Curtis and Carol ... Update: Big Picture
. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50167142311_7a59455592_k.jpg Curtis Stevens Update When we left off with Curtis, he and Susan had just failed the 112 Day Challenge. More importantly ......
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For starters, I wouldn’t necessarily be comfortable going into all the details of the previous evening,
But let’s just say it isn’t one either of our two friends will be forgetting anytime soon.
It also looks like Curtis took Carol up on her suggestion, went home, packed a bag,
and didn’t worry about much else at his place ...
figuring he could probably rent it out.
We’re gonna catch up with Carol and Curtis
out by her garden in the morning,
and see what’s happening there.
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Curtis
”So it looks like you have a decent sized plot for a garden,
but not a lot growing in it at the time.
I’m surprised you're not taking advantage of these warm days.”
Carol
”Oh, I usually have some more planted,
and I am almost certain the life plants in there now are about done.
I do select runs in nectar though,
and don’t always feel like spending all day in the garden.
If you aren’t too worn out after last night,
Lord knows I’m dragging this morning,
I was thinking about replanting and putting a few more things in.”
Curtis
”I’m pretty sure I can help you with that.
I know how to pull weeds if nothing else ...
And working beats the heck out of starving if you ask me.”
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Well, the two of them took care of what needed tending to,
then put a few more plants in.
Curtis and Susan had a garden during the Challenge,
and he had a bit more skills than he was letting on.
The work was warm and dirty …
and it was later than normal for Carol,
but she decided not to worry about trying to do a run of nectar,
and just enjoy the time chatting with Curtis while they worked.
Carol
”Have you thought anymore about Meadow Beach,
and what we were talking about yesterday?
Mayor Vanderburg said it’s going to auction
within the next two weeks … Sealed bids, I think.
It’s coming up on the end of the fiscal year,
and I know BlackSand is going to want to dump
some of the properties they have left here.”
Curtis
”That’s not exactly what I was thinking about last night.
To tell you the truth, the thought never crossed my mind.
But now that you bring it up again … I don’t know.
What’s your interest in it anyway?’
Carol
”Me, you and Meadow Beach …
Call me sentimental but it will always have a special place in my heart.
Also ... I mean, we could stay busy here,
but we could find time for a few other things.
We don’t have to be in a hurry either.
Just pick it up and lock it in before someone else does.
Lord knows, it’s on the bay …
and it could end up home to a cannery like that place in Kirbytown.”
Curtis
”I see what you’re getting at … And it makes sense.
But are you sure you … We … Really want to get messed up
in investments right now …
It didn’t go so hot for me last time.”
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Finished with the garden, they had stored the extra seeds and tools.
It was then, Carol thought she might want to come clean on a few other things.
Carol
”Baby, there’s no easy way to tell ya …
When you and Susan got disqualified in the challenge,
and BlackSand Industries seized your properties …
Sweetheart, there were some deals to be had.”
Curtis
”Oh … So I guess you are the mystery owner.
Marcy had said something about the Hut being bought,
She seemed to act like there might be something shady to it though.”
Carol
”Oh no Curtis … I don’t have the Hut.
I bought the gym, both Redwood properties and the Grocery Store.
You and Susan already fixed up the Lookout.
The Lodge could use a lot of work, but I’m not in a rush.
I went profit sharing with the employees at the Grocery Store.
They get more benefit out of it than I do.
I make about enough to pay the taxes.
I really didn’t want to mess with it,
but I’ll keep it local.
I am very up front with my holdings though.”
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Curtis
”Well what do you know about the other properties?
Who owns the Hut
and what was Marcy getting at?”
Carol
”A big National Partnership bought the Hospital.
They’re good people and I am sure Andrew could tell you more about that.
There’s a young man as far away as Bridgeport looking at Varg’s.
I ran into him at a party back where he is from.
He’s a decent guy … I also did my research,
and I doubt he’ll change that place up much.
Mayor Vanderburg could probably tell you more
about some of the other properties.
Some big outfit, like BlackSand, only not them …
and they are playing it close to the vest.
