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The Collins Family Album: Volume I

Back home in Merybury, winter has really set in.

With childlike joy, Edward is making the most of it - in his PJs.

He and Erasmus couldn't be happier, in their own little home.

There's just one thing missing - Erasmus really wants a kitten to complete the family!

They welcome little fuzzball Dave (previously a Martin) into their home.

Edward has never had a pet before, but he's even more smitten with their new friend than his fiancé!

Family dinnertime.

It's all very cosy and wholesome, with no drama to report at all - sorry! (Erasmus's casual infidelity seems to be well in the past...)

Edward in particular is thoroughly enjoying a carefree lifestyle. A bit of potting in the morning...

...followed by a midday bath, and time to play in the bathtub in the afternoon.

Grown-up Dave seems more of a serious customer.

But he enjoys chilling with Edward, while he does a little relaxed skilling in his bath towel.

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The Steele Family Album: Volume XIV

Bother, another post that is out of sync! This update is going back in time, to before the latest contingent headed off to uni, but the screenshots got buried in my folder. 😣

Mozzarella has lost his (accidental) blue rinse.

Despite an unpromising start, Erasmus and Louisa have become the best of friends, and they're really pleased that they will soon be moving into the same hall of residence at uni.

He somehow always feels more comfortable outside at night, under his beloved stars, even in the rain.

Ambitious Catherine is still proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the field of medicine. But she's on another mission too...

...to instil some discipline into the wayward household felines.

Mozzarella is utterly disdainful that Meg would stoop to even considering coming when called.

Catherine's training regime is clearly not working - not with Doofus Dolly anyway.

The cats have their own ideas of how to spend their time...

...meet Brie! The delightfully hotchpotch offspring of Mozzarella and Dolly.

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The Kellynch Hall Yearbook: Volume XIII

I think Sally has good reason to fear that Louie could be losing interest in their relationship - they're out on a date with...

Joanna. The pair met at a recent party, and Louie (with their penchant for brunettes) was quick to snatch the opportunity to get to know the quiet but intriguing Joanna better.

Despite her usual reserve, Joanna is utterly charmed by the smooth-talking Louie.

It's an unseasonably mild night, so the pair opt for an intimate dinner at an outside table.

My favourite restaurant host - Susie Willis - is of course in attendance.

It was a lovely evening, and the next day Louie can't help preening a little, while Sally can only be left wondering what has put them in such a good mood. William is just completely Zenned out on the cafeteria floor, with his morning coffee.

Party time again.

Interspersed with some inevitable class attendance.

As everyone approaches the end of their second year at DBU, it comes as no surprise when Erasmus offers Edward his heart, forever (or at least until he dies, and his atoms return to the universe), and a very shiny ring - and that Edward doesn't hesitate to say yes!

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The Kellynch Hall Yearbook: Volume XIV

We arrive just in time to join a meeting of the Kellynch Hall Hang-out Club - with Hester as a guest member - where everyone is nicely building their Charisma.

Outside, Joanna has dropped by, to leave a token of appreciation for her recent date with Louie.

Well, she is only a recent graduate herself, with not a lot of cash to spare I suppose!

Keziah and Marmaduke have finally stopped playing hard to get with each other.

James and Martha from Mansfield House have come over too, just to get engaged to each other it seems! This is the second time in four years that James has been affianced. Let's see if he can keep it in his pants this time...

It looks like Martha at least is intending to remain faithful - she lets a disappointed William know that any possible romance between them is now off-limits.

Meanwhile, there are fireworks for Keziah and Marmaduke.

And then it's back to the academic grind (in your underwear, if you're Erasmus).

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The Kellynch Hall Yearbook: Volume X

New year, new intake at De Bourgh University!

Marmaduke is hot stuff, it seems.

Edward certainly won the genetic jackpot.

~ Libra 2 / 10 / 6 / 10 / 3

~ Artistic / Over-emotional / Good Sense of Humour / Hopeless Romantic / Workaholic

~ OTH: Arts & Crafts

~ Favourite Colour(s): Yellow / Red

~ Aspiration: Romance / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Artistic / +Alien / -Blonde Hair

~ Major: Art

Couldn't you two wait until I'd finished your makeovers at least? Keziah and Nathan sneak their first kiss - with each other - the moment they get through the doors!

Nathan is a Sim that is entirely comfortable with himself, and sees no reason to change his image.

~ Libra 6 / 8 / 6 / 2 / 10

~ Friendly / Athletic / Neat / Can’t Stand Art / Schmoozer

~ OTH: Fitness

~ Favourite Colour(s): Red / Blue

~ Aspiration: Popularity / Romance

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Athletic / +Well-liked / -Occult

~ Major: Political Science

Keziah on the other hand is after a new look for her new life. I don't think this one is working for me either though.

For Edward and his teenage sweetheart Erasmus - despite being polar opposites - it's definitely love.

And Marmaduke still hasn't got over his teenage crush on best friend Louisa.

For Sally though, it goes much deeper. Louisa however, is not ready to commit.

Marmaduke is also not having a lot of success in the romance game.

Never mind, Marmaduke - you're a good-looking lad, and I'm sure it's just a case of finding the right girl.

