Culpepper Pals (Winter 4 Part 7! Updated 20th March '24)

[Sam]

Update time!
Winter in Sulani with the Titan-Ojo family

[Sam]

update time!
time to find out how winter goes for newly-weds Riley and Bonnie Titan-Vatore!

and thank you to everyone who voted for Culpepper Pals in the recent Golden Plumbobs, it really means a lot

[Heather]

Congrats on another Golden Plumbob win Sam!

It is now time for me to apologize for getting behind on commenting, and leave you a nice essay to read.

Spoiler:

Suzuki: A rocky rotation for the Suzukis! I was not expecting marriage troubles for these two. Your vacations usually look so cosy, but honestly a family vacation with fighting parents, illness, and leaving home early sounds like a bit of a nightmare! The break up in front of their weddings photos had me heartbroken!! Poor Mizuki, I'd likely have the same suspicions about those two getting back together if I were in her shoes. (Also, dying to see Bri and Caroline's next rotation now!) Mina's also a little cutie, even if she's a destructive one.

Ana: Very interested to see how university gameplay goes for you this time! I personally love it, and I hope you have a better time with it now that you've cut down terms and classes. I also really love Ana doubling down and flirting with Sandwich right after getting crumplebottomed. And her little rundown apartment! I have to agree, the TLC apartments are my favourite to play, especially if you throw the new maintenance troubles trait on top of that. Her romance with Sandwich was very refreshing after the Suzukis, though I don't love the sound of that fortune!

Q:That opening shot of Georgia and the tree is so cute! I suppose as long as the raw meat didn't come from the road Jared is in the clear. A very fitting crisis for him indeed! Perhaps it was more of a getting around a creative block type of deal. A surprise baby!! They are going to be busy next season for sure.

Villareal: Honestly so true about the vet trips? Casper has not gone once in about 13 rotations! Luna is such a fashion icon, honestly. What else would you wear to make vegetable chili?? I love that Becky is a popular choice for crushes. “Why? That’s how I’d celebrate, Luna.” absolutely killed me. I really like that Josyln just does her own thing, and seems pretty sure of want she wants in life! She's so different from the rest of the older kids.

Titan-Ojo: Perhaps I'm wrong, but little Melinda seems like a bit of an instigator! Laura's new look is cute even if it may have been inspired by their fight. I love Samantha's adult look as well, especially the nose ring! Her and Jeb make such a sweet pair, glad he'll be joining her in Britechester. <3 So bittersweet seeing David age up though, I can't believe it's been three years.

Titan-Vatore: Riley definitely seems like a bit of an oddball with his combo of traits and lifestyles, I find the high maintenance one so fun to play though. Definitely not the right time to try for a baby, Bonnie! Even if they had the space and funds, not so sure not that Riley would fully enjoy being a parents. Perhaps he'll surprise me, though! I feel his pain dealing with that annoying client however, I got stuck with one like that and it landed Alec the dislike of writing.

[Sam]

Heather:
Thank you!
We seem to take it in turns to write each other essays

Spoiler:

Suzuki: It really took me by surprise! It was definitely not the "this will patch things up" break I was expecting for them! Yeeeeah it's definitely sad how things went down. I genuinely can't wait to open Bri & Caroline's household, I'm almost there gameplay wise and I'm so curious about what will happen next! Little Mina

Ana: I'm actually really enjoying it this time around! I do think implementing the changes has helped so much, I'm excited for more sims to start their courses. She just kept going she's so brave. Ooh I should definitely add maintenance troubles to some of the properties! I really enjoy the starting out in a rundown apartment phase. I'm curious about where things will go with Sandwich - and whether that fortune means anything!!

Q: Gosh could Jared be eating roadkill hadn't even crossed my mind! It was the perfect crisis - art block would be the perfect way of explaining it! Can't believe I didn't think of that! Yeah, I was planning to hold off on the third baby for a little while, but oh well. We roll with the punches!

Villareal: It's genuinely all or nothing with vet trips! I love Luna's outfits you never know what you're going to get. It feels like they've picked one sim to all crush on Joslyn is so interesting to play purely because she is so different - I have absolutely no idea what adulthood has in store for her, but I can't wait to find out!

