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Back to the burrow
This morning Mouse was packing her bags again to return to the burrow and the others. I had to ask her: “How is it going up there, it must be quite crowded? “No, no, it is a very spacious burrow. I...
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Creative process
Yesterday the three volunteers and I went into the studio. And, boy, did we have fun! The images I had envisaged are simple clear cut full body shots of the individual puppets. They bring out their...
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Embrace Diversity
I went really wild yesterday and took lots of images. Now I have to sift through them all to find out which ones are our heros. Though all the Dedes were watching, some of them are still not convinced...
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Devil throws a wobbly
This morning when it was still dawn, Devil came to see me. “I have had enough” he started, without beating about the bush. “I can’t do my job when the girls are always interfering. I am resigning!”...
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End of Summer
I don’t know what it is, except that maybe because it’s the end of summer, but the Dedes are in total disarray… Remember when Devil threw a wobbly last week? Foxy Lady was obviously a bit aggressive...
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What a revelation!
Right after breakfast yesterday we went into the studio. Sunny took charge and explained again what he wanted to do. First all the puppets will sit on their stands for 15 seconds and then they all put...
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More Lite than Social
We were very suprised that Witch wanted to tag Socialite. It is an open secret: there is no love lost between the two of them. Socialite is an outgoing champagne kind of gal, while Witch is a staunch...
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Who is next?
A terrible storm has popunded the area for the last three days. The wind was howling around the corners of our half finished house. Not the kind of weather you want to go out in, particularly if you...
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The chosen one
Lil’ Sculpture has finally made his decision. He was sitting up on his bookshelf observing the Dedes closely and you should have seen the Dedes’ faces when he announced his decision. His choice was...
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The King
I I spent a lot of time with the King lately while I helped him into his new clothes. And yes, I do like the King. He is a fun guy to be around. There is no doubt he is a giver and he is very...
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Calamity’s lucky day
I finally made up my mind, but only because I have to leave soon and needed to. I am going to take Calamity. Who in their right mind wants to have him as travel companion, you might ask? My reasoning...
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Pig and Professor’s solution
Pig and Professor don’t have a plan, they only have a solution. Thinking about it, it is not even a solution. They made themselves comfortable in the liquor cabinet and asked me to fetch them when...
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Lou’s plan
Even Lou, the young puppy has a plan in mind. His plan doesn’t involve the rest of the Dedes though, only the one he is obsessed with. He is still chasing the object of his desire, Skeleton Edeltraut....
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Philosopher’s opinion
Our famous red sofa in the studio is operational again. It didn’t take long for Philosopher to settle there and take in the goings-on with his eyes shut. “So what is your plan then?” I asked him as I...
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Intrepid Mouse
Halloween is coming up and Devil is practising his tricks. He mustered a few ghosts from around the house and was keen to try them out on whoever walked past next. It was poor Mouse who came along the...
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Behind the scenes
Last year when Pig was on stage at the Super Dede competitiion, he got terrible stage fright. I am happy that he has finally found his calling: He loves to work the camera and vowed to leave the stage...
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I was a shadow puppet
Here is a little treat for my blog followers. Only when you have the link can you watch this film, as it is unlisted on Youtube. It is a test of my shadow puppets for the film “Fat Legs & all“....
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Travel
I have started a new teaching job this week and had to fly to Christchurch for induction. The Dedes and I have a deal that when ever I go places I pick one of them to accompany me should there be...
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Gross–mess party
The Dedes haven’t had much to laugh about this year so they decided recently they need to have a fun Christmas Party. Not like last year when we quietly forgot about Christmas. They still are talking...
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Top Dog
I actually didn’t want to write about the new Dede on the blog: Top Dog. It’s not worth it I thought. He will see how the Dede community works and will mellow, but no, Top Dog simply wants to be one...
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