One of the nicest comments I've ever read. I think I'm Archived Message Posted by marilyn in syracuse on December 18, 2011, 10:52 am, in reply to "It was a labor of love. A good time to remember Ben a year after he left us, not too soon to -->" proud to be an acquaintance of you two! --Previous Message-- : Be bitter. It was a lot, but it was fun. It : was an opportunity for 2 old convention : roomates to spend time with each other and : the doll we love, plus we stayed in : Manhatten for 2 nights at a cool hotel for : military members (if you are active, : retired, or a Vet you must stay here. : $65/night in midtown? Unbeatable), saw the : Rockettes, had first row aisle seats to the : Addams Family, shopped on 5th Ave, lunched : with Mel, saw an AMAZING exhibit of : historical and modern couture hats (You MUST : see it if youre in NYC), went to American : Girl Place, Ellen's Stardust Diner (google : it), and happily enjoyed the NY deli I grew : up eating. : : We love you Ben, thanks for the memories and : the beautiful things in abundant heaps. : Your sister and her family were lovely to : us. Your nieces are remarkable women, your : grand-nice and nephew are cherubs. Sleep : well and Happy Hannukkah my friend. : : Elaine : : --Previous Message-- : Here's the room before we started. : : : : : : : : : : : : : Message Thread: What do 900 dolls look like? - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 1:23 am Mind boggling...but so much beauty in one place. - carrolynaz/ar December 18, 2011, 3:05 pm Doll Heaven! - Kim K December 18, 2011, 12:47 pm I had been told by an old friend what Ben's doll room looked like but I still could not imagine it. - Pamela Harbaugh December 18, 2011, 11:59 am Pam, these pics are in the attic where the dolls were stored this past year, but last time I visited - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 12:30 pm this is not how Ben had them, of course, this is how they were arranged for us to have work space. - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 10:46 am That is one huge collection! They are all so beautiful. Thanks for sharing Elaine! - Helen in CA December 18, 2011, 10:34 am It was a labor of love. A good time to remember Ben a year after he left us, not too soon to --> - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 10:33 am One of the nicest comments I've ever read. I think I'm - marilyn in syracuse December 18, 2011, 10:52 am Thanks, Marilyn! - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 12:33 pm Looks like a real treasure trove, though lots of work! Neat to see the pictures. NM - Sandra in Ky December 18, 2011, 10:24 am What can I say but --- OMG!!!!!!! (nm) - Tomi in NYC December 18, 2011, 10:03 am I wouldn't know where to start!! - Carmela December 18, 2011, 9:43 am Yes! we had that problem. We started by pulling out the line items for our list and --> - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 10:07 am I would be SO overwhelmed! - Mike December 18, 2011, 9:18 am 6es! Thank G*d you told us to number the items! it would be overwealing --> - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 10:19 am That is a nice arrangement! - Helen in CA December 18, 2011, 8:39 pm All I can say is....O-M-G!!!!!! It's overwhelming.... - CherylStG December 18, 2011, 8:21 am LOL, yeah, I know...! - Lt Col Elaine December 18, 2011, 8:25 am Wow thats some collection - - Karen in New Zealand December 18, 2011, 6:14 am Lock me in and throw away the key! - T.J. in S.F. December 18, 2011, 5:21 am Wow...........amazing.... - Jurrie December 18, 2011, 3:55 am Holy Moly! - Xerianne December 18, 2011, 2:49 am Holy cow! It's mind-boggling, thanks for sharing w/us! - lizretros December 18, 2011, 2:03 am Wow. Just....wow. (nm) - Tom in CA December 18, 2011, 1:44 am   Searching