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I read the eight book in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris, From Dead to Worse on the weekend and it was like wallowing in a bowl of chocolate pudding ~ or in my case, creme brulee. It's so nice when you are this far into a series and the characters are still evolving and like good friends you can't wait to visit and catch up on all the local gossip.

Again, this Southern Vampire mystery series isn't deep, but it's fun and comforting. My mother borrowed the first 7 books and has been chewing her way through them while my father is not at all impressed with me for loaning them to her. Apparently she just holes up on the couch and ignores him.

*insert wicked grin HERE*

Can't hardly wait for May and the release of Volume 9!

These pictures, by the way ~ are for ariss_tenoh. The hakama and kimono made by an ebay seller are a very good fit for the 1/6 sized doll. I was so frustrated with the Japanese pattern book so now I have a comparison size to scrutinize when cutting out fabric and deal with that pleating. It's also much too long for my Hujoos (which is good to know so I can down size the pattern) but should fit a Taesung just fine. Very VERY well made.

As to piccies ~ Mr. Omega wants to take a photo of Dude...preferably with a bit of the kimono slipping off the shoulder. Dude wants Mr.O to take a hike. Monk has a new laptop (snagged from the Sprogs' SWAT doll) and is completely oblivious to either of them.