Titan-Ojo: Oh she definitely is! And if she keeps it up, she's going to be such a troublemaker when she's older. I struggled really hard with Samantha's YA look, but I'm really happy with what I settled on I can't wait to play her and Jeb some more. David's birthday has been a long time coming and yet I was still not ready for it somehow! The save is almost 5 years old now, which is wild. Where did that time go??

Titan-Vatore: He's such a mixed bag, but I kind of love it! I do enjoy anything that adds a little bit more of a challenge to gameplay, so the high maintenance trait is definitely a good one. I'm not sure why she got the want so early!! At least get university out of the way first Riley is probably not going to love the infant/toddler era It's so annoying, isn't it? Nothing Riley did would work, it was awful - but at least he didn't end up disliking painting!

Thanks for your comments!

Time for an update - winter 4 with the Goths.
Also, I have a fun fact to share: in 4 days time Culpepper Pals will turn 5, which is madness to me. Where did that time go??

[Sam]

Time for another update - winter with one of my favourite households, Tarin & Ella

[ciyrose]

Wanted to get a quick update read. I got kind of busy and got pretty far behind again, but still within catching up distance.

Spoiler:

Spring 4:
Vatore: I love the matching umbrellas so cute. That garden bug was annoying, I think it's MOSTLY fixed finally. It takes SO LONG to learn to ride a bike. I have had Patchy, but never when I've had a diving board, I think I must fix this. Hendord really is a beautiful world, honestly all of them have a charm to them, even the BG one. I think it's easy to forget. Bonnie is so pretty! Awww, not Butters!! Eh, an innocent flirt here and there isn't the end of the world. But I totally get your apprehension it could lead to more. Sports days are actually pretty disappointing to me. I would rather have a rabbit hole like they have in uni and have there actually be a 'game' being played (even if I can't see it.) I have found myself following sims to school on their 1st day (to get a locker and such) and then only occationally, like if they need to participate in career day, or if I have nothing else going on at home. Almost every kid I have gets offered to graduate early. Well Caleb is obviously a very evolved vampire! Of course he became friends with a werewolf that had done nothing to him or his family.

A wonderful update! Hopefully I can read more tomorrow.

[ciyrose]

Ok, time to do some more catch up since it's slow at work and I don't want to search out things to do today.

Spoiler:

Spring 4:
Lobo: From what I can see, I like the update in the house. Sometimes the floor is just comfier for reading a book. I know I've sat on the floor to read, or laid on the floor. I bet you were so happy when we got the ability to change ceilings! Oh dear, some trouble in paradise now. Oh boy, Dolly is in quite the state. At least Dolly can still talk to her dad. Caleb really is just the best. Awww, Zelda is such a cutie! Hmmm, I wonder if moving again will actually help or not. Hmmm, I'm curious how Summer is going to for these guys. I have a bit of a soft spot for Willow Creek, I think it's forgotten how pretty that world actually is.

Ember: LOL, Tarin being at school, but not really made me laugh. OMG, I getting a kick out of Tarin this update. You know, you say maybe they aren't academic because they speed run homework right before school, but maybe it's because they are just SO academic they are bored out of their minds. I agree, Heather's update to the Magic Realm buildings are GEORGEOUS!!! Yeah, I actually think it makes a lot of sense Tarin graduates early. You said he does homework all the time, he clearly knows this stuff, probably is totally bored in class, aces every test and thing they throw at him without trying. Awww, I don't think I've ever had a sim be sad about a rose, how strange.

Ember 2: Eeesh, Point Promise needs help, probably good Caroline is there. Yeah, Caroline can have all the crickets she wants. Poor Caroline, I still think it's dumb vegetarian and lactose intolerance are TRAITS, like it's part of their personality instead of just something they can be otherwise. Oh well, I always forget for my poor vegetarian sims too. Let's see if Grace stays, she is noncommittal. LOL, of COURSE she wants to break up on Tuesday. Guess I was right to question is Grace would stay around. Oh, another girlfriend. I wonder if she's the "right" one for Caroline. I am not sure Caroline knows what she wants either. Also, I do think all neighborhoods "want" to move towards neutral by default, like it's their base state, so that's probably why it cleared so quickly. HAHA, even Ember can't get keep with her daughters love life. What fun, seems like it's going really well this time!! Excited to move onto Summer!

