Week 16 Day 6: Eggs

First thing this mild Spring morning, Godrian walked outside to check on the new pumpkin plants. Half of them were up already, but why did the other 3 take longer?

Godrian was still sleepy, because most of the night he had been worrying about the chicken coop he bought from Jack Batfield. Richelle still did not know, and Godrian also worried for her reaction when she was told how much the birds had cost. Now, even if he paid only half the price in advance, it would be quite the loss if the birds were not delivered.

A little later the chicken coop was delivered, and Godrian could relax a little.Richelle rushed outside when she noticed the delivery, and when Godrian told her the cost, she said nothing but ran back into the house. Somehow Godrian knew she was upset, but maybe she too decided to give it a go before concluding with anything.

But where were those birds? To make it all worth the cost, there should at least be birds providing them with eggs.

Sigh, at least one bird. Godrian wanted to look inside, but there was no door.

Then he noticed a shelf on the back side, where 4 eggs waited. That had to mean there was more than just one hen in there.

Godrian found Richelle with little Bonny in the kitchen. The normal eggs were stored in the old fridge that will soon need a replacement.

None of them had seen an egg like this before...

Boletta is Godrian's green thumbed twin sister, serving Greench Market.

A little later Godrian visited the village center, but Boletta was not working today. Instead he decided to stop by at the little Town Square, where those Festival Fixers had rearranged their festival equipment. The Spring festival was on!

There he saw his friend, Pahomas Tulitto, the scientist, kissing a foreign woman. But Pahomas is married to Linda... what's going on? Was the girl one of the Batfields? No, Godrian never saw her before.

Pahomas was thrilled! He and his family recently moved to a better address, and they expect their second kid anytime. The kissing booth was just for fun.

So, when the scientist confirmed Spring, Godrian should no longer worry about colder days returning anytime soon. How long is Spring anyway? Pahomas had no idea, the changing seasons were new to him as well. Now he had to run, but he invited Godrian's family for dinner tomorrow, then he could tell them some more.

Godrian then ran into his sister Graica with her hubby Reynar (Richelle's older brother) and their 3 daughters.

Egg plants? Would that connect to the chicken coop? Could the purple egg be a seed after all?

Meanwhile, Richelle and little Bonny went for a walk to Peel Bakery. It's owned by Carie Peel, Godrian's aunt residing at 4 Greench Farm.

Carie's business had improved greatly, and although the upgrade did cost lots of money she had also paid back those money she once borrowed from Godrian. Richelle was glad she did no longer need to bring up that subject every time they met.

Carie has 3 daughters, the oldest, Blanca, married to Yamir Redward some time ago. Gabriella is also adult, and Gerda is still a teen. Gabriella helps her old mom serving the bakery.

Carie started whispering.

The bakery was quite busy. Florence Batfield, festival fixer, entered, and at the tables Gaspar H. Blockwell and Yamir Redward were seated. Yamir is head of the council, and his late mum Corinne Y. Redward was sister of Richelle's dad, Alex Yea-Low.

So, Yamir seems to bring on the one-man leadership attitude from his late dad, Randal Redward? Or could the new real estate plans actually be something good? The next council meeting is up in 2 simdays.

Week 16 Day 2: Watering systems

It's still crispy, and they don't know for sure what direction these changes will take. Last night it rained for many hours, and hardly anyone on Maccaroni Island left their house. Only the Tulitto family and the recently arrived Batfield festival fixers have umbrellas.

This morning Godrian walked to the new store to check if they sold anything farm related. He was looking for ways to make farming more effective.

The store is part of the clothing store building, located next to Peel Bakery, and vis á vis the Hospital.

Today the store was pretty packed, and everyone were talking about visiting town of Galucca. Tonight the first group will leave Maccaroni Island, as a good handful health certificates were handed out to anyone except those carrying the CA66 DNA. Such as Godrian Greench.

Godrian ran into his friend, Pahomas Tulitto, the Scientist.

Godrian didn't trust the others to bring back benefits for anyone but themselves.

Reynar Yea-Low is the Inventor, and Godrian's older sister Graica is married to him.

Another of Godrian's best friends were there, Gastor Hamming.

Godrian's main errand was to stop by at the Village Hall where a gift of honor was waiting for him.

He was awarded for many years of serving the community through farming. Yamir Redward, council leader, handed the trophy to Godrian, but this time there was no audience applauding.

Back on the farm, Richelle was in the study, trying to come up with new ideas for her new business. Then she noticed Eileen's old belongings...

Godrian's youngest sister, Eileen, had moved out not long ago, and Richelle had been the one pushing it. She just wanted their little family to be on their own, not housing grown up relatives who didn't even help with the farm.

Now Richelle decided to walk over tro Eileen, giving her the forgotten items. It ws a nice day, but Richelle was of course wearing way too little clothes.

Eileen moved in with hher boyfriend Amandus H. Jones (formerly Hawk). They expanded the old shed that everyone still refers to as Joe's Shed. This is the middle of 3 tiny lots, the Scientists lived next door (but just moved their house), and the newcomers, Batfield family) lives on the third lot.

Richelle stayed for a cup of tea, then walked back to the farm.

Godrian was busy garvesing, and the new sprinklers were installed.

Just after dark, Richelle left to attend the Bank Stock Holders meeting, taking place in the Business Offices Build. Richelle owns only 10% of the shares, The other stock holders are Agnes Hawk (10%), Wvita Hedgewall (10%), Gaspar H. Blackwall (10%), Russell Stew-Fraisser (10%), Yesador Y. Wimster (10%) and finally, Yamir Redward (40%).

Late at night, there was a sad moment at Greench Farm. Nearly 100 years old Archie Greench died. He was teaching little Bonny to walk, when he felt the time was up...

Archie was born on the tiny island next to Maccaroni Island, shortly after his åarents stranded. This is all told in the SimBasic story. Now he can finally join his late wife, Bridgette.

Godrian and Richelle will face even tougher times on the farm. Even if Archie couldn't help much with the plants, he did care a lot for Bonny, and look after her all day.Looks like Richelle will need to spend more time as a mom, after all. And didn't she just vomit again?

More in about a week. Trying to catch up for next Wednesday, but the days up to Christmas will most likely fly. Please, do check back soon, anyhow! ;-)