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This, the only inhabited greenhouse of New Maximiliania, belongs of course to the Greenman family. Here, the original Greenmans still live in their original house:
Jason, 68 years old and on Permanent Platinum ever since he became Game Designer at 55...
and his wife Rose, 66 and New Maximiliania's first and only original PlantSim.
For most of her life, Rose dreamt of marrying off six children. She was doing well with three already under her belt: Daisy (the original plantbaby she had at the start of the game) married Gilbert Jacquet, Lavender took Geoff Rutherford as her husband, and Gary tied the knot with Jessica Picaso.
Then, inexplicably, Rose's lifetime want changed - she now wants to become World Class Ballet Dancer, something completely out of her reach at her age.
The Greenmans are not alone in the house: their son (actually, just Rose's son) Gordon is here, too. Gordon is aspiring to become The Law and currently works as a Family Law Attorney.
On Monday, Rose greets passer-by Christopher Capp while the Gypsy Lady is approaching the house. This time, though, she has not come to leave a magic lamp, but because Rose has ordered something from her.
It is - you've guessed it - the substance a Sim needs to revert from being a Plantsim to a fully "human" Sim.
This is Rose as a human. She's rather attractive, I think! Because she's been used to her plant clothes, she may keep them, at least for now.
Jason comes home from work and is, just like during the previous round, accompanied by colleague Tammy, who was made a vampire a long time ago while I was playing a community lot. Of course, Tammy flees the sun as soon as she gets off the car.
Tuesday morning, Rose decides she wants to play the violin.
Later, she offers her son Gordon to turn into a human, too. Gordon accepts...
...and soon looks like this. Not bad, is he!
For most of the time, I do not control Jason, but he does his share of house work without anyone telling him.
Gordon now needs a bed to sleep in, and the room that once belonged to his twin sisters (who tragically died in a fire during the previous round) is made over to suit him.
Rose is happy to harvest the orange tree.
It is still Tuesday, when Gordon comes home with a promotion to International Corporate Lawyer.
On Wednesday, Cherry Capp walks by. Rose is happy to meet someone who knows what it's like to be different, and the ladies have a slice of delicious berry pie on the balcony.
For breakfast on Wednesday morning, Gordon chooses fresh orange juice. There is nothing like having your own produce to eat and drink!
Jason opts for a slice of yesterday's berry pie.
On Thursday, Gordon meets and greets Parvati Patel.
Rose has been gardening all day in the hot summer sun - which was very good for her while she was still a Plantsim. Now that she is entirely human, she suffers a heat stroke.
But don't worry, she recovered on her own shortly after this picture was taken.
Still, Jason is a bit worried, and stays close to his wife even though he wakes up hours before her on Friday morning.
Father and son at breakfast.
Rose loves the summer! Who doesn't? :-)
Georgia Newson interrupts her run when Gordon greets her.
Good job she has been wearing her bikini underneath the track suit!
Later, Castanea Landgraab (nee Capp) is invited to join them.
On Saturday morning, it is once again Jason who cleans up last night's dishes.
Rose has asked her children Gary (left) and Daisy (green top) over, as well as their families. Gary's wife Jessica and their daughter Glenda like the Greenman house; it is so much more spacious than their own "shoebox"!
Gordon comes home with a promotion to Entertainment Attorney.
In the back, you can see Lavender and Geoff Greenman with Daisy's adoptive daughter Jacqueline Jacquet (her husband Gilbert, Jacqueline's father, died long ago).
"Hello, Auntie Lavender, Uncle Geoff Hi, Jacqueline!" - "Hello, Gordon!"
Sunday starts with Jason writing down all that has gone on during the week.
Gordon takes advantage of the day off to brush up on his skills; he needs quite a few for his next promotion. Autumn has set in, and he has dressed accordingly.
It is still warm and sunny enough for the garden to thrive, though. Jason makes his Gold Gardening Badge. He is now 75.
Rose, now 73, greets Carolina Capp.
