My sims moved to a new town and now my SP is messed up.
Like all my settings are missing.I went to edit whether they get the summer off from school and the option wasn't there! None of the settings are there! I even reset them all using reset all.
@Springfairy556 Nice house and beautiful town.
That's bad that your settings are gone. I wonder why the town won't let you use the settings?
@Nikkei_Simmer Nice update. They look like they are really in love.
@all I think I am going to try a Sims 3 challenge called the Super Sim Challenge which is by @Llandros2012. That would mean I would have three different games going on which I would rotate through. So this is kind of what I plan on for my updates.
Celeste's Story
Llandros' Super Sim Challenge
A do over of my Sunset Valley save.
So Celeste's story will continue through her life at least until her death, I may continue with her family line afterwards. Llandros' challenge would be some random sim but I have thought of using Brittany from Ava's story for the main sim in that challenge. As for the Sunset Valley save, it would be the same families I was doing but obviously with differences due to a new save. That's kind of my plan anyway, I just don't know if I want to reboot Ava any time soon.
I'm going to begin this update by saying that I am not confident in creating female sims, but I attempted my simself. (I think I need to download CC sliders to truly create myself but I couldn't be bothered at the present time)
Her traits are Artistic, Loner, Bookworm, Genius and Perfectionist and she's going to be experiencing university in TS3 before I experience it in real life next year. Scary.
I started her off in Appaloosa Plains and sent her off to university
She was understandably a bit freaked out by the crowds at the dormitory
Just lock yourself in your room so you don't have to interact with anyone else, you'll be fine
As I will be doing a Biological Sciences major next year, I had her do a Science and Medicine major. Her Lifetime Wish is to become a Creature-Robot Cross-breeder
She wanted to learn the Science skill so I sent her to the student union
I then sent her out to meet some other university students. I originally considered making a partner for her (probably based on the TS4 sim in my signature) but thought it would be fun if she got together with a University Life premade.
She got hearts for someone! He's not my type
I sent her bowling and briefly wondered if she'd be compatible with Eddy Mullis
Eddy arrived and they got hearts!!!!
She biked home in the rain and studied some more
Rushing off to her first course on Monday morning
She played chess on a computer at Keith's Komics and then went to the student union to continue leveling up her science skill. While there, she became a level one Nerd
Back at the dormitory and studying again
First lecture!
Okay, calm down son
maybe he was screaming because of the bottleneck
She autonomously slept in the lecture... yep, definitely me
Here's a graduation gnome
I invited Eddy over to see if she would roll any wishes to become more than friends with him
That phone totally killed the mood so when she picked it up she did this
I conked out early this evening, after daughter went down to sleep, and woke up around 11pm with the dog telling me he needed to be let out. (I was sleeping on the couch in front of the Christmas tree because I felt like it. )
I talked with hubby for a bit and let him go back to sleep and now I'm awake so...I took this time to finish up the rest of Chapter 2 of my Christmas story and have it all ready to post for your enjoyment.
Feedback on your awesome posts and stories in the morning (well, late morning since it's almost 2 am now ) I promise!
An Aurora Skies Christmas Romance Tale
Chapter 2 continued...
The next morning there was a knock at Mr. Hodge's door. He was afraid the odd woman would return and he wasn't happy about it. At all!
However, he decided to keep quiet and pray - which he never did anymore - that she'd think him not home and leave. Maybe I should do this every time she comes over and maybe she'll get the hint, he thought gleefully. It had to work.
"Happy December 2nd Mr. Hodge!" the ever cheerful Miriam greeted from the other side of the door. When there was still no answer she said, "I don't know if you're in there or not, but," she paused, "I'm sorry to have missed you." Then she sighed. "I'll leave this right here for you again. Merry Christmas!" And with that she ran back to Ciro's truck, her footsteps crunching in the snow to Mr. Hodge's ears.
He bolted for the door, swung it open, fully intending to yell something out at her, but she was gone.
Sighing in frustration he glanced down at the present, picked it up, wanting to just chuck it into the fire, but his curiosity kept getting the better of him.
****
The third day Miriam returned again. And the fourth. And the fifth. Still bringing presents while he continued to ignore the door.
On the sixth day, he stepped outside for a moment to take the trash out...
...when he turned to find Miriam magically present by his door, startling him. "Hey!" he sharply addressed while throwing his coat to the ground and stomping towards her, fully intending to chew her out. No longer would he stand for this anymore!
