[Edit: just noticed it says "von Plumbom" on the picture, it should be "von Plumbob" - although I do like the typo just as much :) ]
The picture is pretty recent, although the Seagull Cottage has been expanded. In front you see how the Moon District houses are built in a circle. It was not planned from the start, I noticed it some time ago. I wonder if it has any tie to the MSW? Not sure...
Very brief on the families: Viggo Kragger is married to Edith (Hydront) and they had a son, Brad. At Seagull Cottage resides Gloria Moonster's tiny family of 3, plus 3 lodgers. This is where the Moon Trail ends. At the Silver house Vespula is elderly but still head of the MSW, they have one adult son. You might recall that Vespula helped Ursa Malone hiding. I don't think you know much about the von Plumbob family, they used to run the Gas & Bus Station, which their only son Rufus just took over, while Marge and Gerard von Plumbob manages the Fish Market at Galucca's harbour. The Old Moonster house is where Gloria grew up, but it has been vacant for seome time now. And finally, you can hardly see the Milton Moonster house back there, it's pretty close to the Maritime Science Facility.
That's a lot of names, let's check on Milton's house!
Both Milton and Yvonne are now Adults, and their son Albrech has become a teenager already! We didn't even get a chance to see him as a child, did we? That's the downside of checking on them only every 10 simdays/years. Albrech's birthday was yesterday, and I don't know him very well yet. He is Workaholic, Hot-headed, Good and Genius - not bad for a rather poor main heir. Milton wants him to follow the Angler traditions - have you already forgotten about your own hesitations, Milton?
Yvonne still works as a cook at Chez Ludmilla, near the Church of Similius. She loves to arrange all kinds of meals including picnics, and there are lots of great waterside locations in the area. Combining fishing with a family picnic would be smart, and although Albrech already knows how to fish, it would be a less pushy way to keep him focused.
And - Yvonne still likes to practice painting, she could bring her easel, too!
But not today, Milton needs to do some research...
He is pretty obsessed with finding the truth about the MSW. He is a member, yes, and the secret association is a well established tradition of the Moon District, where all households did join in. Up to now. At their last meeting the von Plumbob family pulled out, and so did the Kraggers. Mrs Vepsula Silver is eagerly controlling the MSW remainders, but it seems like the group is slowly closing down. If Milton shall ever find the truth he will need to work quickly while there are still alive members around.
Hi suspects that the huge catastrophe 63 years earlier, was caused by the MSW. If so, his own granddad was involved with a crime that killed several locals up in the Old Mines of the Dump. Milton has found a couple spells in the very old Journal of Black Magica that might have been used. There are weird handwritten notes in the book, the spells refer to colours, and the castle... There's one detail confusing Milton; the Pettonta Castle was not damaged during the catastrophe...
Milton's dad, Detch Moonster, is now 106 years old and very weak. He spends most of the day in bed, and Milton tries to make the old man talk about the catastrophe, but spells like this often would require total secrecy, won't they? Will he ever talk about it?
A little later Milton went to First Beach to fish alone while Albrech was at school. There he met his neighbour, Viggo Kragger, and decided to ask him about the Kraggers' involvement with the MSW. Viggo's parents are dead since long, but you might recall his mom, Camille Kragger, being a very strong woman for her time.
But, Viggo Kragger wasn't interested. Either he knows more than he wants to know, or he has no clue. The old guy in the background seems interested, though... who's there listening?
On her way to work at Chez Ludmilla, Yvonne stopped by at the Town Hall. A new election finds place in Galucca every ten years, and recently they got a new Mayor, Franklin Barksdale. Yvonne checked news about town development, she thinks the place needs more fun facilities, like parks and indoor entertainment. Both for fun and hobbies. They got Bono's Gym, Muse Music Hall, a few outdoor cafés with playing grounds, and a couple museums. She learned that local painters are now invited to decorate several of the new locations, and a new Historical Society has been founded.
Now, a stop at the Fish Market! It's not something huge or fancy, naturally Anglers are pretty much down to earth - or water. The market has been there for generations to provide Anglers a place to sell their fish. Milton normally goes there after each fishing session, there is no point in dragging all the fish back home anyway.
Recently 4 small fish pools were built at the market, making it easier to store fresh fish. The market also delivers to The Swordfish seafood restaurant next door. The elderly von Plumbob couple manages it all. That is, Gerhard sits on his chair most of the day, while Marge serves the desk.
It's important that Gerhard von Plumbob knows all the Anglers, in order to know how big deliveries to expect and how often. Albrech will only make one delivery every weekend while he is a student.
After all, he is just a fresh teen, needing to hang out with friends like teens do...
Albrech often go to Wheel of Life, an establishment right behind the Town Hall, not far from Albrech's school. Such a silly name for a pub and game arcade hall, but the old shed used to be a horse wagon business in the old days of Galucca, so they knew how to build a good wheel, for sure. Inside there are also a few decors hinting towards the old horse stable. Horses also got their new shoes right here, but that's all several generations ago as the Spangler Ranch (Gal district) took over all matters involving a horse.
Btw, the white building to the left holds a new Alien Museum on ground floor. After several abductions some years ago, and alien kids being born in Galucca, there was a big focus on the Alien subject. There is even a tiny spaceship in there, and a few related items on display. Albrech has been there with his class.
On the second picture above, you see the Town Hall to the right, and a tiny glimpse of the withe Ellie's Library to the left. Right ahead is Old Town and the old bar Suzi's Heaven is somewhere in there, too.
On a side note; the young women having a beer are Lucky (Hill) Litter facing us, and Maggon Gnomes (Lucky Litter is such a nice name, right?) Lucky is daughter of Magda Fogdale aka "Magda with the boobs", aunt of the angry Misty Fogdale. Lucky married to the artist Christopher Litter (yes, he is the son of the castle cook who was fired by Maria, if you recall them). Maggon Gnomes still lives with her folks at the Dump, she is dating Rufus von Plumbob, and her dad and Albrech's dad are cousins.
Albrech often hangs out with Eve Baruba and Baias Gnomes. Baias is brother of Maggon (previous pic) residing in the Dump, and Eve is adopted daughter of Sallith Gnomes and Tonny Baruba. Baias knows for sure she was adopted because Eve's "mom" Sallith happens to be his aunt, but Eve hardly talks about it. And besides she is cute enough for Albrech and Baias to rivalize a little. Albrech thinks he might even be in love, but maybe Baias does, too? Complicated!
And, Eve doesn't mind getting good attention from them both. Of course not.
Next update: The Malone flower family - now ruled by the insanes :-)
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