~ Gemini 4 / 7 / 9 / 1 / 3

~ Genius / No Sense of Humour / Dog Person / Diva / Ambitious

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Primaries

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Romance

~ Turn-ons / -offs: +Athletic / +Serious / -Rebellious

~ Major: Biology

Shy William is also struggling with the social aspects of student life.

Until he manages to find a bit of common ground with Marmaduke.

~ Cancer 7 / 3 / 6 / 4 / 9

~ Coward / Shy / Natural Cook / Eco-friendly / Avant Garde

~ OTH: Cuisine

~ Favourite Colour(s): Mauve

~ Aspiration: Family / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Reserved / +Tidy / -Infamous

~ Major: Literature

Keziah finally settles on a new image - for now.

~ Pisces 3 / 4 / 5 / 4 / 6

~ Absent-minded / Rebellious / Eco-friendly / Brooding / Avant Garde

~ OTH: Film & Literature

~ Favourite Colour(s): Orange / Blue

~ Aspiration: Knowledge / Pleasure

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Reserved / +Unique / -Fitness

~ Major: Mathematics

And Sally just makes the best faces.

~ Cancer 10 / 5 / 8 / 2 / 4

~ Athletic / Brave / Perfectionist / Avant Garde / Proper

~ OTH: Fitness

~ Favourite Colour: Magenta

~ Aspiration: Fortune / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons/off: +Fitness / +Cultured / -Laid Back

~ Major: Economics

Louisa is also trying out a makeover - not just of their appearance, but their name too. From now on, they've decided that they would prefer to be called Louie.

~ Aries 5 / 9 / 7 / 5 / 2

~ Diva / Hot-headed / Natural Cook / Workaholic / Schmoozer

~ OTH: Cuisine

~ Favourite Colour(s): Light Blue

~ Aspiration: Romance / Fortune

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Stylish / +Brown Hair / -Laid Back

~ Major: Philosophy

While the others are experimenting with new images and new relationships, Erasmus is just stressing about his workload.

~ Aries 6 / 5 / 3 / 2 / 4

~ Brave / Cat Person / No Sense of Humour / Computer Whiz / Can't Stand Art

~ OTH: Science

~ Favourite Colour(s): Lime Green

~ Aspiration: Knowledge / Family

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Alien / +Mechanical / -Daydreamer

~ Major: Mathematics

It's good to see these two settling their differences over a gaming session.

It seems I spoke too soon.

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The Kellynch Hall Yearbook: Volume XII

Unlikely as it might seem, super-confident Marmaduke and super-reserved William are slowly building a friendship.

Edward and Erasmus only have eyes for each other, no matter how much the Coach might yell.

Seems like a legitimate reason to nearly miss class to me.

Between Marmaduke and Nathan however, there seems to be a rivalry developing, over Keziah.

Although these two are giving each other some very mixed signals!

When he's not studying diligently...

buoyed by his recent romantic awakening perhaps, it looks like William might also want to throw his hat into the ring!

Meanwhile, Sally is just wondering what more she needs to do, to convince Louie to commit.

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The Steele Family Album: Volume XIII

Peace reigns, now that kitties Tiberius and Meg have found their own favourite spots in the kitchen.

But now, it really is time to say a final farewell to Tiberius - and immediately after his kittens were born! To be honest, I think that's a bit of a low move by Grim, popping up behind the scratching post.

New arrival Dolly (looking so much like her dad, except that her white sock is on a different foot!) doesn't seem to know what she's supposed to do with that fuzzy thing on the end of a stick.

She knows exactly how to deal with the bird on a spring though!

While laying Tiberius to rest, the sisters catch up briefly, but Nancy is so career-focused that the family hardly sees her these days.

Erasmus is still at home, although not for much longer. He's always been quite an outspoken lad, and now - with the idealism of youth - spends much of his time berating his dad for his materialistic outlook. The way Erasmus sees it, there's so much more to be gained by looking beyond their mundane lives, and out into the stars!

There's also a brief visit from a lost wolf - a recently aged-up Dolly doesn't care, as long as she's not expected to give up her bed.

~ Sagittarius

~ Doofus / Independent / Aggressive / Finicky

who arrives just in time to catch Father and Daughter Smustle Time. He doesn't stick around long...

Who needs a love life, when you're enjoying meteoric success in your career? Not Catherine, it seems!

What everyone agrees that they do need however, is another cat. Enter Mozzarella (by @lesyasun - except that I seem to have accidentally given him blue fur, on top of turning her into a him)!

~ Libra

~ Doofus / Lazy / Friendly / Pigpen

At the pet shop, Mary seems to be considering eschewing the traditional witch's familiar, in favour of a parrot.

While Ambrose is made melancholic by the display on the counter: "such pretty collars - if only I had a pet to put one on!" You're in a pet shop, Ambrose...

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The Merybury Chronicles: Volume IX

While Edward - aspiring master potter - is in full creative flow at home...

..his fiancé Erasmus is making a new friend at work in Mary.

I seriously have no words. Other than to say that Mary's unabated desire to commune with aliens is clearly finding new forms of expression.