A (not) Very Vulcan Legacy

2009-12-31T12:42:00.005+13:00

THE FAMILY TREE:

GENERATION FIVE:

Phoenix Vulcan, darkly determined fifth generation.

Latest Chapter:

Previous Chapters:

THE INTERLUDE:

The Interlude: Part 3
The Interlude: Part 2
The Interlude: Part 1

GENERATION FOUR:

Elspeth Vulcan, Smoking hot fourth generation.

Chapter Forty-Seven: Dreamings End
Chapter Forty-Six: Dream a little dream...
Chapter Forty Five - Finally! The end of College
Chapter Forty Four - Life goes on
Chapter Forty Three - Oops I did it again
Chapter Forty Two - Kissing Cousins
Chapter Forty One - Higher Education
Chapter Thirty Nine - Very Domestic
Chapter Thrity Eight - Metamorphosis
Chapter Thirty Seven - Jungle Fever
Chapter Thirty Six - No place like home

GENERATION THREE:

Chardonnay Vulcan, lady-like & graceful third generation.

Chapter Thirty Five - Tickle me Emo
Chapter Thirty Four - Bittersweet Symphony
Chapter Thirty Three - All we need is love.
Chapter Thirty Two - (Enter Witty Title Here)

Chapter Thirty One - Yay Confetti!

Chapter Thirty - Death in the 21st!

Chapter Twenty Nine - On the Road again.

Chapter Twenty Eight - Voulez vous coucher avec moi?
Chapter Twenty Seven - Hiatus Interruptus!
Chapter Twenty Six - Something about Mhairi
Chapter Twenty Five - Lotsa Babies!
Chapter Twenty Four - Warning: Plastic Surgery can be addictive!
Chapter Twenty Three - Wuv, Twu wuv

GENERATION TWO:

Bryn Vulcan, Suave & sophisticated second generation.

Chapter Twenty Two - Death of a Cheerleader
Chapter Twenty One - Neon Genesis
Chapter Twenty - The screaming memes
Chapter Nineteen - It's that time again...
Chapter Eighteen - Are we there yet?
Chapter Seventeen - Everyone needs good neighbours
Chapter Sixteen - All about hearts
Chapter Fifteen - Life rollercoaster
Chapter Fourteen - Life goes on
Chapter Thirteen - End of an Era
Chapter Twelve - The end is nigh!
Chapter Eleven - Skunk'd!

GENERATION ONE:

Tommek Vulcan, dignified founding father.

Chapter Ten - To all the girls I've loved before.
Chapter Nine - College-bound!
Chapter Eight - Love is in the Air
Chapter Seven - Glory Days
Chapter Six - Sugar and Spice
Chapter Five - Fluffy puppies!
Chapter Four - Smells like Generation Two
Chapter Three - The search concludes...finally!
Chapter Two - The search continues....
Chapter One - The search begins.
Prologue - A galaxy far far away...

The Interlude: Part 3

2009-07-05T19:10:00.004+12:00

Recap: Phoenix has been appropriated by her time-lost great-great grandfather to complete a perilous mission on an alien planet. With the mission completed successfully, Phoenix collapses from mysterious causes.

"Thank you for calling us Doctor."

"One moment, my analysis is almost complete, the paitent is awake, you can speak to her if you like."

"If she's awake it can't be too serious."

"Always the optimist Tommek."

"How are you feeling?"

"Pretty good actually. When can I get out of here?"

"Soon. I've discovered the reason for your reactions to teleportation. Every time you've teleported you've teleported with Mr. Tommek am I correct."

"Now that you mention it...yeah. Not that it's been all that many times."

"It appears that during the demoleculation process certain parts of your DNA has been attracted to Tommeks, and there has been some exchange. In your case you have taken on some physical aspects of a Vulcan."

"Hey thats my last name....What kind of aspects? *looks down*"

"Primarily the composition of your blood has been copper based, not iron based. Also your auditory appendages have developed the Vulcan pointedness. The nausea and loss of consciousness was a side-effect as your body adjusted."

"Oh. So I'm okay then?"

"You are a very healthy young lady, bound for a long and prosperous life."

"Doctor you mentioned an exchange. Does this mean Mr. Tommek is affected as well?"

"Nonsense, I'm fine. I'm telling you."

"It would appear that he has lost some of his Vulcan sensibility, I'd need to conduct further tests to deduce the extent of the changes."

"There is nothing wrong with me at all. I'm telling you."

"We will see, Mr. Tommek."

"You'll be sorry."

"We'll talk later. Phoenix, we appreciate your assistance with our mission, we'll drop you off home on the way back to our time. However I must warn you that we may not be as precise as we would like."

"How'd you mean?"

"We might be a year or 4 off. 6 at the most, I promise. Given the extent of our time travel, you'll admit that it is pretty close."

"Oooh, you'll be about 8 years off actually. I thought it was just a dream."

"You've already experienced the temporal displacement?"

"I think so. Can you take me back now? I've got to track down a sexy policeman"

"So, this is goodbye then?"

"Indeed Phoenix, your assistance has been invaluable, but it is time for you to continue your life."

"I could stay here. I'm sure there are plenty of opportunities for someone like me."

"If I am your ancestor as you believe, then wouldn't your presence interfere with the course of events that lead to me becoming your ancestor?"

"Huh?"

"Go home Phoenix. If you don't, then we may change history again."

"Awww man. I'll miss you."

"I'm sure you will. Live long and prosper Phoenix Vulcan."

"Bye Tom!"

"I've told you not to call me that! *sigh*"

"Ma'am Phoenix has been safely delivered to her home, we are free to return to our own time now."

"Excellent work Mr. Ltwsgyvkz. Please take a seat and we'll resume our course back to Starfleet command."

"Yes Ma'am."

"Full speed ahead helm. Take us home."

I see you are back from your little adventure?

"Yeah. *sigh*"

Whats wrong?

"Just, I don't know, how am I supposed to go back to a normal life after all that has happened. Even looking in the mirror reminds me."

There's plenty of exciting things in your future. Shannon for example....

"That's right, Shannon is out there somewhere. I'll have to look him up when I get back to Uni....*gasp*"

Whats wrong now?

"I have to go BACK to UNI!!! *wail*"

Goram it, I don't want to go back either. :<

What Really happened:
Pretty much, at the end of my pregnancy I didn't really want to do much of anything. Understandable given I was in my last trimester during summer and all I think. Anywho, I did do some play after my last update, and left it until after my daughter was born. I then started to play again in the rare moments that I wasn't sleeping or tending to a newborn. I even picked up AL. But the interest waned once more, until I decided to start playing again. This time however I noticed that none of my custom lots were available. I had had some problems with installing AL and stuff packs, but I made sure that the neighbourhoods were protected. I was even able to play a little with AL in the main household (Ambrose & the witch, and Butler guy & Clyde.) So I took a look only to discover that the actual folders were missing. Which made me sad. The only back up I had was from November, which pretty much takes us back to before Phoenix met Shannon.

Better than nothing right? It took me another month to put together a very rough story that explained what happened to my sims, and to explain why Phoenix suddenly looked rather more Vulcan than previous generations. Yes, I took advantage of this little hick-up to re-introduce my favorite Vulcan features, most notibly the ears and the skin tone.

I now have to play Phoenix (And her sisters) through Uni for a third time. This time, I don't think I'll blog most of it, I really want to get into raising Gen 6, so I can complete this Legacy and go on to making a Sims 3 Legacy.

Some Interesting Pictures:

Leader of the Pack meets Alien dog, who didn't actually manage to get featured in the story.

I didn't really use any sims of note, so I killed them off, the synchronized death throes just kinda made me giggle. I don't usually let sims die of anything other than old age.

The Interlude: Part 2

2009-07-05T19:05:00.003+12:00

Recap: Phoenix has been appropriated by her time-lost great-great grandfather to complete a perilous misson on an alien planet.

"I know you need time Phoenix, but we really don't have all that much left."

"Aren't you lost in time? Doesn't that mean you can manipulate it somehow?"

"Uh...we haven't figured that out yet. We're hoping once we've ensured that Fluto will not be born things will kinda just fall back into place."

"Good plan."

"Not really."

"Oh, alright, I'll do it. I'll be the only person I know who could say that they were abducted by aliens from the future...."

Yeah.

"You remember everything we have shown you about the features of Otdho? And the use of the phaser device?"

"I think I've got it, we're not all fur-wearing primitives you know."

"Well. Then. Good luck to you both, we are depending on you to set everything right."

"No pressure then?"

*snigger*

"Oh wow! I'm on an alien planet! Even the dirt feels different. Oooh is that a bird?"

"Ms. Vulcan, take a deep breath and settle down. Please remember we are on a serious mission here. Time is of the essence."

"Actually it looked like more of a plane. An alien plane! How exciting!"

"Phoenix!"

"Alright alright."

"Get your phaser out, we may come across Flutocratus at any moment, we must be prepared."

"Like space scouts? *giggle*"

"The oxygen content on this planet must be too high for simple human brain."

"Whatever! Can we just get on with it?"

"Thats what I've been trying to do for the last 20 minutes. *eyeroll*"

"Don't blame your inadequacies on me mister!"

"Bored now."

"Yes, Otdho may be high in oxygen, but the landscape has been overfarmed, and neglegected."

"Is that why there are those funny lines on the ground?"

"Indeed. Keep looking Ms. Vulcan, we can come across our target at any moment."

"Didn't you say that 20 minutes ago?"

"Just keep walking."

"Now I know where I've seen you before! Grandma always said we were descended from aliens!"

"I suggest you start taking shallower breaths, you are beginning to talk nonsense Phoenix."

"Seriously, there is a portrait of you in our family crypt."

"Not only is it highly illogical, but also highly impossible that I could possibly be your ancestor. I was born 275 years in the future."

"And yet here you are, 275 years before you were born."

"...."

"Stop! *Crouching and whispering.* "There he is!"

"There who is?"

"Flutocratus, ancestor of Fluto."

"Who?"

"The man we've come here to kill."

"Are you sure? He looks like he's just a farmer."

"Looks can be deceiving....those aren't plants they are organic clone pods. He's starting to build an army.... He must be stopped!"

"Hey you! Fluoride! Stop planting those Clone pod thingies!"

"Phoenix! Assassination implies a certain level of stealth."

"I just thought a little warning would make things a little less morally ambiguous."

"*cackle* No-one can stop my nefarious scheme for galactic domination! No one! You will join my legion of minions!"

"Quick get out your phaser!"

"Your weapons are no match for mine!"

"Aw crud! This thing is defective!"

"His device must have some sort of phase interference component. Keep trying Phoenix!"

"I can't. It won't work. I'm sorry, I'm getting outta here."

"No, Phoenix, I was wrong, it is a mind control device, your phaser still works, you just have to fight...fight against the... What was I doing? Must. Stop. Evil. Alien...."

"...Point....pull trigger.....*gasp*."

"Curse your mental strength! Oh no! Mommy?!....*Choke...groan....die*"

"Interesting, the planets higher oxygen content must have ionized the phasers charge. That would explain the random arc of energy that defeated Flutocratus."

"Tom? Tooom! What the heck happened?"

"One moment Phoenix, I must destroy the remains, and his crop of clones, then we're good to go."

"I don't like it here...."

"Hey Tommek, I'm sorry if I got kinda strange back there... I don't feel I helped out at all."

"Nonsense, your presense enabled me to get under his defenses and defeat him. The probability matrix was correct without you the mission would have failed."

"Mr Ltwsgyvkz, I trust the mission was a success."

"Indeed Avely, we defeated the...."

"I feel sick.... *faint*"

"Phoenix!

To be continued....

The Interlude: Part 1

2009-07-05T18:57:00.004+12:00

We interrupt our irregularly scheduled programme to bring you this slow-breaking *dundundun* Interlude.... We thank you in advance for your paitence :P

"Man how am I supposed to sleep after that dream, it felt like it was forever....well a good 40 days at least..."

At least. I know I didn't think it was a dream.

"D'you really think there is a Shannon out there?"

You could always ask one of your sisters.... Or your mum for that matter.

"True....Huh? What the....!"

Woah, cooool! OMG Tommek! HAI!

"Intriguing. Naturally I know who you are Phoenix, my mission is to enlist your assistance, I wasn't anticipating that you would know me in return."

"That wasn't me. I don't know who you are."

It was me! I've missed you!

"That may be, but I have no idea who...or even what you are. If you'll excuse me disembodied voice, I have a mission to complete."

"Ms. Phoenix Vulcan?"

"Yes..."

"Of Legacy Bay? Born of Elspeth Vulcan and Amar Bransfield, but raised by Count Forrest Vulcan?"

"That'd be me....I think."

"Good, I'd like you to come with me. The future of the universe rests on your participation in a particular mission."

"No way! Get outta here!"

"I'm afraid I can't leave until I have your co-operation."

"I wasn't really serious about you leaving you know..."

"Ah, yes, human slang. I forget, you are haphazard with your use of language."

".... You're not human? Euw creepy. Um.... you can turn around now."

Awww Phoenix, he's not that creepy. Unless you count your great-great grandfather watching you dress as creepy.

"Now that everyone has bought it up, you do look rather familiar...you sure we haven't met somewhere before?"

"Quite sure, I'm not even of your timeline."

"Really? I know I've seen those ears someplace.... I don't think you'd forget pointy ears."

"We must hurry, there isn't much time.... and it would be impossible for us to have met at any stage of your history. Now drop the subject and come with me."

"Hey cool, am I going to shimmer like you did?"

"The correct term is materialise Phoenix. And yes."

"Oh nea...."

"....it! Couldn't you give a girl a little more warning?"

"Uh. Mister, I don't feel so good.... You sure traveling like that is safe?"

"My name is Tommek Ltwsgyvkz. The effects of teleportation are quite temporary and quite safe I assure you. Quickly we must travel to the bridge to be debriefed."

"Canni call you Tom?"

"No."

"I see you have managed to convince Ms. Vulcan to join us, excellent work Mr. Ltwsgyvkz."

"Thank you ma'am."

"So why am I here?"

"It seems that we have become adrift in time, this is the research vessel SS. Interlude. We are currently testing a probability matrix that was claimed to be able to predict everything simultaneously. There was a small glitch...

"Small?"

"Oh alright, a catastrophic glitch that left us without the senior members of the crew. The remaining crew decided that the best chance of us putting things right was to repair the matrix. After some diligent and percussive efforts by our remaining engineers we managed to overcome the glitch. It appears Ms. Vulcan that for the time being, our fates are intertwined. Both of our futures are dependant upon the completion of a mission that would surely fail without your participation."

"Me? Get out of here!"

"I am in command of this bridge, I am not going anywhere young lady."

"It's slang, Avely."

"Oh.... Really?"

"Yes."

"Hmmm. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to accompany Mr. Ltwsgyvkz to the surface of the planet Otdho, and...well there is no pleasant way to say this, assassinate the ancestor of the crazy genius who is behind the failure of the probability matrix, as well as the future destruction of Legacy Bay...."

"Assassinate? Lady, I'm a sophomore in college, I don't know the first thing about assassination. I don't care what your fancy computer tells you...."

"We appreciate that, however, please consider that the lives of everyone you love rests on your decision. The destruction of Legacy Bay has left ripples through the time line that effect even us."

"I just...I just don't know."

"I appreciate this is a lot to take in Phoenix. But we really need your help."

"But why me Mr Litwisigyvikiz? Why not one of my sisters. Apple would so kick ass on this kinda mission."

"Our Probibility matrix choose you out of all of your sisters. It obviously saw something special and unique about you. I fully believe that you have the necessary skills to help complete this mission. You can do it."

"You're just saying that to get me to do it."

"See, you demonstrate high intelligence, absolutely vital in completing such a dangerous mission."

"I need some time to think."

To be Continued..... (Like now, click the link below)

Chapter Forty-Seven: Dreamings End

2009-07-05T15:40:00.003+12:00

Once Phoenix and Shannon had escaped the horrors of their tropical honeymoon, life settled into a routine.

Shannon pretty much constantly and autonomously gives his wifey loving shoulder rubs.

"Woohoo! A bump!"

Shannon you fraudster!

"I was cheering Elspeths piano playing...."

Uh-huh, I'm onto you mister.

"Rassin Frassin, I can keep working if I'm pregnant...*muttermutter* Must make money."

It seems Phoenix's life is full of hardship. Even the joys of creating home-made clothing can't cheer her up.

Junior, the Fluffy clone does his best to cheer her up, following her around, and just generally being a nuisance.

Finally, the big moment arrives! Generation Six is almost here! We're on the down-hill stretch now!

"I gots my mind on my money, and a silly looking hat on my mind...."

Shannon only really ever rolls wants for job-related events. Earning a promotion eases his anxiety about sharing his hard earned cash with his wife and child.

Phoenix managed to get to work at some stage, and earnt herself a platinum aspiration...I have no idea how that happened.

"Luckily I got this 'Witch-begone' spray from my favorite new age store. *Shake shake shake Spraaaay*"

Ambrose provides a warm welcome to the newest resident of Legacy Bay.

*Attempt No. 143: Freeze husband to death using a combination of hot tub and bubble machine - failed.* "How was your day darling?"

"Rather refreshing actually."

Things continue to chug along for Elspeth and Forrest as well.

