tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post8264260676114870439..comments2024-01-23T08:34:19.906+11:00Comments on Sullivan: Super-connectedCarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-56365932464339897692012-05-20T14:44:17.582+10:002012-05-20T14:44:17.582+10:00LOL, yeah, Anthony's in for an earful once he ...LOL, yeah, Anthony's in for an earful once he and Veronica get back to the dorm! I don't envy him. I don't know how Caleb and Cara created such a child, lol!<br /><br />Heh, Thomas and Ryan are still after a pet and I actually forgot to give them one! I'll have to see about that, as well as a baby for Nick and Sarah. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-39848898586249396942012-05-20T11:40:09.625+10:002012-05-20T11:40:09.625+10:00OMG, the future drama with Veronica!! I can't ...OMG, the future drama with Veronica!! I can't wait to see how things are going or went! I like how she's not easy! *lol*<br />Caleb and Cara are so sweet!<br />Yeah for another baby for Nick and Sarah!!! (with a big dog at the top! ;))ATS Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485136381191868315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-16673762726397663282012-04-16T14:07:19.891+10:002012-04-16T14:07:19.891+10:00Yup, obstetricians are paid quite well but they do...Yup, obstetricians are paid quite well but they do sacrifice a lot of their personal time for that. Cara's only 48, so she's probably got another 20 years or so of these kind of hours before she retires. On the plus side though, she and Caleb will be financially set once they do retire!<br /><br />In my experience with little boys, I wouldn't be surprised if some of them did try to ride the dogs like horses, lol! Big dogs are a lot of fun though, so I can understand wanting one. They're just not practical for a lot of people. <br /><br />I still haven't had a chance to get back to Anthony and Veronica and the whole Janette thing but I guess that'll be coming up soon, now that I'm in January 2038. I fear for Anthony!<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-79531443148249550122012-04-16T12:58:01.201+10:002012-04-16T12:58:01.201+10:00I’m glad that things are going well for Cara and C...I’m glad that things are going well for Cara and Caleb and their careers. That's tough that Cara's on-call so much but, like she said, it's part of the job. I also wish EA would have testing some things out a little better, like the espresso machines in OFB businesses. That would have been a good way to make extra money. I guess they don't have coffee shops in California and that's why they didn't think of it *rolleyes*<br /><br />Thomas an Ryan are just too cute for words. I love their big plans for Sarah's extra money. What is it with boys and big dogs? Maybe they think they can ride them like horses? LOL<br /><br />Haha, Anthony's busted! He better sleep with one eye open lol. I'm curious to see how Veronica and Josh's relationship goes now that he's met the parents.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006019503835147657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-13394433555808210372012-04-02T14:20:46.050+10:002012-04-02T14:20:46.050+10:00Do the coffee counters work any better without any...Do the coffee counters work any better without anything else for sale on the lot? Say if it was just the coffee counter and tables and chairs? I'd like to have an owned coffee shop one day! It's a shame the coffee area of Caleb's shop doesn't work so well (or at all).<br /><br />I had TONS of families like that before I started blogging. I can't even tell you. I used to have the kids leave home and the relationships with their parents would drop to zero. Really sad! One of my aims with Sullivan was to have close family relationships that extended past the one household. If I've been successful in anything with Sullivan, I'm happy to at least have been able to do that. :)<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-40966887638912307672012-04-02T10:29:16.466+10:002012-04-02T10:29:16.466+10:00Chiming in one hating that no one buy coffee at my...Chiming in one hating that no one buy coffee at my coffee shop. Luckily, Half Cafe sells other stuff and does okay or I would have to shut it down.<br /><br />I love how you play your empty nesters and have family dinners. It makes it look like a "real" family. I can't tell you how many of my sims never met there grandparents until they were toddlers or children.Moniquehttp://oasisvalley.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-33824981086344391052012-03-21T14:15:57.715+11:002012-03-21T14:15:57.715+11:00Ha, when it comes to Sims, I'm a bit of a bree...Ha, when it comes to Sims, I'm a bit of a breeder myself! But even I'd probably draw the line at intentionally knocking up a 48-year-old. Though Araminta did get pregnant of her own accord at 51, so who knows? <br /><br />There'll be some tension between Anthony and Veronica as a result of Janette but Veronica should thank her lucky stars that they're not really serious. Anthony isn't ready to settle down and Janette is, shall we say "well-known" around campus! They're probably not ever going to be sitting across the table from each other at Christmas. ;)<br /><br />I actually think TS2 careers are pretty bland too, when you take them as is. I was never very interested in them at all until I started doing this blog and had to think a little bit more about what all those job levels would actually mean for a Sim's life. <br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-56837098726534800722012-03-21T08:19:33.349+11:002012-03-21T08:19:33.349+11:00I figured I would take advantagr of your computer ...I figured I would take advantagr of your computer hiatus and try to get caught up again! Thank goodness for Google reader on smartphones!<br /><br />I would love to see them have another baby... bit I am such a "breeder" anyway! I love TS2 genetics!