Traveller Family

 

Here we are back in Pleasantview at the Dynamite Duplex which is the new home of the Traveller family that I have chosen to play.

I've never noticed before but does Trent normally have a dinosaur sculpture on his head?!

Their young daughter Tina had already left for school on Monday morning so Trent (who wished to max his skills) and Trisha (who wanted to be Captain Hero but had not found the job that day) started to dig for treasure. Trisha hit a water main while Trent unearthed 2 maps, one for Takemizu Village and one for Twikkii Island, Trisha later found one for The Burrow at 3 Lakes so they had the full set after just a few attempts.

Over a simple sandwich supper they discussed where they should start their first adventure abroad,

but first they were invited on an outing and arrived soon after at the local Art Museum.

They were all very sociable and made new acquaintances and even a few friends over the course of the evening.

The next morning (early before school began) the Shuttle arrived to whisk them away...

To the Campgrounds at Three Lakes in the Mountains.

The first man Trisha met started to beat his chest and it took a while for her to realise that this was Mountain man speak for 'Hello'. 

A long round of fishing began where all the Campers came together to fish and chatter.

A visit to the smooth rock spa saw the Traveller's being taught the local Slap Dance.

After some relaxation in the hot springs they left to get back to the campground as little Tina was exhausted after a very busy first day on holiday.

Trent decided to sleep on a hammock under the stars, it was Autumn and although a little chilly not cold enough for him to freeze.

They enjoyed a few trips. Won a skill, lost a skill and won some money.

They went to the Burrow and met Bigfoot who enjoyed a dance with them.

He was especially taken with Tina and played with her until they were firm friends.

Back at Camp they toasted marshmallows on the campfire.

Trent and Trisha enjoyed a massage and sauna while Tina befriended some of the local kids.

While all 3 Traveller's gained Bronze fishing badges Trisha was the first to catch a Golden Trout.

Sadly though she can't yet cook it due to her non existent cooking skills which were evident when she produced burnt hot dogs for breakfast on their last day.

and like every great holiday it went by too fast and they were soon back home.

Trisha found a job in Education for now and left for work after a quick shower,

This career though was very short lived and after just a couple of hours Trisha had been fired after making a very bad decision at work.

It's funny how Trent wasn't sporting the Dino sculpture on vacation but has it again now he's home?

Tina bought Alfie Broke home from school.

He played for an hour then had to leave so Trisha could help Tina with her homework, Trent was busy in the kitchen.

His day of learning cooking skills paid off when the Headmaster came to visit.

On the acceptance of Tina to private school Trent got a big boost of aspiration as it was his wish to see her well Educated. 

Trisha gave Tina a gift of the computer that was given to them the first day for her backpack.

On Wednesday Tina met the mail kid Alon Livingston.

Trisha had found Law Enforcement and after her first shift was promoted to Cadet.

Tina enjoyed gazing at the stars and earning Logic skills.

On Thursday Trisha was promoted first via chance card to Patrol Officer and then (after she'd walked back to work for a double shift) to Desk Sergeant. Trent met Christian Love.

On Friday while Trent had a houseful of guests Tina came home celebrating her A+. 

Their evening was spent outside skilling. Trisha (today promoted to Vice Squad) finished a painting, Tina learnt mechanical from building blocks and while I don't plan to add to the family Knowledge Sim Trent would not object to being abducted if it happened. It didn't. :)

On Saturday Trent and Tina talked to friends while the Landlord ordered pizza for a little get together. The Traveller's only have one neighbour, Rose Dai who isn't really all that friendly.

Trisha had another chance card.... 

She chose to go Tom Cruise style through the roof and earned 2 very easy body skills.

She arrived home as a Detective but her colleague the Vampiress Contessa Celeste Goth (married to Mortimer) had to flee the sun!

Trisha instead played with her new 'toy', her career reward gun giving her easy cleaning skills.

A Detective now this Sunday morning Trisha hasn't had one day off so far this week...

Trent and Tina settle down for a morning of skilling,

but it's not long until Tina's best friend Alfie Broke comes over to play.

Trisha's hard work this week really paid off and she has earned 10K and made the rank of Lieutenant.

A little later it was Tina's Teen birthday!

Here she is this pretty blonde rolled Popularity and wishes to be just like her Mum, eventual Captain Hero!

Now she's a teen Tina can see she already has 2 bolts with Alon, I'm sure with a tweak here and there that can change to 3 but time will tell.

The party was really rocking until their grumpy neighbour Rose came by to complain about the noise, not that she needed to as the Police arrived about the same time to break up the party.

Officer Ramin was very thorough and rounded up each and every guest until they'd all gone. Tina was exhausted by this point (her parents were already in bed) and thus ends the story of their week.

Summary-

I've not played the Traveller's to any extent before and really enjoyed their week. I am baffled as to Trent's headwear, hmm, is it a hat and I hadn't noticed?

One thing I didn't realise about this family is that they have every single piece of Jewellery (for the adults and Tina (as a child). Handy. :)

My plan is to take them on vacation again next time, but first I may move them to a new house, the apartment is very small.