No-one ever wants to see baby pictures right? Good, I don't think I have any of Lorelei, I do however have this picture of a pregnant Phoenix helping her daughter age...

Oh yeah, wee Lorelei is definately a Vulcan. Happy Birthday Generation Six!

Giving birth in the nursery is entirely appropriate, or so Phoenix assures me...

Please welcome Clyde Vulcan, like his sister he has the Vulcan black hair, and Shannon's brown eyes.

I dunno if we likes the Butler...sure he's an efficient jack of all trades, but we need the NPC's to bring diversity into the family.... This one sure knows how to suck up however, notice he's already weaseling his way into Clyde's good books.

Thats an interesting retro look for you Phoenix

"What do you mean retro?"

Well you haven't looked like that since you first started Uni....

"I have just completed my freshman year...."

Huh what? But you and Shannon got married and had a little girl, and a little boy...

"That was just a dream....Wasn't it?"

I don't know....*whimper*

Chapter Forty-Six: Dream a little dream...

2009-07-05T14:57:00.009+12:00

Well it's been a few months, understandably motherhood has kept me away from the computer, and also, I've had a few issues with the game. But happily everything is settling down into some semblance of normality, for the next week or so at least. I apologize now for my rusty writing skills and lack of coherency...These pictures were taken a while ago.

As you can see, the Spares neighborhood is coming along nicely, only a handful of empty lots to fill. I'm very proud of myself.

This is what you get when you play too much with the genetics of dogs apparently. Juppy scares me, need to feed her up some.

My my my don't you look fine in your fancy duds Mr. Jalowitz.

"I don't know if you know this, but I'm about to get married, I'm spoken for lady."

Uh. Right.

"I know, it's hard to resist the Shannon. I'll keep this little lapse our little secret."

Oooh whats over there....

Nothing like the hired help showing up the bride. Although it must be noted that the dress matches her hair. Perhaps we have found a townie who didn't get dressed in the dark.

Finally the big moment arrives, however it took the guests about a billion years to get themselves seated comfortably.

"My darling, let us formalize our merger with the exchange of these rings...."

"Awww how sweet! They look like little handcuffs..."

Shannon does have a romantic side after all?

The newly-weds defer the traditional Vulcan pillow-fight in favor of stuffing each others faces.

I didn't learn my lesson at university obviously, this time there are even more sims. I swear it took them 3 hours to eat their slices of cake.

"I'll teach you for letting your daughter get married! BOOO!!"

Of course everyone had to come over and see what had poor Elspeth upset...So many sims, so little space. But Elspeth's incontinence ensured a roof-raiser wedding party, which made me happy.

Phoenix and Shannon decide to save some money by honeymooning at the Vulcan Vacationary.

"My skin, it hurts! I so have to buy a new holiday home somewhere cooler...."

Any excuse right Phoenix?

Not even sunburn can stop our lovebirds from getting to work on Generation Six!

Tropical storms hit Twiikii Island, thankfully this palm tree was the only casualty.

Shannon is turning out to be an exceptionally sweet and caring husband, I am happy with his inclusion into the family (And his genes into the family line.)

I got bored with the Vacationary, so I decided to spruce it up a little. I kinda like it, it certainly looks more familiar to me than the previous incarnation.

This is the back view, I didn't really change all that much back here.

"I don't know why you are so keen on kids, my love. You do realise that they'll leach unnecessary funds from our shrubbery, counter and chair fund don't you?"

"They'll return the investment when we are old and unable to work sweetness. They'll end up supporting us."

"Still, we'll have to spend money on them."

"It's a family thing. End of discussion."

Shannon still keeps on being his own difficult self.

You know those tropical storms we mentioned? You know how we said the palm tree was the only casualty. We may have lied. Poor Phoenix.

"That's it! I've had enough of this tropical nightmare, we're leaving just as soon as I get un-charcoaled."

I'd be kinda peeved too if I got sunburnt and struck by lightening on my honeymoon. Tropical Islands are overrated.

Chapter Forty Five - Finally! The end of College

2008-11-09T23:31:00.001+13:00

The title says it all really. We finally get to the end of college after 2+ months. I am still patting myself on the back.

The Iata Pi house is delightfully free of ghosts, with the exception of the feral cheerleader Chardonnay conspired to kill a couple of generations ago. This is in direct contrast to the main house where a sim may find themselves being scared whilst being scared. Thankfully the old folks are perma-plat, so they just toddle along to the Energiser to avoid any really embarrassing mishaps.

Boy. Has the time flown. Not. Fittingly, as Apple was the first Vulcan of this generation to enter college, she is also the first Vulcan to graduate and grow up. We have no complaints about her outfit. Nor does it seem Wyatt has, Phoenix is a little miffed however.

Uh yeah. I wish we could say the same about Gina's apparel, but obviously we can't. Motherlode will take care of that little problem I'm sure.

"Going so soon my love? I'll miss you.... Hey Ambrose, that top looks way hot on you."

As you can see Wyatt is completely heart broken to be left in the house with the two younger sisters. Completely.

"Dammit I didn't even get a chance to make any moves on either of them. And this shirt sucks."

That was kind of the plan. Their destinies do not involve you.

"Aww man. That bites."

At least your destiny is to never grow old and have more simoleons than you could possibly spend.

After a quick trip to the clothing boutique and pet store, Apple and Gina finally settle their differences and have a quiet little home ceremony.

After all it wouldn't do for little Tina's mothers not to have some sort of official relationship before she is dropped off at their door like a steaming hot pizza.

Wyatt and Ebony too settle down to domestic bliss, we had to be a bit quicker with these two, you know how romance sims are with the 'fears'.

Phoenix invites Robin something or rather to become the place-holder for the next generation of Vulcans. It'll be a while, but we're sure Robin won't mind having the Iata Pi house all to herself.

Finally it's the twins turn to grow up. Ambrose immediately harshes her buzz with a office workers uniform. She is not a happy hippy. It did however give me an idea for what Phoenix will spend the rest of her adult life wearing.

It's a sad sad day for us, Phoenix the last Vulcan is departing the Iata Pi house...

"Excuse me? But what the shooflee am I wearing?"

Hey don't blame me, I didn't get blind people to randomly assign clothes to newly transistioned sims. Talk to Mr. Wright.

"Oh I will alright, he can expect a firmly worded letter in his immediate future."

Uh, yeah. Quick back to Legacy Bay so that we can fix this travesty.

Poor Marcas is still having issues apparently. Not that Phoenix was particularly sympathetic to her uncles plight.

Seeing as we started this series of updates off with Ambrose purchasing her soul mate through the services of a somewhat dodgy gypsy, perhaps it is only fitting that we conclude with her and Professor Berjes celebrating their love in front of the generic spare townhouse. As you can see, her first priority was making sure no-one else would see her in her conformist outfit.

Finally college is over for another generation. And I for one am very pleased that I didn't tear my hair out and uninstall the game. But I am looking forward to getting generation Six underway, but first we will have to have a wedding fit for a couple of frisky fortune sims. Stay tuned.

Ka kite.

Chapter Forty Four - Life goes on

2008-11-09T23:29:00.004+13:00

Well lets just get right back into it shall we? The kiddies are all chugging along swimmingly... mostly. Eh, I try not to pay to much attention to them in case they get used to it.

"Mmm mmm mmm mmmm I bet that boy has a pair of handcuffs and knows how to use them."

"Uh Phi, you know he can probably hear you right?"

"Oh." *blush*

Things are already looking up for our intrepid heiress. It appears that Ebony knew a certain Police Officer and decided to set them up, as I said, things are looking good.

Apparently Ambrose's gamble with the match-maker paid off. I don't know if Prof. Berjes is her soul-mate, but they seem to get along, then again I don't believe the good professor has ever seen Ambrose in anything other than her nightie.

We sure do hope that thats because he is concentrating on his slick dance moves, and not a reflection of Ambroses skill on the drum kit.

"Darling, I've been searching for you my whole life, and the whole of my previous life as well. I remember when you were a dancing girl, and the way you were dancing right now reminded me of those naughty little shimmies that incited me to brave the kings wrath... Now there is no king, and I want you by my side forever. Say you'll marry me and let the whole world know that our love transcends time and space."

"Of course my love! Becoming your spouse is far less daunting than anything else we have encountered in any of our incarnations."

Uh. Yeah. This really happened. True story.

"So.... Canni see your handcuffs?"

"But we've only just met..." *snicker*

"But Officer, I've been a bad bad girl."

"Perhaps I should search you for contraband?" *eyebrow waggle*

Um, yeah. No problems here obviously. Actually, all this relationship stuff that is happening is making me a little queasy, time to change the subject to something completely unrelated.

Pretty much the story goes that I had played the old modern lot for a lot longer than I actually blogged about it, and thusly I was bored. So I re-did the old Iata Pi house, this time with a slightly more collegiate theme to it. It looks pretty, and while it does take half an hour to travel from one side to the other, I like it for the time being.

This is the back view. The house itself features 4 bedrooms with ensuites and balconies, a large entry hall, open plan living and dining, a gym and a study. As I said, I kinda like it. Of course now the Iata Pi kiddies are well and truly poor college students, but I choose to believe it helps build character.

"So there I was trying on clothes, and Wyatt tries to come into the changing booth...."

"So why did you stop him?"

"I was just trying to help you choose the most flattering outfit sweeties..."

"Boys are pigs, you should switch teams."

"Obviously kharma was trying to reunite you with your soul mate."

"I'd like to try that, but I'd probably just get told I'm a disgusting pervert."

And on and on and on and on....never again will I let the whole household share a meal. I swear it took like 6 hours for them to finish gas bagging and get those pork chops down.

Euw! Euw euw! Okay, I have a tendancy to prefer neat sims, and Ebony is anything but neat, so she pees in the shower. Euw! This time I caught her, mostly however she keeps those truly disgusting impulses to herself.

Awww. Theres nothing like a little slow dancing to cement what is already yet another whirlwind relationship for young mistress Phoenix. This time however I approve, which makes it sweet rather than inconvenient.

"I'll never get engaged. I figure, if I don't get engaged, I wont get married, and then I can make money for myself and spend it on furniture and plants and no-one will nag me about it."

"I see. I'm saving myself for marriage."

"Huh."

"Yeah."

Well then, this certainly is awkward. Considering our nefarious plans for this evening.

"Just listen to my proposal, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by what I have to offer. You do realize that if you get married you have twice as much money to spend on shrubbery and kitchen benches don't you my love?"

"I'm listening...."

"Not only that, but my families assets have accumulated to nearly 500,000 simoleons, including a holiday home on Twikki Island and our very own business. If you think about it, thats an awful amount of money, not even 2.5 dependants could make a dent in that, particularly if we manage the wealth astutely. We could even double it if we were so inclined. This is of course all dependant on you agreeing to the legal merger of our resources. Stick with me baby and I'll shower you with riches."

"Well, if you put it that way. I'd be a fool to pass up this opportunity."

Yeah. Long-winded right? Despite the flirting it seems that Shannon is a little gun-shy when it comes to marriage. Thankfully Phoenix used to be a knowledge sim, and thus was able to salvage the situation.

After the proposal, none of the girls were able to get a hold of Shannon, despite having him in their relationship panels. But being the tricky player that I am, I found that Elspeth also knew the reluctant groom and so I spent a few days in the Main house building up their relationship so that we could move him in and not loose him forever. Whilst we were there we were able to witness a very special miracle. As promised, Puffy was bred to a Fluffy clone and we're about to meet the result.

Of course it's early days yet, but Juppy promises to be a very special little boy indeed. I can't wait to see what his genetics spit out.

But that will have to wait, now that Shannon is officially part of the Vulcan household I've got to get the kids finished at Uni and out into the world. Which incidently is the subject of the next post. Better get cracking right?

Chapter Forty Three - Oops I did it again

2008-11-09T23:17:00.005+13:00

Well, that took longer than expected but rejoice! For lo, I have returned from the nefarious clutches of Real Life temporarily to regale yon readers with more Vulcan carrying-ons! Between pregnancy complications (Diabetes sucks, you have been warned), loosing my passport whilst in Australia (I know...wtf?) and my impending removal from the flat I have lived in for the past 6 years the game has also decided to throw more than a few fits. The kiddies have actually been in college for like 5 1/2 years instead of the usual 4, which given my love of Uni was well, a joy and a delight. No really. But I have told RL to stuff off for a few days and have wrangled my game into some semblance of a well behaved computer program, and below are the fruits of my labor. Enjoy!

"I wish to find the love I had in all of my previous incarnations. We're soulmates."

"Soulmates eh? It'll cost ya."

Immediately upon arrival at the Iata Pi house, Ambrose makes in roads in the fraternities funds. Apparently being born into the reasonably flush (well for me, they have like half a million now) Vulcan household has made her aware that everything can be bought, including true love.

Of course some things never change at the Iata Pi household, including the age old struggle between Good and Evil, or the Llama mascot and the Cow mascot as the case may be.

"So mum was right."

"Right about what?"

"You are an accurate way of gaging the temperature."

"Bummer."

Ah Jerome, how we wish we could call you on the telephone machine, but alas it was not meant to be.

Once more we attempted to retrieve the tombstone of one Brianna Vulcan. My game had fits, and poor Marcas was the unwitting recipient of an aspiration failure. And no, Brianna is well and truly gone, which makes me sad, she was an evil wee ghosty.

On one of her infinite trips to all of the hottest downtown locations, Phoenix manages to find herself a 3-bolter, however he is of the townie variety, and unless I'm just starting out I don't like to encourage them.

Of course just because I don't like to encourage them doesn't mean that Phoenix is going to pay a blind bit of attention to my preferances.

"Darling, I know we have only known each other for a short amount of time, but after that marvelous first woohoo we just had I was inspired to dress formally and take the initiative. Please do me the honor and priviledge of becoming my spouse."

"*Much girly squealing.*"

"I'll take that as a yes then?"

Oh. Great. Just what I wanted. Really.

"Oooh *Psszzzft* That tingles."

Yeah, I hear lightening will do that. Perhaps you should rethink your engagement to Mr Whatshisface while you are in your vulnerable condition.

"Perhaps I should.... *Pssszzzft* I think I'm just going to lie down now."

Nothing like a near-death experience to plant some seeds of doubt.

"Why you dirty little cow! I saw what you just did to my girlfriend. Don't make me go Llama on your ass, I just got me a hankering for roast beef!"

Robin once more sticks her stinky little hooves in someone elses pie. Robin, we love you, wish we could call you on the telephone so that you too could join the Vulcans for full time fun rather than the cameos that you keep on making.

Phoenix gets down with her bad self. Less dangerous than playing outside in a thunderstorm, aaaand it gives her more opportunities to find those newly made-over NPC's that I may or may not have seeded in the neighbourhood....We did try without resorting to Extreme NPC Make-Over. Honest.

"So now that I've rolled Fortune, I'm like totally the greatest, I've made 9 million simoleons already today. If you're really good to me perhaps I'll give you a tidy little tip."

"Like I haven't heard that one before...."

"Fine, standard tip for you then bucko."

Yeah. Sophomore year saw Phoenix re-roll Fortune, so pretty much all she does is paint masterpieces and pine after unnecessary furnishings.

"Don't try and cuddle up to me Apple Vulcan, you didn't exactly run away screaming from that skanky cow."

"I thought she was going to ventrillo-fart me. Honest Gina."

"Euw, that makes it worse...."

Apple and Gina have hit a minor speed bump in their relationship, we have full confidence the kiddies will work it out. Or else, creepy Wyatt will start relaxing next to Apple while she is sleeping. (Yes he does that, and has 'wants' to do with Apple.)

"What do you mean you don't believe in handcuffs?"

"I just prefer the gentle caress of silk, thats all."

"Are you some kind of namby-pamby girl or something?"

"I'm more girl than you are, thats for sure."

Ahhh, this relationships discord however is music to my ears.

"I can't believe you just said that, you.... you.... you Nancy-boy! Take that."

"Careful of the hair!"

"The stars will make it look even better."

"Thats it, the creepy lady who talks to me sometimes was right. Townies ARE more trouble than they are worth. I want you to go get your stupid teddy bear and leave!"

"Mr Snugglebottom is not stupid! *sob*"

"Just leave already! Seriously!"

I'm absolutely heartbroken that this relationship has fallen to pieces. Really. Okay, not really, it was an awful lot of fun to watch and to write about however.

"Now I know why you guys come watch me and the Cow. This is better than TV!"

Of course Phoenix completely kicks Trevors behind just to re-enforce that the relationship is well and truly over for good. I knew I made a good choice for heir. She has all that fiery spirit distilled from generations of kooky Vulcan womens.

Of course this is not all of the hijinks we encountered during our time stuck in the halls of institutionalised boredom. I still have another update or two up my sleeve, I suggest you just keep on clicking the newer post button at the bottom of the page.

Chapter Forty Two - Kissing Cousins

2008-08-09T15:49:00.003+12:00

Welcome back to the Vulcans! We're preparing for more breeding, but first we must conquor the boredom that is university first. I'm seriously considering getting the college clock, even though it is a hack. But I'm not doing this for the points, more for the fact I wanted to get a Legacy completed before they developed holographic sims or other such technological wonders. Then again I get bored with baby making too when it is that time of the generation.... without further preamble we will continue our stalking of the fifth generation!

