McFly Family, Monday, Week 2
Feb. 17th, 2012 05:06 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ink_sec_simsOMG A NEW WEEK YOU GUYS WE'VE PLAYED THROUGH A WHOLE WEEK
Yes, I know, you're all terribly impressed. But hey, something interesting actually happens during this update! So let's get down to it:
Typical McFly morning -- Lorraine making breakfast, George indicating said breakfast smells good, Marty just getting up, and Dave and Linda socializing.
And becoming best friends! See, Linda, you're not the unfavorite after all!
George: Congratulations on making best friends with your sister! Now the rest of us don't have to bother!
. . .George, not helping my case here.
Dave: Who is this person who's turning down chocolate banana pancakes?
Linda: I'm sorry, I didn't know I was allowed to eat the real children's food.
*facepalm* I'm going to be so glad to have most of you out of the house today.
With all her family at school (George's current position is Science Teacher), Lorraine does the housework, then gets her hands dirty digging up treasure. She comes up with a bone -- not my favorite thing to find, but it's 55 simoleons.
She also calls up Steve Turret to chat.
Lorraine: Wait, I don't understand. . .Wheatley was a railroad manager? Well, how am I supposed to take "management rail?"
George and the younger kids return home (Dave having come home and done some painting off-screen). Marty's got a new B+, while George has extra Logic and Charisma points from me picking right on a chance card. Woohoo!
Linda: Dad! Dad, look! I got an A+!!
George: Don't care, got things to do.
Don't worry, Linda. Your star will be a comfort to you in the long, cold, lonely nights of your soul.
Linda brought Dee home with her. Dee proceeded to do this for ages. Honey, you're going to break the bedsprings.
Dee: DON'T CARE HAVING TOO MUCH FUN
It cannot be that fun!
Dave: Screw Marty, you're my favorite sibling! I'm sorry I can't miss work to see you grow up, though.
Linda: It's okay, Dave. You telling me I'm your favorite is the best birthday present I could have gotten.
Awwww. And yes, it's Linda's birthday today! So at least you'll have the pleasure of seeing HER grow up. Simon Garfunkle will be coming over later to celebrate with the family, since he's a pal of Linda's.
What -- who are you, who would take such pleasure in knocking over someone's garbage can?
*mouseover reveals name Caryl Gergis*
Huh. Maybe you have an excuse for acting out.
Linda: How can I express to you the beauty, the majesty of seeing my first snow? . . .It was TOTALLY AWESOME.
Dee: I really like school! The lunches we get there are much better than the food at the orphanage!
Don't look at me, the Sims themselves acknowledge that their orphanages aren't exactly perfect. Kill off all the adults in a household with kids sometime and check out the pop-up.
After a money tree harvest, George has earned $5,000. If only our bank account showed that much. . . .
Everyone: LET US CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY BY TRYING TO MAKE YOU DEAF
Linda: Simon's joy I trust is true, since I invited him over myself. But are the rest of you as excited for me as you are excited for the cake?
Still, any enthusiasm is welcome in Linda's life, and she obligingly blows out the candles.
Goodbye kid Linda. . . .
Hello teenager Linda! Who, despite appearances, grew up very well. Let's update her stats to show how she's changed:
Linda:
Personality: 4 Sloppy, 7 Outgoing, 1 Lazy, 8 Playful, 5 Grouchy/Nice
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Primary/Secondary Aspiration: Romance/Popularity
Lifetime Want: Become Professional Party Guest
Turn-Ons/Turn-Off: Hats, Brown Hair/Face Make-Up
OTH: Cuisine
Career: Teen School
I made her Romance/Popularity because her in-movie self seems quite interested in getting a boyfriend in the old 1985, and has too many to keep up with in the new 1985. She's one of the few Sims I give Romance to -- I don't typically like to play it. Her Turn-Ons are basically just what came up -- her Turn-Off was swim wear, but I wanted to make it something less likely to appear on a townie. After all, she's gonna be making the rounds.
Simon and Dee have to skedaddle right after Linda ages, but Simon takes a moment to give his new teenagerly friend a hug. Aww.
While Lorraine and Marty do some cute dancing. Adorableness all around!
. . .Like father, like daughter I guess.
Marty: How can I describe the beauty, the majesty--
Linda: I am a teenager now and can crush you for stealing my joke.
Marty: I'll be good.
Oh, right, someone knocked over the garbage can. Sorry about that, George.
On the one hand, there are so many other Fun options that would fill her need better. On the other, "Play in Tub" is just so amusing to watch.
And so we end with all the McFlys being productive in one way or another. It wouldn't be an update from me without a skill-building picture, after all.
