Chapter 2.0: A New Generation

Today is Keith’s birthday and Gus must pass the torch to one of his son’s on their adult birthday.  Will it be Keith’s lucky day?  Will Gus finally be able to move on to rest and relaxation (as if he didn’t already have that, seeing as he never had a job and spent all of his time fishing and gardening).

Gus: “Hey!  I provided for the family.  Sometimes I stood down at the lake in the middle of a blizzard just so I could catch some fish to sell.”

That is true.  But they do say even a bad day fishing is better than a good day working.

Now to decide…do I wait another day for George?

Nope, sorry George, but I’ve never played an alchemist before and I play the military career all the time, but you are welcome to stay living in the house for now, as long as you try and keep the fails to a minimum.

And…drum roll please…welcome to the new torch holder!!!!!!

…and his midlife crisis.  Well don't you look thrilled to be torch holder.

But he is excited to finally use the alchemist table (as he only used it once prior to now).

Gus masters the athletic skill.

(+10)

Karri loves the family turtle…hopefully it fares better than the family bird did oh so many days ago.

Keith invites over Darla who he has been his romantic interest since prom, but… L

Was going to send him off to University, but unfortunately experienced another glitch where it would just sit on the loading screen forever. L

Sorry Keith, no University for you.

We can work on your midlife crisis wishes though.

Wants to become more muscular…doable.

Wants to plan an outfit…was going to do that anyway.

Well, maybe...

Wants to move to a new house…but just can’t bear to take Gus away from his garden.

Happy Birthday George!

Keith went out on the town, he had heard of how his father had waited until so late in life to have a family that he almost missed seeing his kids grow up; and although Keith had taken some of his younger years to enjoy life, he was an adult now and was ready to settle down and start a family of his own.

He met the lovely lady who works at the Alchemy Shop.

The town seems pretty dead.  Where is everyone?

He did manage to meet Marcela at one of the parks.

And Elise.  Who was the proprietor of one of the karaoke bars.

  

Keith needed to make friends with a celebrity.  He chatted with her for a while before I remembered that he had made a friendship elixir earlier.

And BAM! Instant friends.

He then meets Edna, who seems to be stalking around the house.

Not sure she's someone you should get involved with Keith.

Keith: "But she's attractive."

Keith: "I think I'll invite her in to play dominoes."

Just please, be careful.

The next day Keith does some gardening.

Keith: "You know, I wanted to move to a new house, but I stayed here so that dad could keep his garden.  You'd think maybe he would work in it once in a while."

Oh well, I'm happy you're gaining some gardening skill.  Not to mention that you need some of the plants for your alchemy recipes.

Keith: "That is true.  You know, for a voice in my head, you are actually pretty sensible."

Let's go back and get to know that Elise girl better.  She seemed nice.

Turns out she's single too.

Elise has a compatible sign. J

Keith: "Elise, I think our hearts are meant to be together."

Keith: "You are more beautiful than the moonlight shimmering on the lake."

Keith: "Please accept these flowers that pale in comparison to your beauty."

And...

Keith: "Elise, would you be my girlfriend?"

That looks like a yes.

Keith: "If you said yes to that, perhaps you'll say yes to this too.  Elise, will you marry me?"

Elise: "OMG!  No one has ever asked me that before!"

Keith: "Is that a yes?"

Elise: "Yes that's a yes!"

Keith: "We're going to be so happy together."

Elise: "I know we will.  Let's get married right here right now."

Keith: "Are you sure you don't want to wait?  Maybe have a bachelorette party?"

Elise: "Yup, I'm sure."

And meet Elise…

Traits: Flirty, Schmoozer, Ambitious, Lucky, Friendly

Likes: Songwriter Music, Crepes, Turquoise

Sign: Aries

LTW: CEO of a Mega-Corporation

Oh goodie, another ambitious sim.

Points Summary

I thought now might be a good time to put in a summary of the points so far, so here we go...

Firefighter, Babysitter, Police Visit (-5) = 0

Fire (-5) = -10

Sim Failing School (-5) = 0 (came pretty close though, stupid bus, lol)

Sim Passes Out (-5) = -5

Self-urination (-5) = -25

Accidental Death (-10) = -10

Social Worker Visit (-15) = 0

Break Rule (-20) = 0

Every Birth (+5) = +15

Every Twin Birth (+10) = 0

Every Triplet Birth (+15) = 0

Sim Gets on the Honor Role (+5) = 0

Fulfill LTW (+40) = +80

Coming Full Circle (+50) = 0

Maxed Skill (+10) = +50

Fulfilled Skill Challenge (+5) = +40

Maxed Career (+15) = 0

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Total Points So Far = +135

Summary of Maxed Skills and Fulfilled Skill Challenges

Gus:

Skills:

·         Fishing

·         Cooking

·         Gardening

·         Handiness

Challenges:

·         Menu Maven

·         Amateur Ichthyologist

·         Master Planter

·         Plumber

·         Tinkerer

·         Commercial Fisherman

·         Gem Collector

Karri:

Skills:

·         Cooking

·         Logic

Challenges:

·         Menu Maven

Chapter 1.8: Time to Make a Decision

So I tried to send Gus and George on a trip to China as a nice father son thing and because they both had the wish to go, but it kept causing issues with my game, so unfortunately I guess this family is destined to stay in Hidden Springs forever; which really sucks as I get overloaded with opportunities that involve having to go to one of the WA locations.