Name: Phoenix Vulcan
Aspiration: Knowledge
Star Sign: Gemini
LTW: Become a World Class Ballet Dancer (lol just like Tommek, Phoenix is an abberant knowlege sim....And her hobby is fitness to boot.)
Turn-ons: Black hair, Undies Turn-off: Fatness
Personality: 6 Neat, 8 Outgoing, 9 Active, 2 Playful, 4 Nice.

Name: Ambrose Vulcan
Aspiration: Family
Star Sign: Scorpio
LTW: Raise 20 puppies or kittens
Turn-ons: Stink, Red Hair Turn-off: Jewellery
Personality: 9 Neat, 8 Outgoing, 9 Active, 05Playful, 4 Nice.

"You may be my half-sister but I hate you! And your mother is a skank too!"

Hmmm see when someone invites you back to their place, you don't go around slapping them silly. Unless you're um...Angelina? I think it's Angelina.

Ooops. See I get used to things. One of the traditions of the Vulcan household is that the dog dies on the day the college graduate returns to continue the family. So I wasn't really watching Buffy's life meter.... It's okay, the Vulcans will survive.

"Woohoo!"

Euw sick! Apparently doggy woohoo breaks even the thrall of the bubble machine.

EUW SICK! Okay so we decided to use the well for something other than money, so I had Ambrose wish for romance, and low and behold, Neo Vulcan, son of Hennessy Vulcan was the lucky guy to drop out of the sky. Despite being her mothers cousin and all. Euw, once more.

Since I got bored with Elspeths converted bakery/nightclub, I decided to try my hand at a couple of themed bars. This is Le Chateau, a french/medieval themed nightclub. We didn't like it.

And this is The Jade Palace, an oriental style bar and nightclub. We didn't like this one either.

Finally we come to Azteca, it was supposed to be a tropical inspired bar, but I couldn't resist the fountain, and the rest grew from there. It still has a lot of tropical elements, and more importantly we likes it.

"Ow! The water is hot and sticky!"

Maybe because it's burning hot lava?

"Maybe?"

As you can see, Forrest likes it too. :D

We finally have enough of the girls as teenagers, particularly Ambroses continuing wants to interact romantically with Neo. They get shipped off to University right smartly if I do say so myself.

Awww, Elspeth is old! But she still has that clueless face I adore. We won't make her prance around in the skimpy uniform that the employees have to wear at Azteca....Ok, maybe we will if we feel like a bit of a giggle.

Once again, Maxis tortures my sims, you do NOT want to know what pants that corset got teamed up with.

Ambrose finally decided she had had enough pretending, and dyed her hair all the way blonde. Here she is being accepted into the Greek House, which apparently involves the greek house members running from the lot in pretend terror.

I'll leave you here with the twins about to depart for the Iata Pi house. I have no idea how I'm going to run that house, there are already four sims there, plus the twins, plus if the twins develop relationships with other students there is the potential for the house to be very big indeed (Well at least compared to what I usually have in the house at least.)

I promise much hijinks next time, but for now, I must go collapse in a hormone induced coma. :D

Ka Kite

Chapter Forty One - Higher Education

2008-08-09T15:45:00.003+12:00

Hello again! I haven't really been visiting with the Vulcans much during the past little while, but I have visited enough to have some pictures and anecdotes for your perusal. Please get comfy and settle in for another bumpy Vulcan ride. But before we start I'll just use the girls 'Going away to Uni yay!' pictures to introduce some stats, cos I've been slack with that in the last couple of generations.

Name: Apple Vulcan
Aspiration: Popularity
Star Sign: Aries
LTW: Become Media Magnate
Turn-ons: Brown Hair, Make-up Turn-off: Fatness
Personality: 9 Neat, 9 Outgoing, 3 Active, 5 Playful, 5 Nice.

Name: Ebony Vulcan
Aspiration: Pleasure
Star Sign: Sagittarius
LTW: Become a Game Designer (Chip off the old block wot?)
Turn-ons: Facial hair, Black hair Turn-off: Formal Wear
Personality: 1 (!) Neat, 6 Outgoing, 10 Active, 7 Playful, 10 Nice.

"If you think I'm hot now, wait til you see the outfit I just bought."

"Canni watch you change??!"

Once I get the spawn of darkness to university I have to go the campus boutiques. I swear Maxis/EA adore making sims grow up into really hideous outfits. One bonus however is that Ebony met the man of her dreams in the form of one Wyatt Tsang.

"...we share the same taste in makeup too.... EUW Ebony! For the last time stop farting on my breakfast!"

One point in cleanliness does have it's fun moments. Especially when it is the uber-stylish Ebony farting on foodstuffs.

Awww how sweet! Apples first kiss. Once again fate has bought the Iata Pi placeholder happiness. I had honestly forgotten about Gina until Apples first trip to the shops as a teen. She started heart-farting over the chick cashiers all by herself. Its the first time I've had a sim prefer the same sex independently. I learn something every day.

"EUW! Apple I PROMISE I'll never fart on your food again. Seriously, you have a bedroom. use it!"

I'm catching these two up to Gina in the main house. Apparently Ebony has some morals.

Or maybe not. This randomly passing by student caught her eye, however I am happy to say this is just one of those creepy good-bye kisses that has nothing to do with the real daily relationship.

There really wasn't much time for bounding in the Vulcan house, we take the endless moment between reaching the top of class knowledge, and the actual exam to help the sisters bond.

"You didn't let me watch you change...."

"Will you shut up and enjoy it already?"

Ebony is a hopeless romantic, and Wyatt? Well he's a romance sim that counts for something right?

"Ebony, marry me and let me watch you dress for the rest of our unnaturally long lives!"

"Oooh whatta rock! It matches my eyes!"

Wyatt moved in with the girls, and after spending a couple of days shopping he returned with new duds, a new look and a shiny new rock.

Awww there is nothing more romantic that a mascot fueled fist-fight on the front lawn, as the floaty hearts of true love attest too.

"For me? Oh Wyatt!"

"Yeah its the latest Noyin, so you can video call me when you're in a changing booth."

Obviously Wyatt spent some time thinking during his 2 day shopping spree. Yeah it was 2 days cos I was catching him up with the girls. He did meet alot of people however, and he didn't really roll up wants to flirt with most of them. Only some :P

"Baby boy, I'm going to show you a clothing change that'll knock your socks off!"

Wyatts thoughtfulness and splurging more than pay off as Ebony decides to thank him in a personal and private way.

"Ah Ah! Fire! Fire! Ah!"

"Oh calm down idiot."

Yeah these two get along like a house on fire....which if you think about it isn't very good at all. I'd be quite sad if my house caught on fire.

"Gina my darling, I don't care what the establishment thinks, I want you to be mine forever and ever, say that you'll marry me and make me the happiest woman in all of Legacy Bay."

"Oh Apple! Yes! We'll overthrow the cruel conformity of the breeders and set up our own Utopia!"

Er.... Who'da thought that Gina was so political? After all she is a cheerleader!

"Uh Hello? I'm perverting your power base from the inside breeder."

Um...ok, moving along then. Look quick below before she starts.

The time has finally come. The Vulcans vacate the not-so-lush residence at 1 Croissant crescent (Or wherever it is) to make their way to the luxurious Iata Pi House.

OH SWEET BOB! That shirt with that tummy is all wrong. I know home-grown food has all that glittery goodness, but it obviously disagrees with Wyatt. Quick to the gym!

We'll leave the Iata Pi kiddies here, there are still two more teens that need to be aged like fine wine and encouraged to take that big step into the well known and familiar. Which funnily enough is the main focus of the next chapter.

Ka kite.

Chapter Forty - Another one bites the dust

2008-07-13T01:17:00.007+12:00

We're almost at an end of this round of updating. This will bring you right to where I am in game-play. Of course I still have a couple of secrets up my sleeve :D

"Hey is that pirate booty?"

"Where?"

"Hehehehe."

Forrest decides to get some of his own back, after all Chardonnay did not try to intervene in her daughters nefarious schemes.

"Cool dad, a Simvac! What are you doing to Grammy?"

Yeah. We don't use the Simvac normally, and this is the first and last time it has been used in the Vulcan Household. It creeps us out it does. (Us = me and BabyBob, the jellybean living in my tummy.)

It is time for Ebony to grow up. We fear for her, she seems to have gotten her dad's nose, and we have trouble predicting what children are going to grow up like.

Apple uses the distraction of her sisters newly found teenhood to sneak off. Well in all honesty the two events were hours apart, and she was very nearly caught by her mother, but all in all the sneak-out was a success.

Elspeth makes me proud. Bless her little pixilated socks. She's the first Sim I've managed to get a full lifetime aspiration meter for. I guess it must be all those dates she keeps on wanting.

"Maybe I could push Forrest down here. It doesn't look that deep, so maybe he wouldn't die. But maybe he would!"

We had the Garden Club over for the very first time. Elspeth aced it with the help of Chardonnay and the Gardener of course. Elspeth is enthralled by her latest garden ornament.

"Wow! Where'd this big bag of cash come from? I don't remember painting anything lately."

Of course, just cos we gots the well, doesn't mean its functional.

Gina pops round to talk to the girls about joining Iata Pi, how hard it is to be pretty and popular *yawn* I didn't really listen all that much. The whole Greek House thing is a pretty foreign concept for me.

However Gina and Apple did get along like a house on fire. Thats what we like to see. And no I'm not forcing anything, both of them developed reactions to the same gender independantly. But it does make it nice and neat for me. I like it when things work out like that.

Yay! Count Forrest has also reached the lofty heights of Pretend Perma-Plat! Wow I'm on fire this generation. Of course, I will get him to take a couple of jobs and leave them now, I have realised we are behind with the Career rewards. Elspeth might have to grab another one as well. Not that they have much more time to go job hunting, old age is looming.

Heheheehehehehehehe. Sorry, this amused me, normally Forrest brings Paden home, I think they bond over undead experiences. What is also normal is for Forrest to come home at night. Now that he is a Game Designer he comes home during the day, and Paden runs off steaming :D

Ebony nabs a promotion to Law Secretary, and the Young Enterprenuers Scholarship. She's ready for Uni, and not all that scary looking after all.

"Huh? What is it with you People? Seriously, why must you die on the very same day your multiples have to choose turn-ons.... If I hadn't just extended my kitchen I swear I'd never come back to this place. Monkey s**t outfit.... *mutter mutter mutter*"

Hai Grim! In our defense we were expecting you to appear last night. What kept you?

"*cough* I have a new Hula girl, she used to be a gymnast. She's very flexible...."

Alright I don't want to know. Just Give Chardonnay her drinkies and take her to the big pirate ship in the sky!

"Until next time...."

Fitting last words, I think I'll steal them. Until next time!

Oh and yeah Sorry I missed the twins growning up, but you know it's a very busy time in the Vulcan household. You'll see more in the next update I promise!

Chapter Thirty Nine - Very Domestic

2008-07-13T01:15:00.003+12:00

Let us just drive right into the unfolding melodrama that is my attempt to get one family to 10 generations. Despite having The Sims 2 since late 2004, this is the first time I have managed to get even this far during my love-hate relationship with the game that is Legacy. To make things even worse? I'm currently reading Asimwen's Prosperity Falls, and I want to make one of those neighbourhoods next :D Maybe next year.

The things we do to keep a certain piratical family sim happy. I'm not very happy, Ian is probably going to die tonight, and of course, his aspiration meter is hovering on the platinum, gold verge....I fear my run of golden tombstones is coming to an end.

"So. Dad, how come you're not dead yet?"

"*shrug* Beats me. There isn't anything on the telly tonight is there?"

"You and mum should have a date or something. Y'know, keep your mind off your impending demise and stuff."

Yeah, I'm sure Ian would find that preferable to sitting with his death-obsessed daughter.

Of course deciding that Grim wasn't going to make an appearance, we took Elspeth's advice we just got his aspiration above the platinum line, when we hear the ghostly sounds of the ukulele. Dagnabit, his aspiration dropped just as Grim handed him his cocktail. Ian Mamuyac you have ALOT to answer for! But I'll miss you, you crazy pirate.

Even the twins sensed something was up, their beloved Gwampie was leaving them forever. That and the fact they wanted more glowing green numnums. The whole family was devastated, but of course being sims, that quickly waned. Life goes on after all.

The gardener continues to well. We're not sure what she is doing, seeing as we have no elligible males in the family at this current time. I'm sure she's just ensuring that we don't forget her as soon as one of those elusive boys are born to the family.

"I died looking hot! I had a hot dress picked out for my eternal rest, and what do I get? This stupid professors outfit. BOO! Boo! I say."

Hai Brandi! We're sad about your hot not grandma body not being properly displayed as well.

About 2 days after Ian passed to the big pirate ship in the sky, Chardonnay started rolling wants to fall in love again. We rang the match-maker et voila, we have a 'friend' for Chardonnay.

"Wow! My digits are now suitably refined for me to operate all kinds of neato gadgets! I think I am going to enjoy being old enough to use the facilities!"

Young Phoenix grows up well, and in Duckie jammies too!

"Not only are my fingers well formed, but my legs are able to propel me to new heights! Well done my fraternal twin, together we can conquer Legacy Bay in the name of Science and Logic!"

"Hey, did I just break a nail? Oh no!"

Of course Ambrose follows shortly after, much to the delight of her sister. Her hair is brown, just I have all kinds of shades of brown in my vast stores of custom hair, and Ambrose seems to suit the not quite blonde shade.

See? Elspeth isn't all about Death and woohoo and the karaoke machine. She's reached "perma-plat" and she still has a lot of life to live. Well done, take a bow.

"And this is the room where I was conceived...."

"Woohoo! What a room!"

Ah, Spring time, the smell of flowers and the embarrasing awkardness of Headmasters visits. Of course the Vulcans are old hats at this kinda thing, and all 4 girls got into private school.

And not a moment too soon for Apple! She grew up right in the middle of the tour, rolling the immediate want to buy a cell phone, and to get scholarships. If you don't see the girls much its because they are all busy skilling. Apple only has to work on Mechanical and Cleaning to get all her skills based scholarships. No time for childhood in this family.

"Mooom Nooo! I know the only father we've ever known is Forrest, but noooo!"

"How could you?! And with your husband."

This was unforeseen. And a little amusing. The girls have never met Amar, but as soon as Elspeth and Forrest gave into their vernal urgings, the girls stopped painting and burst into tears. Thankfully, they soon adjusted to the fact that Elspeth on occasion does actually like her husband. I think it is important to remember, whilst Elspeth was trying to kill Forrest, these two little flowers were in her womb, Bob only knows what kinda vibes they picked up.

Finally! After 3 generations I have my Tommek playing ghostly Fetch picture! Now if my computer gets eaten by Aliens, I can say that I have seen this and my life is complete.

I will conclude this installment with this shot of the girls hard at work on their homework. I find the lounge the best place for them to do the homework, Elspeth is normally in her togs at this time. The lure of the hot tub is irrisitable for any Pleasure Sim.

Chapter Thrity Eight - Metamorphosis

2008-07-13T00:58:00.006+12:00

Welcome back loyal readers! I know it's been a month, but I have a triple medley of Vulcan shenanigans for your enjoyment! I'm just starting week 2 of my mid-year break. So I'm taking things slowly :D. Very slowly. I am currently enjoying my very first first trimester. While like any good NPC I don't have morning sickness, I do find I need sleep more than most pregnant sims. It is doing wonders for my body clock lemme tell you!

Please allow me to formally introduce Phoenix and Ambrose Vulcan. The last little girls born to this generation so help me Bob!. You can't really tell which is which due to the lovely sun through the windows, but I believe that Phoenix is looking at the camera whilst Ambrose is contemplating the great outdoors.

This is the bakery that Elspeth purchased in previous chapters. Of course the bakery now only operates out of the tiny bay to one side, the rest of the building has been dedicated to Mama Elspeths Nightclub.

"They call me the Wiiild Rooooose...."

"Hey this song is creepy."

"Keep singin if you want that bonus Zheeshan..... But my name was Eliza Day."

Of course the nightclub is packed with all kinds of goodies that Elspeth just can't keep her hands off. Like the Karoke machine. Seriously!

Count Forrest has seemingly put all the past troubles behind him. He's not the most motivated sim, but he does help out with fatherly duties a lot, which makes me think perhaps we should keep him around.

Wee Phoenix inherited her mothers hair, and grandpa's eyes. Which is very exciting.

Ambrose inherited brown hair and grey eyes, and as you can see, Count Forrest is perfectly happy believing that she is one of his own. He really is a good daddy.

"You've been a wonderful employee, but since I changed to a nightclub bakery, no one is interested in the baked goods. Call me when you're in college, we might be able to sort stuff out."

I shoulda guessed that the bakery would be phased out.

Wee Apple. Yes. She's not that bad really, I don't know what all the panic was about really.

"Children these days. Don't stand in front of the door young lady. I have a baby to put into a crib!"

This is Ebony, not that we really see much of her, Here she is just about to enter the brave new world of Childhood.

Obviously not much happens between birthdays in the Vulcan Enclave, here is wee Ambrose all grown up into a sweet wee toddler. She definitely has her daddy's nose.