Well, I hope you enjoyed that! Next up will the the Van Dorts, and maybe some action from their fish business! See you then!
Yes, I know, you're all terribly impressed. But hey, something interesting actually happens during this update! So let's get down to it:
Typical McFly morning -- Lorraine making breakfast, George indicating said breakfast smells good, Marty just getting up, and Dave and Linda socializing.
And becoming best friends! See, Linda, you're not the unfavorite after all!
George: Congratulations on making best friends with your sister! Now the rest of us don't have to bother!
. . .George, not helping my case here.
Dave: Who is this person who's turning down chocolate banana pancakes?
Linda: I'm sorry, I didn't know I was allowed to eat the real children's food.
*facepalm* I'm going to be so glad to have most of you out of the house today.
With all her family at school (George's current position is Science Teacher), Lorraine does the housework, then gets her hands dirty digging up treasure. She comes up with a bone -- not my favorite thing to find, but it's 55 simoleons.
She also calls up Steve Turret to chat.
Lorraine: Wait, I don't understand. . .Wheatley was a railroad manager? Well, how am I supposed to take "management rail?"
George and the younger kids return home (Dave having come home and done some painting off-screen). Marty's got a new B+, while George has extra Logic and Charisma points from me picking right on a chance card. Woohoo!
Linda: Dad! Dad, look! I got an A+!!
George: Don't care, got things to do.
Don't worry, Linda. Your star will be a comfort to you in the long, cold, lonely nights of your soul.
Linda brought Dee home with her. Dee proceeded to do this for ages. Honey, you're going to break the bedsprings.
Dee: DON'T CARE HAVING TOO MUCH FUN
It cannot be that fun!
Dave: Screw Marty, you're my favorite sibling! I'm sorry I can't miss work to see you grow up, though.
Linda: It's okay, Dave. You telling me I'm your favorite is the best birthday present I could have gotten.
Awwww. And yes, it's Linda's birthday today! So at least you'll have the pleasure of seeing HER grow up. Simon Garfunkle will be coming over later to celebrate with the family, since he's a pal of Linda's.
What -- who are you, who would take such pleasure in knocking over someone's garbage can?
*mouseover reveals name Caryl Gergis*
Huh. Maybe you have an excuse for acting out.
Linda: How can I express to you the beauty, the majesty of seeing my first snow? . . .It was TOTALLY AWESOME.
Dee: I really like school! The lunches we get there are much better than the food at the orphanage!
Don't look at me, the Sims themselves acknowledge that their orphanages aren't exactly perfect. Kill off all the adults in a household with kids sometime and check out the pop-up.
After a money tree harvest, George has earned $5,000. If only our bank account showed that much. . . .
Everyone: LET US CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY BY TRYING TO MAKE YOU DEAF
Linda: Simon's joy I trust is true, since I invited him over myself. But are the rest of you as excited for me as you are excited for the cake?
Still, any enthusiasm is welcome in Linda's life, and she obligingly blows out the candles.
Goodbye kid Linda. . . .
Hello teenager Linda! Who, despite appearances, grew up very well. Let's update her stats to show how she's changed:
Linda:
Personality: 4 Sloppy, 7 Outgoing, 1 Lazy, 8 Playful, 5 Grouchy/Nice
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Primary/Secondary Aspiration: Romance/Popularity
Lifetime Want: Become Professional Party Guest
Turn-Ons/Turn-Off: Hats, Brown Hair/Face Make-Up
OTH: Cuisine
Career: Teen School
I made her Romance/Popularity because her in-movie self seems quite interested in getting a boyfriend in the old 1985, and has too many to keep up with in the new 1985. She's one of the few Sims I give Romance to -- I don't typically like to play it. Her Turn-Ons are basically just what came up -- her Turn-Off was swim wear, but I wanted to make it something less likely to appear on a townie. After all, she's gonna be making the rounds.
Simon and Dee have to skedaddle right after Linda ages, but Simon takes a moment to give his new teenagerly friend a hug. Aww.
While Lorraine and Marty do some cute dancing. Adorableness all around!
. . .Like father, like daughter I guess.
Marty: How can I describe the beauty, the majesty--
Linda: I am a teenager now and can crush you for stealing my joke.
Marty: I'll be good.
Oh, right, someone knocked over the garbage can. Sorry about that, George.
On the one hand, there are so many other Fun options that would fill her need better. On the other, "Play in Tub" is just so amusing to watch.
And so we end with all the McFlys being productive in one way or another. It wouldn't be an update from me without a skill-building picture, after all.
Well, I hope you enjoyed that! Next up will the the Van Dorts, and maybe some action from their fish business! See you then!