<br /><br />Anthony and Veronica 's opposing views on Janette should make for some interesting times coming soon... ;)<br /><br />Doctors having specializations is definitely a great idea. I am having to take a lot of liberties in TS3 since careers are so bland!Maohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055085789427987065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-67522306432149976142012-03-14T09:29:02.207+11:002012-03-14T09:29:02.207+11:00LOL, yeah, I always make Caleb sell burnt items - ...LOL, yeah, I always make Caleb sell burnt items - just like I make my Sims eat the food when they burn their dinner! I should check to see if the price for burnt food is less. I can tell you that Sims don't seem any less likely to buy it though. ;)<br /><br />Veronica is fairly dramatic, so some drama every now and then is to be expected, I guess. Caleb and Cara are still happy to have her over, warts and all.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-90741505086151371422012-03-14T03:30:02.289+11:002012-03-14T03:30:02.289+11:00I had to giggle when I saw the burnt pork chops in...I had to giggle when I saw the burnt pork chops in the retail shop, LOL! I wonder how much those are going for :P Dinner was a bit dramatic with the twins but I admire that they are able to have consisent dinners with their children, one of the perks of living near family.Apple Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211791410107503046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-24178923851218349952012-03-12T08:53:48.333+11:002012-03-12T08:53:48.333+11:00Well, bringing Josh home was more Caleb and Cara&#...Well, bringing Josh home was more Caleb and Cara's doing than Veronica's. They've been nagging her about it. ;) I think Josh is a little more serious than she is, due to the fact that he's older (and doesn't have a Romance secondary pushing him to stray). <br /><br />It may have gone better if Anthony had told Veronica about Janette himself but maybe not. She really hates that girl, lol!<br /><br />It has been a while since we saw Nick and Sarah - probably the last time we saw them all together was in Jesse and Abigail's last update. I wouldn't mind seeing them have another baby either, so we'll see what happens. <br /><br />Caleb and Cara are quite content at the moment. Their kids all come and visit frequently and in the mean time, they get to have the honeymoon period they never really got when they first got married. :)<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-131730931172070322012-03-12T08:41:03.740+11:002012-03-12T08:41:03.740+11:00Ah, you too? It seems like to get Sims to buy coff...Ah, you too? It seems like to get Sims to buy coffee, you need to have the coffee counter and nothing else on the lot! I have a couple of restaurants (downloaded) with a coffee counter and they don't buy coffee from those either. :\<br /><br />It was a rather dramatic meal...or a dramatic period after the meal, anyway! Veronica <i>will</i> get over it but she'll want to make Anthony suffer for it for a while first. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-51969616649298700422012-03-11T18:57:26.403+11:002012-03-11T18:57:26.403+11:00SO Veronica bringing Josh home to meet the family ...SO Veronica bringing Josh home to meet the family ... She must be kind of serious about him then... I'm still wondering about these 2, and I'm anxious to read more about them!<br />Poor Anthony, I don't think it's going to be easy for him now Veronica knows about him and Janette, but then again, he could have told her himself instead of waiting for her ot overhear it somewhere!<br />It seems like forever that we sad Nick and Sarah again, and I'm glad they made an appearance here! I really want to have another baby, but I franckly want every couple to have another baby, so maybe I'm not the best reference here, lol! But seeing they both want it, I'm getting my hope up here :)<br /><br />I'm glad Cara and Caleb are doing so well withou the kids in the house. With work and grandkids, and the kids dropping by, it seems like they have enough to keep them busy.<br />I said it before and I'm going to keep saying it, but I love how your empynesters still have such full and rich lifes!Tanjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054869544598274885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-10584616381349834642012-03-11T18:56:48.171+11:002012-03-11T18:56:48.171+11:00I have the same problem with no one buying coffee ...I have the same problem with no one buying coffee in my cafe - its frustrating paying a barista and no one buys!<br /><br />Oh, dear, that was a dramatic dinner! Looking forward to hearing Veronica or Anthony's points of view on the situation. <br /><br />Hope you have your new pc soon!Blackcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994340662958807275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-81700741714963789112012-03-11T08:50:49.330+11:002012-03-11T08:50:49.330+11:00Caleb and Cara have adapted pretty well to their e...Caleb and Cara have adapted pretty well to their empty nest. They never really had true newlywed time alone, because Caleb already had Nick. So this is actually quite new to them. <br /><br />LOL, I knew you'd be the loudest voice in support of a baby for Nick and Sarah! I'm going to see what I can do about it definitely. I don't know what they've done with all their damn money, but hopefully they can build some up again now.<br /><br />Very true about siblings - it can cause such problems when they don't get along with your partner. Fortunately, Anthony is nowhere near settling down. Josh and Veronica are not looking that far ahead either.<br /><br />I wish I'd realised how *soon* my PC was going to die! I have a backup of Sullivan but I've lost all my Scrivenor notes, as well as all my full size pics from this round. :/ I never really backed up thinking of a computer crash. I was always imagining transitions voluntarily to a new one or the tame screwing itself up somehow. Frustrating. Can't wait to get my new one, so I can sort everything out again.