Oh well, moving on.

We will start with one of our potential heirs working out.

Until George interupts him to talk about the snow.

Keith then proceeds to creep out his brother by speaking madness.

George has his own way of creeping out the family...ghost stories.

Karri: "George, that was a wonderful story."

George then goes out to build a snowman.

...a Grim Reaper snowman that is.

Karri and Keith still enjoy reading together.

Keith, don’t pick on your brother about being vegetarian.

Randomly, and with me missing it in photo form, Karri completed her LTW while watching cookin’ cable.

(+40)

Gavin returns to use the shower again.

Gus spends some more time fishing.

Once it starts to rain, he tries a different fishing spot.

...and catches fish #350.

Delivers some produce to the coffeehouse.

And finally gave in to all the wishes of the family to purchase a hot tub.

Keith: "Mom, I know you're excited about the hot tub, you don't have to yell."

Keith quite enjoys the hot tub.

Don't make me take it away.  You have to do other stuff besides sit in there all day.

George loves making pancakes.

And also loves the hot tub.

Oh No!! Did someone forget to feed the fish?  Oops.

Poor Gus, has to scoop out all his perfect fish.

Gus: "I worked really hard at catching these little fishies!"

I know you did, guess you should have fed them more often.

Gus: "That's what I have kids for."

George seems to love exercising, which is good news seeing as he's in the military career.
Keep it up George.

Gus decides he'd like to train George.

Gus fixing the good ol’ tv.

Maybe you should buy a nicer one.

Gus: “This one works just fine…see!  No need wasting money on something that we already have.  When I was young there was no such thing as tv, if you were bored, you worked.”

You sure had a tough life when you were younger.

Gus: “Made me tough.  Not like these pansies around today.”

Hey!  Be nice.  That’s your family you’re talking about.

Then Gus decides it's his turn on the treadmill.

Gavin visits his mom while she is sleeping.

Karri enjoys the hot tub on a frosty morning.

And then the trampoline.

Gus loves his new gem cutter.

The family become a business partner of EverFresh Delights Supermarket.

 

Nobody else likes the gem cutter.

Gavin decides to try out the treadmill too.

Gus?  You don't mind that your son is skinny dipping next to you in the hot tub?
Gus: "Whatever.  It's still relaxing."

Gus: "We should plan a fishing trip."
George: "Sure dad, whatever you want."

Gus: "It would make for a nice vacation."

*Only 3-4 more sim days and we’re onto a new torch holder!!! :)

Karri decided to go skinny dipping.

Karri: “OK.  Who stole my clothes?”

What a mean prank.  And even I missed who did it.

Become a business partner of Flying V’s Coffeehouse.

And of Divisadero Budget Books.

*Buy George a midlife crisis (20,000 LTR points).

Changes Excitable to Insane in case I decide to have him be the new torch holder.

Karri is still just in a towel when Keith decides to talk to her about gardening.

Gus and Karri celebrate their second wedding anniversary.

What are you going to do for your anniversary Gus?

Gus: “Is that today?”

Yes it’s today.  You should do something nice.

Gus: “I suppose.”

Eats random herbs.

Gus: “Guess we’ll go to the summer festival.  That is nice isn’t it?”

Well, it will have to work I guess.
While there Gus sets off some fireworks to celebrate their anniversary.

Keith: "Happy anniversary mom."

Why are you carving a pumpkin in the summer?

Gus: “Getting it done early.”

Karri masters Logic skill.

(+10)

Gus, I'm sorry, but it's almost time for one of your sons to take over, so you might want to get your affairs in order.
Gus: "You make it sound like I'm going to die."
Gus: "I'm looking forward to a little less responsibility.  It can be their job to support me now."
Well that is true.  You just make sure you behave yourself.

Gus: "First off, I'd like to clear out a bit of my inventory."
Donates insects to science.

Then he upgrades the dishwasher.

Karri loves that turtle.

Keith gets started on some hamburgers for supper.

When he all of a sudden realizes...
Keith: "It's my birthday!"

Will Keith be the next torch holder?  Or will we wait another day for George?