather vest with fringe and a helmet, do you have anything like that here?
Wow, this dude back here is one scary---MMM_um....guy!


Part 4 

Next Morning:
06:00 Cantrell Security calls: Vickie's emergency number. 

Cantrell: Miss Vickie, no worries, but we had some sort of breach on your Eastland location last night, CPD was notified and an officer responded. There were bones on the floor from my notes. The officer locked up and we reset the alarms. Just a head's up. Security cameras show no activity after that.

Vickie: Oh. Thank you for the information, we had something weird going on yesterday. Can you keep the cameras on during the day please. 

Cantrell: CPD may follow up with you today, and yes cameras are set for on for the entire block.

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Part 4: https://barbieoldnewgreenredo.blogspot.com/2017/10/vickies-haunted-vintage-part-4.html

Part 5

(Then there was the LOVE element, which surprised even me.)

Meanwhile, 
Detective Joe and Vickie walk down to Sal's Seafood just around the block from the vintage shop for a late dinner.


Gino: I'm your server tonight. Nice to see you again Joe, and you're Miss Vickie from the shop around the corner. 

Detective Joe: Please Gino the table back in the corner. That's a nasty bruise on your face Gino, what happened?.



Part 6
(The night of the Bash...the Shop was closing, electrical and phones are not working.)

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 phone 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.

The SKELETON BASH goes on.
Food area, manned by Sindy and Patrice in vintage Disney tops and leggings.
(What a party--food music, dancing, fun)

The bar is busy.


The banquet is ready. 

Part 6:

Part 7
(Then...Under cover Joe and Vickie meet again..)

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.

Does Joe solves the case from camera footage. He recognizes something, or someone.

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. 

(WHO IS THEY??? Find OUT!)


Part 7:


Part 8...is it finally over?

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Darkness is perpetual on Vickie's Street for over a week. Detective Joe is no where to be found.

(Joe finally shows up)

Joe: I thought I would stop by, I saw your lights were finally on. I've been kinda busy, but your place looks great! Thanks for hanging on to my vest.

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Vickie:You sure have been busy, Joe. According to the paper, your unnamed task force brought down the Russian mob. Why did they want to acquire properties all over the North side? What were they planning to do with them?

Joe:Well, I could tell you that information,Vickie. But, then I would have to lock you up in solitary confinement until the trials. We wouldn't want that. 

.....If you want to see the end of the story....


Part 8 finale here:

This post is cobbled together, so I can't get the background consistent. And, because of New Blogger, I have to go back and re-edit the layout of all the posted links...as they are basically unreadable. UGH! ...I wish they had an all blog link to edit? maybe they do? 

I hope you enjoyed the story---because Vickie's is going to be a costume shop again, soon! Hugs, Sandi

All the opinions and photographs on this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated. 

 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.

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

Thank You, Sandi







Zoomba in the Park

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Gilly has been running her Zoomba classes in the park most of the summer, right across from the 
Grand View. 

Gilly (right): Hey, Sindy! Are you joining class?

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 Sindy: I'd love to but I'm trekking down to the Farmer's Market for some fresh produce, it's apple and pumpkin season now at the bakery. Oh, and I want to thank you, most of your students show up at the bakery after classes! Thanks, bunches.

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Gilly: I know the delicious smell from your shop wafts across the street. It's hard to resist. Upside is they have to come back to class and wear off those extra calories.

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Sindy: We do have some low calorie fruit drinks, and light lattes. I've been keeping multi-grain zucchini cookies in stock, the cocoa ones seem to be a favorite. I have to scram now...good luck with your classes. Thanks again, Gilly!

Gilly: You too, and class is always free for you if you have time. 

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A few minutes later, a small crowd arrives to start class.

Gilly: Hi Everyone! Let's get on the ground and get a few good stretches to warm up.


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Stretch and hold, now the other leg!


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Zoe: Oh, my this really gets a good stretch.

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Gilly: Remember you can also join our classes via Zoom, same fee, just in the comfort of your own home. Now let's do our other side...Stretch and hold.

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Barbie: Oh, love that music (up down, up down, up down) Now we are cranking!

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Gilly: Okay, now FASTER---you can do it, up down up down, UPPPPP down.

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(Ugh, grunt, phew, ow, ugh, grunt, phew, OWWW!)

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Gilly: NOW HOLD____that pose as long as you can, breathe slow and hold.


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Barbie: Phew and hold.....she says, arrrrrgh...phew.....

(40 Minutes Later)

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Gilly: Okay everyone on their back, get into your Vee positions. OKAY breathe and hold. Hold as long as you can. 
(Collective Groans......)
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Barbie: My shoes are too heavy.

Gilly: Keep those toes up! HOLD...don't forget to breathe.

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OMG....arrrrgghgghghgh!


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Gilly: How many are still with me? 

(One by one they heels hit the ground.)

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Kat and Gilly are the last two.

Kat: I think it was a tie, Gilly. Great class...everything hurts, LOL.

