Monthly Archives: July 2010

Birthday Trauma

The day started well enough. Hank and Rusty sat down to work on Rusty’s homework. (Directly in front of the front door. Not sure why.) But later that night, I’m sad to say, it was time for Hank to grow … Continue reading

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Wanted (Waaaanteeeeed) Dead or Uh-Live!

I completed Groundhog Day by buying another top-of-the-line microwave. First Carissa lamented the squishy humans’ habit of reproducing via a parasitic growth. Then they fell in love all over again! Meanwhile I’ve sent darling Rusty to playing the guitar. With … Continue reading

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Groundhog Day, Sims-Style

Man, I love that movie! After the crash last time, the clock was reset back to before Mort’s birthday. This time I let Henry sleep in, instead of waking him up early to clean house for the party. I was … Continue reading

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Just Another Day In Sunset Valley!

Carissa started talking to the microwave. Then she fell madly in love. Cold, dead eyes and all. Henry did a bit of gardening. While Mort played that stupid yard game. Later that day, we threw a birthday party for Mort. … Continue reading

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Create A Pattern? Happy To!

I spent most of yesterday’s budgeted Sims time screwing around with the new Create A Pattern tool. First I made a big ugly mish-mash. This is a screenshot of the Paranormal Memento, combined with a leopard spot pattern, a rubber … Continue reading

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Beyond The Pale

I decided to make good on my promise, and put a little brick border around Henry’s courtyard garden. Then I put a shrubbery border around that. Better, but it still lacks zazz. I’m seriously thinking about buying some Home & … Continue reading

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Just Another Day in Sunset Valley

I decided I wanted to reprogram Carissa, the SimBot, so I sent her to take a shower. When she came out of the shower, she shorted out. Henry was then able to reprogram her. (I gave her the Neat and … Continue reading

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Bebeh!

I really hate our robot. She makes annoying noises. I sent her to stand in a puddle and repair the dishwasher, but it didn’t kill her. But at least I don’t feel bad about waking her up to care for … Continue reading

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