Month: May 2011

  • 20 – Introducing, The Oldie Household

    Herb & Coral Oldie

    Introducing The Oldie’s, Herb & Coral, parents of Mary-Sue Pleasant. Herb & Coral have retired now and moved to Sim heights to be closer to Mary-Sue and their Grand-daughters Angela & Lilith. They purchased 30 Lakeside Drive for $16000.

    30 Lakeside Drive exterior

    First Floor: Bedroom, Bathroom, Crafting Room, Balcony.

    The 1st floor layout

    Ground Floor: Lounge/ Dining Area, Kitchen and Toilet.

    30 Lakeside Drive Ground Floor layout

    Herb & Coral have agreed a deal with local up-and-coming Businessman Matthew Picaso, to supply his store with hand-made produce, for a small mark-up on the production price.

    Herb and Coral making a business deal with Matthew Picaso

    Keen to try their new stations, Herb & Coral get crafting.

    Herb and Coral working at their crafting stations

    By midday, they have already made 3 pieces each, which guarantees them at least $200.

    Handcrafted items ready for sale

    Dina Bachelor, Don Lothario & Nathan Gavigan have dropped by to welcome Herb & Coral to the neighbourhood.

    Dina, Don, and Nathan arriving as the welcoming committee

    Dina & Don get friendly in the Lounge.

    Dina and Don flirting in the lounge

    Michelle Tse & Timothy Riley have dropped by too, more seats may be required soon.

    Michelle Tse and Timothy Riley arriving at the house

    Don helps himself to food from the trashcan…

    Don kicking over the trashcan
    Don eating food out of the trashcan
    Michelle talking to Herb
    Michelle flirting with Herb
    Herb reacting to Michelle's flirting
    Michelle showing affection toward Herb

    Michelle seems to have a thing for Herb.

    Coral sitting and eating spaghetti in front of the guests

    Not one for subtlety, Coral’s made Spaghetti for herself and sits down in front of everyone to eat.

    Houseguest Arthob showing dislike toward Michelle Tse

    Meanwhile the latest houseguest, Arthob has taking a dislike to Michelle.

    Don scavenging for food again

    Don is peckish again…

    Herb and Michelle chatting on the sofa
    Herb and Michelle hanging out together
    Herb and Michelle sharing a laugh
    Herb and Michelle continuing to hang out

    Herb and Michelle Hang Out.

    Guests leaving the house due to the trashcan smell

    Prompted by Don’s trashcan stench, the guests start to leave.

    Michelle Tse leaving while Herb looks exhausted

    As the last guest, Michelle Tse leaves, Herb is nearing exhaustion.

    Coral asleep in bed

    Coral has already gone to bed.

    Herb walking up to go to bed

    And Herb is quick to follow.

    Herb and Coral both fast asleep in bed

  • 19 – Introducing, Carlos Contender



    Meet Carlos Contender, Uncle of Isabel Baldwin and Grand-Uncle to Sofia & Marcus. Owner of 310 Bay View Drive.



    Carlos likes to keep in shape and has a Gym on the First Floor of his house.



    Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Bathroom, Bedroom with Walk-in Closet, Lounge & Kitchen.



    Carlos has been invited Downtown by Vivian Cho. Carlos considers Vivian the Daughter he never had and helps out with her daughter Etsu as often as he can.



    Carlos plays some Darts while he waits for Vivian.



    Vivian & Timothy Riley have taken Carlos to Lucky Shack Cards And Drink.



    Where Carlos meets Dana Scully.



    Carlos’ reputation as a good Sim is growing.



    Keen for Carlos to meet someone, Timothy & Vivian invite he and Dana to a friendly game of cards.



    Dana has contacts in the Boxing world and tells Carlos she will pull some strings to get him a wage increase.



    Carlos and Dana are getting on wonderfully.



    It’s getting late and the group decide to head home.



    Carlos has invited Dana over to a New Year Party and relaxes as he waits.



    Meanwhile Vivian looks on as Timothy stares at a blank computer monitor (at no point did he switch the computer on).



    Dana arrives and Carlos is soon turning on the charm.



    The party is in full swing.



    Mercutio Monty has not only randomly turned up, but let himself in!



    Mercutio makes himself comfortable with a can of juice from Carlos’ refrigerator.



    The group chat in the lounge as Mercutio plays Darts in the background.



    Father Time has arrived to mark the official start of the New Year.



    And leads the pot-banging…



    Carlos asks Dana to move in.



    And is delighted when she agrees.



    Carlos’ party has been a big success!



    Carlos & Dana end the perfect day in the perfect way.



  • 18 – Introducing, The Traveller Household



    Introducing the Traveller Family. Taking time off from his Law Career, Trent & Trisha decided to live up to their name and travelled the world. Now looking to settle down and raise Daughter, Tina, they have settled in Sim Heights. Specifically 180 Wright Way. Bought for $43’000, partially furnished.



    First Floor, 2 large Bedrooms, shared Bathroom and hallway.



    Ground Floor: 1. Dining Room, 2. Study, 3. Toilet, 4. Kitchen, 5. Lounge, 6. Entrance Hallway.



    $3000 on Additional Furniture and Appliances and the house is ready to live in.



    It is decided that Trent will find work while Trisha will stay home to raise Tina and will use her love of painting to bring more money in.



    Tina heads off to her first day of school.



    Trent decides to practice his Chess as he awaits the newspaper delivery.



    Trent says hello to Michelle Curtin before checking the newspaper for any vacancies.



    Trent mulls over vacancies as a Test Subject in the Fragrance Developer career.



    Working for the local Professional Wrestling promotion as a Rigger.



    But opts instead to pursue his boyhood dream of playing football and signs up to a minor league team.



    Trisha meanwhile is re-discovering her love for Art.



    Mortimer & Bella Goth, and Jason Larsson, whom Trisha & Trent met briefly on their travels have arrived to welcome the Travellers to the neighbourhood.



    Trisha returns to her painting and picks up a Creativity skill point.



    Tina returns home from her first day of school, and brings a friend, Justin Kim, home with her.



    Tina needs a Fun boost and random walkby, Juliet Capp, is happy to oblige as the pair have a Water Balloon fight.



    Trent heads off to begin his Football Career.



    Trisha’s painting is really starting to take shape as Bella plays Chess with Jason, Mortimer watches TV with Sarah McCarthy, and Tina chats with Justin.



    It’s only Trent’s first day as a Minor League-r and he’s already been drafted to the Sim Heights team!



    Trent brought $1800 home after his signing bonus, maybe life keeping the city team bench warm won’t be so bad.



    Jason, Mortimer, Trent & Trisha tuck into Mac & Cheese as Sarah looks on.



    Bella & Juliet join in as Sarah continues looking on…



    It’s late and the guests leave.



    Tina heads to bed.



    Trisha follows suit.



    As does Trent.