Summer 4:
Q: I am with Jared, why go someplace everyone else is? Although I also LOVE Sulani and would go in a heartbeat if I could. lol The pool looked like a great time. It's nice and simple to, I like it. I love the tan lines, it's always so funny. LOL, the bubbles, and then sleeping with bubbles cracked me up too! You are making me realize how nice Strangerville is. I have never had a sim live there yet either. Technically I've never done the mystery yet. Awww, a nooboo ont he way! Also that painting he was working on I don't remember seeing before, I love seeing new paintings. I love the new house!! Really pretty!! What a fun update, and the pose is too cute!

Villareal: At least the candles stayed and could still be used for the cake. Crazy sims. Joslyn is so pretty as a teen, I love her look. Oh, well I guess we know it's twins now. Their family is growing quickly. I swear they gave style influencers the WORST outfits. I wish you could change them. I should use the kiddie pool more often, it's so cute! Wow, crazy to believe Marine is an adult already. Time really does fly by. I'm glad Zelda is making friends!

Titan-Ojo: I'm excited to meet the twins! Oh my goodness, I LOVE Samantha!! David's in there, in her hair at the very least. She is a lovely mermaid! Oh no, Lulu!!! I hate it when pets die. Blue babies!!! Kind of crazy they are blue, but what fun. The girls are so cute. The family get-togethers always seem so fun. Luckily you do not have to get all the milestones to be Top-Notch Infant, or none of mine ever would get it. They are so cute! Their family is so cute. I have also found myself never voting for royalty anymore since it seems like whoever you vote for wins automatically. Kind of annoying to me.

Goth: I relate so much to Ana. I feel like I am forever searching out new high schools. HAHA, Cassie's suntan is too funny! Good job Haley. Poor Ana rough day, poor Jacob accidentally in the middle, but he made a friend at least. "Wolf person" cracked me up. I love Haley. HAHA, you get 'em Ana! I love her and Jacob being friends (at the very least).

Holiday: Good luck Tori!!! I hope she wins soon! I never remember to take my sims to the accolades. OH NO!!! Stupid glitches! I agree with you, if she was announced she won. Oh nice a getaway in Tartosa! Awww, I like Orange and Yuki! Eh, Orange is a distant teen, they are probably glad he is off doing his own thing and exploring the world. Awww, that convo between Orange and his dad was so sweet! Awww, these guys are breaking my heart with all their heart to hearts this round! AWWW, and now they are close??? How cute is this family????

What a great set of updates!!! I have to end for now but I have really enjoyed these latest updates (well ALL the updates really.)

[ciyrose]

I'm only like a season and a half away from being into the current season so gotta try and get through at least Summer.

Spoiler:

Summer 4:
Caliente: Oh Caroline, you sneaking girl you. Brianna really is all over the place, but at least she doesn't let things drag on that aren't working. I kind of forgot Bri had a cat, but glad he's still around. I mean you can at least fish on a boat, but it is sad you can't do more than one person. Oh boy, Bri is going to be a meremaid huh? Looks like a fun party, glitch corner and all. Seems like things are going well, but I guess time will tell with two noncommital sims.

Zest: The slumber party looked great. It did look like she was hanging out with a flamingo though, too cute. I don't blame you for leaving the dog, you should just have Becky train her when she can. Not sure if kids can or not though. Tania really needed an adventure. Oh dear, another poisioning. Oh good, she got an antidote, not worth worrying Johnny indeed. I'm glad they were able to go to the pool spot. Seems like overall it was a good trip. HAHA, the cactus probably gave her that scar.

Vatore: Awww, I am liking Bonnie and Riley. I know it was unexpected, but they are cute. Well hello Peanut. Poor Max and Takeo, they are really suffereing right now. That was quite the ending to the summer. Hopefully things are better in Fall.

Lobo: Ooh we are starting with the confession. Ok, let's see how this goes. Oh dang, marriage is over. Ooof. Poor little Zelda. These two's vacation sure looked fun. I got a kick out of seeing Diego with the map on the hike. The rest seemed pretty relaxing. I'm happy Diego is getting out and Zelda is doing good.