And here is Phoenix, also all grown up into a quite different toddler to her twin sister. She is quite recognizably a Vulcan through and through :D

*cough* Wotcha doin Forrest?

"Fixing the Stereo, like my lovely wife asked."

I'll be back in a minute.

Some habits die hard, however Count Forrest was never in any danger, mostly because we want him to die, he will outlife Elspeth and die peacefully in the toilet or some other hard to photograph place.

Anyone else creeped out? Elspeth and Forrest do actually like each other, and a quick easy way for them to get aspiration points is to date, which of course leads to woohoo. But it appears that they have an audience, none other than Elspeths great uncle Paden. Eeeuw! Wait, I think he's her great uncle. I'd have to check the Family Tree.

Chapter Thirty Seven - Jungle Fever

2008-06-07T03:50:00.002+12:00

Welcome back, hope you took the opportunity to grab fresh refreshments and...Hey wait a minute. Gotta sort this out. Back into the fray we go!

Elspeth Vulcan! Your husband never has, and never will wear a llama suit. Explain yourself missy!

"I need some time alone to consider where I want my life to go...."

Pull the other one sweetheart, you're seducing Amar aren't you?

"Well, he was a mascot, which is an NPC, and he is much more handsome than Forrest."

I thought you loved Forrest.

"I do, but in my case, love was not only blind, but aesthetically impaired as well."

Yeah. Forrest was the best out of slim pickings.

It started with a kiss.....

.... never thought it would come to this. One moment they were falling in love in the hot tub, the next minute they are jumping out to slap each other silly. With nary an inappropriate thought or speech bubble uttered.

Name: Amar Bransfield
Aspiration: Fortune
Star Sign: (oops I didn't look)
LTW: He has a degree in PoliSci, so I'm sure it has something to do with that.
Turn-ons: Make-up, Custom Hair Turn-off: Creativity
Personality: 5 Neat, 4 Outgoing, 9 Active, 3 Playful, 3 Nice

Yeah. Something about his profile seems to suggest we really weren't interested in much other than the ability to sire children who would look somewhat passable. He also freaked out a good long while after the slapping incident. I guess he really does love Mhairi.

I guess Elspeth really did go on holiday to get to know herself better. Long way to go however, we should probably try and get her aspiration up so that she can use the Social Glasses on herself. Yeah, I blame the Freetime patch thinger. Cos apparently her first BFF was Apple, which is a total lie.

Amar deals with things in his own way. Which happily for the Vulcans includes tending the holiday home gardens which tend to get neglected.

Elspeth prefers a more hands on approach to relaxation. Once her offspring by Amar is old enough she'll be back-packing and seeing if we can't fill in all of those holiday memory thingys. Forrest will not be coming with.

"Wow for me Mr. Voodoo man? You shouldn't have!"

Was this the real reason you came to the island Elspeth?

"Um. It was something for me to do after I heard the chimes?"

"Dododododo. We'll just keep on walking eh Apple? You can watch grandpa read and walk, and I can be so engrossed in the story I won't see your mother trying to kill your father okay baby?"

"Da!"

"Oooh I wonder what would happen if I put this pin here."

"Oooh did the temperature just drop my sweet?"

"Yeah okay."

It appears that some of Ian's characteristics breed true however, or apparently Genesis was very forthcoming when she was at the Iata Pi house with the kids.

"I came to see if you were doing okay Forrest. Over your chill?"

"Yeah, I am now that you mention it. I forgot how good the sun is."

"Good you just sit out here enjoying the hot summer sun. I'm going inside to go over the plans for the night club. Hehehehehe."

Uh-oh! This can't be good.

This doesn't look so good either. Apparently Elspeth wasn't just designing her new nightclub after all.

"Why isn't he dead yet?"

Yeah see this is just creepy. We really put our all into making Count Forrest die, he was practically living in the hot-tub. But still, no combustion. I'm really bad at killing sims :<.

Elspeths needs were a little low, so I figured I'd send her to the Energiser, but after her 3rd time passing out I realised that perhaps having it out in the yard where the 8 million dog ghosts are isn't such a good idea.

"Oh my goshness, my tummy went boing! Soon I will bear the fruit of my illicit affair!"

It's her third pregnancy and she's still surprised. She's still ditzy after all these days. I still luff her.

"Oh my Bob Gina, you have no idea how hard it is to kill a former vampire! I mean I cursed him so many times....What am I doing? Running around naked in the backyard. My doctor says it's good for the baby. *pause* Yeah you got me, what doctor right? I'm waiting for the paperboy, perhaps I can get him to kill Forrest."

Yeah. Elspeth is really starting to come into her own.

Amar drops into the bakery and meets his children for the first time. Yes children. Well not yet.

But it will be once Elspeth gets this plate of cheesecake goodness down her gullet. I figure I don't really want to have any more pregnancies until I know for sure that all the children are cosmetically impaired.

Gah! More deep meaningful stares perpetrated by the need to bathe the toddler. Speaking of which I realize I haven't included any pictures of wee Ebony here. Oops my bad.

Finally the day (or night) is at hand, in a specially color co-ordinated ceremony the Vulcan's related by blood and living in the same house prepare to welcome these new bundles of hope for the future of the family cheekbones!

And with that cliff-hanger I shall leave you. But of course you know that the twins were born fine, they are after all in the list for generation five. But will all this effort be worth it? Or will we have a 4 way competition for the title of Heir?

I really don't know yet either. I have to go play some more to find out what is happening. But rest assured I will play my little fingers to the nubbins trying to find out these answers and more. Or maybe I'll sleep. Who knows, thats part of the allure of this not very Vulcan Legacy!

Chapter Thirty Six - No place like home

2008-06-07T03:46:00.003+12:00

Welcome back to yet another exciting episode of 'A (not) very Vulcan Legacy'! I know, 4 posts in 3 months is a little excessive, but I have had more time on my hands given that the precious wee 5 year olds I'm currently teaching are in fact plague carriers and have infected me.... But they are lovely really. :D Without further preamble let us enter the world of the Vulcans once more.

Continuing an old family tradition, Pierre the wonder poodle carks it when Elspeth comes home. Despite only having been with the family for a short time, Chardonnay seemed rather upset. So did the maid come to think of it.

Of course Elspeth decided that she wanted her very own business, she was very put out with her mother for selling the old family lot, so she bought it back. This week it's a bakery, I suspect next week it'll be a night-club as well, it isn't all that fun really.

"Woohoo! Alright! I LOVE THIS BED!"

"Stupid cow, never had a romantic interaction with her, but she still cheated on me with my boyfriend...."

Yeah. The diverse faces of Vulcan emotions. Tommek's legacy of Vulcan Logic already seems to have been diluted. Who am I kidding, it's non-existent.

Speaking of boyfriends, and dilution of the gene pool. Count Forrest is now ensconced within the happy walls of the Vulcan Enclave. Bleh!

"Hmm. The taste is okay. The texture however is far too watery."

"Will you just drink it already? Unless you want to die a horrible sunburn death."

"Well, I really enjoy cuisine experiences."

Name: Count Forest Hogan
Aspiration: Pleasure
Star Sign: Cancer
LTW: Become a Professional Game Designer
Turn-ons: Full Face Make-up, Black Hair Turn-off: Creativity
Personality: 9 Neat, 5 Outgoing, 3 Active, 4 Playful, 5 Nice

It is time for us to be making Generation Five! No way! Seems like just yesterday we were scouring downtown in desperation to find a suitable mate for our unlucky time and space traveling Mr Tommek.

Yay! We have been successful, the bun is in the oven!

"Oh my goshness! Look at my belly go!"

"Stupid Landgrabbe, if I were still the prince of darkness I would bite him, then push him into a tanning salon!"

At least someone is excited about the forth-coming progeny.

OH DEAR BOB! There no right words to describe this... this...Puffy! Although I do like the fact she kinda looks like she is sporting a beehive hair-do.

Aww another wedding on the Vulcan lot. This time not properly documented cos I forgot to turn off the Special Events camera when I re-installed. (On a side note, I did re-install, and successfully managed to preserve the Vulcans. I'm so proud of myself!)

Awww. They had a good wedding party, and they only had one wedding party. Which I think is a first for the Vulcans. Then again I didn't book them on a honeymoon on account of the delicate condition of the bride.

While this tummy gets bigger, a former Vampire sleeps.

While his wife struggles to bring forth his first born, a former Vampire sleeps.

While his father in law comes to greet the newest addition to the family, a former...well you get the idea. Forest is rather fond of sleeping like the dead.

Even Tommek makes himself known to little Apple, the first of the generation five children. As you can see Elspeth was simply overjoyed.

We've managed to yet again amass a goodly number of Elixir's which are taking up far too much space, so we'll take a picture and delete the lot of them :D.

Fans of the Vulcans may have noticed I don't ordinarily include the UI, but Apple was being a pain. It took her nearly 12 hours, and a birthday cake to finally get a twirl. All the while poor Elspeth is in her final day of pregnancy. It was a nervous making moment.

But finally Apple got her priorities sorted, and we have our first toddler for this generation. With the new FreeTime patch however it means all the adults in the household will stand around trying to give her a bath, even going so far as to wake her up from a desperately needed nap to dip her toes in the warm bubbly water. Yeah.

And this is wee Ebony. You didn't need to see the birth scene, mostly because we've all seen so many before. The green eyes are exciting, however I fear that her father's genetics may over-power her mothers.

Where are you going Elspeth? Don't you have daughters to look after?

"I can't take it anymore. I hate it here! Why did you have to make me have so many babies? I need some time to get my head together. I'm leaving the house! I'm going to go eat some worms...." Etc etc yadda yadda yadda.

Ooooh kay then. Hmm. I suspect something may be up. I'll just have to write the next chapter so we can all find out why and where and when and what Elspeth is up too. Until then, have fun.

Chapter Thirty Five - Tickle me Emo

2008-06-01T11:21:00.004+12:00

So it's only taken me about 3 months to write 2 chapters. I'm quite proud really. If only I knew my results so far already. Ah well, back to the show I call Vulcan.

Of course, the finely tuned nose of Mr Penguin could sense that the children had been fishing.

Of course we don't store our fresh fish on the carpet, we just figured that Mr Penguin should be rewarded for his astute deductions. Just look at those beady little eyes alight with joy!

Who the bleeding heck are you?

"I'm Elspeth. The heir?"

What did you do? Where is the clueless make up?"

"Eh, I'm over that look, and Forrest recommended his stylist. He said if I didn't change my look for something he could be seen out with he wouldn't marry me."

Ah. Yeah, well. Yeah. I got owned.

Elspeth and Marcas head off to the dance studio. Elspeth successfully demonstrates that her new look is indeed a people magnet. Even the DJ seems impressed.

"The DJ is a moron."

Shush Marcas.

"I'm just as interesting as she is. I don't need a ton of eye make-up."

No you have that dashing earring.

"Darn tooting."

I am bored with the warren of rooms that the Iata Pi household has become, so I sent the children out so I could do some drastic remodelling. We're going from dinky Spanish inspired to open-plan modern. Should be interesting.

Much like fish, snowmen seem to be penguin magnets. Except Mhairi's. Hers is just skeery. But I do think the flame wreathed hat is a nice touch.

Mhairi isn't all mean and grumpy. Here she is helping Amar relax with a soothing romantic massage in the new gym. Which despite my spending a zillion simoleons on decorative objects makes the children cry.

Mhairi graduated Summa cum Laude, with a degree in something. Um. Oh gosh! Literature

Amar followed shortly after with a degree in Political Science. He still seems rather attached to his llama hat.

After a move back to Legacy Bay and a surprise lottery win...yeah. Lotto. The two happy lovebirds have a quick simple ceremony and become Mr and Mrs Bransfield. Now I can happily ignore them and get back to making babies in the main household.

"I don't know what you think you are doing, but if you want me to be your placeholder Vulcan you've got to think harder."

Drama in the bathroom. Oh noes! This is Gina Day, the cheerleading placeholder of the Iata Pi household.

The cow continues to be a HUGE pain in the bottom. See what she did to the date? Now how am I going to get Elspeth to the energizer. This is the first time I've ever seen the date box that color.

Time for some fun in the sun. The kids settle in for Elspeths final semester. With a little help from Jerome, who is overjoyed that the weather is heating up again.

Um? Nice clothes there Elspeth.

"Yeah. Like I have a choice what I grow up into."

Yes thats right! Elspeth is now all grown-up, with a degree in Philosophy! Time to make some babies Els!

As you can see, Gina is a finely honed athlete as well as a paragon of Etiquette. Yeah. To the Gym with you young lady!

Ah, thats much better. And you look good too.

If you ever wondered what the professors are doing when they aren't constantly bugging your sims, this little tableau unfolded before my very own eyes. I'm not entirely sure what happened either...And I was watching it live. Apparently Professor Cherry Wade is a very friendly lady.

Finally the baby graduates, and discovers his inner Goopy. Nice Marcas, very nice. But this means that Chardonnay and Ian have achieved thier lifetime wants, which doesn't really mean anything now that I have installed Freetime.

And in conclusion, this lovely night-time ceremony joining Marcas to his Naenae. Yeah, we don't exactly remember when Naenae got bitten, there were so many instances of biting during the childrens time at the Iata Pi house, but rejoice, shortly after they were wed, Marcas gave her some medicine, and she is all better now.

And here we will leave the Ever Expanding Vulcans. We will soon be entereing the brave new world of generation 5! Just as soon as night falls in the main house and we can invite Count Forrest over.

Chapter Thirty Four - Bittersweet Symphony

2008-06-01T11:11:00.004+12:00

I know it's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you, without a dope beat to step to....Or something. My current studies are a little intense, ok ALOT intense, but I'm now on somewhat regular hours, and am looking forward to 3 weeks holiday soonish. So the Vulcans are dusted off once more! Enjoy!

"Teehee! Not only am I dating a prince of darkness, I'm also playing in the street!"

"You live a life of danger my sweet."

Elspeth and Forrest continue to get along like a house of fire. Not even moving taxi's can stop the fun.

"Oh. Um Hi mum."

"Woohoo! The booth was shaking!"

"This is so embarrassing!"

This is a first for the Vulcan's. The cheering of the misuse of the photobooth. Yeah I find it a little awkward as well. Better move along then.

"Dodododododo"

"Nothing to see here folks!"

"Hello my dove, may I say you taste as sweet as you look."
"Teehee"

"It's a hard night's work but someone has to do it."

Yes this is the date where Young Count Forrest goes on a wee bit of a biting spree (Nothing at all to do with Elspeth influencing him... no... nothing at all.) There were more, but I thought I would spare you the horror.

"Just stay very very still, ignore the purple mist infesting your cranium....Oh, what else did he say? Oh thats right! Just relax my precious, I have a gift for you!"

Of course, Elspeth just had to try it out. Now that we have had a thorough tour of the darkness, let us see what the other Vulcans have been doing with their time.

Naenae the maid (And future Vulcan) demonstrates her lady-like grace and delicacy. Funnily enough the devil cow rarely bothers her after this incident.

And uh...What are you doing here?

"I am a Vulcan, I'm allowed to be here."

Does your family know where you are?

"Not really."

Yeah, Genesis has pretty much made herself right at home. She'll hang around like a bad smell for days on end. It's lovely really.

"I can see you! Teeheehee!"

"Would you get the *Beepy beep beep* outta here? You stupid cow!"

Mhairi and Amar continue to build their relationship. Or they would if the cow didn't believe that she can hide behind the bedpost.

"My sweet, I would love you even if we weren't clearing the NPC pool for pretty spouses to marry into the main house. Will you marry me and come live with me forever and ever in the lap of pretend luxury?"

"Oh my god yes! Wait....am I not pretty?"

"You are pretty in my eyes. I don't make the choices, I just have to live with them."

Yet another engagement in the Iata Pi house. It's a beautifu moment, made even more beautiful by the presence of granny undies.

I should have invested in more outside lights. But this is a moment of rejoicing. We have the father of the 5th generation within our grasp! I can almost see half-way! I'm so proud of myself *much back-patting*

There is always this downside to the whole 'dating a prince of the damned' scenario, and that is the siblings are never safe. We wisely spent the money we should have spent on outdoor lighting on a whole boxful of Vamprocilin-D. Money well spent I say.

Lol, I just find this picture funny. I lure the Count into the room of mirrors often. Watching him play bowling also amuses me.

The cars started getting glitchy, and seeing as I do have Freetime I decided that the Iata Pi house should have their own matched cars. Et voila, no sooner do I think it, and the kids are on it.

"Wow the cars look awesome."

"Why are we fishing again?"

"Because for some random reason, Elspeth is about 10 hours ahead of you in the college clock, you're here to hang out for a bit and re-synchronise your clocks."

"Who the heck are you?

Ah yes, my children are wonderfully social, especially once they have had their love lives sorted. I have no idea who the other chick is either.

I had to get poor Marcas to pose, because he woulnd't stop whinging about something. I think he needed some sleep. Which would explain why he ventured out in his pj's.

I know all my faithful readers will be glad to know that the Iata Pi house is still a meeting place for harmony and joy, and the occaisional fist fight between mascots.

That is all for this installment. The next installment is just waiting for me to write words to pictures. So hopefully by the time you read this you'll be able to go straight to the end of college for the generation four kids! It's about bleeding time I say!

Ta!