The end of a week that, thanks to two Plantsims turned human, wasn't as boring as I feared. The garden keeps them all busy, of course, as do their friendships and family relationships.
How long until Gordon will become The Law? Is he ever going to meet a lady to love? Are his parents still going to be around for many years?
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This house became part of the Lots & Houses catalogue with Riverblossom Hills, I think. In my game, it is the home of...
Lavender Greenman...
...and her husband Geoff, formerly Rutherford. Geoff is 62 and on Permanent Platinum ever since he became a Rock God nine days from Elderhood. He still works at his job, as he has never showed the wish to retire (no Sim in my game ever has, strangely enough!). Lavender is a Romance Sim who actually wants to have 20 lovers, so it was not her natural inclination to marry Geoff. But her mother, Rose Greenman, dreams of marrying off six children, and so Lavender did the right thing and tied the knot with her 3-bolt-man.
Monday starts with Geoff cleaning the toilet on his own initiative. Most of the time, I do not control him, unless it is about greeting a New Maximilianian walking by and Lavender isn't free to do it.
Here, she greets Erik Swain.
In the afternoon, friends and family of Lavender's gather in front of hte house.
After everyone has said hello to everyone else, the party moves into the large dining room. Lavender takes her position in front of the birthday cake...
...and sits down with a piece of that cake as an elderly lady moments later. Next to her is Glenda Greenman, her niece. The two may be wearing similar styles, but they hardly know each other, something Lavender would like to change.
The day ends with the happy couple retreating to their bedroom.
On Tuesday morning, they are both in the bathroom at the same time.
While they get ready for the day, a magic lamp is left at their door step.
Geoff is making breakfast, his wife keeping him company and doing the crossword.
When Cornwall Capp walks by, I send Geoff out to greet him.
Later, Geoff goes to work and Lavender visits Amelia's closet. The outfit she has age-transitioned into is not only too warm for summer, but also does not fit her preferred colour scheme.
She heads straight for the clothes rack with the purple, lavender and lilac colours.
As soon as she arrives back home, she changes into one of her new dresses (it is still spring), thinking of Geoff and how he'll hopefully like it.
Lilo Landgraab stops for a chat.
It is the only time this week that anyone uses the fitness equipment in the spare room.
By Wednesday, I have decided to let Lavender ask the genie from the magic lamp for Peace of Mind, which equals Permanent Platinum. But as it is not really PP, I'll still control her.
Now they are both in matching outfits, as it is summer. I like dressing my couples like this - it is something my sweetheart and I do in real life, too, although not to the same extent as my Sims :-)
Edwin Sharpe is the Greenmans' guest for today.
The tap on the bathtub breaks on Thursday morning, much to Geoff's dismay.
Lavender has repaired it, and Geoff takes it upon himself to mop up the puddles.
A summery lunch today consists of chef salad, lovingly prepared by Geoff without me asking him to.
It is Friday, and Goeff is once again seen cleaning.
Lavender has not been idle, either; I asked her to do the gardening. Geoff even takes out the old newspaper for recycling. These two like their surroundings clean and tidy.
Saturday is similar; Geoff is the one to clean up after breakfast on his own initiative.
Lavender, who has a Gold Badge for fishing, has caught a Golden Trout. Normally, the fish caught from their own pond is used for meals, but this one now adorns the dining room.
Whenever she feels like it, Lavender asks family over. Here she is looking fondly at her mother, Rose, enjoying a spot of fishing next to her husband Jason (not Lavender's biological father, as she was originally one of Rose's plant babies).
Sunday begins with a little dance in the bathroom...
...and ends with another family day. Can you work out who everyone is?
It was not too boring playing this couple, as there were nearly always visitors on the lot, and I like to observe interactions. Also, it was interesting to see what Geoff got up to. He is one of those Sims who seem to be able to take care of themselves pretty well. Also, it was rather sweet to see the three-bolt-couple seeking each other's company all the time.
Next is Rose and Jason Greenman's household.
