Round 7 (Spring): Snowe-Morceau
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6Last time, a mixed bag for the Snowe-Morceau family: dream dates and puppies for Yves, snowmen and hugs for Lucy and her niece Geraldine; Virginia had a little midlife/former Romance sim identity crisis; Eustacia grew up and moved out to college; and of course, Thierry met his untimely end thanks to a rogue satellite. Seems they could all do with a change of pace for the spring, no?
Case in point: the still-smoking, unsledgehammerable remains of the family's recent tragedy. But, it's sunny, and the sky is blue, and everyone is trying to make the best of things.
Nothing like a new pair of flowery pants (with matching shoes) or a tiny puppy named Cupcake to help brighten your mood!
Virginia is the one with the "go on vacation" want, but Geraldine is the first one to bring it up over lunch one day. Her mom and aunt may have grown up in the big city, but she's never left Ste-Margo, and she's ready to pack her bags!
But there are things to take care of first. The kids go to school, and Lucy and Virginia visit the gallery while a few late snow flurries fall outside.
Their new whistling barista, from SelenaQ Hall.
Virginia's painting haven't been selling too well, but the gift shop does decent business, and they got at least one coffee order that night. Maybe Ste-Margo just wasn't ready for a gallery of this size, not yet.
Yves and Geraldine mourn their dad under the fruit trees he spent so much time tending.
And then they dance on his grave. As you do.
Cupcake watches to make sure her people are safe before she goes to sleep herself. Aw.
Thinking about Eustacia. Don't worry, Virginia; she is having a good time.
Lucy: "So, sis, tell me-feeling any better these days? Or still a little... constrained by small town living?"
Virginia: "NO I'M FINE WHY DO YOU ASK."
Lucy: "I see."
Geraldine's A+ report card settles it-this family is going on vacation. Call the shuttle! To Twikkii-Tikki Island!
They check into the newly opened Poolside Motel and, after a quick change into their vacation gear, get straight to relaxing.
After a quick nap for the adults, it's off to the beach!
(Taking down notes for her next novel?)
Virginia is initially attracted to Twikkii-Tikki local Esteban, but when she finds out he doesn't like grilled cheese, it is OVER.
Dinner at the beach, then a walk across the street to Twikkii-Tikki Putt-Putt for some nighttime fun.
(Shame children can't use the putt-putts.)
Lucy learns to hang loose from some Marvelann locals.
Tank top guy: "You tried!"
And then it starts to hail.
The only thing worse than hail
is hail
AND BEES.
BEES!
Lucy needs some "juice" after that one.
Back at the motel, Geraldine heads straight to bed, while Yves and Lucy sit out for some air and Virginia takes a night swim alone.
She's the last one to head up to the room. It's been nice for her to have this time away from everything, to think about her life and what she's doing. The move away from SimCity, the quick marriage, the three kids...
The kids are all right.
She feels pretty good about them.
Breakfast next door at the Three Rainbows Cafe.
Lucy buys a souvenir palm tree on her way out. They've got more things to do! Word on the street is the Double Palm Resort is a must-see for all visitors to the island.
The best massages and some great local cuisine!
Virginia: "Isn't this vacation turning out to be da bomb??"
Yves: "Ew, Mom..."
Local chef: LOLOL
And look at this! Everyone has been dying to try the hula, and Geraldine finally runs into Madge on the Double Palm's dance floor. The retiree is all too happy to give a free lesson.
Before you know it, everyone's joining in!
It's a hula party!
They're still in a dancing mood, so they rock on over to Club HM where Yves tries out his DJ skills.
unz-unz-unz-unz
Back at the motel for room service on their last night in Twikkii-Tikki.
Yves has a little talk with his sister while they wait for the shuttle by the pool the next morning.
It's been hard, but she thinks things will be OK.
They ask the tour guide outside to take some photos of them before they leave, and then it's off to the airport and back to real life.
They did bring a little bit of Twikkii-Tikki Island home with them, though.
They may have to wear sweaters for the chilly spring nights, but the conversation is full of sunny vacation memories.
The grocery side of Lucy's Garage has always been more popular than the "garage" side. It looks like they may need to expand their business pretty soon.
Yves has a quiet YA birthday while the adults are at work. He'll attend SMCC from home, at least for the rest of spring.
Cupcake grows up, too. She's not the most interesting-looking dog in the world, but hey, that's not her fault.
To help fulfill Yves's LTW of raising 20 puppies or kittens, they adopt a poodle named Lance.
Pet adoption officer: "Yeah... good luck with that."
(Speaking of interesting) Hello, Lance. Who's a good doggie?
Not a smart doggie...
Cupcake, meet your future husband. He is magnificent.
And then of course, Geraldine grows up. <3
Eustacia comes over to celebrate with profiteroles and to hear all about the family's adventures in Twikkii-Tikki.
Well, since you asked!
Can't tell if yawning or screaming...
But the hula is fun!
So fun!
Fun for all!
Eustacia: [to Lance] "Can you believe these fools?"
And that does it for the Snowe-Morceau family! See you in the summertime!
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Notes:
- I've heard people don't like the local dances, but I think the hula is so cute! I think I have a hack that prevents them from doing it autonomously all over the place anyway, but I've enjoyed the hula parties so far.
- Lucy finally finished restoring her car at the garage, but it immediately disappeared. Maybe because the FT car is not supposed to be available on community lots? Not sure; but either way, I think that place will get converted into a full-on grocery next round. The lot was always basically too small to handle car things anyway.
- Thierry's grave got moved to the cemetery, even though he was a very handsome ghost. I just got tired of the spooky music at night. The satellite remains, at least for now.
- And I did use the antique camera to turn their vacation photos into hangable pictures for them but apparently didn't get take any pictures of them up. You'll see them around!
- I think that's it. It's late, and I'm tired!
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