The Sharpe-Powes Household: Week 8

It's not that long since we've last been to this house, where Jonah Powers and siblings Roxie and Edwin Sharpe live. In January, we were here because of the Powers surname, now it is the Sharpes' turn.

Roxie and Jonah are still the firm 3-bolt-lovers they've always been. Neither of the two have ever rolled the wish to get married. Is it going to be different this week? They are both 74 now.

Edwin is 67 and, just like last time we were here, can be relied upon doing most of the household chores - on his own accord. All three household members are on Permanent Platinum. In spite of them being elders, I've not sent them to the Senior Residence, because I hope Jonah will live long enough to welcome his daughter Perseida Powers back home after her graduation.

As I said, Edwin does most of the house work...

...as well as what needs to be done outdoors...

...and the gardening.
He does not complete this task, though; a coughing fit interrupts him.

On this Monday, Jonah forgoes the perfectly well-stocked fridge in the kitchen and prefers to find his breakfast in the bin.

Yum!!!

He then stuffs his face in front of the fridge while I have Roxie serve one of the Baked Alaskas found in her inventory.

These two always have something to talk about :-)

Edwin greets Stephanie Stacks and Carl Capp.

Later, Roxie welcomes B'Elanna Beaker.

On Tuesday morning, I have Roxie order groceries. Just as the delivery van arrives, Jonah decides to pick up the gardening where Edwin left off yesterday.

Inside, Edwin cleans up after his sister and her lover.

By the time Jonah finishes, the yard is spic and span again. Then, all three household members are picked up for work.
      

Just as Jonah and Roxie come back from work, Georgia Newson walks by and is duly greeted.
       

I remember this from the last time I played here: Every day (all week, really), Bianca Capp gets off the car pool with Edwin after work. The moment her feet touch the ground, she turns into the ghost she is and disappears.
Can this be fixed in SimPE? If anyone knows how to, I'd be grateful!
       

For a change, Roxie does some cleaning up.
       

Early on Wednesday morning, Georgia is still here. Jonah is less than pleased to find her in the bedroom when he wakes up. She says she only wants to say good-bye, but looking at Jonah's face, he is not so sure!
      

I take back what I said about Edwin doing nearly all the house work.
       

Nothing else worth mentioning happens that day.
It is already Thursday morning when all three meet in the living room.
       

And dear Edwin takes care of the old newspapers again.
       

Friday morning sees Roxie and Jonah, still in their work clothes from yesterday, on the bed together. Actually, I told them to do this. They both rolled many romantic wants about each other, and I wondered whether this would trigger the wish for marriage. Well, it didn't.
       

Zoe Zimmerman walks by...
       

...followed by Björn Summerdream, Bottom Summerdream's husband and one of Loki Beaker's sons.
       

Parvati Patel is next...
       

...and, last but not least, Paola Picaso joins the crowd.
       

Finally, Jonah remembers to be a good host and prepares pork chops on his own accord.
       

It is much appreciated not only by today's guests!
       

The next morning, Saturday, Roxie cleans up last night's dishes.
       

Meanwhile, her little brother takes it upon himself to clean one of the upstairs bathrooms.
       

Both Jonah and Roxie have wanted to throw a party. Since they are both going to turn 80 today, I have them invite over as many of their friends as possible.
Nearly the whole Hart-Stcaks family are there, as well as Beatrice Monty. Of course, Jonah's daughter Perseida has come over from college for the afternoon, too.
       

Melody Tinker and Frances Hart look nearly alike! Melody can't wait for Edwin's burgers to be ready.
       

Later, nearly everyone groups up in the living room.
I'm amazed not to see four of the guests occupying the jacuzzi forever!
       

Edwin finds out he has three bolts for Melody Tinker!
       

The party was a success. Jonah breakfasts on stale burgers on Sunday morning. He does have some rather unhealthy eating habits, doesn't he!
       

Edwin gets the pruning shears out again.
       

The week ends with all three of them sharing a delicious roast turkey.

By the looks of their lifetime bars, Jonah and Roxie won't live very long into their next week; they are both 81 now. Edwin is younger, 74 now, and maybe it will have to be him to wait for Perseida's return from college.