Chapter Thirty Three - All we need is love.

2008-03-25T21:38:00.003+13:00

Welcome readers all to the third and final update in this current batch. Life for the Vulcans is just humming along, hummingly.

"Dad if neither of us are tinkerers why are we playing with the train set?"

"We're not playing. We're bonding."

Life in the main house is driving poor Marcas to distraction. Don't tell him, but he's been ready to move for a couple of days now, I've just put it off a little longer.

Aww look. Buffy (It is Buffy right? I get confused.) is sparkly! That can only mean one thing! Puppies!

Or rather Puppy singular. This little bundle of joy is Puffy. I think she's going to look like her daddy.

"Bye Mum. Bye Dad. Maybe I'll drop by to kick over your trash can from time to time."

Marcas finally gets to toddle off to college. He's over joyed honestly.

So is College all you were expecting it to be?

"Eh. I've only been here 5 seconds. But I see neither of my parents so it's already an improvement."

Brim full of excitement and passion, Marcas embarks upon his college career.

"Third time is the charm right?"

Uh. If you say so. But she's bowling 100% for primate posteriors.

"Hope springs eternal!"

"Thats what I like to hear girly! For $50 000 I can guarantee you a man with a face Jane Goodall would love."

Wotcha doin?

"Well the Matchmaker sucks, so I decided to take the money I would have spent on her and go on holiday. They have cute NPC's there right?"

Sure. I don't know how many of them are marriable though.

"Who said anything about marriage? I just want to get lei'ed."

Yeah. I'm sure.

Ninja's are so hot. Even if they deem my heir unworthy of learning how to teleport. Elspeth did manage to fill in every other Far East holiday memory except that one. But I know, and you know that the ninja is the only thing worth photographing whilst on holidays.

"Hey! Did you know you don't have any clothes on?"

"No way!"

"Totally way! And I guess it's pretty cold outside huh?"

*looks down.* "Bummer. Totally."

This is Jerome the streaker. We very nearly had him move in with the kidlets and become the next legacy spouse. But really that nose, it doubles as a ski jump. Perhaps in a generation or two when we are really desperate.

Actually, I think I might just keep Jerome for someone even more special than Elspeth. You've got to admire a man who can play the piano in the nude.

ROFLMAO! That is all.

Finally we managed to track down the Prince of Darkness himself. Count Forrest Something-or-rather! He's not the prettiest apple in the barrel, but the trick with getting pretty is to mix things up every so often. He's pretty mixed up n'est pas?

I kinda like Count Forrest more for Elspeth at the moment. He is also a pleasure sim, but apparently doesn't have very much money. Besides, I'm getting tired of all the dark haired babies that plague the Vulcan household. (And it seemed such a good idea at the time.)

Not to be left out, Marcas also scores his first kiss with Naenae the maid, who totally looks better now that we have slapped sufficient make-up upon her weird Hilary Duff face.

Just ROFLMAO again. I've been easily amused these last few days. This picture is priceless even if I can't think of a caption to go with it.

And thus we are all up to date with the Vulcans. College promises to be horribly tedious, so it is unlikely that I will take all that many pictures. But we do get to look forward to the relationship of the Ditz and the Undead. It promises to continue in the tradition of all the Vulcan partnerships so far.

Ka Kite ano!

Chapter Thirty Two - < Enter Witty Title Here >

2008-03-25T21:34:00.006+13:00

And we're back! And with that introduction out of the way we'll just launch right on into the latest shenanigans of the descendants of Tommek Vulcan.

Eventually Elspeth manages to get all the required skill points, and top of her career. Which means we get to ship her off to college! Yay! One less sim in the main house.

Naturally she grows up pretty. Now we just need to find her a spouse, and some new clothes. Not that there is anything wrong with what she is wearing, just that it is yuck.

After a whirlwind visit to the campus boutique and hairdressers, Elspeth embarks on her mission to find the perfect mate.

"What about this one?"

Uh. Its a girl. You're a legacy spouse, there will be no bool-propped babies in your future.

"Oh."

"Surely the Matchmaker will find me the perfect mate!"

Yeah if you like baboon bottoms. Sigh. Perhaps we'll have to wait and see who replaces Naenae the maid, for a pleasure sim you're awfully fussy Elspeth.

"Thanks!"

Meanwhile in the Iata Pi Household.... Mhairi and Amar continue to hit it off exceedingly well.

"Teehee."

Teehee indeed!

"I know it's traditional for a spare to marry the house sitter in the Greek house, but tradition be dammed. I love you Mhairi Vulcan. Marry me!"

"This is so unexpected!"

Yeah right.

Elspeth has taken to hanging around downtown at all hours. No luck so far, but I did manage to see the countess in her outdoor gear trudging through the snow. Unfortunately the static image I did manage to get fails to completely convey the hilarity of the situation.

Meanwhile in the main household.

"Zzzzz Zzzzz *snortlegrunt. Zzzzzzz...."

Yeah. Excitement abounds really. I think Ian summed it up nicely.

Chardonnay rediscovers her childhood love of making snowmen.

"And it's so much more relaxing now that Hennessy doesn't talk my ears off."

When was the last time you spoke to your brother?

"College, I think."

Yeah Chardonnay really is big on family.

"Hurry up and get me my grandbabies so I can stop making these stupid snowmen already."

See.

Oooh! Time for even more experiments in breeding large ugly dogs!

No specators this time however. I'm rather proud of Pierre however. I didn't realise it at the time but he is an elder doggy. He wont be with us for all that much longer. But at least he will leave behind a glorious legacy in the form of his demented offspring! Yay!

Brandi looks kinda pissed.

"Of course I'm pissed off. Do you see the outfit I have to spend the rest of eternity in? Not to mention Bryn keeps inviting one of the Hula girls into the Heavenly Hot tub. If I want extra spice I have to play with that bag of bones Grim...."

Yeah. She looks kinda pissed. Shame we can't hear her. Lalalalalalalalala

"How much longer do I have to stay in this freaky house?"

Are you at the top of your career yet?

"No...."

I could spend hours watching the penguin. Right up until the little buggar pees somewhere. Luckily we don't feed him so he doesn't make his way over all that often.

"Dear Dairy.

Now that my sisters have moved to college, my parents are suddenly paying a lot of attention to me. It is confusing and troublesome. I plan on breaking out just as soon as I have reached the top of my career. Have already tattooed my escape route onto my body disguised as an elaborate tribal tattoo. If I don't make it, I want the world to know I tried.

Marcas."

Yeah like Marcas has it all that bad really. There is no Hammer of Rock in the Iata Pi house.

"There isn't Mum or Dad either."

Touche, my friend. Touche!

Not much longer to go. I promise even more college hijinks in the next update. So go click that link and witness the mundanity!

Chapter Thirty One - Yay Confetti!

2008-03-25T21:31:00.003+13:00

So, I've been using the Sims as an excuse not to do my homework....Or any housework. So far so good :D Seriously, I have a ton of assignments and assessments and other assorted academic torture activities coming up, so I thought I would get the Vulcans as far along as I am able.

As you can see the family is significantly smaller than when we last joined them. I don't know what to do with myself, I had gotten used to managing all 10 sims, so I feel vaguely lost only directing the 7 of them.

"Say lady. How about you just make yourself right at home."

"Why thanks, I will. Welcome to the Dance Club!"

"Now will you stop ringing me?"

Elspeth finally manages to get top of her hobby. Of course if she doesn't dedicate her life to the harsh mistress that is dance she will loose her ability to get in the zone. Hmmm cos I know hobbys have to consume every waking moment.

"Momma always said lyfe is lyke a box o chocolates...."

Marcus is always impressive with his Forrest Gump impression. Although I'd perfer if he worked on his scholarships rather than his idiocy.

Oh. Thats right, you're a family sim, you're not happy until you have your first kiss and go steady and stuff right?

The Matchmaker - Bringing you Rastafarian Geisha's since 2006

"So. I want a hot guy."

"Hehehe you do realise you'll heart-fart over a monkey's behind don't you?"

"It's whats on the inside that matters...."

Aw Elspeth, I think the matchmaker was trying to point out that no sim has anything on the inside. You are all deficient.

Well at least Mhairi never really changes. She's still smarter than her dad. Aww how sweet.

Of course now that College is looming its time for us to make friends with the Iata Pi house-sitter, Amar the llama. He and Mhairi seem to be hitting it off rather well.

Aww my sweet sexy pirate couple are not much longer for young hotness. It makes me sad, and a little excited, this is officially the furtherest I have ever gone in a Legacy Challenge. I think. I've tried so many.

I forgot this one in the last couple of chapters. Mhairis hobby is sports. Which really stands for PITA, cos you can't get anything done without having a stinky cranky sim on your hands.

The dogs are not completely forgotten. Often Elspeth will use them as an excuse not to do her scholarship skilling. She's sneaky like that.

"Mum! I'm going to college, time to let go of my boob now."

No, I have no idea what is going on. I don't think I want to know, and you shouldn't either.

See! I told you these two hit it off!

I mean really hit it off :D

And even better? 2 lightening bolts AND the same hobby. These two are too cute!

The Dual birthday strikes once more. This time it is Ian and Chardonnay that are afflicted. At least they make pretty elders. Or they will once I find suitable elder clothes for them. I mean seriously, a pirate in a polo shirt? I don' think so!

I went on picture over load during this weekends play, so there are another 2 chapters awaiting your reading pleasure. Be sure to check them out! :D

Chapter Thirty - Death in the 21st!

2008-03-18T16:38:00.006+13:00

Welcome back! No point being subtle about it, there is going to be deaths in this chapter. Lots and lots of deaths! All natural, let me assure you.

Bryn and Brandi seem to have a 6th sense about impending age transitions. Much like just before they became elder, they are spending a lot of time together in the hot-tub. They know something is up!

I miss my live Fluffy, next puppy genetic donor has to be an illegal Fluffy clone (With a few snips on the second X chromosome).

I wasn't prepared for this at all. I thought Spiffy still had a few more days left in her. But apparently not. Grim comes when he comes I guess.

"Is that a mango flavoured sports drink? I have some grand children around here who are looking a little porky...perhaps you could give it to them."

"No. Brandi, this is for you. It's time to go."

"But I was just going to woohoo in the tub..."

And I know I wasn't expecting this so soon either. Obviously neither was Brandi. I hope she doesn't start haunting in her gym clothes.

"Not. *sob* My *sniffle* Brandi! *wail*"

However it's fairly obvious that Bryn is taking it the hardest. Poor Bryn, no more Woohoo. It is actually quite sad.

"There's a tub in this bathroom. Brandi and I always used to woohoo in the hot tub. Waaaaa!"

Yes Bryn actually cried almost continuously for the next couple of days, and he refused to sleep in his marital bed. See Romance Sims do care!

"I know this new freaky looking poodle is guaranteed to cheer pops up!"

Now that we've had a couple of deaths we can begin the cycle of births once more. As promised, we have Pierre the wonder Poodle for the next genetic donor.

"Lets make beautiful music together luv."

"Excellent idea darlin, it'll be sure to perk dad right on up!"

Yeah, Chardonnay fails to understand the whole 'the love of my life has died and my life is meaningless' funk Bryn has fallen into. But Bob loves a trier!

"Are you ready to have some ugly puppies girl?"

Of course the mailman can't do that, and we need even more deaths in order to have ugly puppies.

Chardonnay even forces Marcas to spend some quality nap time with dear old pops. Unfortunately the unending phone calls that come with Freetime mean that nap time is often only 5 minutes in duration.

Finally! The little booger grows up! He's actually been pretty close to impossible. He's only got 2 more skill areas to work on before he gets full scholarships. Unlike Elspeth however, who takes forever to gain even one skill point. She's a freak I tells ya!

"Lookit Pops! We're learning!"

"Yeah Look, we'll get you those scholarships you've rolled wants for!"

"Why am I wearing this hat again?"

The children continue to work hard at being teen-agers. Marcas rolled family. I was going to go with one of the girls anyways, but that kinda just seals the deal.

I am a very sad panda! Why? Somehow during the moves and what have you the urn of Breanna went missing. I didn't notice it at the time, but now. It makes me sad.

In a desperate attempt to recover Breanna's tombstone we used some cheats (I'm fixing junk, it's allowed) So yeah. We got the phone of fixing things and lo and behold, Chardonnay cannot resurrect Breanna. Thinking it was just a glitch I got her to resurrect someone else.

"Dad? Is it really you? Have you come to take me to the other side where my beloved Brandi awaits in the heavenly hottub?"

"Seriously Bryn. I'm not even resurrected for 5 minutes and you're already starting on the woohoo talk. I didn't die and suddenly become fascinated by your love life.

"Oh....Hey dad I've discovered 7 planets this week. And I got abducted by aliens."

"Thats my boy!"

Unfortunately, despite being married to Breanna for a vast number of days, Tommek doesn't really remember her either. And he wasn't really interested in bonding with the existing family members, so we killed him off.

Speaking of Death. It's Busters time to go to the great doggy-park in the sky. We'll miss him. While he was no Jax, he certainly was no Sparky either. And he gave great spots. Fingers crossed, Pierre can live up to his legacy.

"Seriously, are birthdays like this around here too? Had I known this morning I'd be back, me and the girls woulda just chilled in the hot tub."

"Hot tubs are good for woohoo!"

"Well done Champ. Time to go."

Yeah, Bryn. *sob* I almost think it's harder than Tommek, Bryn is the first natural born Vulcan to pass away. And lets be honest. Brandi and he always made the house just that little more interesting.

"Hey I thought you guys only had that people mover?"

"I borrowed a car from the townie car pool. Cool huh?"

"Yeah. Anyway cuz, floor it! Its what Pops would have wanted!"

Of course it wouldn't be the sims without the token mourning then moving on. Elspeth is of course the first to get right back on that life horse. Anything is better than sticking around home building skill points.

On that rather depressing note I will leave you so I can play some more. The kids will soon be hitting the Iata Pi household for more college hijinks, and as a consequence Chardonnay & Ian will be getting a lifetime want fulfilled. Exciting stuff n'est pas?

Chapter Twenty Nine - On the Road again.

2008-03-18T16:31:00.005+13:00

I know I said I didn't really have much time to play (let alone blog) but I have been using the Sims to relax a lot recently, and thusly I have a few photographs to share with everyone. So, another double whammy from the Vulcan Household.

I don't usually show the load screen, cos lets face it, after about 3 1/2 years staring at the thing it is kinda boring. But it does illustrate nicely the fact that we need people to die because the house is far too full. But I digress, apparently Bryn and Brandi are going to live forever.

As promised this is the Free Time episode. It took a while, but I eventually discovered that wee Elspeth is likes a bit of a jig on the fiddle device. One down, 6 to go!

Apparently Spiffy and Buster were thinking about living forever, then decided to maybe try the growing old thing as bit of a lark. Spiffy goes first.

"...so then I said, 'You're so dumb you'll probably end up driving my grand-kids to school'...."

*Copious laughter.*

"I started my career driving school buses young lady."

*Silence*

Ah, the age old Headmasters visit on the night the toddler transitions. And of course knowing how Sims works, that probably was the logical starting point for an aspiring headmaster. Despite Mhairi's story, the outcome is pretty much guaranteed.

With the headmaster stalking out immediately after the meal is finished. At least the kids scored a sweet ride on the Private School bus I guess.

"That fatty is no grandchild of mine!"

"Actually mom, thats our youngest. Marcas."

"You should be training him better. No grandchild of mine would let himself go so disgracefully."

"Knock it off Mom, you know it was his first solid, non-glowing meal."

"I CAN hear you, you know."

I just love these speical family bonding moments. They make my day completely.

"Not you too. Quick, get up stairs to the Excercycle before your grandmother sees you."

Mhairi ages into a plump little fortune sim. She wants to be a criminal mastermind. I want her to be a spare. It works out.

Ah-ha! Another hobby pinpointed! Bryn really really likes his science. He even got abducted during his first night at the telescope, however an unfortunate series of events mean that the event was unrecorded. Aside from Brandi's constant fear of either her or Bryn getting abducted, there appears to be little in the way of permanent consequences.

Meanwhile, Ian also has developed a love for music and dance....

....which brings him even closer to his dancing pirate princess.

Content to be the odd one out, Brandi prefers more crafty endeavors. I think it's because the potting wheel shows off her enhanced and unsaggy cleavage.

Buster joins Spiffy in old age! Yay! Not that I'm not awaiting the deaths of everyone with baited breath or anything.

Yeah. Marcas likes song and dance too. Yawn.

Now available at a toy store near you! The Brynics Sphere! (It just makes it less dodgy for when you want to check out someones bottom.)

For the first time in her life, Brandi has managed to succeed at something before anyone else. Of course, she hasn't even gotten a bronze badge in pottery yet...I dunno why.

Elspeth rock on up into Teenagerhood in bright fluro PJ's. She rolled Pleasure, and wants to get paid to party (And thusly she has become the heir! easy peasy lemon squeezy)

Why so grumpy Bryn?

"I'm not grumpy, I'm just trying to read the big words in this magazine."

But you're an educated man!

"I don't know if you paid attention or not, but I slept my way through College."

Oh. Yeah.

"Way to use the potty sis!"

"Uh thanks. I guess."

Yeah some of the things they want to congratulate each other on boggle the mind.

