I ruined Addy's Shoes!

So, I brought Addy with me to my friend's, where I spent last night. And I normally carry her in my arms, but I was carrying stuff, so I couldn't. So she rode in the back pocket of the rolling backpack.

Yeah.

NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...uinedshoes.jpg
Yes. Those are Addy's shoes. Addy's very scratched up shoes. Apparantly, the back of the bag scraped the cement ground, and took it out on her shoes. Which made me cry. >< If it had been a little scratch, I would have held off until I had more money or something. NOT a little scratch.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...shoebottom.jpg
The soles. Yeah. ALL the way to the soles with the rubbing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../rightshoe.jpg
The right shoe didn't take the brunt of the damage, though it looks like it did. It's scraped, but not as bad as...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/leftshoe.jpg
...the left one. It looks fine on the surface--as fine as a ruined shoe can...and then....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...hilia/hole.jpg
THIS. In case you cannot tell, that is my FINGER NAIL sticking out of a HOLE in her SHOE. Oh. My. Goddess.

So that's 12 bucks I had, and now don't have, because I had to order replacement shoes.

*bes all sad*

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ February 08, 2006 04:10 AM: Message edited by: Nethilia ]</font>

Fear not, you can get some more from replacement parts. They should be about $8. Just call customer service. [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ February 08, 2006 04:42 AM: Message edited by: LaceyJane ]</font>

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Fear not, you can get some more from replacement parts. They should be about $8. Just call customer service. [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

<font color="#051E50"><font size="1">[ February 08, 2006 04:42 AM: Message edited by: LaceyJane ]</font></font>

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I alread ordered them; but I'm currently unemployed and my boyfriend is in college and on loans, so every little dollar counts.

I'm sorry. [img]frown.gif[/img] I know how the student loan thing is. I've been there myself. I also understand how much you love your Addy. Mine is the only pre-Mattel doll I have left, and she is my favorite doll. I'm glad you were able to find the money for the shoes, and that Addy's feet were not damaged. [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]

I'm sorry to hear about that.Poor Addy!!!
Was she on the inside of the bag? That is some damage!!! [img]frown.gif[/img]

WOW that is one dangerous backpack.

Sorry about the shoes. I know that every penny counts, but after reading your Addy story, I know spoiling her is worth it for you!

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Originally posted by cassieandnicolesmom:
I'm sorry to hear about that.Poor Addy!!!
Was she on the inside of the bag? That is some damage!!! [img]frown.gif[/img]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The rolling backpack has a very thin back pocket to store the straps in when it's being rolled. I thought it was strong enough to protect Addy's Shoes. I have been properly chastised. -_-

You got an audible gasp from me when I saw the pics. That's too bad.

However, at least it wasn't her toes that were rubbed down. . . .

Actually, I think the shoes look a little bit cool and authentic, because if she was wearing hand me down clothing while on the run from the plantation to the North, her shoes were probably not brand spanking new. Imagine hiking through woods, creeks, brush and mud for miles! Her shoes probably looked exactly like that at the end of her journey. I would keep them to use with her meet outfit or her work outfit.

I am so sorry this happened, but I agree with the others in that it is good thing it was not her feet!

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That stinks!

Maybe you could sell the shoe laces since they still look good?

Or sell the shows for a couple bucks to someone who doesn't care?(aka someone with child who loses the shoes anyway)

I am so sorry the happened!At least her feet didn't get damaged!

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Actually, I think the shoes look a little bit cool and authentic, because if she was wearing hand me down clothing while on the run from the plantation to the North, her shoes were probably not brand spanking new. Imagine hiking through woods, creeks, brush and mud for miles! Her shoes probably looked exactly like that at the end of her journey. I would keep them to use with her meet outfit or her work outfit.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What I'll probably end up doing is taking them apart and using them to make patterns to make her other sets of shoes and boots. Silver linings and clouds, you know?

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What I'll probably end up doing is taking them apart and using them to make patterns to make her other sets of shoes and boots. Silver linings and clouds, you know?

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's a great idea! I've tried in the past to find an AG shoe pattern before without much sucess. I ended up tracing a foot and making my own.

That's terrible! [img]graemlins/thumbs_down.gif[/img] [img]frown.gif[/img] I agree that it's a good thing it was just the shoes, and not Addy's feet.

Oh, sweetheart! I'm so sorry!

I love reading about your Addy, because I know how much you love her, but this just breaks my heart.