Contrary Family- Round 2

 

Moving over to Desiderata Valley this week to visit the Contrary family of adults Edward & Opal and their son teenage son Rick.

Upon opening the lot you can see that Opal desires another baby. With her being 6 days til elder the chances may be slim.

She and Edward give it a whirl but no baby chimes are heard. *whew* :D

It means she and Edward can put their concentration into skilling for their combined LTW's to become the Hands of Poseidon.

Their son Rick is a Fortune Sim, unlike his Knowledge loving parents, who wishes eventually to be a Hall of Famer.

Slightly ahead in the Oceanography career is Opal who leaves this morning for her Whale Tracker job. Edward goes later as an Underwater Demolitionist.

Rick called college for another scholarship before leaving for private school.

Edward came home after a chance card gave him a mechanical skill and a promotion to Marine Biologist.

Opal got promoted too, to Deep Sea Fisherman and they were about to celebrate with Rick when he announced he'd called a cab and was off to college! Bye Rick!

Tuesday morning began with Opal leaving for work.

Edward  got promoted to Whale Tracker, left for another shift and returned as a Deep Sea Fisherman.

More skilling for this couple then Edward left for his 3rd shift of the day where he now caught up with Opal in that they are both Protector of Whales. There was no time for sleep so he went out to the energizer....

Suddenly he spun into Elderhood... sorry Edward I forgot your birthday!

He went inside and warmed up by the fire as Winter has kicked in.

The next morning before work Wanda Tinker and Makoto St Julien called in and Edward befriended them both.

Then both he and Opal arrived home having reached the top of their careers! LTW's achieved.

Edward couldn't wait to share the news with his newest best friend Tara Kat.

Now they've both earned 25K they can afford some upgrades and I can finally put an archway between the kitchen and dining room after a little renovation. 

The living room had some new wallpaper and comfy sofas.

Thursday afternoon saw their son Rick (in red) arrive from college with his dormie friends Pauline Aspir, Daniel Bell and Justus Landry.

It's Christmas! 

Opal made a lovely holiday roast.

The Jocque family were invited over too as they are the best friends of the Contrary's and a great time was had by all.

Santa arrived much later after the couple were in bed but woke up not only to his arrival but the tree setting on fire too! Thankfully both Edward & Opal extinguished the fire while Santa ho-ho-ho'd the whole time.

Friday was the first day of Spring and so Edward started off some fruit and vegetable plots.

He invited his friend John Mole over for a chat.

He and Opal visited a store so he could be less country bumpkin and more smart elder. :)

On Saturday I remembered to throw a party for Opal!

I guess the country bumpkin look is all the rage. :D

Sunday was a day off work where the couple did their usual round of skilling.

Opal worked on a portrait.

Edward caught up with his newest acquaintance Nery Turner.

Then later earned a Bronze Garden badge for his efforts.

Summary-

Not the most exciting couple but they had a decent week with good achievements. We're off to college next to see how Rick gets on in his Freshman Year.