"Hello there Mr. Hodge!" she greeted with that ever annoying bright smile of hers. "Happy December --"
"Save it missy!" he ordered. "I don't want you coming around here anymore and I especially don't want your presents!"
"But--"
"I warned you that if you ever came back onto my property I would call the police so here it goes." He whipped out his prepaid phone and started dialing.
"Please Mr. Hodge," Miriam begged, "I don't mean to be a bother, or trespass--"
"Well you are!"
"I'm sorry I...I just want you to be happy..."
"I'M JUST FINE THE WAY I AM!" He shouted, throwing the phone up to his ear.
"Alright," Miriam surrendered, holding her hands up which dropped her gift onto the snow. "I'll go." And then she ran a little more quickly than usual back to Ciro's truck.
"HEY!" he cursed under his breath. "You get back here!"
"911, what's your emergency?"
Mr. Hodge lowered his phone continuing to curse, as he sharply pressed the End Call button.
****
Five minutes later, the police arrived on the scene. One of them was quite familiar with Mr. Hodge, having dealt with his shenanigans before. Once it was determined there was no emergency, the veteran officer dismissed his rookie to return to the vehicle while he stayed behind to chat with "Mr. Scrooge."
The two shot a few glances at each other for a moment, pretty much knowing how this was going to end, while the officer adjusted his duty belt and asked, "What is the disturbance this time Mr. Hodge?"
"A woman," he promptly replied. "A crazy woman named Mary-something who keeps coming onto my property and driving me crazy!"
"How exactly is she driving you crazy?"
"She's been coming by here every day since the first of the month, saying she's my 'human advent calendar' or something, and bringing me gifts that I don't WANT!"
The officer peered at him for a moment with a suppressed laugh while resting one hand on his hip. "So you're saying," he reiterated with his hands, "that a woman is coming over to your house giving you...gifts? What kind of gifts?"
"Christmas gifts, what else!? And she's always dressed like an elf when she comes. She's a crazy woman Officer I'm telling ya!"
The officer's eyes brightened with realization setting in. "Ohh, are you talking about Miriam Day?"
He shrugged. "I guess so."
"Oh pfft," he dismissed with a wave of his hand, "she's harmless Hodge! A real sweet lady that one. She's on the city council and an especially chipper and festive person this time of year. She's just trying to spread a little Christmas cheer, although I can't imagine why she'd head over here into your neck of the woods," he muttered that last statement.
"Exactly! She's annoying and I want her off my property, but she won't leave! She insists on bringing me gifts every day until Christmas!" He shook his head in frustration. "You gotta get rid of her Officer!"
"Now hold on there Hodge," the officer calmed. "Has she done you any real harm?"
"No, but she's trespassing and I want you to do something about it!"
"I get that's she's somewhat trespassing and I'll talk to her, but you know," he paused, curling his lip a bit, "I would think that you'd find it quite flattering that someone in this town actually cares about you."
At that Mr. Hodge met the Officer's gaze with a heavy-hearted look in his eyes.
Instantly the officer's face fell with remorse. He wasn't expecting that reaction. "Uh... that didn't come out right."
Mr. Hodge lowered his eyes to hide his agreement.
"What I mean to say is Hodge...be grateful for this angel that's miraculously appeared in your life. You may not like it, but...just humor the girl alright? Swallow your pride and allow her the opportunity to serve. To spread her overflowing Christmas cheer."
Mr. Hodge just rolled his eyes and let out a light huff.
The officer didn't really have much else to say. "So...I guess we're done here?"
There was a slight, surrendering nod.
"Ok then," the officer said, heading for the door. "Oh and by the way Hodge," he turned, "It's a $500 fine to call 911 when there isn't a legit emergency going on. However," he paused, "I'm willing to let that slide for the sake of Miriam Day's Christmas spirit. That woman sure has blown my mind with this one," he shook his head with a chuckle. "Besides, the last thing you have is $500 to fork over am I right Hodge?"
Mr. Hodge grit his teeth as he closed his eyes and shook his head in annoyed defeat. Eventually he managed to get out, "Good day officer."
****
The next day, the seventh, Miriam didn't arrive in the morning.
Mr. Hodge found himself continually glancing out his foggy windows, rubbing at them each time to see better, fully expecting to find her trudging through the snow toward his front door in that skimpy outfit of hers. He couldn't figure out why he kept looking especially since...this is exactly what he wanted. For her to disappear.