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-31109519727131737952012-03-11T05:10:42.021+11:002012-03-11T05:10:42.021+11:00I'm glad these two are doing so well, with no ...I'm glad these two are doing so well, with no kids I thought it might seem kind of odd, but they got their grandbabies, and it's not like the twins don't come back to visit, which I think is great. I just adore these two, Cara is such a cutie, I know she'll be adorable as an elder. They both just have those stunning, bright eyes. <br /><br />I think it's funny what they think of Josh, I sure do hope that Josh doesn't decide to settle down, hmph! And Nick and Sarah seriously need another baby, ok. So now is the time! I wonder how Veronica will be once back at college with Anthony... wouldn't wanna be him! I can understand too though, where she's coming from. Who your siblings marry matters SO much, it can seriously ruin a great dynamic... And can cause such rifts. Here's hoping Anthony and Veronica find new loves, cause the ones they are with now, just aren't gonna work, so sad. ;) <br /><br />Hope your new computer arrives swiftly!! Can't believe the timing!! You really knew it was about to kick it eh?maisiehttp://www.retromaisie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-25562684994453074862012-03-10T08:51:21.996+11:002012-03-10T08:51:21.996+11:00Being on call would definitely be tough for both C...Being on call would definitely be tough for both Caleb and Cara but it does unfortunately go with the territory for her job. They manage!<br /><br />Heh, Nick and Sarah are mostly waiting out of necessity. If she got pregnant right now, they have literally no money to buy another house, which they would definitely need. It'll work out easier this way though, because Catherine will be in school by the time #4 comes along.<br /><br />I'm without a computer right now, so Anthony and Veronica's drama, along with everything else, is on hold. I'm do keen to get back to it though, so I hope it's not too long for me to get set up again!<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-66822752356896773722012-03-10T08:44:38.762+11:002012-03-10T08:44:38.762+11:00I was surprised at how well Josh handled Cara. I d...I was surprised at how well Josh handled Cara. I didn't know he was so level-headed! Maybe he's growing up finally.<br /><br />Veronica is a bit of a drama queen, unfortunately for Anthony. It's usually best to just let her get her way to avoid it, but that hasn't happened this time.<br /><br />It must be frustrating to have a spouse on call like Cara is. For me, it wouldn't even be the time they spent away but the uncertainty of it. It would be difficult to plan anything if you were never sure if your partner was going to be able to make it.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-27561143864437024872012-03-10T04:53:42.840+11:002012-03-10T04:53:42.840+11:00Wow--poor Cara, being on call all the time! At lea...Wow--poor Cara, being on call all the time! At least Caleb can be at home to entertain the family and keep Cara in the loop about it. <br /><br />I love that you're making Nick and Sarah wait a bit before having the next baby--three will keep them busy enough for now!<br /><br />The situation with Anthony and Janette is hilarious! I can't wait to see what comes of this. :)Rachelhttp://simstoriesbyrachel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-81419406658023649192012-03-10T01:03:35.307+11:002012-03-10T01:03:35.307+11:00I'm glad that Josh was able to take Cara's...I'm glad that Josh was able to take Cara's harsh words. If not, it would have made for an incredibly tough dinner and some tension with Veronica and Josh.<br /><br />I can't wait to see Veronica or Anthony's point of view in terms of the Janette situation. I can kind of see where she's coming from but I agree with Caleb, she's being way melodramatic.<br /><br />Sometimes I wonder how people are able to handle having a spouse who is on call 24/7. I'm happy that they're able to find a happy medium. I wonder how your other doctors will handle things, especially when you've given them specialization.Fabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739717545188281648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-64812790203791701822012-03-09T14:09:41.202+11:002012-03-09T14:09:41.202+11:00I've always loved Cara and Caleb too, from rea...I've always loved Cara and Caleb too, from really early on. :) They're very sweet.<br /><br />I think that's a good point about Josh and Cara. He showed her that he can hold his own in a disagreement and in a respectful manner. Cara can surely appreciate that. <br /><br />I'd like to update on Janette/Anthony/Veronica a bit earlier than the next college update, if I can. This is a disadvantage of deciding on the story pretty much session by session - I often don't know the best way to schedule things so that I can deal with plots that crop up in a more timely manner. ;)<br /><br />I'd always considered doing the specialisation thing and now I wish I'd done it earlier. It's kind of fun having different sorts of doctors for different areas of medicine, just like in real life. It would be great to see the same thing in Wellington, once you have enough doctors!<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-68970618163634825802012-03-09T10:46:18.758+11:002012-03-09T10:46:18.758+11:00Cara and Caleb are one of my favorite couples. It&...Cara and Caleb are one of my favorite couples. It's good to see things are going well for them.<br /><br />Good for Josh for sticking up for himself. I think in the end Cara will probably appreciate him more for taking a stand than just nodding along to anything she says. He's already won Caleb on his side so he's halfway there anyway.<br /><br />Ooh, I can't wait to see the drama in the dorm next year! Veronica will probably give Anthony quite a hard time before she can accept his girlfriend.<br /><br />I think it's a great idea to have your doctors specialise in different area. I only have two doctors at the moment so the poor things have to do everything but I might borrow that idea in the distant future.Sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475614188928695076noreply@blogger.com