Gloomville Diaries - Gen 1 - Ch 23 - Neighbours visiting

Recently the twins, Edith and Miranda, grew up to teenagers. But they were not the only ones growing older, Ochana is half way through her adult life, and tonight she wanted to throw a party. According to the Secret Mission's Rules & Directions, at least one person from each of the other 4 houses of their street, had to attend!

In the morning, Ochana and Chad had a special breakfast, heart cakes! Yay! Ochana always liked to flirt, and Chad loved those cookies, too!

- I really wonder if they will all attend my party, Ochana said.
- Of course they will! I don't see why it would matter that much if one of them can't make it? There will still be enough guests for a great party!

- Well, let's hope! she said, knowing that Chad could not understand it all. He was never introduced to the Secret Mission. Ochana worried a lot for what might happen if not all the other households were represented.

Finances were pretty bad, after buying all the Christmas decors for Edith and Miranda's birthday, and now throwing another party, the account balance was only about §800. Still no money for decorating the bedrooms upstairs. Sigh.

After school, or perhaps while there was still one hour left, twins Edith and Miranda found their way to the local clothing store! They were pretty disappointed when they realized that the room upstairs was not their birthday gift, instead they had been gifted a mirror! Then mom had allowed them to go shopping some clothes as long as they made it inexpensive.

It's time to get to know them a little better. Although there is also a younger set of twins, there's a good chance that either Edith or Miranda will be chosen to bring on the Mission. Simply because Ochana will learn to know them better. On their Young Adult birthday, she will need to make a choice!

- Edith, I think this was a bad idea...
- Come on, Miranda! We do need clothes, right? Mom allowed us to spend just a little.

Edith was always the most social of the two, and growing up gave her the traits Outgoing and Musiclover. She aspired to become a comedian, but well, her plans might change, right?

Miranda wanted to become a Freelance Botanist, she already helped Ochana with the garden. Her traits were Neat and Perfectionist, she would be a good assistant when it came to reorganizing the plants.

So, the first and second pictures show their everyday clothes. One rather boring, and one slightly more representative. Edith is a tad more feminine than Miranda. She also seems to care a bit more about her outfits. Her favourite colour is lavender, while Miranda prefers blue.

- You look like a retired librarian, Miranda! said Edith.
- Stop it, Edith, I couldn't care less!

Now their sports outfits. Their dad, Chad, just switched career and will now work at the local Gym, so maybe the girls can get some benefits from exercising there?

- We better hurry! Mom's birthday party is up in one hour! Let's buy some party clothes!
- Okay said Miranda. - But then we're done with clothes for a while!

Looks like they will attend a party with different attitudes! Miranda wearing the long skirt, and Edith wearing a cowboy hat. Good girls, now for the party!

Back home Ochana had dressed, and she were busy baking a cake. If she only did this before she dressed in her finest wear!

- Darling, would you mind repairing the kitchen sink? Guests will arrive in less than 30 minutes!

Well, not sure about that sink, but the cake was done, and shortly Ochana found herself in the living room, surrounded by neighbours!

- Attention! The action will take place over here! Hello?

She blew those candles, and the crowd cheered. For a second Ochana felt like the center of the world!

- Voila!

Right, for a second! That's how long it took the guests to go back to their gossiping and small talk. Totally ignoring tonight's main person.

Well, they all got some cake, although there was not enough chocolate cake, and some ate heart cookies in the kitchen instead.

Brenda Kammin it quite a flirty person, Ochana could watvh her from the doorway, as Brenda talked to Chad. But Ochana tried to relax, as Brenda Kammin was pregnant, and the father was Mark Oaksdale, Agaton Oaksdale's younger brother. Also Zilla Brox had attended the party - she owns the house where Brenda and Mark also resides.

The Grossing household was there too, represented by the violinist Kevin Grossing and his lovely wife, the author Camilla Grossing. They can't take their eyes of each other, rather cute actually. Uhm, not their hands either, by the way.

In the dining room, a little later, 4 men representing one house each, were gathered. All to the left is Adrian Hikes. Next to him is Kevin Grossing. Then, to the right are Mark Oaksdale (wearing yellow) and Agaton Oaksdale.

Ochana still though that the Oaksdales were involved with the injustice, referred to in the Secret Mission, but she had not found out yet, what actually happened in the past.

While the men gathered in the dining room, the women were busy chatting in the living room.

Seated are Zilla Brox, to the left, and Camilla Grossing, the author, to the right. Ochana is back in her original outfit, after switching a bit during the night. Weird wardrobe stuff is going on for the Holidays...

Ochana wanted to get to know both Zilla and Camilla. Zilla wasn't very interested, though.