The remaining properties like Meadow Beach,
and the ones you and Susan had in your portfolio, but never did anything with …
Well, I’m pretty sure BlackSand will just sell them off to the highest bidder.”
You know folks … With all this dang business talk,
Those two knuckleheads are about to put me to sleep.
I am sure there is something in there I may need to know,
but the last time I made improvements around my place …
it consisted of a plastic baby pool I bought from Wally-World …
and to my surprise, my property values didn’t really go up when I put it in the front yard.
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Anyway … Curtis assured Carol there were no hard feelings.
He also had an idea on how he may be able to find a few more things out.
It was about that time he noticed something else …
Curtis
”Say … That’s a L'Amour des Fruits Nectar Maker
You have a classic there Carol …
and I suppose it’s working fine?”
Carol
”Oh please tell me you know a few things about fixing a L'Amour.
Some ants got in the control panel a few weeks ago,
They burned up a circuit board,
and I dang near killed myself trying to replace it.
I had to call a repairman.
He was a nice guy, but expensive.”
Curtis
”Meh … I am not a professional,
but I have worked on one here or there.
You best let me take a look at it if it starts acting up again.
I’m in no hurry to lose what I just found.
Hey, you think you could fix us some lunch?
I want to shoot Sherman an email.
He’s still at BlackSand, and maybe he knows something.”
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Carol agreed and made them grilled cheese sandwiches
While Curtis got in contact with his new buddy Sherman
in Accounts at BlackSand Industries.
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Carol and Curtis had a lovely lunch …
I mean dang, grilled cheese sandwiches, it couldn’t have been any better.
When they were finished and the dishes were taken care of,
Carol had an idea for the upcoming evening.
Carol
”It’s Wednesday, and they have pasta at the Bistro.
We are both a bit of a mess …
Let's take a shower,
Then get dressed up and go to town.
I checked, and we have made it 86 hours by their count online.
Maybe I want to show you off a little,
Let them start thinking about the long money.”
Curtis
”Is that all I am to you …
Just bling for you to parade around town with?”
Carol
” You better hush Mr. Man …
Go ahead and get in the shower,
I’ll be there in a minute.”
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Well folks … I am not gonna want to see Carol’s water bill next month,
because that was one long shower they took.
I am pretty sure they were doing a little something more
than just washing the dirt off.
Now looky there at those two love birds.
Carol’s got a goofy look on her face
and Curtis might be thinking about inspecting the crown molding …
as if there was any.
Yo Dude …
Fine chick, black dress, at your 10 ...
What the hell are you thinking man?
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Carol drove, and she did park down by City Hall.
It had more to do with the fact she had been alone for a while
and wanted to enjoy the walk and company,
than actually parading Curtis through town.
They didn’t say much … Walked slow and close.
They were both grinning and thinking about the past two days.
When they got to the corner where the Bistro was, they both saw something.
Curtis stood there looking for a moment and Carol was watching his face.
Then she grabbed him tight, turned him so they were facing each other,
And spoke in a soft, sweet voice …
Carol
” Curtis Stevens … You are a good man.
I don’t know everything you have been through and don’t want to.
I know the man standing in front of me,
and I don’t ever want to change you.
I’m sure we have something in the fridge at the house, and it can wait.
I know what you have to do.
Come on Mr. Man, let’s do it together …
That’s all I need from you right now.”
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I can’t say I rightly know why Star Shue and Christel Winterly
were doing their homework in front of the Bistro
at a quarter to nine on a school night.
However … I can say that there were times in Curtis’ life
that he had wished someone would have stopped
and asked him if he needed some help.
Curtis didn’t have the desire to pass up some opportunities,
and he figured that part of moving forwards with everything,
including whatever designs anyone had for the community
Also had something to do with paying back.
Well folks … We got through a lot of stuff today.
Our two love birds look like they may just be okay as well.
I have to thank you for sharing this time with us …
and I look forward to it if you feel like stopping by again.
We’ll be back …
To Be Continued …
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Happy Simming!
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