O please, don't let Ruby divert your attention from the true purpose of this forum: Garden Art.
True she was created to be an art form, and she is that.
But now that she sees herself as an art form, she is trying to hog the whole forum and we can't let that happen.

I've noticed she sleeps the entire day, but with her eyes wide open. And I hid her roller skates in the hall closet. She hasn't yet figured out how to open the door.

I do have to let her out in the evenings, though, because by then I am usually starved for conversation and she, being wide awake, does share some interesting perspectives on life as she knows it and also her views on art and flowers are quite unique.

She spends most of her time looking through my closets, planning her wardrobe, trying on things, leaving a mess, looking for the perfect scare crow outfit. I notice she's gathered a broom, a long black robe, and she's trying to talk Daisy into going with her on her midnight rides. Daisy is mostly black, you know, as in black kat, but at the moment Daisy seems not to pay much attention to Ruby.

I tried to tell her that witches - which she could easily be - and scarecrows are two different things. She doesn't get it.

And she's notorious for getting off topic.

shhhhhhhhh...
(She reads these messages.
Please. Do. Not. Encourage. Her.)

She has decided she'll be a scarecrow, if I can find my overalls for her to wear and if she can be a witch at Halloween. And if she can be an angel for Christmas. She decided against being Ms. Claus.
I don't know why.

And she found my straw hat.

You guys crack me up!

She is such a character, as her mistress must be also.

Her mistress is a dowdy and scrawny little old schoolteacher.
Oh but...Ruby wants to be on FB.

I sweah, I'm havin' enough trouble without that.

Now, can we get back to business. If y'all want to be included in this Christmas swap, then let's get on with it.
I've been wondering how much it would cost to mail Ruby. She's a tad heavier than I am, being as how she has all that metal in her bottom so she can stand upright. Which is why she is on roller skates.

She used to be a manikin for the shop, until I needed her so I could make my clothes. Then she got a little rough around the edges and needed to be replaced by another of her exact same make and model. Believe me, this newer one will forever remain a dress form. I could not deal with two Rubys.

I don't think the world is ready for two Ruby's either. I think my mom could have been related to Ruby, she used to put on odd things then strut around for us. One time she came out wearing army boots and a big black sweater with a smily face on it. I wish I could have her great sense of humor, too bad she couldn't have willed it to me.

Back to the exchange, I think you better include me too. I'll try and see what I can do. The BB was a bad one for me, so I have to move on.

Got it, Pegi. You are added to the list, thanks.

Metal in her bottom? No wonder I can relate to Ruby!!!

Is that the same as lead in your um......

Yeah. Same thing.

Snorkle!

Do we need a snorkle smiley thingy?
Exactly what does a snorkle look like?

Kind of like a spitting snorting laugh... you know, the kind like when you almost spit all over the monitor...

Eeeeuuuuuuwwww . . . I'd never use anything like that. Gross.
Yuck.

I'd think that would mess up one's makeup.

This is killing me!! I can't laugh out loud because the DH and dogs are sleeping in the next room. I have to get to bed and off this thread!

Just one comment....Sharon you tried to get Ruby to stay home. You sang the song!

Yup. Didn't work, though.

You've painted up your lips
And rolled and curled your tinted hair
Ruby are you contemplating going out somewhere
The shadow on the wall tells me the sun is going down
Oh Ruby, don't take your love to town

Oh sigh...

Stop stop stop. Ya'll are making my face hurt.