- So, now that Mark Oaksdale moved in with you and Brenda, I guess you feel more tied to the hood's past? Ochana wondered.
- How would I feel tied to anything because of him? He engaged Brenda, they live upstairs where there is room for the baby, while I live downstairs. We share the kitchen and living. I hardly see them these days. No ties whatsoever...
- Brenda and Mark make such a nice couple, Camilla said. - How about you, Zilla, are you seeing someone, too?
- Well, just no! Zilla answered. And they all got the message, subject was closed.

Gloomville Diaries - Gen 1 - Ch 22 - Twins' birthday

Ochana had visited all neighbours, and her new question regarded some guy named Edwin, the one who had passed on the Secret Mission to Aileen Gleeson. Did he ever live here at Willow Creek?

This morning Ochana was gardening while someone familiar jogged by, Ona Rosewood from the Sims by Numbers Show!

- Hello Ochana, how's going? Ona greeted. She looked pretty sporty, although she had gained even more weight than Ochana.
- Great, we're all fine, Chad, me, and our 4 kids. It's the oldest twins' birthday tomorrow.
- Yes, time flies, doesn't it! 4 kids, you beat me again, Ochana!

- The Show seems like in my past life or something. Hey, why did you never stop by at Oasis Springs? We had two lovely kids, and Josue's brother moved out. There's room to stay over if you like!

- Oh, we simply couldn't find time. But maybe we should come. I heard there's wild tomatos in Oasis Springs, are they easy to find? Chad wants me to grow some.
- Sure, Ochana. There's tomatos, and Josue knows exactly where to find them. Give me a call!

Then Ona ran off, and Ochana walked to the picnic area to harvest some mushroms. She could use them for fertilizing the crops.

Then she spent some time with Edith (pink), Miranda sitting blue), Pivian and Paula (sitting on floor). Ochana wasn't really a family person, but Chad wasn't either. Besides Chad taking the kids out to various community locations weekends, they would normally just watch tv and eat together. Being four kids they would never be alone.

Ochana often wondered how the four did at school, but she never got the time to help each of them with their schoolwork.

Across the street old Niels Grossing had ran outside to stop someone walking by, Agaton Oaksdale.

- So, she asked you questions, too? Niels Grossing asked.

- Well, yes. Just about the past that I hardly know...

- Mr Agaton Oaksdale, I knew your folks. They were fine people! And so wa Edwin, but times changed, you know. It's easier to look forward!

- Edwin who?

- Right, son! If she asks about Edwin, you simply don't have a clue! Ha!

The next morning Edith and Miranda were very excited!

- Drago, it's my birthday and you got me not gift? Oh, it's not important. Because I think you and I will move upstairs tonight. I will get a new room upstairs, you see! Edith might need to share it with us, I don't know yet. Okay?

- Pivian, will you come to my birthday party?
- Of course, Edith!
- Cool! I invited Tammy, too! And you can have our old room when we move upstairs tonight! We think we will get a new room up there as a birthday presant! I heard someone up there again all night hammering, mom and dad must have worked real hard!
- Oh?

Party time! The girls got to invite one friend each. Edit invited Tammy Oaksdale from the farm next door, and Miranda invited Antoinette Morck, actually daughter of Sissela Morck from the Sims by Numbers Show!

They both arrived promptly, and the party was on!

The livingroom was decorated for the holidays, and Ochana had baked two cakes. Because Edith was the oldest, she went first!

O' la la...!

Wow, was she glowing!

... and wow, was she growing!

- Edith! You are way too tall to be my twin sister! Miranda whispered, nearly in shock.
- Your go, Miranda!

And Miranda concentrated and blew those lights and made a wish...

- Wow, Miranda, you're stealing my show! Edith shouted.
- Oh, it was nothing, siss. It looked advanced, but was a piece of cake!
- Now, let's eat, said mom Ochana, inviting everyone to the dining room.

Well, even with the help of two kitchen chairs, there wasn't room for them all. And even those who had got a seat, decided it was more fun to walk around to find another chair. Only Chad and Edith enjoyed the cake too much to think about other chairs.

So, Edith is sitting there next to Ochana, wearing a brown, short dress. Miranda sits next to Chad, wearing a blue floral dress with black top. They both have short hair by DNA, but their tastes in dressing etc will need some adjustments. I think there should be a separate update introducing the fresh teens of the house.

Ochana was greatful to see two of her kids grow up. They still had a long run for young adulthood, but now they would be more responsible, and hopefully their true personality would get more obvious. Would Edith or Miranda be Main Heir to the Secret Mission? Ochana could not stop wondering.

- So, just because you are taller , it's not the sama as if you were smarter! Antoinette Morck stated.
- How would you know, you are not as tall as me, Miranda replied. - In a couple days I will know stuff that you don't even know that you don't know yet, see?

To my surprise Miranda did socialize with the guests, while Edith, formerly the more outgoing, sat at the dining table silent as a statue. I didn't observe her exchange one single phrase...

Then Edith stood up, and left the table. That's when I notised her shoes... yes, they will need a make over for sure...

