Wildcat Junction

[bat]

Welcome to page 5!

Congratulations, Jmouse!
Looking forward to more of your work!

[Ennedi]

Congratulations Joan!  

I knew it would get Special Interest of this Month!!! I just  knew, because it's still on fire!!! Good Work, Jmouse!

I knew it too, you put a lot of heart in everything you show us!
The last update is very charming, a recreational area with viewing platforms is very well placed, it must be a great view from it  
To develop this hilly area wasn't such easy - I know something about it . And you succesfully used some very regular stuff (dirt tracks, PEG's pond and waterfalls) to make an irregular and natural looking landscape. It is worth of an award  

I will visit you with pleasure!

[figui]

well done Joan!
you really deserve this OSITM!

mauricio.

[thundercrack83]

Hello, Joan!

Congratulations on being selected for November's Special Interest MDs, my friend! I can't wait to see what you've got planned for your time in the spotlight!

[rooker1]

Congrats on the move to SIOTM.  I can't wait to see what you have for us.
The last update was very interesting.  I like the bright , vibrant colours.

Robin   

[BigSlark]

Joan,

Congratulations for this honor. I really enjoy your trail system, I always like to look at large parks such as these.

I'm looking forward to more!

Cheers,
Kevin

[Jmouse]

@ All: I am pleased and honored to find Wildcat Junction among such distinguished company. Thanks to the staff at SC4D, and most of all to you, the loyal supporters who have made it possible.

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@patfirefghtr: Thanks for stopping by, Pat. Your comments are always such a hoot!

@tkirch: I appreciate your kind words. Actually I didn't know I was going to do the lookout until I did it. I just rotated the city and saw an opportunity to include a few waterfalls.

@sc4luv2: Thanks for stopping by and for your loyal support. Now if I can just keep the embers glowing a little longer!

@ Mauricio (figui): You've got yourself a date! I'll meet you at the Buffalo Grill.
And thanks for the congrats. Hope I'll be worthy of the honor.

@threestooges: Your kind words and encouragement mean a great deal to me. The pine trails are pretty slope friendly, so it was just a matter of tweaking the ground for water placement.
The landing strip is part of the Crop Duster and Farm by victory and can be found here: Link. (ST seems to be having a bit of trouble with this search engine, so if the link doesn't work, just go to the STEX and use "crop" as your query word. Someone else asked about the farm as well and it took me two days to get the URL.)
I think it's a very clever BAT or lot editing job and it's slope friendly, at least on a gentle slope.
BTW, I didn't realize you were a law student. Have you chosen your area of specialization yet?

@bat: Thank you, thank you and thank you for making the 80th post! I love creating and decorating things.
I was just thinking about The Sims and Sims2 the other day. I played both for a while, but eventually realized I was spending more time designing houses and downloading wallpaper samples than actually playing the game.
That's when I went back to SC4 never to stray again.

@paroch: Thanks for the compliment. I love the rocks, logs, bright-colored trees, etc., and it's hard for me to resist plopping them everywhere. But I try to restrict myself to using just a few!

@Ennedi: You are such a multi-talented player, and your kind words mean a great deal to me.
Honestly, I didn't even think about it being the beginning of a month, so the honor took me by surprise. (It's easy to lose track of time when you're retired and don't have to be somewhere every day!)
I enjoy working with hills and added them to the landscape even though there are none that close to the coast in Texas. Anyway, who knows, maybe some tunnels will appear here and there one of these days!

@thundercrack83: Thanks for stopping by. Whatever happens during the next 30 days will come as a surprise to both of us!

@Robin (rooker1): Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'm trying to smooth out the update process, but there are still a few rocks in the road!

@Kevin (BigSlark): Glad you like to look at big parks because I love creating them! Thanks for stopping by.

@ Dave (tooheys): And special thanks to you, my friend.

Once again, thanks go out to all of you who have provided inspiration, encouragement and support. You remind me every day why I've chosen SC4D as my favorite place to visit!

Until next time...
Joan

[dedgren]

Let me toss five stars on top of all that.  Wildcat Junction is a great read, Joan!


David

[sc4luv2]

Let me toss five stars on top of all that.  Wildcat Junction is a great read, Joan!


David

make that 10 stars! you got 5 from me! because it's one of the best MDs I have ever read!!



When I can get the Karma enabled (I don't have the  or  ), i'll give you a  point for this Great MD!!!

[Pat]

Well a total of 15 stars added Joan well with my 5 lol..... Oooooooooh and i qoute "but I don’t think anybody gets two promotions in less than a week!" ummmm yea looks like you did get 2 promotions this week lol.... Joan you have such Mad MD'ing Skills here and you are such a supporter of everyones MD which btw i've got plans for more outta waterfalls...  This is only fitting that you are now in OSITM soo Joan Congratlations to you my friend!!!   - pat

[tooheys]

Well first things first, a wonderful update Joan, a PEG bonanza.  Nicely put together and great use of the terrain.

And secondly, and more importantly, congrats on the big promotion.    And you said you'd never make it  Put in a big month and you'll soon be in the Classics 

Congratulations again, well deserved.