He felt a tiny hint of disappointment, perhaps more than a tiny hint, poke at his shriveled heart, but he shrugged it off and simply said, "Good riddance." He then headed over to the couch to relax and read the morning paper, relishing in the pleasurable heat from the fire.
Later that afternoon as he prepared to head out and split some firewood, a familiar knock rang through the air.
Freezing in his tracks, Mr. Hodge released a giant breath while gazing up at the ceiling. He was instantly reminded of the Officer's words.
Opening up the door, still refusing to smile, Miriam stepped back a little to allow him out.
"Happy December 7th Mr. Hodge," she greeted, somewhat less cheerfully than before.
There was a sigh. "There's just no avoiding you is there?" he frankly asked.
A smile drew across her lips. "Nope. Not this Christmas season Mr. Hodge."
He tried not to roll his eyes at her.
"I promised you a gift every day until Christmas and...I intend to keep that promise. Of course," she paused, digging the tip of her shoe into the snow, "if you'll allow me the opportunity to keep my promise?"
Gosh this woman certainly has a way with words...and with people, he couldn't help thinking. She was really something. And he still couldn't figure out why of ALL people she'd give a darn about him, but...
"I guess so," he replied with a deep sigh.
Miriam's eyes lit up like a diamond in the sun. "Oh thank you Mr. Hodge! You won't regret--"
"Alright, alright I get it, just," he deeply sighed again, "leave me with your gift and be on your way."
Eyes still glistening, Miriam handed over a box of assorted chocolates, nicely wrapped with a red ribbon. "Hope you can eat these..."
"Of course I can!" he expressed while harshly grabbing the box. "Why wouldn't I!?"
Miriam froze. "Oh uhh...I dunno," she replied awkwardly. "I guess because some people are diabetic or...they're trying to watch their weight..."
His eyes pierced hers sharply at that comment.
"NOT saying that you're trying to lose weight! I mean...you look great," she complimented, quickly studying his physique. "I just--"
"You can go now."
"Okay!" She spun on her heel and did just that.
My Dorian had hit by inspiration and went to Moonlight Falls to live off grid and become hipster and a writer. He built his own tiny house, complete with an out house and an outdoor shower (I downloaded the toilet/shower and toilet door from either SR or MtS). This is his house with a University mascot.
He decided the best way to meet the locals is at the Summer festival. Here he is participating and winning the hot dog contest.
Later he brushed up his writing skill.
The next night he went to Red Velvet which had a slight make over with it's brand new dance floor and bar. There he met up with his friend and played foosball.
Look at him dance.
The next night he went to the brand new dance/nightclub I made "Electric Six". Yes it is an adult club with adult entertainment. As seen by the windows going through the bathrooms by the bar.
@Brandontaylor Poor Celeste, he's got a girlfriend and seems a little bit too flirty considering how he behaved with her before Celeste found out about the girlfriend. Lots of other frogs out there in the pond....go find one Celeste! Congrats on the promotion and car. I love that you gave it an ugly color for her.
Sounds like a fun plan. Brittany was a cool sim.
@Springfairy556 The new town looks beautiful. I like the new house even if temporary!
I laughed when you said no one packs up their entire house in their pockets. I did in my legacy save. It was an ancient manor home built from the foundations of a castle that had been in the family for generations and the two siblings inherited it from their missing Uncle Edward. I built it in Appaloosa Plains and decided that world really wasn't working for the future of the story and saved to library and turfed them and their friends to a custom world that was an empty world except for a few houses and businesses. I put the manor on top of the beautiful mountain in that world that was an awesome setting for it. I still have it saved in a folder and the family in a porter file from when my puter hard drive was crashing. I hope to be able to play them again some day when I get a new system.
Dag, that is strange about SP messing up like that in the world.
@Smiley_Cat Welcome. Cute little house for your sim. Glad he's not a complete recluse and willing to meet the townies. Oh dear, no privacy in the bar bathrooms!
@afai1261 Great day at uni for your sim. She certainly had a bit more of a smile on her face after meeting Eddy.
@emorrill Lovely seeing Mr Hodge and Miriam's story to cheer my morning. I love Miriam's persistence in trying to spread some cheer to the dour Mr Hodge. Gosh, he did call the coppers! Sounds like the policeman knows Miriam well. Whoops....that comment about caring came out a bit rude. Glad he was able to back peddle it and make it sound better. hehe, that he kept looking for her to show up and she finally did after he'd given up. Loving this story so much.