"Hey Mhairi"? How'd you spell YMCA again?"

Yeah, somethings I think Elspeth should have been blonde. And then, other times, I know she should have been. There's just something about her features (and the make-up I gave her) that makes her seem clueless. Add that to the fact she's the slowest skill builder ever, and we have a ditz. Can't wait to see her in action!

And with that I will let you click on the 'newer post' link at the bottom of the page. Cos we both know we haven't seen the last of the Vulcans.

(Oh and the title is an allusion to the fact the Vulcans moved again, similar style to the house that I have pictured, but slightly smaller, and less laggy at the sevenses.)

Chapter Twenty Eight - Voulez vous coucher avec moi?

2008-02-29T02:33:00.003+13:00

Welcome back gentle readers. I have given myself the task of completing this chapter before I go play my shiny new expansion. So, without too much preamble, on with the show.

Dagnabbit, I knew it! The ghosts have started to make an appearance, and they seem kinda grumpy about the fact they no longer recognize the beds that they bought. Ah well, at least it is only 2 ghosts. We can live with that right?

"There there Elly, grams will protect you..."

Brandi! I'm trying to convey your one track mindedness, do you mind not being sweet to your grandchildren?

"Bryns' at work."

Oh, ok then.

Hmmm. I don't know why Brandi thinks Bryn is at work. All I know is that I am a little creeped out. Then again, Old people seem to prefer Chardonnay's bed. I try not to think about it honestly.

".... and if we take into consideration the precedent set by Goth Vs. Lothario we can conclude conclusively that it is indeed a default on an anticipated agreement....."

I really don't care what he is saying, I just wish I could find a thinking-cap wearing Pirate Lawyer in real life.

Yay now everyone is at the top of thier career track, except Brandi who is an unemployed bum.

Get down with your bad self Ian! You deserve a little celebration.

"I's luff you puppy. I'll luff you later other puppy."

Marcas appears to have inherited his grandfathers way with animals. Either that or I've forgotten where I hid the food bowls and the dogs can't find anyone to feed them....Back away from the toddler! I repeat all canines must back away from the toddler. I will wake someone up to feed you.

Buster is a little money making machine. I think he is trying to compensate for not being all that good at baby making.

For goodness sake woman, he's only just transitioned into toddlerhood. He doesn't need lectures on good work ethics just yet.

"Actually he started it."

Oh.

"Grammy, Gramps! Lookit! I got an A+! I am so smart!"

Yeah don't think they are interested just at the moment El, it's nap time.

"But its the middle of the day."

And they are elders. They need more sleep.

"Hey Mhair's? You think we'll ever get to eat real food?"

"Nup."

"I suppose we should be grateful they buy us the tasty cookies then. *sigh*"

"Yup. *nomnomnomnomnom*"

"And what do you think you are doing young lady?"

"I was just putting my cookies into the trash compactor."

"You were were you? In my day we didn't have a trash compactor. We had to walk 15 miles in the snow, up hill both ways just to recycle the newspaper. You should treat the appliances with respect."

Now that you have gotten that outta your system Bryn, want to feed Marcas his smart milk?

"Children these days just have no respect...*muttermuttermutter.*"

Oh. That can't be a good face. But at least we know that Breanna made the move intact and in one piece.

"Aaaaaahhh!"

Well, mostly intact, her personality seems to have mutated slightly.

"Mutated slightly? Are you kidding me, she's a freaking nut!"

Yes that too.

I recognise that strut. Outta the way folks there is a romance sim on a mission, ain't nothing can stop her once she's got her strut on.

Except of course the ghost of her mother-in-law scaring the bejeebus outta her husband. Then, even the mighty Brandi must concede to the supernatural superiority of Breanna.

"Hehehehe just you try that with my son now skank. I have my eyes on you!"

Breanna has indeed shown us that the move may have jumbled her marbles just a little. Maybe some got lost during the move. All I can say is she's a hoot, and I eagerly await her next appearance.

That concludes this little interlude into the world of the Vulcans, next time you see them they'll have hobbies, and apparently Bryn and Breanna will not be perma-platinum. Hmmm. I included this picture because I keep on wanting to get the lightening in a picture, but usually fail miserably. But at last I have suceeded. And you get a little peak at how the back yard has evolved.

Chapter Twenty Seven - Hiatus Interruptus!

2008-02-29T02:31:00.003+13:00

Welcome back Vulcan fans. I can reassure all that I haven't fallen off the face of the planet, but rather I have been vewy vewy busy over the last month or so. I guess thats what happens when you do a 18 month course in the space of a year. But I have managed to dust the Vulcans off for a brief moment or two, and hark another 2 chapters are making an appearance. I know, I am wonder woman and super girl and all sorts of other nifty female heroes. But enough about me, I know you all want to know what is happening in the crazy whacky household of the Vulcans!

"....and then when I was twelve my father took me a wenchin and a drinkin. I don't really remember the rest of that year."

"Uh-huh. Keep going dad....I'm gunna ace this creative writing assignment."

Ian likes to help out when he can. Or rather, he likes to help out so long as it doesn't involve changing diapers. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen him anywhere near the changing table.

"Aren't our grandchildren adorable?"

"Makes me wish I had another one.....*snicker*"

"Yeah....Not! *chortle*"

Now that these two have safely reached ripe old age, the two love birds have absolutely no fears at all. Which is handy, I know the kids appreciate it.

Mhairi continues to perfect her chess game. Or develop her skills as a swindler. I'm not to sure, and I've watched her very carefully.

"So, my high-seas honey, should we have more puppies or kittens?"

"I wish I was still fortune when you go on like this love. For the last time, we have 10 sims in the house, we cant get any more."

Yeah. When Marcas arrived he sterilised his parents....Hurrah!!

Not that this will influence Chardonnays aspiration meter at all, just I like my own rules which state only one career per sim and they must reach the top. It gives me something to look forward too.

Speaking of stuff to look forward too, I can't wait to see how the new homestead works. I got bored with the old one. It was good enough I guess, just a little pokey in places. This one is roomy and light, and it looks really really good. Albeit the top floor is just for career rewards and general storage, it is much roomier down stairs as well. Unfortunately some of the foundations of the old homestead just wouldn't vanish so it is on an entirely new lot, which means Tommek and Breanna will no longer recognise any of the furniture. Yay.

With the new house the Vulcans got a new gardener. We forgot to write down her name like we always do, but any chick that parks like that and has a face like that is welcome into the family. The name we will find out later.

This is the rear view. I haven't yet completed the landscaping. There is only so much building and re-arranging I can take. But I'll work on it.

"*Manamana! *Burpburpburpburpburp* manamana *Burpburpburpburp* Roflmao! *burpburpburpburpburp burpburpburp burpburpburp burpburpburp burp burp burp burp burp*"

Mhairi has WAY to much time on her hands.

"Whats goin on in Dis room?"

"Wow Grammy you so purdy..."

"Actually I think Mhairi has a point mum. You do something different to your hair?"

"I'm free of the potty! Would it really kill you guys to empty it once in a while?"

Elspeth grows up to a mixed reaction.

Whilst young Marcas would rather grow up quietly with just his mother present. He is another aries child to add to the rest of them. Oh thats right I haven't shared that information with you yet. You'll just have to wait until they transition into teenagers.

"So this is what solid food tastes like? *nomnomnomnomnom* And it doesn't glow!"

Elspeth appears set to discover all the things she missed out on during toddlerhood. Starting with the simple things first.

Awww a little autonomous bonding. How sweet. Now get back into the house and build those skills you scallywags! Promotions and Scholarships don't just fall outta the sky you know!

Bryn and Brandi seem to have settled into the new house alright. I was worried there for a moment, their wants panels were all filled with things like 'Gain a skill point' and 'Play with grandchild'. But when they woke up in the middle of the night there was the wonky-eyed purple heart that I have grown so very used too.

"So. You're the one that controls everything? I like the house, but my family is a little peculiar."

Seriously, not my fault. I just watch and try and keep things on track. Besides it would take some sick sick person to make your family like that deliberately....

"And?"

At least I gave you a really awesome house?

"Throw in a Womrat and I'll never bring it up again."

Notice how cute the girls have turned out like? And I like them both, of course Marcas could steal the show when he grows up. Ian does make good babies. Too bad he's randomly generated, and thusly unable to be shared.

I am frequently stuck with what to do with those who have already gotten skills or to the top of their career tracks. Thankfully with Seasons, the trees loose leaves and junk, that's always good for filling a toddler's nap time.

Cos as soon as that child wakes up it's straight on to the very important business of learning how to walk, talk and wee. Marcas has successfully completed the intensive 12 hour Vulcan Toddler Course, with a little help from his mum.

"But I'm good at smiling prettily. Why did you make me say stuff about more teachers?"

Cos, I thought it would give you more money.

"But it didn't, and now I don't even have a job."

But, you will be able to spend more quality time with Bryn.

"Huh?"

More Woohoo you silly woman

"Alright!"

She's almost nearly dead anyway, and they don't really need the money, and it saves us braving the scary world of the nanny. I had 3 chance cards that day, and all of them were bad. Brandi's was just the worst thats all.

Ian! Your daughter was just watching the cartoons frammit! Schooling depletes her fun, and she needs to get more fun so she can get her homework, so that when we invite the headmaster she has an A+ report card and all your kids can go to private school and get scholarships. Really, coming home at this hour, and you a lawyer. Don't you have a secretary or something?

The more things change the more things get a little peculiar. At least that is how it seems to work in the Vulcan household. There are more somewhat amusing antics yet to come. Remember I always post in twos. :D Til then Ka kite ano.

Chapter Twenty Six - Something about Mhairi

2008-01-18T00:29:00.000+13:00

And here we go again, more Vulcanisms. More craziness and I know you want to read so we'll just get on with it then.

For those of you missing Genesis, you'll be pleased to note she frequently pops over and invites herself in. We figure that baby Mhairi made poor Genesis clucky.

Cos thats the only explaination we have for this. Genesis that is your father-in-law! Just cos he is a romance sim doesn't mean you have to take advantage of his unruly hormones.

Imaginary Lee is still having some problems with his aspiration. Who would have thought he cared so much about his imaginary daughter.

Hennessy has discovered the joy of poodles. However all Pierre and Fifi do is fight, so we had to give them up for adoption. Perhaps I can introduce a large poodle to the Fluffy strain. That would be special right?

"Hello Chicky-babe. How bouts you give daddy a lil sugar?"

"Teehee."

Oh dear. As you can see the mutual advantage taking has been taken to another house.

Mostly so I could get this to happen. Genesis has been such an integral part of the family since the twins went to college so I thought I would see just how tangled I could get her relationships to become. It's fun.

In the end Genesis had two children. The blond on the left, is Bryn's daughter Io. The red-head is Hennessy's son Neo. She really doesn't make pretty children. But Ian does, so we'll toddle back to the Vulcan Enclave to see how the buns are cooking.

Buffy has all grown up. I think the Dalmatian spots add a certain something to the traditional Fluffy face don't you? I think next up we need to find Buffy a poodle playmate. Just cos.

"How dare you woman! I work hard to support you and our children and you have the gall to flush the mysterious blue balloon of toddler poop while I'm having a shower! Oh the humanity!"

"Ooops."

"Ooops is that all you can say? After you ruined my shower?...Well I have a few words to add...."

"If you add them you'll be sleeping on the couch."

"Well so long as it doesn't happen again.... Yeah."

Heh, the Vulcans don't have cheap plumbing any more, and it is very rare for them to use the same bathroom, so this little scene was a complete surprise to me.

"Well at least you love me unconditionally for who I am Buster. Sometimes I wonder about Donny."

Um, Ian, I don't think it is you that Buster is gazing adoringly at. You're making some kind of meat dish aren't you?

"Fine! Not even the dogs respect me in this house."

Awwwwww.

Just to give you and idea of where we are in the baby making process. Mhairi is a toddler, Elspeth is a baby, and we have the third and final bump. Now we just have to grow the kiddies up and get them through college and we'll have 2 perma-plat family sims.

Let the growing up begin! Elspeth transitions into a toddler. She lubs her daddy even if no-one else does.

And then Mhairi transitions into a child. A cutie at that. Daddy better get practising his sword play, its only another week til she transitions into teen, and then the boys will be swarming to the front door.

"Oh my Bob, Dad, is that the Jolly Roger?"

"Where? Oh no! I'm wearing this stupid hat!"

Did I mention that Mhairi has only one nice point? I like mean sims, Ian is put to shame by the meanness of his daughter.

Finally the last child makes an appearance. It shares the black hair grey eyes of Elspeth, but hurray, it is a boy-child. Let us introduce Marcas, the last of the Vulcan brood for generation four.

Of course Marcas's birth signifies the end to Chardonnay's endless pregnancy, which is always a relief. We'll see what else they get up to shortly. After all there is always something happening in the family.

Chapter Twenty Five - Lotsa Babies!

2008-01-18T00:24:00.000+13:00

Welcome back to yet another exciting bundle of adventures in the Vulcan household. I myself have been busy spending my mothers money and just generally enjoying my summer holidays, but fear not! I have been playing when I have the time. Also Mum flew back to Oz today, so no more shopping for me.

"Hey chicky babe, how bout you and me frolic on the couch like a couple of teens?"

"Teehee Bryn! Of course!"

As you can see the elders have returned from their holiday refreshed and ready for more romantic interactions. It's all very sweet I assure you.

Tommek the ghost finally makes an appearance, I was going to ring someone and complain about my defective founder, but yay I don't have to do that.

"Heh, I can see your butt luv."

"Nice. I'm in extreme pain giving birth to your first born and all you can think about is my aaaaahhhyeow!"

And behold, the arrival of the fouth generation is nigh! Are you excited? I know I am :D

Ladies and gentlemen allow me to be the first to introduce you all to Mhairi. As you can see she has brown hair and brown eyes. This is an exciting deviation away from the Vulcan black hair.

Of course being the first born means she is just a little spoiled...just a tad. I don't think she's been left in her crib longer than 5 minutes since she was born. Oh and I love the hair and the suit, it just screams class.

This is a rather boring picture just to show how far we have come in terms of aspiration points. Most of these have been collected by Bryn and Brandi. After all they have a very easy cycle. Woohoo in bed, then woohoo in hot tub, rinse and repeat. Like I said, Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Yay! My dalmatian Fluffy puppy is coming! This chapter is absolutely filled with excitement. Perhaps I should have put up some sort of warning. Nah. It's too late now.

Spiffy had two little puppies, Biff and Buffy. And yes, Buffy is the girl, and the dalmatian. I like it when things work out the way I want.

Hmmmm. Fluffy and Jaffa never did that when they were alive. Dunno really why they would do it when they were dead, unless of course they want to break the monotony.

Apparently Jaffa won. Ah well, no use worrying about it, not much I can do with the ghostly residents of the Vulcan enclave.

"Hurry up and blow out those bloody candles already. I'm huuuuuungry."

Time flies when you are having dalmatian puppies and keeping pregnant women from dying. It's little Mhairi's birthday already. It's all very exciting. We even got cake!

"We already knew it was a girl, canni have the cake already? I'm about to pass out!"

At this point in time I am forced to concede to Chardonnays wisdom. Ian does indeed make very pretty babies! Of course Chardonnay may not actually agree with me at this point in time. Apparently while it sounds good in theory, being constantly pregnant really isn't all that much fun.

"Why didn't your father make you cheesecake. Thats what your granddad did for me and I was only pregnant once."

"I want 3 kids mum."

"What ever for?"

Chardonnay once more goes into labor. Of course for a sim that only involves alot of noise and a mild twirl, with the loving support of your family beside you....not that Brandi can make many expressions since she got her plastic surgery machine, but we assume that is a supportive expression.

After much needless moaning, we were finally treated to the appearance of Elspeth. She has the Vulcan black hair, but surprisingly enough Brandi's eye color has won the war for dominance. I have no clue why.

We'll leave the Vulcan's here for now. Of course for those of you following you will remember that it is only just a small intermission before we get cracking on the next installment. Go make yourself a coffee or something. Chapter 26 is on it's way!

Chapter Twenty Four - Warning: Plastic Surgery can be addictive!

2008-01-08T09:18:00.000+13:00

Yet another double-whammy. I think I tend to break it up more because I like making my blog seem more active than it really is, and because I get frustrated with how long it takes photo's to load sometimes so I want to help you all avoid that.

It's time for Sparky to join Jaffa in the great doggy park in the sky, he is seen off my Spiffy, and Buster, the new genetic donor. I can't wait to see how the dalmatian spots get integrated into Fluffys line :D

This time Bryn did flirt with his wife, unfortunately the only people in the store at the time happened to be his former lovers. Correction, former lovers who hadn't known that he had gotten married, and thusly did not know until he flirted with his wife that he was cheating on him. Even after all this time Bryn's love life is far more complicated that I am prepared to deal with.

I kinda like Buster, the cool dalmatian-ness aside, he's a laid-back kinda dog. He doesn't run around crazily (like most of Fluffys descendants) but rather makes himself comfy and watches the telly. It's a nice change of pace I must say.

Unfortunately Van Clef hasn't fared so well. In fact, he died. I'm sure there was plenty of food. Really. Oh okay, I forgot, there are much more interesting things afoot in the Vulcan Enclave, sometimes the smaller members of the household get ignored.