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Gilly: Thanks, everyone...SUPER class! See you Tuesday, don't forget to sign up and pay online. I can only take 6 out here, but if outdoors is full you can do Zoomba on Zoom in your home. Bad weather and we do it via Zoom. Have a great day!

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Gilly, Zoe and Barbie have a visit after class!  

Barbie: Oh, the smells from the bakery---honestly anyone up for a pumpkin coffee or a muffin? 

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Barbie: I'm starving...Sindy's Patisserie calls, definitely. I need to pick up buns for supper too. 

HOW DO YOUR DOLLS keep their 
SLIM FIGURES? LOL.

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Vickie's Long Day

Just one Day!

Early 7AM at Vickie and Joe's apartment
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Joe: Hey, Sweetie, time to get up? What not even a grunt?

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Cat: Purrrrrrrrrrrrr, purrrrrr!

Joe: Hmmm, she must have dashed out when I was taking my shower! 

(Meanwhile Vicky hurries to the bakery to pick up her order for her gals at Vickie's Vintage.)
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(Next at the Vickie's Vintage) 

Brrrirnnnngggg! 
Vickie: Vickie's Vintage, how may I help you? Yes we have two appointments open this afternoon, each between 1-2 and 2-3. Yes masks are required and we have gloves and sanitizer available for your use. See you then, Miss Emilie and Miss Colette.

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Brrrrinnng:

Vickie's Vintage, how may I help you? Yes, we are still open with appointments for your shopping safety. Six people are allowed in the store at one time for shopping. 

We have an appointment between 2-3 open, we also have our website, VickiesV@blank.com. 

Sure, many of our items are available online. Okay, we will see you at two this afternoon, thank you, bye.


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An hour later after coffee and a complete wipe down of the store.

Zoe: Vickie, everything is ready upstairs.

Vickie: Great, please answer the door! 

Zoe: It's Joe, Vickie.

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Joe: I guess the honeymoon is over...not even a goodbye this morning.

Vickie: I hollered at you in the shower, but you were singing. I hollered, "JOE, I'm leaving, I LOVE YOU! "

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Joe: Well, then, you deserve a good morning kiss, since I almost jumped on the cat in bed thinking it was you. 

Vickie: (*giggle*) Have a good day! 

AND HER WORKDAY Continues...! 9:30 AM

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Vickie takes the phone calls and deals with the online orders. The phone and the computer emails never stop.


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Zoe: That dress is perfect for you, Tanya. Shall I wrap it up. 

Tanya the bride: Please do, and I need some shoes and hose. And I should have everything. I can't believe we are finally getting married. We were originally scheduled for March, but I think a park outdoor wedding this Sunday will do. And this dress is perfect!


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Zoe: I hope you have a glorious day and a happy life! 


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Tanya: I hope so, the weather seems so up and down now, is it Fall or is it still summer?

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Tanya: Thanks again!

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Carly: Miss Colette, if you can't find anything down here, you can try upstairs, Zoe doesnt' have anyone up there right now.

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Colette: This is perfect and I vant deez one too, and zee other one in blue.

Many hours and customers later, the door stops banging, the phone stops ringing, everything is wiped down for tomorrow. 
And Joe shows up to take Vickie to the bank.


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Carly: Goodnight, Officer and boss, see you tomorrow.

Vickie: Thanks, Carly. We have another full day of appointments tomorrow, and I shipped out 14 orders today. We are starting to get requests for Halloween though, we will have to decide what to do?

Nikki: We could make the whole shop Halloween, we have enough stock...for just four weeks? Will people venture out for Halloween in masks, LOL? I wonder.

Joe: Yea, they probably will, more than they do now. It's a gamble though? Halloween is usually a busy night for the police department, but every night is Halloween now.

Vickie: I'll have to check the numbers and what online venues are doing for the season, and see what might be happening?


Much later, back home, Joe is grilling supper! 


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Vickie: Hey Officer, aren't you a bit under-dressed. 

Joe: It's hot in here, some idiot downstairs has their heat cranked up already, at least the deck out here is cooler. Dinner done in just a few minutes. How about some white wine, Sweetie.

7:30 PM

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Joe: Salmon, corn, I'm starving!

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8:30 PM
Vickie: I'm afraid to ask, how was your day?
Joe: Okay.  But, I don't know which is worse, the politicians, the protestors, or the looters. Things seem to be getting under control, today anyway. I just need a day off, the whole department needs a time-out. 

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Joe: HEY Cat, that is not for you...you have to get down. (He puts a generous serving of salmon on Cat's dish)

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Vickie: That's why I love you...you take care of both of us! 

Cat: Prrrrrrrrr, prrrrrrrr! 

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Vickie and Joe talk,  Halloween, the shop,
 the online business,
the protests, 
and more talk, 
elections, 
when are we getting married?
and talk.
Joe says if and when I can get some time off...?
and talk.


9 PM

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Joe: I'm stuffed, are you for dessert?...(Wink!)


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10PM

Joe: Okay CAT this is another thing we don't share! 

Lights OUT!



With Chicago Halloween events in question,

  SHOULD VICKIE's VINTAGE
Be a Halloween Shop for a month?
Please comment on this! 
Hugs!



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