@Silverofdreams30 -Great picture!Great update! @lisasc360 -Thanks for your comment.I always change the settings in story progression and can set up castes for sims who cheat in marriages. @Springfairy556 -Great picture!I've not had any issues with that as long as free will was low to begin with.It's a common issue if your computer was struggling to run the game or free will is on high.Great update! @Puddinroy -Thanks for the comment. @msbeckycat -It's easy to do that in Master Controller if you use the NRaas Mods like I do. @PalmArrow -Great update!I like to start looking for marriage partners when the sims are children and have them make friends with them. @Brandontaylor -I've had to back up my Electronic Arts folders quite a few times when the game was patching and still do it often enough though I'm due for another round of backing up.Great update!I make them study handiness on smart phones,ipads or computers if something breaks. @Mikezumi -Thanks for the comment. @MoonandStars83 -Great update! @king_of_simcity7 -Great pictures! @Nikkei_Simmer -Great pictures! @plushtrap_107 It's been getting colder here which is what I love. @Smiley_Cat -Hi there!Thanks for your comment.Great pictures!That sounded like fun. @afai1261 -Great update!
Here's another apocalypse challenge update below.
Salisbury Beach,Massachusetts-Fall-1525.
Eli and Ami Jankowsky were both up early that fall morning and getting ready for the day before dawn.
They both worked hard on writing their stories on their computers until almost noon when the ice cream cart stopped in front of their homestead and they bought some ice creams.
They got a clogged toilet as they were getting ready for work early in the afternoon and Ami unclogged it.
They left for work by 1:30 in the afternoon and arrived on time for the start of their shift.
The town looked awfully deserted as usual while the Jankowskys were at work on that mid fall afternoon and the ice cream cart was making it's rounds for the last time that year.
They got off work and got home to finsh the addition and got to bed at 7:30 in the evening.
@PalmArrow
Love the screenshot of the bus in the snow!
Aww, young love interests XD
@Mikezumi
Its a neat mod, but kind of weird because the delivery guy comes into your house and puts it in the fridge lol
I love full moon kisses.XD
@MoonandStars83
That's where I got most of my items from XD
Yeah, apparently a lot of people have that bug, has something do with large dogs and bathtubs.
@king_of_simcity7
Wow! Your Bridgeport screenshots are great!
I almost didn't recognize the world.
@Brandontaylor
I managed to fix the SP issue for now.XD
Lovely, just what you want to do when you get home...fix sinks lol
That was a little bold..:o and kind of quick XD
@bekkasan
Its a weird bug that effects large dogs and usually has to do with bathubs.Only fix is get a small dog or remove all bathtubs.
For some reason the mod didn't activate in the new world.I had to manually set it, that's why it was missing options lol.
@emorrill
Mr.Hodge has a point.It IS his property and if he asks her to leave SHE SHOULD be trespassed.Even
if she's trying to do some good for him.I really don't like this Mr.Hodge guy and I'm really routing for
the other gentleman in her life.
Just a few quick comments, will do full feedback hopefully tomorrow. Sorry massively skipping around.
@emorrill , Looks like Mr. Scrooge butt is cracking (like I was hoping would happen)...She's wearing him down with persistence.
** I had to laugh it his calling 911 to report her!
**chocolate!! Yum...now I want some...
**I'm wondering where Ciro is going to fit into all of this.
**Excellent chapter, I look forward to more!!
@Silverofdreams30 , Paulo came out cute with your skin and tweaks (his lips look different..)
Mine before new hair...did he come with all those tattoos..I know he had the one on the back of his neck and I doubt I'd add so many, (this screenshot is about 2 years old!)..mine was aged down to toddler so of course any tattoos went bye bye..
@meerkattime , Craven's build looks great! Giada will probably a very popular young lady...I like the look of the other waiter.
**Well for a first try that food came out pretty, um yuck!
**Oh my, your butt is on fire!
**cute update (It's nice to see one from you!!)
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Evidently, Meg has a secret to tell her beau.
Watching the stars come out...together.
Yeah...she's supposed to be...
Always "River McIrish" ...and maybe some Bebe Hart. ~innocent expression~
Like all my settings are missing.I went to edit whether they get the summer off from school and the option wasn't there! None of the settings are there! I even reset them all using reset all.
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@Springfairy556 Nice house and beautiful town.
That's bad that your settings are gone. I wonder why the town won't let you use the settings?
