This is very interesting! Not something I have come across “Yet” 
I could understand though, Mariko is very lovely! 
I don’t know how I would sleep if Katarinkya was not in bed beside me but I expect it would be a similar experience.
I don’t think substituting her for one of my others would make any difference so I can understand the reasoning for choosing to sleeping alone that night.
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There you have it. Mariko is The One!
Sorry for your miserable night. I don’t think this happens often but when it does, it truly means something.
I do not have a singular favorite here. I have tried but that title is illusive.
I think ‘this one’ is my favorite…then I look across the room and change my mind.
What you have discovered is as precious as gold.
I am very happy for you poppy! 
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This weekend Mariko and me were visiting Crazywolffs garden.
There we met with six other friends and hat fabulous bbq and chats.
We had sunshine and the first spring flowers were blooming
Mariko enjoyed the time in the garden
later she tried on her Kimono and we took some more photos…
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Beautiful 
Sounds like you all had a good time! 
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I’m so happy you got an Akira. Your photography really brings out her charm and mesmerizing beauty 
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I really love taking photos of Mariko. She is really beautiful and with her japanese looks I love her even more.
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Love love love this…incredibly beautiful
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Yes these are fantastic! 
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Excellent Poppy! She looks amazing outdoors! The sun in her red hair is gorgeous! The kimono shots are superb! 
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Yeah that was a great meeting with BBQ and everything. And Mariko was certainly one of the highlights there under the tree at the liverleafs and with her kimono.
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Such a wonderful afternoon and a great party! Plus Mariko’s company, an enviable life!
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This kimono seems to have been designed just for her!
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Lovely photos Poppy!
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Very tastefully done @poppy70 I think you nailed the “moody” vibe! 
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Poppy, these shots are outstanding
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Masterful
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Wonderful shoot Poppy!
Thanks for sharing this beauty with us!
