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Well, in my classes we sometimes have models, and sometimes not. For this class we all brought in some props, and all of us had a go at being the model. I went first, with borrowed sunnies and scarf, and a gorilla hand on my shoulder…..
The props that were provided included three different coloured wigs, scarves, hats, masks, and of course, a gorilla suit….as you do! Steve wore the suit, Dylan wore a couple of wigs, and Tanya, Kerrie and Marilyn wore masks, sunnies, wigs etc….we had a ball!
This shot was taken by Tanya, who tried hard, but I didn’t stay still enough for the low light situation, so we all learnt a lesson :) Thanks for this image, Tanya!

Sharon Hammond
Onya Tanya
Mel Brackstone replied
she did well, under the circumstances :)
midzing
I love this Mel…. that head scarf is a real hoot!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
heh, thanks Wendy :)
Matt Penfold
Kinda cute Mel, but I want the devil back :-(
Mel Brackstone replied
The devil is never far away, Matt….
billyboy
Rock & Roll !!!
xo
Mel Brackstone replied
sure thing babeeeeee!
Michael Walters
too funny, must have been such great fun:)
Mel Brackstone replied
I’m such a tough teacher :)
Paul Vanzella
SO GREAT!!!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
heh, you reckon? :)
Lisa Jewell
looks to me like loads of fun…...love it…
Mel Brackstone replied
We did, was just fantastic :)
Sue Conway
Good one Mel, looks like you had fun too
Mel Brackstone replied
Always try to, Sue! I like to see my students leave the class with a smile on their faces…...and hopefully having learnt something too! Tough gig…
Rosemary Scott
Faaabulous Daaahlink ♥♥
Mel Brackstone replied
well thank you darlinkkkkkk!
sandra22
Mel….we have so much in common with our ‘middles’.... I too have a monkey on my shoulder!! :))
Fun shot…sandra
Mel Brackstone replied
LOL! I got rid of mine :)
Simone Byrne
Haha classic shot Mel, looks like you all had a ball, well done Tanya!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Yup, we did!! :)
Stephanie Johnson
Hehehe great expression! Nice one Tanya :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Was way too much fun to get a sharp shot….
Hans Kawitzki
Love your sunnies :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Hans, they are Marilyns :)
cosimopiro
Role model for fun, hey Mel.
Mel Brackstone replied
A role model, yes, that’s me!!! Thanks cos :)
Robyn Lakeman
Love it!
Mel Brackstone replied
heh, thanks Robyn :)
raymondo
LOL…love it…
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks! :)
Craig Harris
I’ve never seen you so close Mel, you are such a sexah bub!
Mel Brackstone replied
The camera is a definite liar Craig, but thanks anyway :)
TextureoftheSin
Love it! A brilliant artist who does not take herslef too seriously. Many could learn from you :)
Mel Brackstone replied
The ones that do learn from me usually enjoy a bit of fun, and that’s most important to me :) Thanks TOTS :)
Adriana Glackin
You realise you’re wearing the shoe-shoppers-of-the-world uniform, one that must be worn at all times when shoe shopping?? ;)
Mel Brackstone replied
Oh really? I’ll have to get some sunnies of my own then….lol!
jemimalovesbigted
hehe. you are a classic Mel =D
Mel Brackstone replied
thanks Lisa :)
Craig Harris
He He He, you say that now but…..............
Mel Brackstone replied
It’s true, ask anyone :)
Adriana Glackin
Oh my wordy-lordy, indeedy! That’s what all the lay-dees wear when they go to the big smoke and shop for the latest in shoes…tehehe!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Oh my, you mean I have to dress as a ladeeee?
gawd….
Karin Taylor
.....ah so much fun!
Mel Brackstone replied
heh, thanks Karen :)
Soxy Fleming
you cutey Mel
Mel Brackstone replied
No YOU are!!! :)
Silvia Ganora
LOL! Great capture! :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Silvia, Tanya did so well considering I was moving around so much :)
Soxy Fleming
moi????
Mel Brackstone replied
Yes of course you! :)
pene
fab shot :) love the movement in it.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Pene, I have to say, I’m a blur fan…..luckily :)
Joanne Bradley
Hahahaha! Just love your expression!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Joanne, I just had to put on a show with a gorilla hand on my shoulder :)
Susan Grissom
you do fear well Mel. ...:)
Mel Brackstone replied
lol, ya think? I was laughing too much :)
Wendi Donaldson
Ah! the many faces of Mel!! LOL.
Mel Brackstone replied
lol!
Sean Farragher
you moved ,,,,,,,,you did you did,,,,,,,,,,,,,lol
Mel Brackstone replied
Yes I did :)
Rachel Davison
hahaha very cool!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Rachel, we had a lot of fun!
Cathryn Swanson
Aha, so this is where the new avatar stems from! lol
Mel Brackstone replied
sprung!!! :)
Lawford
An aging Christine Keeler perhaps
Mel Brackstone replied
Gawd, Christine Keeler would have your guts for garters….LOL!