@Nikkei_Simmer Nice update. They look like they are really in love.
@all I think I am going to try a Sims 3 challenge called the Super Sim Challenge which is by @Llandros2012. That would mean I would have three different games going on which I would rotate through. So this is kind of what I plan on for my updates.
Celeste's Story
Llandros' Super Sim Challenge
A do over of my Sunset Valley save.
So Celeste's story will continue through her life at least until her death, I may continue with her family line afterwards. Llandros' challenge would be some random sim but I have thought of using Brittany from Ava's story for the main sim in that challenge. As for the Sunset Valley save, it would be the same families I was doing but obviously with differences due to a new save. That's kind of my plan anyway, I just don't know if I want to reboot Ava any time soon.
@Puddinroy Thanks for the feedback
@Brandontaylor Thanks for the feedback
@Mikezumi Thanks for the comment and feedback
@MoonandStars83 I wanted for some more romance to develop
@bekkasan Thanks for the feedback
Her traits are Artistic, Loner, Bookworm, Genius and Perfectionist and she's going to be experiencing university in TS3 before I experience it in real life next year. Scary.
I started her off in Appaloosa Plains and sent her off to university
She was understandably a bit freaked out by the crowds at the dormitory
Just lock yourself in your room so you don't have to interact with anyone else, you'll be fine
As I will be doing a Biological Sciences major next year, I had her do a Science and Medicine major. Her Lifetime Wish is to become a Creature-Robot Cross-breeder
She wanted to learn the Science skill so I sent her to the student union
I then sent her out to meet some other university students. I originally considered making a partner for her (probably based on the TS4 sim in my signature) but thought it would be fun if she got together with a University Life premade.
She got hearts for someone! He's not my type
I sent her bowling and briefly wondered if she'd be compatible with Eddy Mullis
Eddy arrived and they got hearts!!!!
She biked home in the rain and studied some more
Rushing off to her first course on Monday morning
She played chess on a computer at Keith's Komics and then went to the student union to continue leveling up her science skill. While there, she became a level one Nerd
Back at the dormitory and studying again
First lecture!
Okay, calm down son
maybe he was screaming because of the bottleneck
She autonomously slept in the lecture... yep, definitely me
Here's a graduation gnome
I invited Eddy over to see if she would roll any wishes to become more than friends with him
That phone totally killed the mood so when she picked it up she did this
I conked out early this evening, after daughter went down to sleep, and woke up around 11pm with the dog telling me he needed to be let out. (I was sleeping on the couch in front of the Christmas tree because I felt like it. )
I talked with hubby for a bit and let him go back to sleep and now I'm awake so...I took this time to finish up the rest of Chapter 2 of my Christmas story and have it all ready to post for your enjoyment.
Feedback on your awesome posts and stories in the morning (well, late morning since it's almost 2 am now ) I promise!
An Aurora Skies Christmas Romance Tale
Chapter 2 continued...
The next morning there was a knock at Mr. Hodge's door. He was afraid the odd woman would return and he wasn't happy about it. At all!
However, he decided to keep quiet and pray - which he never did anymore - that she'd think him not home and leave. Maybe I should do this every time she comes over and maybe she'll get the hint, he thought gleefully. It had to work.
"Happy December 2nd Mr. Hodge!" the ever cheerful Miriam greeted from the other side of the door. When there was still no answer she said, "I don't know if you're in there or not, but," she paused, "I'm sorry to have missed you." Then she sighed. "I'll leave this right here for you again. Merry Christmas!" And with that she ran back to Ciro's truck, her footsteps crunching in the snow to Mr. Hodge's ears.
He bolted for the door, swung it open, fully intending to yell something out at her, but she was gone.
Sighing in frustration he glanced down at the present, picked it up, wanting to just chuck it into the fire, but his curiosity kept getting the better of him.
****
The third day Miriam returned again. And the fourth. And the fifth. Still bringing presents while he continued to ignore the door.
On the sixth day, he stepped outside for a moment to take the trash out...
...when he turned to find Miriam magically present by his door, startling him. "Hey!" he sharply addressed while throwing his coat to the ground and stomping towards her, fully intending to chew her out. No longer would he stand for this anymore!
"Hello there Mr. Hodge!" she greeted with that ever annoying bright smile of hers. "Happy December --"
"Save it missy!" he ordered. "I don't want you coming around here anymore and I especially don't want your presents!"
"But--"
"I warned you that if you ever came back onto my property I would call the police so here it goes." He whipped out his prepaid phone and started dialing.