For example, Brandi's much anticipated Plastic Surgery machine was delivered today. Let me tell you she wasted no time at all testing it out.

As you can see, she is very impressed by the machine...or wait, she may have had some work done to her smile. It's so hard to tell.

It appears that when it comes to her own appearance Brandi is a perfectionist. Either that or she has a dangerous home surgery addiction.

OH SWEET BOB! I knew this wasn't going to be good. I kinda panicked and ran around in circles pointing at the computer screen and not doing anything productive when I saw this, but Brandi had it all under control, and managed to jump right back on that plastic surgery machine and fix her mistakes. She now looks much better. I promise. I on the other hand needed to go take a shower.

After the flirting fiasco I kinda decided that I didn't like the shop any more...or well. Perhaps it wasn't such a good idea to have Bryn running it, and we needed a little more money to afford a new holiday home, so we sold the business. As you can see the old folk are going to go run some exhaustive tests on the new addition to the Vulcan real estate portfolio.

This is the front view of the Vulcan Vactionary. After this photo was taken we moved the toilet to a more suitable location.

And this is the back. I tried to make an Infinity Pool as you can see. Actually if you are really observant you may even realize that I just took the expensive beach side holiday home and made a few improvements. I have to say I wish I could go there from time to time.

"Hey Brandi, who am I?"

Yeah, Bryn has this really creepy impression. We don't let either of them go swimming in the ocean much any more.

While I was writing these chapters I realized that the Vulcans were being awfully quiet for a change. Normally they have all sorts of comments. I can only hope (and fear) that the future episodes have a little more back-talk. Of course there are babies to look forward to too!

Chapter Twenty Three - Wuv, Twu wuv

2008-01-08T09:14:00.000+13:00

It's a new year already. My how the time flies, especially when you have been infected with the worst summer cold ever. Yeah, but thats nearly gone now...I hope, and the Vulcans have been busy as they are wont to do. So without further complaining on with the story.

Hennessy and Genesis got hitched, now Genesis is officially part of the family. I did have them settled into one of the generic houses on spare street, however after reading how much everyone liked Genesis I decided that they should move into something more befitting one of the funnest spare spouses ever.

And thus, Hennessy and Genesis get to live forever and ever in this beautiful villa, and as you can see, Imaginary Lee has fallen in love with yet another house full of all the great things except children.

Back in the main house Chardonnay and Ian are finally the matched pair they were always meant to be.

And continuing the tradition, Jaffa passes into the great doggy-park in the sky the same day as Chardonnay returns from college. I don't deliberately plan that, it just sorta happens. Don't really know what Hennessy is doing there...

In order to maintain my record of 3 bolt marriages (and marriages that match aspirations) we send Ian to the great electronical reprogrammer. The operation was a great success, now he also rolls up wants for a puppy or a kitten or a puppy/kitten. Great.

"Finally! I've been lusting after you since I was a teenager! Now I have claimed you for my own in front of my friends and family can we please get to making the babies?"

"Any thing you say luv. Want to get in a little practice first?"

Admittedly, Chardonnay becoming obsessed with pirates was just a bit of a lark, however add Ian to the equation and well they are awfully cute. Ian joins the family with a suitably pirate themed ceremony.

And the pair of them seal their nuptials with a typically Vulcan, not very piratical pillow-fight.

"Open up! Tee hee hee."

"Murfle murmf!"

Everything is better with a little cake. It certainly makes up for the fact that I think the lot is bugged or something, because much like her parents, Chardonnay had not one, but two wedding parties before she went off on her honeymoon. One was good, one was bad, and they remember both. This makes me a sad panda.

"Finally a ship of my own! Hard to starboard you scurvy landlubbers if that fat merchantman gets away from us, I'll take your share of the booty out of your hides!"

Of course given that the pair of them are somewhat piratically inclined they spend the majority of their honeymoon scampering up and down the boat. They loved every minute of it.

"Yo ho ho a liber liber wee...."

Yeah. I know I said it was annoying, but cv'mon, if there was anyone who deserved to spent some quality time with a real life pirate ghost it is Chardonnay. And this way her pirate obsession will actually be passed down for a couple of generations. Yay?!

Name: Ian Mamuyac
Aspiration: Family (Formerly Fortune)
Star Sign: Cancer
LTW: Graduate 3 children from College
Turn-ons: Full Face Make-up, Black Hair Turn-off: Vampirism
Personality: 5 Neat, 8 Outgoing, 6 Active, 4 Playful, 2 Nice

It appears that not even the appeal of the pirate ship could interfere with a couple of family sims and their desires to produce more offspring than is sane. For behold, there is the belly that heralds the arrival of generation four!

Chapter Twenty Two - Death of a Cheerleader

2007-12-30T11:10:00.000+13:00

Welcome back. Short break I know, I seem to have a preference for knocking out chapters 2 at a time. I must warn you now this chapter contains scenes that may horrify some viewers (Unless you make it a regular practice to kill off sims, then it might be all so familiar.) I feel so bad, but Genesis, Ian and Chardonnay all ganged up on me, so all responsibility belongs to them.

"No! Hennessy does not need to know about this pirate boy. If Donny is fine with it, so should you be."

"I was just gonna tip him honestly, luv."

"With what? I remember what it was like being an NPC fortune sim, you have no money."

"This is true, but somehow when I tip autonomously, there is always the right amount of money in my pocket. You've done it too."

"It helps boost the households income."

Already the tension has begun to mount. At least it is bringing the in-laws closer together.

Where are you going with that trash Genesis?

"Oh. Nowhere really."

Awww C'mon you can't keep it secret forever you know. Please tell me whats going on.

"Oh, okay. But you have to promise me that Hennessy never finds out."

Finds out what?

"Exactly."

"Ian is really the mastermind of the plan. He said if we couldn't make Candice understand about privacy then we should give her more privacy than she bargined for. He's the one that installed the secret room upstairs. Chardonnay befriended Candice in order for her to move in. For some reason she wouldn't die when we tried to get her in the room when she was still an NPC. Anywho we lured her up to the secret room with a box full of pizza. Once she was inside Ian boarded up the door. Hennessy never goes into Chardonnays room so we should be pretty safe. We left some trash in the room to give Candice something to do. Donny says that Candice is more interested in her stupid chants to really care. But she'll figure it out soon enough."

So you're going to kill her?

"No we're just going to deny her some basics until she doesn't need them any more."

I think that is the definition of killing.

"Well just don't tell Hennessy ok?"

Sure. This makes you lot far more interesting anyways. Why don't you want Hennessy to know?

"Dunno really. Just more fun with the three...I mean four now of course, knowing I guess."

"All I wanted was to be part of the only Greek house on campus." *sob* "I'm too young and beautiful to die! How will the cheerleaders cope without my bubbly and outgoing personality...Oh no I have a term paper due!"

The penny finally drops for poor Candice. Let this be a lesson for all future cheerleaders, Iata Pi will not tolerate bed-side woohoo cheering.

"My time has come. Good bye cruel world. I love you mommy....Please no, not yet I still have 500 words to go on my term paper...." *choke gurgle die*

"Pee-euw this one stinks. I hate the stinkers. Huh, Steele....hmmm. Oh foul play, Well done! Perpetrated by the Vulcan twins. Nice kids, good to see them remembering old Grimmy. Time to beam her up Scotty!"

It took Candice a very long time to die, which mean a cockroach infestation of the entire top floor. Of course having a boyfriend in the extermination business is very handy. Ian not only killed all the cockroaches, but he also discretely removed any evidence of door tampering before discovering the body. As far as Hennessy is concerned, Candice locked herself in that room.

No sooner had Candice perished when the Iata Pi household was awakened to the pitter patter of little feetsies. Yes, a burglar, with nary a burglar alarm in sight. Thats ok, Chardonnay is a naturally light sleeper and was able to call the cops before the burglar even got in the house.

After a protracted and every entertaining fisticuffs the cop was triumphant! Chardonnay enjoyed the show (truly she was the only one awake.)

"I would have gotten away with it too if it weren't for those pesky kids and their womrat!"

Not only was Chardonnay successful in preventing any loss of property, she also managed to finagle a nice little reward before returning to sleep.

At the beginning of Senior year I send the twins down to the community music hall to catch them up with Genesis who has always been about 25 hours ahead of them in the college clock. It wasn't a complete time waster, they managed to sock away around $1800 each for their stint on stage. Not bad at all I'd say.

"You look so hawt."

"Not now Genes....I do? You're pretty hot too."

Okay, I learnt something. Never let two sims who aren't in love twirl together on the Ice skating rink. Apparently twirling is NOT a platonic activity.

I would like to introduce you to the place holder for this generation. His name is Amin, and he is a Llama. Under that studly llama head is a face that may very well make it's way into the family. We're still a little unsure. It will at least make it's way on to one of the side branches. After all Chardonnay wants 3 children through college.

At last the time has come! All three of them are graduated and grown up and ready to face the world. And hopefully if I seperate the three of them there will be no more deaths....Then again Ian and Chardonnay may just prove to be a lethal combination. Bring on Generation 3!

It seemed like college took forever this round. It's bound to get worse next time the Vulcans return to Iata Pi. But for now, we get to concentrate on making babies, and fitting those babies into the main household. It should be fun, stay tuned!

Chapter Twenty One - Neon Genesis

2007-12-30T10:20:00.000+13:00

Now that the madness that is Christmas is over, I have the time to up-date on the shenanigans of the third generation of the Vulcan Family. Of course the fact that Real Lee infected me with a summer cold may mean that I am less coherent than usual, but I will persevere.

It seems the hankering for Lobster Thermadore has bred true in Hennessy. Although most of the time the kids seem to prefer dropping into the campus pizzeria.

"I thought I told you to stay away, skank!"

"I really don't remember that."

And the cheerleader continues to harass poor Genesis.

"Thats it, time for some beat downs. Prepare to cry Ms Steele!"

Yeah of course the feral cheerleader wins all fights, I think it's because she has to hunt her own food and what have you. But now Genesis and Candice really REALLY don't like each other.

"Look for the last time, get the *tweet tweet* outta my bedroom you nutter."

I suspect that the feral cheerleader is looking for a greater challenge now that she has defeated our domesticated one. However, I really don't like her chances against dread pirate princess Chardonnay.

"You slip her the year old pizza huh?"

"Yeah." *snigger*

"Nice one." *snigger*

The women of Iata Pi have come together with a common purpose. It is time to destroy the feral cheerleader Candice Steele.

"Aww c'mon, I didn't mean it like that Candice. I meant you were an utter peanut butter nutter like in those old ads. We'll play kicky bag and forget all about it huh?"

I suspect something is a brewing in the mind of our heiress. For once she is being nice to the cheerleader.

Beware of piratical exterminators bearing sacks full of magic red dust. That's all I have to say on the matter, yet another DJ Booth. I wish just once I'd get a decorative object. Is that really too much to ask?

"You guys are freaks."

I think at some stage Bryn or Paden invited Jonah to join the greek house. He keeps on just waltzing over and ringing the door bell for hours and hours.

And when we do let Jonah in he reminds us that we let him eat out of the garbage even though we never had any control over him. We don't let him inside the house much any more.

"So the pizza didn't work huh?"

"Nup, we've got to do something else."

"Ian has an idea."

"You told Ian? Are you mad?"

"Look honey, I know you and my brother have 2 lightening bolts, but it's a whole different ball game when there are three. Me and Ian were made for each other."

"As long as Hennessy doesn't find out."

"Deal."

The girls are still trying to find a way to get rid of their feral cheerleader problem once and for all.

Bryn turns up once more to rock out on the new addition to the greek house. I know if I had installed a piano last generation there is no way Bryn would be perma-plat now.

Those crazy kids seem more interested in a smustling marathon than the rock god jamming in the foyer.

"Don't look honey, I know how much that cheerleader disturbs you...."

Once again the feral cheerleader feels the need to stalk the occupants of the chancellors hacienda.

"Are you sure you want to do this luv? There ain't no coming back from it."

"Yes Ian. I am sure."

There is a plot afoot I think. It makes me anxious I don't like it when my sims plot with one another. But there is not that much longer to go. The kiddies are in junior year now, and things are running along smoothly. Well except for the fact that Genesis really really wants to see the ghost of Candice. But that's another story surely?

Chapter Twenty - The screaming memes

2007-12-20T14:27:00.000+13:00

This chapter isn't so much a college chapter, but more a sometimes these Sims are creepy and weird and very very funny. I was going to make it a little more seasonal with Bryn and Brandi hosting a Christmas party. However, after you've baked the cookies and stuff there really isn't all that much else to do.

Of course you could make friends with Santa, the laughing weeing old man in a big red suit. Bryn did, and I think Ian did too. But then the fuzz got wind of the party and at the obscenely late hour of 11pm came and broke the party up. Because the noise was disturbing the neighbours five kilometres away.

"Love you hun."

"Love you too baby."

"Wanna check on the twins?"

"Can't I'm about to PUG Kara."

"Well I can't either, I've got to play the Sims."

"They'll be okay."

I thought I'd give you an update on the Imaginary Me's as well. As you can see Everything is hunky-dory thanks to the help of the creepy little baby of fixing things. And yes, if we had twins the conversation would go something like that....I blame Lee and that's all I have to say on the matter.

"If you had checked on them when I had told you none of this would have happened...."

"If I had been asked if I wanted twins it wouldn't have happened either!"

Yeah, it was raining, then it lighteninged and made the gate catch on fire so I made the newly teened Angel put it out. The newly childed Xanthe came out to look and caught herself on fire. She was this close to dying, but I managed to find the phone in the end. Of course once the original fire was out, Angel immediately joined her dad in panicking and it was only my imaginary self's valiant actions that prevented my imaginary child from dying.

Of course the fireman arrived about 30 seconds too late, but as you can see Xanthe managed to survive okay. I also bought a pretty calendar from the fire lady. All in the name of child cancer charity of course.

"Fire bad. Tree Pretty."

Believing that the action was over I was about to return to the regularly scheduled Vulcan's when lo and behold I hearkened upon this scene. Poor Imaginary Lee. Nearly losing his imaginary daughter sent him into aspiration failure. Not that Xanthe or Angel particularly care. And where is our 3rd imaginary child I hear you ask? (OK you didn't, but knowing where he is just makes things funnier)

"Sweet sweet technology, at last I have you all to myself....educate me in the ways of the gamer and I will be your minion forever!"

Yup, our beloved imaginary boy is also a geek. Whilst he did manage to call the fire station to save his twin sister, he immediately made a beeline for the computer while the fire distracted his parents. I think I like Xander the best.

"Go Hen! Way to play that Piano. You're the best...." And so on and so forth.

Genesis has started taking her cheer leading duties a little more seriously. A little too seriously if you ask me.

"Bloody game. I hate you, I'm going to come back with a baseball bat if you don't start letting me win."

Yeah, I suspect that Mr Ian (cos his last name is unpronounceable) may have a serious niceness deficiency. I have my fingers crossed.

Chardonnay has long since perfected her snowman making technique, but that doesn't mean she can't make one every now and then for the fun of it. Particularly when her boyfriend is threatening the video game machine.

Of course, not to be outdone, Genesis immediately makes another snowman to cheer on Chardonnays snowman. Either that or the girls are creating an army.

"What the...? I told you missy, to stay the blazes away from MY HOUSE! I will open a can of whoopass on you"

"Ow! But the head cheerleader said I had to come here. *sniffsniff*

"Pull the other one moron. I AM the head cheer leader.... And I say run before I paint you in my school colors....Black and blue."

"Waaaaahhhh...."

The cheerleader actually had the nerve to come back after Genesis's masterful abuse last chapter.

"Woohoo! Go you! Get you some sugar! Vo Gerbits!"

We suspect this is why Genesis is so against this particular cheerleader. It's hard enough for Chardonnay and Ian to find a few special moments alone without having their own personal cheering squad. Strangely enough we haven't seen Robin the cow so far this stint in college. I'm convinced she's saving up.

And thats all we have time for today. Things just keep on ticking along, in their weird and wonderful fashion. Undoubtedly there will be greater and weirder things in the future for the Vulcan Clan, you'll just have to stay tuned to find them out. :D

Happy Holidays!

Chapter Nineteen - It's that time again...

2007-12-20T14:25:00.000+13:00

Yes that's right, it is that time again. The time for college. Wow. I love Uni, it's so much fun....yeah. We'll just get right on it then.

As you can see the twins didn't rack up as much dosh as Bryn and Paden did, but Brandi really really wants her plastical surgery machine, and I really couldn't put up with her whinging or the teen-aged angst so I packed the kiddies off to college.

Now that Chardonnay is out of the parental house she's really started to channel her inner pirate. The only reason she bought this outfit was because it had a corset.

Of course we were both much much more excited about finally being able to do 'things' with the exterminator Ian. He's a fortune sim, but we won't hold that against him if he manages to sire green-eyed babies.

"Ahoy me-ah. I see land-ah! So heave too before I kick you like the scabrous dogs you are."

I was going to say college had mellowed Chardonnay, however then my instant simlish translating software* kicked in, and I realized she puts Captain Bligh to shame.