Ember: How is it possible both Elise and Morgyn are becoming elders already??!! Oh Tarin, how did you manage to set a sink, already spewing water, ON FIRE??? I guess magical fire isn't put out with water. Hey I reconize that Andy!! lol Poor Alice, not having a great start to magic training. I love to see playables as recruiters for career day, so fun! Now it's time for Tarin to have a rough day. lol Oh no, not Geppetto?! It was a nice end to the season.

I am SO CLOSE to being through summer, but sadly I have to end there. Been really enjoying the updates!

[ciyrose]

I was determined to get through Summer 4, so before I start my stuff for today I'm reading the Suzuki update.

Spoiler:

Summer 4:
Suzuki: I like the house udpate a lot! The wedding seem like it did well for you, that's great! Poor Mizuki with her vegetarian trait. That honeymoon seemed really nice. Very calm and sweet. YAY for Mina! What a happy little family, I really like them. They seem so settled and happy and calm for the end of the round.

That was a great season. One more full season to catch up on and them I'm finally at the current season!!! (of course you may be a another season in by the time I'm able to do that, but we'll see.) Great updates, these families are so precious!

[ciyrose]

YAY I'm starting on Fall! Only 1 season behind. Also, just as a heads up to you, the index you have on dreamwidth is missing links to the latest posts. NOT a big deal, but I know I always appreciate when someone let's me know I missed a link somewhere, or it's broken. If you aren't updating that, totally not a big deal.

Spoiler:

Autumn 4:
Q: I really like their house, it's really pretty! Alice is so pretty, and I'm glad you have found ways to keep her "calm" from the werewolf. Intriguing with the men in black. Oh goodness, Georgia is a peach! Ok, but seriously, so cute! The nursery is adorable. I look around your screen shots and see things I need to try and do in my saves and decor. I have never lived in Strangerville yet, but you are making me consider it for sure. LOL, Caleb's face. lol I just love this house, it's so pretty!!! I need to work on my building more, I can build some, but my patience for it is limited. lol OMG, Georgia Chicken! I wish there were more costumes for parties. I LOVE photo walls!!! Totally here for it! OH dear Rory, this is not going well. Eee, I love baby werewolves, so cute!

Only enough time for one today, but YAY for being so close to being caught up!!

[ciyrose]

I can really only get through 1 more family today, but every little bit gets me a bit closer!

Spoiler:

Autumn 4:
Villareal: It makes me laugh that working out is almost always the start of the school day. I certainly never did that unless I was having 2-a-day practices (morning and afternoon). You know a lot of my kids are like that. I follow them because they get some good skill gains being in class, but really, most of the time it's kind of boring. I swear these work outfits are getting crazier and crazier. HAHA, Joslyn is an overachiever and planner. Poor Joslyn. You always make me realize I need to use sparklers more. It's so cute! I really do think bowling is fun, when it works. Oooh, Max caught in the act of getting a kiss on the check (at least in the screen shot.) Maybe it's nothing? Does that neighborhood, by chance, have NAPs, like Free Love? Prom is really hit or miss for me. This is such a nice little family!

All right one more household down!

[ciyrose]

Ok, I'm going to catch up little bit by little bit.

Spoiler:

Autum 4:
Titan-Ojo: I never seem to have any other students in the "gym" when I send kids to school. Poor Ash, but Riley is doing the right thing! Poor Riley really can't catch a break can he? Love the explanation for the bag, and David is such a good dad. Sulani looks SO PRETTY under northern lights!!! Um, David, please tell Cassie you aren't serious!! You have a wonderful family. Good job Cassie! I love how you wrote Tori into the movie they saw, makes a lot of sense. Oh boy, guess it really was more than a kiss on the cheek! HAHAHA, I love Cassie's reaction to David's heartfelt little statement is, this isn't you getting ready to suggest more kids again right? lol The pumpkin patch is super cute! I like the costumes you did, I'm guessing you just set them as outfits and then held a normal party, but maybe not with everyone else in costume. The girls are so cute as kids!!! Awww, I love that Jeb is ready to show her his face. Riley looks great as a YA! It is hard to believe he's already a YA though!