"Please Mr. Hodge," Miriam begged, "I don't mean to be a bother, or trespass--"
"Well you are!"
"I'm sorry I...I just want you to be happy..."
"I'M JUST FINE THE WAY I AM!" He shouted, throwing the phone up to his ear.
"Alright," Miriam surrendered, holding her hands up which dropped her gift onto the snow. "I'll go." And then she ran a little more quickly than usual back to Ciro's truck.
"HEY!" he cursed under his breath. "You get back here!"
"911, what's your emergency?"
Mr. Hodge lowered his phone continuing to curse, as he sharply pressed the End Call button.
****
Five minutes later, the police arrived on the scene. One of them was quite familiar with Mr. Hodge, having dealt with his shenanigans before. Once it was determined there was no emergency, the veteran officer dismissed his rookie to return to the vehicle while he stayed behind to chat with "Mr. Scrooge."
The two shot a few glances at each other for a moment, pretty much knowing how this was going to end, while the officer adjusted his duty belt and asked, "What is the disturbance this time Mr. Hodge?"
"A woman," he promptly replied. "A crazy woman named Mary-something who keeps coming onto my property and driving me crazy!"
"How exactly is she driving you crazy?"
"She's been coming by here every day since the first of the month, saying she's my 'human advent calendar' or something, and bringing me gifts that I don't WANT!"
The officer peered at him for a moment with a suppressed laugh while resting one hand on his hip. "So you're saying," he reiterated with his hands, "that a woman is coming over to your house giving you...gifts? What kind of gifts?"
"Christmas gifts, what else!? And she's always dressed like an elf when she comes. She's a crazy woman Officer I'm telling ya!"
The officer's eyes brightened with realization setting in. "Ohh, are you talking about Miriam Day?"
He shrugged. "I guess so."
"Oh pfft," he dismissed with a wave of his hand, "she's harmless Hodge! A real sweet lady that one. She's on the city council and an especially chipper and festive person this time of year. She's just trying to spread a little Christmas cheer, although I can't imagine why she'd head over here into your neck of the woods," he muttered that last statement.
"Exactly! She's annoying and I want her off my property, but she won't leave! She insists on bringing me gifts every day until Christmas!" He shook his head in frustration. "You gotta get rid of her Officer!"
"Now hold on there Hodge," the officer calmed. "Has she done you any real harm?"
"No, but she's trespassing and I want you to do something about it!"
"I get that's she's somewhat trespassing and I'll talk to her, but you know," he paused, curling his lip a bit, "I would think that you'd find it quite flattering that someone in this town actually cares about you."
At that Mr. Hodge met the Officer's gaze with a heavy-hearted look in his eyes.
Instantly the officer's face fell with remorse. He wasn't expecting that reaction. "Uh... that didn't come out right."
Mr. Hodge lowered his eyes to hide his agreement.
"What I mean to say is Hodge...be grateful for this angel that's miraculously appeared in your life. You may not like it, but...just humor the girl alright? Swallow your pride and allow her the opportunity to serve. To spread her overflowing Christmas cheer."
Mr. Hodge just rolled his eyes and let out a light huff.
The officer didn't really have much else to say. "So...I guess we're done here?"
There was a slight, surrendering nod.
"Ok then," the officer said, heading for the door. "Oh and by the way Hodge," he turned, "It's a $500 fine to call 911 when there isn't a legit emergency going on. However," he paused, "I'm willing to let that slide for the sake of Miriam Day's Christmas spirit. That woman sure has blown my mind with this one," he shook his head with a chuckle. "Besides, the last thing you have is $500 to fork over am I right Hodge?"
Mr. Hodge grit his teeth as he closed his eyes and shook his head in annoyed defeat. Eventually he managed to get out, "Good day officer."
****
The next day, the seventh, Miriam didn't arrive in the morning.
Mr. Hodge found himself continually glancing out his foggy windows, rubbing at them each time to see better, fully expecting to find her trudging through the snow toward his front door in that skimpy outfit of hers. He couldn't figure out why he kept looking especially since...this is exactly what he wanted. For her to disappear.
He felt a tiny hint of disappointment, perhaps more than a tiny hint, poke at his shriveled heart, but he shrugged it off and simply said, "Good riddance." He then headed over to the couch to relax and read the morning paper, relishing in the pleasurable heat from the fire.
Later that afternoon as he prepared to head out and split some firewood, a familiar knock rang through the air.