How about Miranda's shoes? I didn't check them either. Found her on the toilet, and the shoes - well, just about a bit more suitable than Edith's, still need to work a bit on these girls' new wardrobe.

So, it looks like the next update will include a visit to the clothing store in town!

Holiday celebration pack is here!

So, it's been quiet lately. No updates from Gloomville, although the twins' birthday is coming up, and I guess we all want to see what Edith and Miranda will look like as teenagers. Half the chapter is ready, but the birthday party has still not taken place, but in a few days we'll know...

Meanwhile, EA just released their The Sims 4 Holiday Celebration Pack! So, while we wait for the birthday, take a look at the objects included with the free pack!

This set is not installed with today's patch (the careers patch), but you will find the seasonal stuff in the gallery. Go there to grab it, then Origin will install it and you will need to restart your game.

There is a christmas tree, a wreath (view only), 3 different garlands, 2 different candles (Kinara and Menorah), a framed painting for the wall, a snowman (view only, can't be placed on surfaces), and a round dining table. Also note the sweaters, there are 3 different styles and each comes with about 4 options so you practically get 12 seasonal jumpers :). Each of the items, except the wall speaker, comes with multiple decor choices.

Christmas tree can not be interacted with, but you can turn on/off lights. The candles can also be turned on/off.

I think I like this all, it covers my Christmas needs pretty well. Only snow can top it :)

Detesters - 12 - Gift giving party for elders

Gift giving party Day is finally here!

I never tried this new Seasons event before, so it will be the very first. Twinbrook Imports, Inc. has asked testsims Pauline S. & Hector Detester to test a gift giving party for elders, and all 4 of Pauline and Hector's old parents were already invited.

Hector: Did you sleep at all tonight? Couldn't leave Sally alone for more than 30 minutes?

Pauline: What? No, I... used the toilet...

Hector: 10 times? And no flushing?

3 of the 4 delivered trees were carried inside, girlanders onto the walls. For a few seconds they both became jolly childish just from turning the living room into a forest.

Pauline: Koo-koo... I'm in the woods!

Hector: Hey ho! Who am I now?

Pauline: You're a goose! A starving moose!

At 3 PM precisely the 4 guests arrived. Pauline's folks, Mr and Mrs Sands (right). Hector's folks, Mr and Mrs Detester (left).

Mrs Detester: Oh, look at that! His wife put up a decent door wreath!

Mrs Sands: Oh, doesn't it look great! What did your Hector do?

Mrs Detester: He probably cut down the tree and carried it home for her, so she could create these wonderful seasonal decorations.

Pauline: Welcome! Did you all bring gifts?

Mrs Sands: Of course, dear! But what have you done to the living room?

Mr Detester: We love gifts!

Mrs Detester: Where are the two lovely baby girls? We love grandchildren, too!

Mrs Sands: Yes, where are they hiding? We don't want any gifts before we said hello to them!

Mr Sands: No delicious smell of turkey...? Um...

Pauline: We had to redo the room, nowhere to serve a meal, dad...

Mr Sands: Just the lovely cookies that we brought, then?

Pauline: Not even them, dad. We'll just save them for some other day.

Mrs Detester: Sabina is so quiet, just like you, Hector! I think they both look like me, John!

Mr Detester (John): It's too early to tell, really, Sally! Pauline, why couldn't you give us at least one grandson?

Pauline: What? I...

Mr Sand: I'm sure she tried her best! Sally and Sabina...

Hector: Because we had to skip the turkey, we're already up for... THE GIFTS! Pay attention, only one gift for each of you!

Mrs Sands: But we brought several gifts!

Pauline: Hector and I will just save them for later, mom.

Pauline: Oh, mom! Is this from you and dad? A twig... from the forest?

Mrs Sands: Eh... it's a handmade decorative twig, Pauline! Oh... did I give you one for your birthday, too?

Pauline: It's fine, mom. Shabby needs a new chewing toy!

Mr Detester: What, a chewing toy for our granddaughter Sabina?

Hector: No, dad. She meant Sabby, the dog that Sabina is named after.

Pauline: I'm done! Who's next?

Mrs Detester: Hector, don't look that worried! Your old folks wrapped up something a tad more interesting than a twig from the forest.

Hector: Oh... Mr Sands!

Mrs Sands: Charlie! Oh no!

Hector: Oh... what's going on?

Mrs Detester: Oh, my condolences, Mrs Sands!

Pauline: Dad? Why? Why at our wonderful gift giving party for elders?

Pauline: Oh, he's gone! My dad is gone!

Hector: Come here, Pauline! I did hope for a kiss, but I think a hug will do!

Pauline: Eh... Mistletoe? Did you...?

Hector: We are very soon getting elderly, too, Pauline.

Pauline: You mean we must die, too? I know that much, you idiot!

Hector: Shhhhh... just come.