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I was going to do a big history on the background of the region with all the things you would expect like type of currency, the average conditions, lots of background information on it and all that but you know what - nope. I'll add that in as I go along.

Welcome back to the big, wide, wonderful world of MDing, Derry. The region map you have chosen is stunning, and filled with endless possibilities. Considering your skills, this is going to be a very exciting MD, so I impatiently await the first update. :)

So It's official, Derry opens a new MD..  $%Grinno$%

Whelp, I'm in for some good things!  :thumbsup:

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this map   &apls

Looking forward to seeing pictures!!! :thumbsup:

Could it be true? Very good to have you back at it Derry!

Cheers
Willy

Great to have you back Derry and starting a fresh MD is just a bonus for us. The map looks great.
I look forward to spending a lot of mornings sipping on my coffee following along.

Robin

It is great to have back a reputed member and HoF MD author as you!

Nice region you have chosen.

Hillingdon,
A pleasant valley where nobody lives , a pristine land with a railroad. who built nobody knows but rumours are it was done by TheTeaCat.
A mysterious benevolent player of Simcity4 who treats his adoring Sims with the care and attention they deserve. But this could all be a lie.
Apparently the TeaCat has been missing for a while and many doubt that he can live up to expectations but with enough sacrifices of Tea
and possibly a bit of encouragement he may return to guide his followers through a journey of wonderment once again.
Then again he may just be dreaming! You know what they say about letting sleeping gods and Dogs lie....


Anyway how's about some pics to whet your appetite?




"Summertime and the living is easy"
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Pleasant conditions like I said above^^
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We'll use these coins
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though they may play hell with your pockets

Okay okay - some more interesting stuff - how about the route the railroad will take?
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Look some tunnels!
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Been messing about in the marshy bits ( which has played hell with the washing machine ::) )
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Got to practice a bit more with my plop water and MMP's
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Hired some dodgy company owned by some brothers by the name of Neil and Micheal. Both 30 years old and clearly out to rip me off!!
Laid all the roads and there was I thinking I was getting a good deal - Just look at the job they did and
all those odd lines they left all over the place!!
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Two days after road laid all those potholes appeared. Looks like I gonna have top find a much more reputable company.
Anyways as you can see I'll be busy for some days in organising the repairs to the roads. I'll keep you all informed.

OOOh is that the kettle boiling?

till next time

TTC

ps Darn almost forgot

Thank you all for your encouraging comments I appreciate them all.
I'll do better replies next time I promise :thumbsup:
Derry

Good to see you back MD'ing.

That is some coins, and people say Danish coins (http://www.kgl-moent.dk/C125712A00282B66/sysOakGraphic/DK_montserie/$File/monter-sammen_220px.jpg) are strange, as 3 of them holes in them.


Looking forward to follow Hillingdon devolved.

My friend, you haven't lost your touch, have you? I'm so glad to see you enjoying a few rounds of creative region planning again. Your map, which I wish I had found first, :D is a perfect setting for lots of creative transport systems.

The rest of the photos, with one notable exception, really show off your terrain mod, and the attention to detail I have come to expect in your work. Now, about that money situation... Maybe that's the reason your road contractors cut and ran.

Watching Hillingdon grow is going to be a pleasure...
-Joan

I'd hate to sit on one of those 25 cent pieces accidentally.

As for that first rail picture, is that a snow shed higher up toward the top of the frame? If so, where'd you find it?
-Matt

Those coins give new meaning to quarter and half-dollar pieces (they seem a little bit too...literal).

A bit of a cool area to live in, though at least it doesn't get crazy hot.

Hope to see a bit more of the GNER as well. I wasn't around for the last time you did an MD, but I've heard (and seen, in the archives) stuff. Looking forward to this.

Great job!!!

Great stuff indeed!
Although we have talked about most of the stuff in this last update, I am super happy that you left some as surprise for me. I like the marshy areas and the river looks great too. The coins and weather conditions are interesting facts as well.
Trust me when I say, you are right back where you left off.
I can't wait to see how the towns start to form.....just don't hire those brothers ever again.

Robin &apls

Hmmmmm, great looking waterfalls and I love that windy road through the country side.
Can't wait to see the full update.

Robin

Very nice!can't wait for the update

Awesome teaser, Derry!

Though, I might advise you to use another rail bridge, or maybe just make it shorter so the metal pillars aren't directly in the water. :)

Nice teaser, Derry. I look forward to seeing a lot more of Hillingdon soon. :)

Just a little something to keep you all amused for a bit :)


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Lover's Leap
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Lover's Falls
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And a quick overview of this area
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Back soon

TTC

edit fixed wrong pic for those who were too quick lol

I am amused......very amused.
Love the work and love the names.....hope no one falls.
Your farms always make me jealous, why don't mine ever look like that?

Robin

This will keep me amused - and envious - for more than a little bit. Derry, this is some stunning scenery - so like what I came to love in T@TT, then lost for too long. I love the rock mod and cliffs. The creek and shorelines are absolutely beautiful, too, and I eagerly await more, more, more!

The waterfall looks great. :thumbsup:

Beautiful landscape pics  &apls &apls

Outstanding landscapes, Derry!

Beautiful!

Beautiful landscape!

Everyone pay attention please, you can learn a lot from this guy. Beautiful landscapes, and like Robin said curious names :D

Great to see you back at it Derry. At least one NUT is keeping an MD. . .  ::)  (*cough*)


Cheers
Willy

Your landscaping is beautiful!  :thumbsup:

Excellent scenes Derry  &apls  I see you're enjoying all the new flora options  :thumbsup:

Way more talent than I could ever have.  :D

As has become the norm for the fabulous birthday month of SC4D, please welcome the first of our 4-in-1 guests. Taking the first week of this month the OSITM Committee is proud to welcome:

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-Matt

Hi Folks

My sincere apologies for not making a post earlier for OSITM. been ill, better now though.

Just to keep your interest  here are a couple of pics to keep you going for the mo.




I will be back with some more do not fear.
And with some more personal replies.

Derry

Off to a fine start, as I've come to expect from your MDing, Derry. Looking forward to the rest of your week here.
-Matt

Congrats on that fantastic award, Derry! Five time OSITM, what a milestone.

Two lovely pictures there, off to a good start this month!

Beautiful update Derry. I especially like the fall scene. I've been studying RL photos in the hopes of finding a pattern in nature, but so far, I haven't found one. Maybe I'd be better off to keep look through our fabulous collection of MDs instead. ;)

Very nice!

Fifth time is the charm--congrats. Those are some great shots, Derry.


Cheers
Willy

A huge congrats for your 5th time in OSITM!! And what a fantastic start. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Robin

Congratulations Derry!  &apls
It is not for everyone to have a five times award. Is it now allowed that you keep it and put it on your fireplace at home?

Congrat on the OSITM.


Very nice update.

Congratulations for the OSITM, It's well deserve it  ;)

Very nice pictures, especially the fall one.

And congarts on the OSITM &apls

Beautiful pictures Derry  &apls  The seasonal effect is great. A huge congrats on 5 times in OSITM  :thumbsup:

Congrats on the fifth OSITM!  &apls

Lovely countryside, looking forward to more!  :thumbsup:

Great to see your work selected for OSITM 4-in-1 special... and special is what you have provided. Looking forward to even more in the future.

Be well!