A US Sasha Collector got in touch with Jackie Rydstrom after viewing Annaliese and then Ross with his new re-rooted blonde hair on my blog....

....To ask if she would re-root this Gotz 1960s Sasha Doll for her.



Originally she was opting for brunette locks but Jackie pointed out by wrapping samples around the doll's face that some red hair that she already had suited the doll so much better. To which the buyer (and I) agreed.







Head now shaved and re-rooting started.



Finished re-root with hair loose.





Beautiful back view.



Photo showing the hair plaited.



Plaits view from the side.





Photo showing the back full centre part.



Jackie, she looks just marvellous. I can hardly believe that this is the same doll. A re-rooted Gotz girl is now on MY future wish list ...if you are willing?

Unfortunately I shall be taking a break all next week from blogging whilst hopefully with the help of some more medical appointments 'we' try to get all these 'still-far-too-painful-for-living' Arthritic joints sorted out.

My wonderful and unique presents from Jackie and Franz.

Ross, with Eline and I excitingly looking on, starts to pull out the two presents for me from Jackie and Franz. Even the packaging looks just wonderful.



Ross opens the red box and carefully takes out the beautiful transparent paperweight enclosed. Can you see Eline in 3D format etched inside? Isn't it just fabulous? I've never seen anything like this for a Sasha collector.



...and read 'Kendal's Sasha Brood' on the base. Truly magnificent. I'm 'over the moon' with it and shall always have it placed by Eline so that you can see and compare them.



Next comes the smaller black box and in here is a delightful little keyring holder with again, a tiny 3D minature of Eline etched inside and the wording 'Kendal's Sasha Brood.' I had to literally pinch myself that I wasn't dreaming being given these superb gifts ...as I really haven't done anything to deserve them.



I hadn't realised until I was showing it to one of my nieces and she pointed out to me that it even lights up when you press the little button on the side to help you find the key hole. Will try to show you this in action when I have worked out how to keep it lit whilst taking the photo. (Maybe some form of tape is needed to hold it down?)



I would like to take this opportunity of again saying a million/trillion thanks to both Jackie and Franz for these delightful, thoughtful and very generous Sasha orientated gifts.

Ross arrives home with a new friend in tow.

Having struggled out of the box himself he then turns to help his new friend who he met whilst out at Jackie's.




He carefully begins to remove the bubble wrap that was protecting her during the journey.



As he gently eases it away from her very pretty face we get our first real glimpse of her.



Then extends his hands to help her into a sitting position until she gets the circulation back into her legs after her long flight before attempting to stand up.



I think that this photo below shows you just what a gentle loving lad that he is.



At last we can see her in her full glory. She is a 1971/2 Trendon blonde Gingham lass that has been re-rooted by Jackie after being given an unflattering hair cut by her previous little owner.



She is wearing a OOAK sundress that I sent the material to Ruth Hartley to make up for me with commercially made Mary-Jane canvas shoes.



Her blonde hair 'with highlights' are the same as Ross'and left here to hang loosely around her face.





Clipped back with slides. (Couldn't just find my smaller sized slides.)





Hair in side bunches.



I had forgotten about telling you her name until Lorraine reminded me in her comment. I have called her Eline after Jacqueline (Jackie) using the last five letters.



Her hair is so adaptable, seen here in twisted plaits. (Unfortunately I lost the close up one of her plaits whilst adding the text and don't want to bother Sarah again especially with the pain from her bad finger.)



Watch this space as their were two delightful Sasha orientated gifts nestling at the bottom of the box which I need to photograph.
More thanks to Sarah for listing these latest photos for me in this wonderful size for easy and time saving viewing.

Ross arrives back home with his 'new look.'

Box arrives and is opened and Ross peeps out of the packaging.
Great to have you back, dear.

A little more wriggling and struggling and now we can see more of his cheeky little face and new blonde locks.



Ross rolls over ready to push himself up with his arms onto his knees. You're certainly looking just like a Calafornian beach boy.



Finally out of the box and in and in an upright-up position. Gosh! You're really looking fit, tanned and 'cool!'



Hoping that Fritz isn't going to be too envious of your new hair style.



Ross getting re-united with his surf board.



I guess that I should have sent his board out to Spain with him just in case there was some surfing activity out there.



This is my favourite recent photo.



Another close-up side head view.



Looks like he isn't going to be parted with his board for the moment.



Guess you'd better go and meet the Brood and let them know that you're back.