Freezing in his tracks, Mr. Hodge released a giant breath while gazing up at the ceiling. He was instantly reminded of the Officer's words.
Opening up the door, still refusing to smile, Miriam stepped back a little to allow him out.
"Happy December 7th Mr. Hodge," she greeted, somewhat less cheerfully than before.
There was a sigh. "There's just no avoiding you is there?" he frankly asked.
A smile drew across her lips. "Nope. Not this Christmas season Mr. Hodge."
He tried not to roll his eyes at her.
"I promised you a gift every day until Christmas and...I intend to keep that promise. Of course," she paused, digging the tip of her shoe into the snow, "if you'll allow me the opportunity to keep my promise?"
Gosh this woman certainly has a way with words...and with people, he couldn't help thinking. She was really something. And he still couldn't figure out why of ALL people she'd give a darn about him, but...
"I guess so," he replied with a deep sigh.
Miriam's eyes lit up like a diamond in the sun. "Oh thank you Mr. Hodge! You won't regret--"
"Alright, alright I get it, just," he deeply sighed again, "leave me with your gift and be on your way."
Eyes still glistening, Miriam handed over a box of assorted chocolates, nicely wrapped with a red ribbon. "Hope you can eat these..."
"Of course I can!" he expressed while harshly grabbing the box. "Why wouldn't I!?"
Miriam froze. "Oh uhh...I dunno," she replied awkwardly. "I guess because some people are diabetic or...they're trying to watch their weight..."
His eyes pierced hers sharply at that comment.
"NOT saying that you're trying to lose weight! I mean...you look great," she complimented, quickly studying his physique. "I just--"
"You can go now."
"Okay!" She spun on her heel and did just that.
More to come soon!
He decided the best way to meet the locals is at the Summer festival. Here he is participating and winning the hot dog contest.
Later he brushed up his writing skill.
The next night he went to Red Velvet which had a slight make over with it's brand new dance floor and bar. There he met up with his friend and played foosball.
Look at him dance.
The next night he went to the brand new dance/nightclub I made "Electric Six". Yes it is an adult club with adult entertainment. As seen by the windows going through the bathrooms by the bar.
Dorian is enjoying a drink at "Electric Six"
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@emorrill
Aww, he now misses her coming around when she's not showing up,
I knew he secretly enjoys her visits. Great update.
@Smiley_Cat
Nice update
@Springfairy556
sorry you lost your settings, when my sims move I move them
using Nraas porter, cause I usually move more sims then.
Great update.
@PalmArrow
He is cute, aww talking about love so adorable.
@Brandontaylor
Thank you
@Mikezumi
Thank you
@MoonandStars83
Cute sim, thank you
@king_of_simcity7
Nice photos of Bridgeport
@afai1261
She turned out great
@bekkasan
Thank you
@Charlottesmom
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I found Paolo Frio, had to invite him to my sim in Lunar lakes party, but I
found him. He did not need many edits.
@Brandontaylor Poor Celeste, he's got a girlfriend and seems a little bit too flirty considering how he behaved with her before Celeste found out about the girlfriend. Lots of other frogs out there in the pond....go find one Celeste! Congrats on the promotion and car. I love that you gave it an ugly color for her.
Sounds like a fun plan. Brittany was a cool sim.
@Springfairy556 The new town looks beautiful. I like the new house even if temporary!
I laughed when you said no one packs up their entire house in their pockets. I did in my legacy save. It was an ancient manor home built from the foundations of a castle that had been in the family for generations and the two siblings inherited it from their missing Uncle Edward. I built it in Appaloosa Plains and decided that world really wasn't working for the future of the story and saved to library and turfed them and their friends to a custom world that was an empty world except for a few houses and businesses. I put the manor on top of the beautiful mountain in that world that was an awesome setting for it. I still have it saved in a folder and the family in a porter file from when my puter hard drive was crashing. I hope to be able to play them again some day when I get a new system.
Dag, that is strange about SP messing up like that in the world.
@msbeckycat Cool! Hope you enjoy it.
@Nikkei_Simmer Sigh, romance!
@Smiley_Cat Welcome. Cute little house for your sim. Glad he's not a complete recluse and willing to meet the townies. Oh dear, no privacy in the bar bathrooms!
@afai1261 Great day at uni for your sim. She certainly had a bit more of a smile on her face after meeting Eddy.