*Instant Simlish Translating Software, aka 'ISTS', and 'My Imagination', is in fact only available in my head. It also works for a variety of other programs including 'Making boring relatives more interesting.' And '1001 reasons why you were far too busy to wash the dishes that are not related to playing The Sims 2'

"Wow who would have thought you'd actually be kinda pretty under that maxis hair and no make-up."

"Oh Hennessy. Tee hee"

Oh yes, both kids managed to get into the greek house, and I figured if I was going to have to play Genisis for the entire college session, I may as well make her over. Imagine my surprise when she cleaned up pretty. I didn't even know it was possible for that face template. You learn something new every day.

"My darlin' I've been lusting after you ever since I was a teen. Please say that you'll marry me and come live with my parents in the house that didn't really have roaches, so we called you anyways."

"Oh yes! Is that real?"

"Of course it's real, nothing but the best for you darlin. Of course it might have fallen off a truck at some stage on its journey from exotic South Africa....."

The tradition of long-winded and confused proposals continues. I was actually on the verge of flipping for the two, but Chardonnay is definately the more interesting of the two twins, and we have yet to get the platinum family grave stone, so she is the heir. Besides, Ian (the exterminator) is way hotter than Genisis. Oh and yeah, he's a fortune sim, so he'll be happy with the match.

I just included this screen cos they look so sweet and innocent and very very pleased with themselves. I haven't the heart to tell them that this bed has seen far more action than they could possibly imagine. Yup, it's Bryn's Bed 'o Lurve.

"So my sweet how does an endless supply of simoleons, and unending life sound to you? If you say you'll be my wife all this could be yours. And more!"

"Endless? As in, they haven't invented a number to count our riches? Oh yes yes yes you crazy fool!"

Genisis is also a fortune sim. And also very pleased to be joining the family.

More smooching in the upstairs bed room. This bed is considerably more innocent than the one next door however. The Iata Pi house is now proud to announce it has 3 bedrooms (2 doubles) and 2 bathrooms, and a dining room no-one ever uses cos they'd rather eat in the study.

"C'mon Smythe, Donny is absolutely gonna love you!"

Some suitors bring roses, and perhaps a DJ Booth or fountain, not our boy Ian, he seems to know the way to his princesses heart is through her need to have piratical accessories. Please note he has also given himself a more piratical look thanks to the wonders of modern television (and Mod the Sims 2)

Unfortunately we had to delete Smythe (or rather, we used the mighty Hammer of Doom in the build mode) because he'd always bug out trying to get outside. Thats okay though, Van Clef is still sitting at home awaiting Chardonnay's return.

Its a big scary day for our love-birds, thats right, the parents are over, the victim is over, and its time that they should meet. Of course if Bryn and Brandi were anything other than romance sims they might have actually cared. They were more interested in playing the piano and munching down on chef salad.

Nothing says 'family bonding' like a little kicky bag with your prospective father-in-law. The jeering of your soon-to-be-mother-in-law is just a little added bonus.

"Look, I don't know how many times I have to tell you people. Iata Pi is a one cheerleader household, and you aint it honey."

"But...I've got to raise school spirit."

"Don't give me that bollocks. You and I both know all you're looking for is an in with the family. And they are also a one cheerleader family. Now beat it before I split kick your gerbits back to Strangetown!"

Hold me? I'm scared. Normally Genisis is pretty mellow, she's a lazy sim, I know she has the constant slouch of the mentally deficient. However add another cheerleader to the mix and she suddenly gets all feisty and territorial. Thankfully, domesticated females do not feel the need to mark their territory with pee.

On that delightful note I'll conclude this chapter by saying.... aww crud, I ran outta words. I have a new monitor now, so bob knows what the screens will look like in a couple of chapters. The next one I know will be with pictures taken on the old 17' monitor (I have now got 22' of flatness.) I suggest taking a coffee break whilst I rustle up the words for the next chapter.

Chapter Eighteen - Are we there yet?

2007-12-15T07:52:00.000+13:00

Yup. We're back here again. I know, I've already updated for this week. But I found myself with some photo's and I can't just let them sit in my computer gathering dust now can I? Of course not! So I'm sharing. I'm nice like that.

"Chardonnay, this doesn't happen to be a copy of the game that was banned in Japan because it caused fits is it?"

"Uh... no. Of course not, it's Hen's Hello Kitty Adventure Island game mum." *snicker*

Please remember Chardonnay was the apple of her grannies eye.

Speaking of Chardonnay's granny, look who has decided to make an appearance and have a sook at the spot she died in? Yay we have human ghosts now! Hai Breanna, transparent is a good look for you.

"Hai Granny!" *snigger*

Yeah, I'm beginning to suspect a certain teenaged knowledge sim gets his kinky little kicks from having the pee scared outta him. Question: If the ghost doesn't actually leave the mausoleum (despite actually having the ability to do so, as evidenced by the above photo) does one still get the free-roaming ghost bonus?

"....and then I said, what a stupid place to build a house and shop. Everyone knows with that beach access you could process hazardous chemicals and dump the waste straight into the ocean. But no-one listens to the paper boy, that's why I'm stuck delivering mail to you losers, instead of too a toxic waste factory...."

"Your story does not amuse the dread pirate princess Chardonnay. Be gone landlubber before I keelhaul you!"

Yeah the male teens of Legacy Bay have much to be desired. And I don't know where Chardonnay got the idea that pink cami jamjams were the perfect outfit for her dread pirate princess persona.

Bryn and Brandi know something is up. They spent the whole of this day hopping from Hot-tub to bed and back again. Today is the day that they finally transition into elders! It took them long enough.

"So this is what old age feels like...hmmm. *sigh.* It's kinda boring."

Of course the pair of them decide a synchronized transition was the best bet in potentially causing the game to have a spastic fit. But with the use of the handy-dandy pause button I managed to defeat their nefarious plot.

"My boobs are WHERE now?"

The first thing Brandi did was rush off to the Market to get herself some new clothes. She didn't spend all that time and energy becoming a Hall of Famer to have her bosoms relocate to her navel. I'm proud once more, figuring Brandi was the sort to grow old disgracefully I went on a downloading spree to find elder clothes that were tasteful, and still sexy.

See only the barest hint of tummy skin, nothing too flashy, just the complete lack of gross bodily disfigurement. I adjusted her make-up as well, Elder skin just doesn't do colored hair or heavy make-up.

Of course Bryn needed no extra help to look sexy. I think he has to be one of the more attractive elders I've ever seen the game spit out. He is still very much a Rock God.

"Why hello there. Imagine meeting you here."

"Oh Bryn." *cackle* "You mean we can still woohoo? Alright!"

Of course just cos they grew old and had bladder shrinkage doesn't mean that the pair of them are going to slow down any time soon. Crazy kids!

Bryn loves his shop. Oh yes he does. He even cleans the windows. He doesn't even do that at home.

Today, Hennessy bought home his sisters stalker, and Chardonnay bought home her dads stalker. Amazingly enough all 3 girls (4 if you count Spiffy going spastic over the dancing) had a great time once Hennessy went off to work.

"Now that your father and I have gotten old, it's time for you to start thinking about university."

"I am. But the dread pirate princess Chardonnay cannot back down from a challenge, and I got demoted."

"Thats not the point. So you don't have that extra 750 simoleons. Big deal. Mummy needs a plastic surgery machine, so you better get yourself to college and enroll in the drama course."

"Yes mum." *sigh*

"That's my girl."

*cough cough cough hack hack splutter*

I'm beginning to think that Hall of Famers are involved in some type of military experiments. Tommek used to come home sick all the time too. Brandi has only been an elder for 2 days, and already she's come down with the flu.

Do your parents know you've got a girl in your room in the wee small hours of the morning with the doors closed?

"You do know my parents are romance sims right?"

Yeees.

"You think they really care?"

Good point.

You better be sashaying towards your wife there Bryn.

"Uh...of course."

Your wife, not someone else's.

"Which one is she again?"

*facedesk* I think I have just worked out why Bryn loves his business so much. There was much pausing and action cancellin when I saw he was about to hit on Imaginary Me again. It's one thing to break up my imaginary relationship, it's quite another to sabotage his own.

Thats about all the time we have for the hijinks in Legacy Bay. I'm about to pack the twins off to college cos I want to get working on the next generation. Of course I myself (and not the imaginary me) have been invited to my nieces birthday party this weekend, so that should be a little confusing. 5 year olds twirl and grow up in a blaze of sparkles and confetti right?

Also I'll take the opportunity to thank EVERYONE who has written a comment at the end of any chapter so far. I read them all :D I may not reply, but I am reading, and it makes the writing much easier to know that my little corner of the interwebs is making others happy. Thank you again :D

Chapter Seventeen - Everyone needs good neighbours

2007-12-14T11:52:00.000+13:00

Lets just get right into it shall we? Righty-o then. More Vulcan-ness coming your way!

"I hate you Vulcan. I hate your house....I'm sorry. Of course I don't hate you baby. Forgive me? I still hate YOU Vulcan!"

Imaginary Lee makes an appearance. Of course it's patently obvious that he hasn't done the creepy newpaper stealing thing before. He thinks he's being so sneaky.

Of course, what he hasn't taken into consideration is the fact that Bryn's teenaged daughter is outside in her PJ's talking to the exterminator in order to have her way with him once she hits college.

"Hey! What the blazes do you think you're doing? You're going to put our man-maid outta work you crazy man! I demand you put that back right now."

Of course all Imaginary Lee hears is "Blah blah blah blah" as he sprints off into the distance. But at least Chardonnay gave it a try, even if she is too nice to use swear-words. I woulda sworn at him. Then again, much like the Vulcan's, we kinda just leave the newspapers down by the mailbox until we have enough to be collected.

Imaginary Me has no clue what is going on. I think she's much happier that way. I also think she's much happier after she's bought a kazillion rose bouquets. She's innocent really. I defend her honor!

Our first scaring! And of course Hennessy is thrilled to bits. Although I am a bit worried. I have yet to see Tommek or Breanna.... I think they are trying to locate the heavenly bed-springs. Clouds don't need much support really.

"I am the dread pirate princess Chardonnay! I demand you give me your gold and your sexy exterminators!"

For some reason Chardonnay decided she wanted a parrot. I decided that if she must have a parrot, it would be called Van Cleef. Happily they have fixed the OMG die parrot syndrome, so VC is managing to survive....so far.

I was so focused on getting the kids their scholarships I almost forgot the most important thing. Iata Pi membership. So I had Bryn phone-stalk Genisis until they were friends again, and then let Chardonnay do her thing. Genisis has never had it so good. I think she has 3 whole friends now, all of them related. (Paden is also her friend.)

Hey Brandi, wotcha doin?

"Gardening."

Why?

"Cos I felt like it."

You ever going to wear clothes?

"Not if I can help it."

Brandi was obviously looking for something to do, she autonomously decided to tackle the mammoth task of tending the family gardens. (It used to be a lot worse, you should have seen the flowers under the giant bonsai tree.)

"I am so smart! I am so smart! Everyone look at me, cos I am so smart!"

Hennessy constantly rolls up wants for skill points. And given that he already had enough for scholarships it was very easy to take him to the next step. Hopefully that will keep the little blighter in platinum until he heads off to college.

Still at it huh?

"Of course. This is a very important area of the house. Future generations of my descendants will one day marry here and have more descendants. Possibly not here, but in the bathroom so you can't get any good pictures."

Oh kaaay.....

"Wait. I spent all that time and energy making the place where the horrors of marriage will be performed? I plead temporary insanity!"

But you and Bryn have a happy marriage. All the woohoo you could want. You saying it's horrible?

"Horrible in the fact that I will never make out with 3 different sims yes!"

I never mentioned this at the time, but Brandi's new lifetime want was the woohoo 20 sims. Not happening let me assure you.

The business is up to rank six, and Bryn and Brandi are working their little pixilated fingers to the nubbins trying to keep up with the demand for Rose Bouquets. Once they hit Elderhood, I mean to have them retire and work at the shop full time. so they can afford to buy a beach-side vacation home in the tropical Twikii Island.

Be sure to tune in again. The twins need to head off to college soon. And I think that Bryn and Brandi will soon transition into the frisky elders I know they want to be. Have fun and keep outta trouble you crazy kids!

Chapter Sixteen - All about hearts

2007-12-14T11:49:00.000+13:00

It's that time again folks! Yes that's right, we're revisiting the Vulcan Enclave and the shenanigans of the second and third generations. Are you excited? I know I am. Let us begin, and marvel over their antics. Feel free to point and laugh at any stage.

Hennessy finally gets his promotion, and is eligible for that scholarship. Now we just have to wait for Bryn and Brandi to grow old, and the crazy kids can head off on their college adventures.... Yeah that might take a while.

"I don't think so mister." *Snigger*

"Aww C'mon chicky-babe, all I wants is a little sugar."

Apparently Bryn has had enough time out of the hot-tub to instruct his son on the finer points of wooing. Of course Hennessy being the knowledge sim that he is immediately has to try it out. With limited success.

After much perserverance, Hennessy succeeds in scoring his first kiss with his sisters bestie. And where is Chardonnay whilst this is going on you ask?

"Who's a cute little womrat? You are! Oh jeshjooare!"

I did send her to the market to find a suitable boy to spend the last few days of her teenagehood with, however she got distracted in the pet store (And had no chemistry with the one boy manning the till.)

Hennessy has obviously inherited his grandfathers knack of balancing the need for knowledge with the need for lurvin. He and um...Charlotte? Lorraine? Lauren? Uh....you'd think by now I would have had the knack for writing down names...but no. Anywho, he now has a steady girlfriend. I'm so proud.

Later on after...Thingy had left for the evening, Hennessy decided to do a little discreet celebration. The dog in the picture is Sparky, I apologise for the lack of any pictures earlier, but Sparky was just a genetic donor really. Not much else to say.

"Yee-haw doggy! I got me a girlfriend!"

Things aren't going so well at Vulcan & Sons Trading Company.....Well for the Imaginary Me's at least. Bryn the scallywag decided to flirt with imaginary me, and then imaginary Lee got all bent out of shape. I'm happy to report that no rankings were lost because of this incident

"I hate you Vulcan! See you tonight so I can wail on your Hammer of Rock?"

It is a little bit of a conundrum for imaginary Lee however. He does hate Bryn, but he also loves Bryns house, which is a bit ungrateful of him considering I downloaded a very nice house with all the modern conveniences for him.

"But you gave me twin toddlers too."

The price you pay for living in the lap of luxury....

"I wonder why Dad didn't find this huge treasure chest when he was digging the foundations.... doo de doo de doo."

The one and only time we dig for treasure and we get a nice chest of phat lewtz! We suspect that Legacy Bay was once the secret lair of pirates! Yay Pirates!

Chardonnay was more than a little miffed that her up-tight brother had more mojo than she did. So she placed a call to her friendly neighbourhood match-maker. Yet another redhead who's name I can't remember off the top of my head appears. Chardonnay wastes no time.

This is the one and only time she will see this boy, I just needed her platinum in order to get her a couple more skill points, and another scholarship. But much like her father, she is able to move fast when she is inspired. Yet another steady relationship is started in the Vulcan household.

"Ooooh! That tickles! Tee hee hee."

Brandi hasn't been wasting her time. She's made a whole passel of toys and has finally made her way up to a gold Toy-making badge. In order to celebrate I let her test her latest creation. As you can see it is hours and hours of entertainment. And the dogs like it too. (And I like it cos then I don't have to wash the dogs so much.)

I haven't played so much this week, I've been busy painting my desk and what have you (I want to make the new monitor I'm getting feel welcome). But there is another chapter waiting for you, so click that link and discover even more adventures of a (not) very Vulcan legacy!

A (not) Very Vulcan Legacy

Table of contents

The Interlude: Part 3

The Interlude: Part 2

The Interlude: Part 1

Chapter Forty-Seven: Dreamings End

Chapter Forty-Six: Dream a little dream...

Chapter Forty Five - Finally! The end of College

Chapter Forty Four - Life goes on

Chapter Forty Three - Oops I did it again

Chapter Forty Two - Kissing Cousins

Chapter Forty One - Higher Education

Chapter Forty - Another one bites the dust

Chapter Thirty Nine - Very Domestic

Chapter Thrity Eight - Metamorphosis

Chapter Thirty Seven - Jungle Fever

Chapter Thirty Six - No place like home

Chapter Thirty Five - Tickle me Emo

Chapter Thirty Four - Bittersweet Symphony

Chapter Thirty Three - All we need is love.

Chapter Thirty Two - < Enter Witty Title Here >

Chapter Thirty One - Yay Confetti!

Chapter Thirty - Death in the 21st!

Chapter Twenty Nine - On the Road again.

Chapter Twenty Eight - Voulez vous coucher avec moi?

Chapter Twenty Seven - Hiatus Interruptus!

Chapter Twenty Six - Something about Mhairi

Chapter Twenty Five - Lotsa Babies!

Chapter Twenty Four - Warning: Plastic Surgery can be addictive!

Chapter Twenty Three - Wuv, Twu wuv

Chapter Twenty Two - Death of a Cheerleader

Chapter Twenty One - Neon Genesis

Chapter Twenty - The screaming memes

Chapter Nineteen - It's that time again...

Chapter Eighteen - Are we there yet?

Chapter Seventeen - Everyone needs good neighbours

Chapter Sixteen - All about hearts