Goth: I kind of like there not being a house on the lot next door. It almost looks like they have a large plot of land, even if they don't in game. Awww, poor Ana. I love her alien look. She's still lovely in the disguise. She also keeps winning prom queen, so I don't know that people don't like her really. lol Haley really looks a lot like Cass, but there is a lot of Oli in there too it seems like. I never have my kids skip class, I should try it sometime. lol HAHA you go Haley!!! Way to take Wolfgang down! LOL, you know Cassie I don't blame you one bit. Maybe he should suggest a coffin, that might be more up her alley. lol OMG, I'm pretty sure this is vandalism, too funny Haley. Some of the midlife crises are fun, others are more annoying. Ok, I know it wouldn't have been for you, but I had to laugh at the fact the Goth's had another Bonfire Night fire and it was Marnie in trouble both times. OH NO!!! Marnie!!! Awww, that's so sad, I liked Marnie so much!! Good luck Ana. Man, that well was giving you NOTHING this round.

Ember-Goth: I really like their apartment, nice! Of course he throws a party the first night. What a bizarre outfit. I swear they did something that caused these work outfits to just be randomized at this point! Awww, Ella appreciation day! Gotta love sims fixing almost everything with a wrench by either waving it around or banging it on things. lol I got a kick out of people screaming at Tarin about the ghost of Marnie. That tickled me. HAHA, what better way to celebrate engagement then a posed painting session? What a lovely rotation for them, they are really great.

Sadly that is where I think I need to end, but those were great updates!

[ciyrose]

I feel like I'm going to get REALLY close to being all caught up today!

Spoiler:

Autumn 4:
Holiday: I figured it out, but I thought I would at least let you know, the Holiday's updates are "backwards" compared with everyone else, newest post being first, and the start being at the end.....totally threw me for a loop. Not a big deal, just wanted you to be aware just in case. It makes a lot of sense for Dolly to go talk with Tori. Wow Octavia! I guess Tori is the lucky one. I am with you, Tori and Thorne are great together. I feel like everyone goes into midlife crisis, I have no idea if there is any way to actually stop it from happening. Bye bye Bruno! I really hate losing pet in this game! I fully expected Thorne to be older than Tori by at least a little bit! LOL, ok, it's very funny to me that DEATH decided to be Tori's best friend. Poor Tori, at least she got her award and was able to give her speech, even if she was tense.

Caliente: I wondered how long they would last, but I'm kind of sad for Bri, I liked her and Grace. Oh well. Thinking about the possibilities of the supposed new pack, I think Bri could get even more interesting if it's really a romance pack. I swear the work outfits got weirder and weirder. Poor Angela, that probably felt like it came out of nowhere, but Bri is Bri. LOL, a spooky day tradition met during woohoo? Yeah, I don't think I would want to know either. Persephone is a force to be reckoned with herself, Bri might have met her match. lol So weird and funny to see Andy here. Wow, crazy place for dishes. Bri managed to get Persephone to leave? I'm actually semi-impressed Persephone didn't just refuse. lol

Zest: Gotta love those random things you sometimes load into in a rotational hood. I like that hair for Tania, and the "colors" is one reason I wish we had a few more choices in more hairs, so you could keep it, but change the style. Oh well, she looks great. Aww, but hey, you have a LOT of families, so one kid isn't bad. I can't believe Becky is already a teen! That is so Tania, that's cool, don't tell your dad about the potentially dangerous thing you did. lol Oof, you have quite the update coming up at the Vatore's Oooh, school uniforms, and Heather did make a good school. Wow, Becky and Wolfgang, not sure I saw that coming, but good for them. Awww, poor Becky, you did nothing!! Oh these two are too funny. Of course that's why, but with the added benefit of, if he didn't she could still hang out with you guys! lol

Ok, that's where I have to end for today, but I think that leaves me with 8 updates left to read (at least based on what is here right now!) WOO!!! It's been a really fun ride!

[Sam]

ciyrose:
I loved reading your comments as you've been catching up, looks like you're very nearly there! I'm glad you're still enjoying the gang

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No new update yet, but for very good reason - I had a baby!
My little girl is nearly six months old now, and that time has flown by. I just set my PC back up today, so hopefully I can tinker with the Culpeppers while she's napping maybe I'm being a bit optimistic, but I'm hoping I'll have something to share with you all soon!

[WinterChild98]

Congrats on the baby!

[klmnz]

Oh yay I've been hoping to see Culpeppers back but that's a very good reason to take a break! Congrats on your little one