@emorrill Lovely seeing Mr Hodge and Miriam's story to cheer my morning. I love Miriam's persistence in trying to spread some cheer to the dour Mr Hodge. Gosh, he did call the coppers! Sounds like the policeman knows Miriam well. Whoops....that comment about caring came out a bit rude. Glad he was able to back peddle it and make it sound better. hehe, that he kept looking for her to show up and she finally did after he'd given up. Loving this story so much.
@Silverofdreams30 Your Paolo looks great!
The Cowboy and the Mermaid
@lisasc360 -Thanks for your comment.I always change the settings in story progression and can set up castes for sims who cheat in marriages.
@Springfairy556 -Great picture!I've not had any issues with that as long as free will was low to begin with.It's a common issue if your computer was struggling to run the game or free will is on high.Great update!
@Puddinroy -Thanks for the comment.
@msbeckycat -It's easy to do that in Master Controller if you use the NRaas Mods like I do.
@PalmArrow -Great update!I like to start looking for marriage partners when the sims are children and have them make friends with them.
@Brandontaylor -I've had to back up my Electronic Arts folders quite a few times when the game was patching and still do it often enough though I'm due for another round of backing up.Great update!I make them study handiness on smart phones,ipads or computers if something breaks.
@Mikezumi -Thanks for the comment.
@MoonandStars83 -Great update!
@king_of_simcity7 -Great pictures!
@Nikkei_Simmer -Great pictures!
@plushtrap_107 It's been getting colder here which is what I love.
@Smiley_Cat -Hi there!Thanks for your comment.Great pictures!That sounded like fun.
@afai1261 -Great update!
Here's another apocalypse challenge update below.
Eli and Ami Jankowsky were both up early that fall morning and getting ready for the day before dawn.
They both worked hard on writing their stories on their computers until almost noon when the ice cream cart stopped in front of their homestead and they bought some ice creams.
They got a clogged toilet as they were getting ready for work early in the afternoon and Ami unclogged it.
They left for work by 1:30 in the afternoon and arrived on time for the start of their shift.
The town looked awfully deserted as usual while the Jankowskys were at work on that mid fall afternoon and the ice cream cart was making it's rounds for the last time that year.
They got off work and got home to finsh the addition and got to bed at 7:30 in the evening.
Love the screenshot of the bus in the snow!
Aww, young love interests XD
@Mikezumi
Its a neat mod, but kind of weird because the delivery guy comes into your house and puts it in the fridge lol
I love full moon kisses.XD
@MoonandStars83
That's where I got most of my items from XD
Yeah, apparently a lot of people have that bug, has something do with large dogs and bathtubs.
@king_of_simcity7
Wow! Your Bridgeport screenshots are great!
I almost didn't recognize the world.
@Brandontaylor
I managed to fix the SP issue for now.XD
Lovely, just what you want to do when you get home...fix sinks lol
That was a little bold..:o and kind of quick XD
@bekkasan
Its a weird bug that effects large dogs and usually has to do with bathubs.Only fix is get a small dog or remove all bathtubs.
For some reason the mod didn't activate in the new world.I had to manually set it, that's why it was missing options lol.
@emorrill
Mr.Hodge has a point.It IS his property and if he asks her to leave SHE SHOULD be trespassed.Even
if she's trying to do some good for him.I really don't like this Mr.Hodge guy and I'm really routing for
the other gentleman in her life.
https://graceymanorsims3.tumblr.com/
@bekkasan
Thank you
@meerkattime
Great looking screenshots
Ardith rode to work
Barbara stays busy while Ardith works
https://graceymanorsims3.tumblr.com/
@emorrill , Looks like Mr. Scrooge butt is cracking (like I was hoping would happen)...She's wearing him down with persistence.
** I had to laugh it his calling 911 to report her!
**chocolate!! Yum...now I want some...
**I'm wondering where Ciro is going to fit into all of this.
**Excellent chapter, I look forward to more!!
@Silverofdreams30 , Paulo came out cute with your skin and tweaks (his lips look different..)
Mine before new hair...did he come with all those tattoos..I know he had the one on the back of his neck and I doubt I'd add so many, (this screenshot is about 2 years old!)..mine was aged down to toddler so of course any tattoos went bye bye..
@meerkattime , Craven's build looks great! Giada will probably a very popular young lady...I like the look of the other waiter.
**Well for a first try that food came out pretty, um yuck!
**Oh my, your butt is on fire!
**cute update (It's nice to see one from you!!)
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*