112 Day Challenge ~ Kathy Ragsdale

Kathy's Community Lot Challenge Project - The Shoreline Cabin (Hangout)

I don't know how familiar you are with the original Shoreline Cabin property in Hidden Springs, but it was in a beautiful spot. Of course, that did nothing for it as it lacked almost everything. The building didn't take advantage of the views available, the furnishings were very outdated, there were few entertainment options, and the fixtures were very low budget. It had some rustic charm but that was quickly overshadowed by the fact it tended to suggest spiders and mice might be comfortable there ... 🤣😂.

Kathy struggled for a while deciding how to move forward with the project, because she was not pleased at all with the existing structure. She even contemplated bulldozing the entire site and building a more modern structure but kept getting feedback from members of the community that they preferred a more rustic and cozy option for their hangout and occasional getaway.

Some community members were upset when Kathy did bulldoze almost the entire lot and left little of the original structure intact. She reassured the people upset that she was just getting a fresh start, and that they might be surprised when she was finished. Needless to say, the finished cabin turned out to be more than twice the size of the original cabin and offered a great deal more while still keeping some of its rustic charm and coziness.

Then first thing Kathy did as the cabin was being finished up and opened to the public, was fireproof the fireplace to protect her investments.

The new cabin included a game room and study suitable for leisure as well as pleasant conversation. There were bookshelves stocked with all the favorites and very comfortable furniture. Kathy had also increased the number of windows to take advantage of the splendid views the property offered.

The rebuild also included a bar and buyable nectar racks where patrons could find what they wanted. Socializing was something Kathy thought was important to provide for.

The kitchen area was completely upgraded ... And in short, no longer looked like it was stuck in the 50's. The bathroom was also upgraded and modernized. At twice its previous size, it boasted better fixtures and no longer looked like a possible murder scene ... 🤣😂

Last but not least, the previous cabin had a small, cramped bedroom with a somewhat questionable bed and little amenities. The new bedroom takes up a quarter of the interior space and offers much more comfort. It's a bedroom that actually suggests someone doesn't have to be desperate to consider staying the night ... 🤣😂

Fully upgraded to level 3, Kathy is hoping to get a decent return on her investment. Needless to say, she is pleased with the outcome either way. She has a call into the Challenge Monitors wondering if it is possible she spends the night in a comfortable bed at the cabin, or whether that would violate the rules in any way. They haven't gotten back to her, because it is a question no one has ever asked. For the most part in a Challenge, community lots are usable and not 'off limits'. However, it might not be in the 'best spirit' of the Challenge.

Happy Simming ... 💖

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Edit: The Challenge Monitors came back with a split decision, so it got passed up to BlackSand Industries Legal Department. The legal department came up with a two-fold settlement.

Kathy can spend one night in the cabin if she upgrades all the electrical and plumbing items in the cabin. They also reserved the ability to reexamine the issue should her tent happened to be destroyed by a meteor. That has happened to two previous Challengers ... And is a serious setback when they have to nap on park benches or a couch at the library when it isn't snowing and they cannot build an igloo ... 🤣

By the way ... She bought the property for 71,000 simoleons and could currently sell it for 215618 simoleons.