Cheers

Dave

[capo]

I just love the colour in your pictures and the fact that you don't overcrowd them. Every rock, tree, detail is exactly placed wich makes every picture special. Another great thing is that in almost every tile I see something I haven't seen before, this is a real great piece of work! Congrats on the award

[sebes]

You've done a great job with the slopes. There is a visible elevation change, but you seem to have been able to hide any major 'kinks' in the trail...

That was exactly what I was thinking when seeing that hiking area. That, and the funny tourist brochure descriptions, make this award well deserved !!! Congratz.

[paroch]

Joan,

Well done, conrgatulations and HOORAY on your award to Special Interest.

As already said above, you are both a great MD'er and a great MD supporter.  Your award is HIGHLY Deserved.  I have to admit that all the MDs here this month are ones I regualrly visit, what company!

I'm really looking forward to seeing what you have planned for us this month, I know you will already have some great ideas waiting for us.

[amapper]

Very interesting rock textures. I really like how they look. Very colorful and pleasant pictures.

[Jmouse]

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@ David (dedgren): Many thanks. Coming from someone of so many talents and accomplishments, it is a great compliment.

@sc4luv2: Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by.

@Pat (patfirefghtr): And thanks go out you as well. It is my pleasure to be a supportive member in the SC4D community, but I get a lot of ideas in return. 
Thanks for stopping by, and I'll be watching as your work develop.

@Dave (tooheys): Thank you for the compliment, the congrats and the encouragement. You are a wonderful friend to have!

@capo: Glad you like the photos. Yes, I do put a lot of thought into how I want things to look, but it slows me down. Sometimes it seems like I spend half my time searching the menus for plugins and the other half on mini-search-and-destroy missions!
If something doesn't suit me, it gets the boot.

@sebes: Thanks for the kind words. One of these days I'll have to try out the TPW, especially after seeing what some of the others have done with it. For now, though, I'm sticking with what I know.

@paroch: Your kind words and encouragement are most appreciated.
Yes, I do have big plans for the month, but as stated above, I'm hard to please so I'm a rather slow player.

@amapper: I'm using the GrayMarbleRock mod simply because it looks more like rocks to me! Such things are just a matter of personal opinion and preference, of course.
Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you like the pictures.

Chapter 5: Nature calls.

C 5-1: After a time-consuming dispute with the contractor, Hooter was able to start creating the hilltop retreat of his dreams.

C 5-2: There are a few commercial establishments at the base of the winding road that leads to Hillbilly Heaven.

C 5-3: On the left is a unique Bed & Breakfast faithfully decorated in an authentic Wild West style. The "General Store B&B" can accommodate 24 guests, or a lot more if they're all really good friends.
Guests are reminded to not sit on the plow in the parlor. The management has already had to replace the carpet a dozen times.

C 5-4: On the right side is a gas station, a convenience store disguised as an old-fashioned trading post and a Fuddruckers Restaurant. Customers who can say the name really fast six times in a row without making a mistake receive a complimentary beverage with their meal.

C 5-5: The Hillbilly Heaven Lodge is where visitors check in and get their cabin assignments. It features a large gathering room with a natural-rock fireplace in the center and two dining halls.

C 5-6: Behind the lodge is a faithfully-reproduced Wild West town where visitors can stroll down a dirt street, visit quaint shops and buy overpriced souvenirs. The Hillbilly Heaven Pool Hall and Saloon is a popular night spot.

C 5-7: Along the winding street above the lodge are several rental cabins moderately priced at $150 a night.

C 5-8: Next door are the executive cabins which feature larger rooms and more privacy. You can rent one for – mmmm, trust me, you don't want to know.

C 5-9: These smaller cabins each feature a kitchenette, a gathering room and four bedrooms upstairs.

C 5-10: For those who enjoy a more rustic atmosphere, these one-story cabins feature all the comforts of home. The ranch-style cabin on the left is the largest one in Hillbilly Heaven and is a popular site for family reunions.
A deputy sheriff is on call to mediate family feuds.

Editor's note: These past few days, there have been a few unusual game issues I've never experienced before. For example, R and C demands at all levels are through the roof but there's little or no development in newly-zoned areas. If others (especially those using CAM) have experienced similar situations, I'd like to hear about it.
Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the update.

Until next time...
Joan

[stewart_garden]

Sorry for being a bit late to the party, but congratulations on your special interest status.  I'm looking forward to following the story.

Stewart

[Pat]

Hiya's Joan my dear lady I have experienced this same affliction as well...  My area of Farmington Heights is having the same issue and what i did believe it or not I've planted and i do mean planted some of Jeroni's trees on the lot and as soon as i did i got growth... I haven't tried with any other custom made tree's but I'm guessing it might have the same effect... Oh so i don't forget Here and the one i used to get growth is the tree in the top pic on the left side of row of pics... I hope that helps some - pat

[tkirch]

I love the updates Joan.

I have had the same situation in my MD.  I noticed with CAM installed demand is through the roof but building is slow.  I also noticed that I+C is a lot larger than R.  But it really doesn't seem to be causing any major problems so I wouldn't worry about it.

I love the wild west town pictures that is a great recreation and looks like a great spot for the tourists to visit.

Todd

[BigSlark]

Great update, Joan. I enjoy your rural scenes, they remind of the Arkansas and Missouri Ozarks (is that any coincidence?).

As always, I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes next.

Cheers,
Kevin